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Monthly Archives: January 2009

Speaking of Filipinas in the White House and YouTube, the internationally known YouTube singing star, Charice Pempengco, has been chosen to sing at president-elect Barack Obama’s inagauration. First his chef, the look-a-like and now, a performer? These are all honorable mentions for Filipinos – but we are still holding you accountable for real change, Mr. Obama. More details are still to be announced.

Via Exemplify

We all know you’ve got a glass ceiling for us Filipinos, mainstream media. But you can’t stop us – we got YouTube locked down. Just check out Filipino composer Diwa De Leon perform a medley of the Legend of Zelda theme music:

Iono wassup with those hats, though.

The White House, that is. After many a debate about who will be cooking for president-elect Barack Obama and his family, a decision has finally, and wisely, been made. If you remember Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s (GMA) last visit to the United States, Bush had to be a stupid guy and make it a point to tell her his chef is a reminder of Filipiner talent. It is this Filipina, Cristeta Comerford, who will remain the Executive Chef of the White House for Obama’s term and possibly beyond. Cristeta Comerford is the first woman and Filipina to hold this position as Executive Chef.

Represent!

Via Huffington Post

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