Culture   First Miss Philippines California is Crowned
A look at the new Miss Philippines California Pageant and the history of Pilipina/o American pageants
Politics   Another Pil-Am Nominated to the Bench
DC Public Defender and Pil-Am Maria Elizabeth Raffinan Nominated to be the next Associate Judge in the D.C. Court System
Community   Real Talk: Pinays At the Forefront - Krishtine de Leon
Rocky Rivera, the Voice for Pinays Everywhere
Entertainment   JM's BBM: Summertime Sunsets, Falling Forward
This edition of JM's BBM takes a quick look into the world of Pilipino-American sports.
Entertainment   Lianah Sta. Ana Interview
Interviewing 11 year old singing sensation Lianah Sta. Ana

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This past Saturday marked the first ever Miss Philippines California Pageant, held in San Diego. Seven women competed for the title and were judged in four sections: preliminary interview, fitness wear, evening gown, and on-stage interview.

Ultimately, Frances Pascua, a 23-year-old born in Manila and raised in San Diego, was crowned Miss Philippines California 2010, along with 1st runner-up Deja Urbanovitch and 2nd runner-up Huliana Poyrazoglu.

Not long after California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger nominated Judge Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye to the California Supreme Court bench, President Barack Obama nominates another Pilipina-American to be an Associate Judge in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

We continue this “Real Talk” series of Pinays at the Forefront with a modern day revolutionary, Krishtine de Leon.  

 Ms. Krish, previously known as EyeASage, now known as Rocky Rivera, is a Pilipina American armed with the lethal, fighting words we wish we could express ourselves--the same words we hope could effectively shape and change the mindsets of a new generation of Pinays.
As a journalist, Ms. Krish continues to make a name for herself through her editorial work in the music industry and through her ongoing work for the community.  Dropping her debut album earlier this year, Rocky Rivera, as the female emcee, has set herself up as the voice for Pilipinas everywhere.  Continually challenging her world around her and raising social awareness, we need her now, more than ever.
Who else can we rely on to speak up for us?  

There are so many people out in the world today who do what they do for the sheer sake of exposure. People known in the public community who show up for events, immerse themselves in trendy topics, and talk about issues that they have little to no knowledge about. And then there are others, who are perhaps a little less well known, but are infinitely passionate about what they do and try to spread their message to truly express themselves and what they stand for. A lifelong process for some, this spotlight post is devoted to a multi-faceted female artist by the name of Krystle Tugadi who is focusing on her musical repertoire to express her positive messages, and do the one thing she loves to do the most, sing.

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