Sports: There’s no doubt that the fight between Manny and Cotto has caused an intense radiation of Filipino pride, but what about another famous Filipino making sports headlines? Tim Lincecum, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, has recently been awarded his second NL Cy Young Award. This honor is awarded to the best pitchers in Major League Baseball – Congrats Tim! And make sure to read more about it all at huffingtonpost.com.
News: Educator and Filipino Efren Penaflorida has recently been named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. Penaflorida obtained this honor through his implementation of a “pushcart classroom” program in the Philippines. In doing so, he was able to bring education to children in poverty and keep them from getting involved in gang violence. Read more about this heroic act at gmanews.tv.
Politics: On a more serious note, the violence as a result of a recent election in the Philippines has escalated to the point at which Philippine authorities have been forced to declare a state of emergency in two southern provinces. Last Monday a group of 50 lawyers, journalists, and relatives to local politicians were kidnapped by armed men. So far, 46 murdered bodies have been discovered – 20 of which were journalists. To keep up with the news, visit nytimes.com.
God Bless,
Kristine ArboledaCultural Awareness Chair
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