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October 20 - October 26

Emil Amok: From Miss America to Mr. President

I woke up this week and found American beauty redefined. Heather Locklear? How about Angela Baraquio? In the new America, the Filipino look is the new standard. The community’s gone from “Little brown monkey” to “Little brown brother” to “Miss America.”

It took about 100 years or so. But it’s happened. We’ve evolved. My pug nose is considered in. To be Filipino is beautiful. Miss America could be my sister.

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The Future of Trade with China
(in National News)

Non-Profit Groups in S.F. May Finally See Help in Rent/Space Crisis
(in Bay Area News)

World Business Forum on Asia's Economic Status
(in Business)

Tagulaylay
(in A&E)

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