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About Author: Lucila Oblena

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Description: A native of Cavinti, Lucila C. Oblena spent all her working years as an educator, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1944, then a Guidance Counselor and retired as a school Principal. She is also the founder of CLOTA (Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association). She is the Editor of Tipakan.com (Cavinti Diaspora).

Posts by Lucila Oblena

DOT: New tourism slogan wowed int’l travel experts

Posted on January 22, 2012 | No Comments
abs-cbnNEWS.com Posted at 01/14/2012 4:53 PM MANILA, Philippines – The new Philippine tourism campaign with the slogan, “It’s more fun in the Philippines”, was well-received during the ASEAN Tourism Forum...
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New offloading rule to boost anti-trafficking drive – Binay

Posted on January 21, 2012 | No Comments
abs-cbnNEWS.com MANILA, Philippines – The newly-approved offloading guidelines for international-bound passengers hopes to strengthen the government’s campaign against human trafficking. “The offloading policy has contributed to our gains in the...
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Asian University Rankings 2011

Posted on January 19, 2012 | 1 Comment
From: Asian University Rankings 2011 Asian University Rankings Results A report by John O’Leary The objective of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).com Asian University Rankings is to reach the next tier...
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PH is world’s 8th friendliest country: HSBC survey

Posted on January 18, 2012 | No Comments
abs-cbnNEWS.com MANILA, Philippines – Here is another reason why “it’s more fun in the Philippines,” as claimed by the country’s new tourism slogan. The Philippines is the eighth friendliest country...
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Martin Luther King’s Speech: ‘I Have a Dream’

Posted on January 17, 2012 | 1 Comment
By MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Aug. 28, 1963 I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in...
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Enticed to Work Abroad

Posted on January 15, 2012 | No Comments
By Nova M. Lachica Posted at 01/14/2012 7:59 PM When I was young, I never thought of working abroad. I consider myself a simple girl, with simple dreams. I just...
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MEDICARE PORTABILITY WILL HAVE SAFEGUARDS — ADVOCATES

Posted on January 14, 2012 | No Comments
Written by adminFeatured News, News HighlightsJan 10, 2012 By Rodney Jaleco, ABS-CBN North America Bureau WASHINGTON D.C. –Proponents of the proposed Medicare portability bill assured safeguards will be placed to...
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Filipino teachers selected for US program

Posted on January 13, 2012 | 1 Comment
abs-cbnNEWS.com 01/10/2012 5:53 PM MANILA, Philippines – Five high school teachers from different parts of the Philippines were chosen to participate in the 2012 International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)...
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FILIPINOS JOIN DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT VS HAWAII HOSPITAL

Posted on January 10, 2012 | No Comments
Written by admin Featured News, News Highlights By Balitang America Staff A hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii has been slammed with a discrimination lawsuit by its employees. Filipinos joined a group...
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101 YEAR OLD FILIPINA LOLA GIVES TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE LONGER

Posted on January 9, 2012 | No Comments
By Henni Espinosa, ABS-CBN North America Bureau DALY CITY, Calif. – Eusebia de los Santos is no ordinary centenarian. Lola Ebeng, as she is fondly called just turned 101 years...
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