Balitang America is the 30-minute nightly news program of ABS-CBN Global in North America. Aired at 5:30pm PST on TFC The Filipino Channel Mondays thru Fridays. Balitang America is the reliable news source of Filipinos in the United States and Canada and is backed by the resources of ABS-CBN Global and ABS-CBN News Philippines. It's produced in Redwood Shores, California by the management and staff of ABS-CBN Global’s North America News Bureau.

“The Congressman” Calls for RP Police Reform

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By Don Tagala, ABS-CBN North America Bureau
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Manhattan, NY- “The Congressman” is boxing champ Manny Pacquiao’s new moniker, as he promoted his title fight with Antonio Margarito in New York.
Pacquaio, who represents the province of Saranggani, said he will pass a bill to address the botched hostage rescue that resulted in the deaths of eight tourists.
“We’re [...]
Cops gun down Pinoy suspect in killing spree

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By Henni Espinosa, reporting from Redwood City, CA
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Two Filipino women were found dead in a Vallejo home this morning. Both women, Macaria Smart, 60 and Segundina Allen, 67, were reported missing for a week.
Police believe the women were killed by another Filipino, Efren Valdemoro, 38, whom police shot dead during a high speed chase last [...]
Husband Claims Self-Defense in Shooting Death of Filipino Wife

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By Ted Regencia, ABS-CBN North America Bureau
Aug. 31, 2010
A Filipino woman with family ties in Chicago was shot and killed Sunday evening in Caldwell, Idaho following a reported dispute with her estranged husband. Caldwell is approximately 45 minutes west of Idaho’s state capitol of Boise.
Chris Allen Stone has been charged with second degree murder, after [...]
Charice Debut on “Glee”

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By Balitang America Staff, ABS-CBN North America Bureau
Aug. 31, 2010
Singing sensation Charice Pempengco is reported to be making her debut appearance in the popular Emmy-award winning musical show, “Glee” in the upcoming season.
The New York Post reports Charice will make her debut in the episode entitled “Audition”
The show will reportedly focus on Mr. Schue’s search [...]
Manny Pacquiao Ready to Fight Antonio Margarito

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By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN North America Bureau
Aug. 31, 2010
Beverly Hills, Calif. – Boxing champ and now Philippine Congressman Manny Pacquiao is back in
the U.S. for the first time since March. The Pacman kicked off a media tour for his upcoming fight against Mexico’s Antonio Margarito.
The two will battle for the vacant World Boxing Council Super [...]