Publisher's Note
"There is no power in this earth that could withstand the force of good, sincere intentions," said ABS-CBN Foundation Philippines’ Managing Director and AFI USA
Board Member Gina Lopez. AFI USA embarks on meaningful endeavors to bring new hope to the Philippines and to the future generation that it sustains. The Asian
MDWK Magazine supports their cause and vision by bringing you their inspiring story in this issue. AJ
2008 brought a lot of great changes and new endeavors for the Asian Journal, one of which is the launching of The Asian MDWK Magazine. And we are proud to say that all these developments came into fruition with you, our readers, in mind. We will continue to strive in order to provide you with heartwarming, amusing and exciting tales of our achieving kababayans here in Southern California. We reaffirm our commitment to the FilAm community and will continue to wave our banner proudly through the Asian Journal MDWK Magazine for years and years to come. AJ
Angelenos are psyched about the city’s next big thing -- LA Live. The S2.5 Billion project, a sprawling 4 million square-foot cluster of bars, restaurants, movie theaters, hotels and other attractions is expected to revitalize Los Angeles in this economic slump. The Asian Journal MDWK Magazine brings you this special issue on LA Live -- an inspiring and exciting feat that will surely keep the city of angels alive and thriving.
Let’s face it – times are hard and most people are looking at the holidays as a bleak one. Still, we should all see that Christmas is more than receiving that most expensive gift. More than ever, this is the season to celebrate simply because we are blessed with family and friends in these trying times.
Crisis or not, Filipinos adjust well to difficult times. The real meaning of Christmas remains their true north — spending time with their families and renewing their Christian faith in the most celebrated day of the year. The Asian MDWK Magazine brings you our Christmas issue for 2008 — a humble offering of stories on familial love, gift-giving, charitable acts and tips on how to get by and still feel the powerful spirit of Christmas despite an uncertain economy.
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