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Asiatic Musical Traditions in the Philippines

Asiatic Musical Traditions in the Philippines

A Southeast Asian Musical Tradition is practiced by those who resisted Spanish and later American Colonial Rule, comprising roughly 10% of the Philippine population. These musical traditions relate to the social, political and economic life of the people, and are connected to their spiritual beliefs and their relationship to the natural environment.

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Published at 2020-09-19 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Arts, Culture, Documentary

Tags: Asian, Tradition, music

Women Are the Future of Philly's Food Scene

Women Are the Future of Philly's Food Scene

Traditionally, historically (and for all the wrong reasons), professional kitchens have been a man’s game. But times change, and so has the industry. Now, women restaurateurs, chefs, front-of-the-house pros and food artisans are reimagining the way we eat. Here’s how they’re navigating the food scene. And here’s how they’re making an impact.

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Published at 2020-01-12 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Culture, Food and Dining, People, Society

Tags: Asian, Chef, Chicken, Dining, Pork, Workers, industry, restaurant, women, women

Uber Sells Philippine Business to Rival Grab as It Exits Southeast Asian Market

Uber Sells Philippine Business to Rival Grab as It Exits Southeast Asian Market

Uber finally confirmed that it was exiting the Philippines, sending shock to Metro Manila commuters amid news of the pullout during the past few weeks. Uber also validated previous reports that it was relinquishing its Philippine operations to rival Grab. The transport network vehicle service provider also confirmed that it is fully exiting Southeast Asia.

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Published at 2018-03-29 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, News and Events

Tags: Asian, Market, business

Luisa Blue, One of the Highest-Ranking Asian American Union Officials

Luisa Blue, One of the Highest-Ranking Asian American Union Officials

San Francisco Bay Area resident Luisa Blue, a longtime activist in the Filipino American community and prominent labor leader, made history in May when she was elected International Executive Vice President at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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Published at 2018-03-14 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : People

Tags: American, Asian, Officials

Asian Fried Noodles for All Saints Day

Asian Fried Noodles for All Saints Day

The tropical heat pierced through our bodies. It was the middle of the day. The narrow highway had cars coming from all points. Traffic was at a standstill. Regular midsized cars and their rumbling engines inched slowly on the road, next to street pedicabs, multi-colored 12-passenger jeepneys, and rickety pickup trucks. There were street vendors on the curb and sidewalk stands. Flower vendors went from vehicle to vehicle, on foot, hawking their wares.

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Published at 2018-03-14 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Filipino cooking

Tags: Asian, Fried, Noodles

Naffaa Proudly Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Naffaa Proudly Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this May. According to the U.S.Census Bureau, Filipinos make up nearly 20% of the overall Asian American community, with almost 4 million Filipinos living in the United States.

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Published at 2018-03-13 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : News and Events

Tags: American, Asian, Pacific, heritage