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When ‘texting’ Became a Verb by Rising Sunk on Jan 28, 2012Before, we don’t use ‘facebook-ing’ as a verb. Neither does ‘friendster-ing’ or because it wasn’t popular that time. Before, we don’t perceived ASL as chat. We know it as Age, Sex and Location. We even laugh...

Fil-Ams in Virginia cheer on Azkals by Philippine Azkals on Jul 19, 2011Virginia-based Filipino-Americans have taken pride in two of their own - Nate Burkey and OJ Porteria - who have earned spots in Philippine national football teams... (ABS CBN News) ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – Filipino-Americans here follow the Azkals'...

Stephan Schrock, Paul Mulders proud Filipinos by Philippine Azkals on Jun 28, 2011Paul Mulders and Stephan Schrock may be well known in their leagues as great footballers, but they say that nothing compares to the great feeling of representing the Philippines... (Cedelf P. Tupas - Philippine Daily Inquirer) COLOMBO—They may ha...

Azkals up close: Paul Mulders by Philippine Azkals on Jun 22, 2011Raised in the Netherlands where football is a top sport, Azkals midfielder Paul Mulders was destined to play the sport... (ABS CBN News) MANILA, Philippines – Born in a country where football is played with passion, Azkals midfielder Paul Mulde...

Azkals up-close: Roel Gener by Philippine Azkals on Jun 20, 2011One of the fruits of Barotac Nuevo, the Football Capital of the Philippines, is Azkals midfielder Roel Gener. Being from Iloilo, it was only natural for him to have excelled in football... (ABS CBN News) MANILA, Philippines – Azkals winger Roel...

Men behind the Azkals: Ace ng bayan by Philippine Azkals on Jun 20, 2011It was not long ago when it is said that the Azkals were being followed by natural disasters. What many do not know was that in the middle of the chaos was the team coordinator Ace Bright... (GMA News) The Azkals were in the middle of their high-a...

Azkals up close: Getting to know Coach Weiss by Philippine Azkals on Jun 18, 2011Coach Hans Michael Weiss has been instrumental in the Philippines' quest to become better in football. However, he has not been covered by the media as closely as the Azkals players. Here is our chance to get to know him better... (from ABS CBN N...

Former Titan takes his talents to Manila by Philippine Azkals on Jun 16, 2011Alexandria native Nate Burkey had contemplated one day playing for the U.S. National soccer team. Now the 26-year-old is competing on the international stage, just not the way he expected it. Burkey went from teaching at Mary McLeod Bethune Public...

Azkals up close: 'Chieffy' Caligdong by Philippine Azkals on Jun 16, 2011MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Azkals' “Chieffy” Caligdong is proof that you don’t need to be tall to do well in football. At 5’5”, he outruns and outwits even the tallest defenders, and plays with a lot of heart and passion. “S...

Green Lantern Movie at last! by I WANNA TALK ABOUT on Apr 14, 2011For years, Superman has become the center head of DC comics television and film projects. However, in the next few months, someone’s going to take that spotlight. His name is Green Lantern. Starred by Ryan Reynolds (Blade 3, The Proposal) as Hal Jo...