Two weeks ago, NBA All-Stars Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, “Rookie of the Year” Tyreke Evans, James Harden, Derek Fisher, Derrick Williams, and Javale McGee had electrifying games against the PBA All-Stars and Smart Gilas. The crowd went gaga over slam dunks, intense basketball and shoe throwing by the NBA stars. This is definitely one of the biggest sporting events in the Philippine’s recent history. Behind all the glitz of the event, [...]

There are a lot of ways to call the Philippines from the USA. Let us count the ways… Option 1. Skype. Yes, Skype is free. Free only if you have a computer, your loved one in the Philippines also has a computer, and you  both have excellent internet connection. The USA is one of the countries with great internet connection. The Philippines?  Well, you’ll see a lot of this: Because the Philippines has one of the slowest internet [...]

Happy Freedom Month! Celebrate Independence It’s Freedom Month in the Philippines and in the United States! The Philippines celebrated Independence Day last June 12. A week ago, Filipinos around the world remembered our National Hero, Jose Rizal’s 150th birthday. And in the U.S., Independence Day will be celebrated on the 4th of July. Since you are part of the Tawag Philippines Family, we are giving you $10 FREE on your PIN if you refer a [...]

Filipinos usually go abroad to work to be able to provide for their families and to save up for their dreams. Thinking that getting a job in America, Europe, or any other country would instantly (like magic) solve all their financial problems.   Our friend Juan went to the states last year and this is what happened to him. One month abroad – everything is great, Junior now has a PSP, Pangga goes on a [...]

Just by working for a better life in a different country away from people they love, and from their homes, our Overseas Filipino Workers are already considered heroes. But there are a lot of different organizations who collectively take this heroism to another level. They not only provide for their families back in the Philippines, but they still have the heart to help our kababayans who are in need. They are indeed the “bagong bayani” [...]

We found this video on youtube today. It is a video of Fil-Am lolas who performed a special number at a Thanksgiving Celebration. It is so great to see how much lolas and lolos are still an integral part of the Filipino-American community!Mabuhay lolos and lolas! Good health, vigor and dancing for all of you! How about the lolas and lolos we left back home? Don’t forget to show how much you love them! Give [...]