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A book about grandparents and the grandchildren who love them
By Cristina DC Pastor “Si Lola Apura at si Lolo Un Momento” is the latest storybook by children’s author Iris Sheila Crisostomo-Lopez. It is a delightful story about the way families and society perceive the elderly. “It is not your typical story for children because the characters are two elderlies, which makes you ask: What […]
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Memorial Day should remind us that our troops need to come home
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Once again, a holiday traditionally observed on the last Monday of May is almost on the radar screen. For decades and decades now, Memorial Day has focused on remembering all those who lost their lives in war. Hence, we’ve seen celebrations and observances center on the women and men of the […]
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The election of Imee, the rise of Chel
Cristina DC Pastor A generation ago, Filipinos were willing to die for the country. We had martyrs — Ninoy Aquino, Evelio Javier, and countless activists — for the cause of restoring democracy. We had daily confetti rallies, and wearing yellow was not a political curse. We had the ‘mosquito press,’ like Malaya, that shone a […]
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Author shadows immigrant Filipino family from Manila to Texas
In a work that gives new meaning to immersion journalism, Jason DeParle, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and veteran New York Times reporter, has spent a remarkable three decades following an extended family of Filipino immigrants, from the slums of Manila to the suburbs of Houston. Through their multigenerational saga, he tells in his latest […]
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Lourds Lane creates ‘SuperYou’ musical to empower women
Renowned for its musicals, theatre, and artistic performances, New York City has once again added to its multicultural repertoire with “SuperYou the Musical,” which premiered on April 22 at The Players Club in Gramercy Park. Created by Filipino American Lourds Lane — who was raised by a Filipino mother of modest means — the goal […]
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Jaime FlorCruz’s journalist memorabilia on exhibit in Intramuros
By Wendell Gaa Former CNN Beijing bureau chief Jaime “Jimi” FlorCruz recently launched his collection of memorabilia from his distinguished journalist career at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum of Chinese in Philippine Life in Intramuros. During my late father Ambassador Willy C. Gaa’s tenure as the Philippine envoy to the People’s Republic of China from 2003 […]
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Montessori percussion kids to perform at Carnegie Hall on May 31
Young Filipino talent takes the world stage as the Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble (PMCIE), a unique percussion ensemble made up of musically-inclined pre-school children, will star in a gala performance at the Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 31, 2019. The 31-year old PMCIE continues their journey as global Filipino musical ambassadors […]
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Theater artists invite the public to their wedding reception
On May 17, “Aladdin” actor Angelo Soriano will wed modern dance choreographer Angelica Stiskin. Instead of a traditional reception where the newlyweds are expected to dance the joyous night away with a cutting of the cake and a toss of the bouquet, they will hold an art festival. The festival – to be called The […]
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Reynas and Hermanos honored at Santacruzan Ball
The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) hosted its 41st Santacruzan Presentation Ball on May 4. This year’s Reyna Elenas are: Reyna Elena I: Madison Jed Recebe.Thirteen-year old Madison was born in New York. She is the only child of Jonas and Edelyn Recebe. Both parents are from Boracay and Kalibo, Aklan. Madison is in 8th […]