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  TOP STORY
The newscast banners the most important story of the week, which either involved or had an effect on Filipino Americans. With correspondents in key cities of the United States, Balitang America establishes its presence anytime and anywhere there is breaking news. This was evident in the espionage story, where a Filipino-American FBI analyst and a former Filipino police officer were charged with spying in New Jersey. |
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 PINOY POWER
Stories about ordinary and not-so-ordinary Filipinos and Filipino-Americans whose contributions to the community and the homeland are worth noting. Recent features include White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, Fil-Am WWE Wrestler Dave Bautista and UFC Trainer Apollo Sebastian. |
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 BALITANG AMERICA INVESTIGATES
This segment gives audiences an in-depth look into important issues. Our investigative pieces uncover and document activities previously unknown to the public, especially the Fil-Am community. Apart from informing members of the community on how certain activities may affect their lives, this segment pushes authorities to act. |
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 WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Balitang America revisits noted Filipinos, celebrities who have settled in the US and reinvented themselves to be of service to the community or simply to find a better life. |
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 PINOY PANAWAGAN
Our venue for Filipino-Americans to air their appeals or to answer calls for help from “kababayans.” This public service segment also carries stories about problems encountered by Filipino immigrants in their new environment. Recent features include the appeal of Fil-Am documentarian Christine Pechera for bone marrow donations. |
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 PINOY ORIGINAL
News about Filipino or Filipino-American businesses and undertakings making their mark in the US. This segment highlights the Pinoy spirit of entrepreneurship. |
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ENTERTAINMENT
This segment features Filipino and Filipino-American artists and entertainers who have an impact on the community owing to their body of work. Events that feature celebrities also form part of this segment. |
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