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‘Renaissance Man’ Jerry Sibal named floral director at Wynn casino in Macau
By Cristina DC Pastor Jerry Sibal, a designer of all things majestic, meaningful, and magical, will undertake probably one the biggest projects of his life. In April, the Wynn headquarters in Las Vegas announced his appointment as the Design, Development and Floral Director for Wynn Palace Cotai in Macau, which means that in Steve Wynn’s […]
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Fernando Kabigting: Creating new art on old, weathered wood
By Cristina DC Pastor Disability has never become an excuse for Fernando Kabigting to stop painting. He has been painting since the Sixties and became even more prolific after he suffered a stroke in 1999 that paralyzed half his body and partially impaired his sight and right hand. As a matter of fact, he is […]
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Budget Secretary Florencio Abad weighs in on the next PHL president, the killing of journalists
By Cristina DC Pastor Who should be the next Philippine president? It’s a question Filipino Americans invariably ask of every Philippine official visiting New York. The question was posed before former President Fidel Ramos on May 21, and tossed again to Budget Secretary Florencio ‘Butch’ Abad five days later when both leaders met with the […]
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Broadway’s J. Elaine Marcos makes her stage debut on the West Coast
After making her mark in New York City appearing in many Tony-nominated Broadway musicals, actress/comedienne J. Elaine Marcos has relocated to the west and is making her Los Angeles theatre debut starring in the upcoming Pasadena Playhouse production of “Waterfall.” J. Elaine plays the memorable role of Nuan in this musical based on a contemporary […]
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22 families displaced by Haiyan receive homes courtesy of Build a Shelter project
The Build A Shelter Project (BASP), a community-based and Consulate-led initiative aimed at building more than a hundred houses in four villages in Eastern Samar and Leyte in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, handed over 22 houses to 22 families in Barangay Pago in Tanauan, Leyte on April 23, 2015. Vivian Talambiras Cruz, one of […]
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Congratulations to the Class of 2015!
Remember all those sepia snapshots of our parents and elders occupying a special spot in our homes? They weren’t put there for adornment, but to establish significant milestones, like first births and weddings. A cap, a gown, and a cautious smile. Within a frame, they’re worth everything in the world to many Filipino families, who […]
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Passing up on the ‘patis,’ or how to enjoy low-sodium Filipino dishes (Part 2)
By Christian Catiis Christian Catiis: White rice and Pan-de-Sal are staples in many Filipino meals. However, with the recent progression towards low-carb or carb-free diets, what is your opinion regarding the nutritional aspects of carbohydrates? Sheena Quizon Gregg: Unfortunately, the popularity of fad diets and crash diets has given carbohydrates an unnecessary bad reputation. It […]
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Sheena Quizon Gregg: A dietitian nutritionist…and a foodie! (Part 1)
By Christian Catiis When we think of the cuisine of the Philippines, certain images come to mind: the fragrant aroma of caramelized garlic and soy sauce in Chicken Adobo, the warmth of a bowl of comforting Pork Sinigang on a chilly winter afternoon, and the addictive salty crunch of Chicharon cascading over freshly made Palabok. […]
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UniPro Summit issues challenge for FilAms to recognize other communities
UniPro Summit 2015, a conference hosted by the organization Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro), will return to New York City on June 6 with the theme “Recognize.” This year, the Summit will challenge young Filipino Americans to recognize other communities by addressing the issues they all face as underrepresented communities in the United States. […]