PH to Allow Entry of Foreign Tourists Soon

The Department of Tourism said the Philippines would welcome international tourists for leisure travels ourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced (See Philstar.com for story).

Chicano Ex-Postal Worker Starts Drive for Larry Itliong First Class U.S. Stamp

Alfonso Salazar, a retired postal worker, is spearheading an effort to put Fil-Am labor hero Larry Itliong on a first class US postage stamp. He shared a post on Facebook on Larry Itliong Day last month encouraging people to help get the labor leader on a stamp. As Salazar learned more about the history of the farm worker movement, he saw how crucial Itliong’s role was (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Pioneer Sakada and Family Honored in Hawaii

Elpidio Acopan is known as the first independent Filipino farmer in the Manoa Valley in Oahu. In 1930 he bought a lease for more than 25 acres from a retired Japanese farmer to grow ti plants, gardenias, banana and other crops (See INQUIRER.net for story)..

Virtual Exchange Program Links Students in San Diego and PH

A new virtual exchange program will connect San Diego students and teachers with their counterparts in the Philippines. The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and the Council for Teaching Filipino Language and Culture recently kicked off  Dalawang Baybayin (Two Shores) Intercultural Exchange Program. (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Earliest Filipino Arrival in Canada Was in 1861 --Researcher

Benjamin “Benson” Flores (Source: the Bowen Island Museum and Archives)

Filipino immigration to Canada began in 1861, not in the 1931 as commonly believed, according to research done by Joseph Lopez, a Vancouver, British Columbia radio host and freelance print journalist (See INQUIRER.net for story).

Filipino Assn of Kitsap, Washington Marks 100th Year

The Filipino American Association of Kitsap County, Washington celebrated its 100th anniversary on Nov. 6 with a sold-out bash at Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort (See Inquirer.net for story)..

PH Ranked Worst in 7 Metrics Used By Potential Foreign Investors

The Philippines ranked the poorest in majority of the indicators that foreign direct investors use in choosing which country to put their capital in for long-term investments, a recent research paper showed (See Businessmirror.com.ph for story).

Pinoy Engineer Makes 'Iron Man'-Inspired Robotic Body Suit

Dr. Rainier Natividad (Source: National University of Singapore)

Dr. Rainier Natividad, a Filipino biomedical engineer, has invented a robotic body suit inspired by Marvel superhero Iron Man. The body assistive suit offers muscular support and enhances physical abilities (See GMA News for story).