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Mabuhay, Lea. Mabuhay, Alex!
The FilAm Editorial There are two Filipinas, rare individuals whose talent, discipline, and character have become a source of inspiration for an entire nation. We’re referring to Lea Salonga and Alex Eala. They come from different generations and inhabit very different worlds. Salonga conquered Broadway and Hollywood with her extraordinary voice and acting talent. Eala […]
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Joel David’s ‘Canon Decampment:’ Philippine cinema through the years
By Allen Gaborro What many Filipinos think about Philippine cinema off the top of their heads are the plethora of heavily marketed, A-list action flicks, romantic and socio-economic on-the-edge melodramas, and hilarious comedies that have illuminated theater screens for decades. Distinguished cinema analyst and academic Joel David acknowledges the significance of this familiar view. But […]
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‘When the State demanded silence, artists answered:’ A Ma-Yi symposium
In 1972, Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law. His first orders took control of newspapers, magazines, radio and television. Rallies were banned. Curfews were imposed. Critics were arrested. Tens of thousands were detained. People were tortured. Some disappeared. Some were killed. Fear was not a side effect. Fear was the system. Theater did […]
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Jenny Santi: Art as a path to creating and healing
By Marissa Bañez “I’m a better artist because I’m a therapist, and I’m a better therapist because I’m an artist.” Jenny Santi’s art is the bridge that connects her two passions, each practice informing the other. Her paintings are both a way of making sense of her own life and an outlet for the emotional […]
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Kayumanggi Chorale marks 35 years of music, heritage, and charity with Oct 11th concert
By Cristina DC Pastor For 35 years, the Kayumanggi Chorale Inc. (KCI) has used music not only to entertain, but also to preserve Filipino heritage, bring communities together and help those in need. The New York-New Jersey-based Filipino American choral group will celebrate its milestone anniversary with a “Himig Pamana, A Musical Heritage” concert that […]
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Ma-Yi Writer’s Lab now accepting applications for Fall session
Ma-Yi Writer’s Lab is accepting applications for new members to participate in its fall 2026 Playground Series. The Writer’s Lab anticipates accepting 4 or 5 new members to participate in Playground alongside 3 or 4 returning Lab members. Applications open July 1, 2026 and will close on July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Playground […]
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Calendar from June
Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. June 2 Primary Election: New Jersey June 5 Dinner for a Cause (with Lady Ruffa Gutierrez) By Ladies for Rizal New York Inc. The Players Club Manhattan NYC June 20 Long Island Pinoy Fiesta Florencia Florist & Events 1660 Front Street […]
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Comedian’s daughter Samantha Javier discovers ‘deeper understanding’ of her culture through dance
By Cristina DC Pastor First was ballet, followed by hip hop, which would later open doors for her internationally. Today, Samantha Javier, 29, is discovering Philippine cultural dances as a recent graduate at New York University’s master’s degree in Performing Arts Administration. “It was truly only dancing the Tinikling during the US Open that I […]
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Concert celebrates Philippine-American bilateral ties, America’s 250th independence milestone
By Romulo Aromin, Jr., MD The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) partnered with the Philippine Consulate General in New York to host an evening of music commemorating the 80th anniversary of Philippine-U.S. diplomatic relations as well as the 250th anniversary of America’s independence on July 4, 2026. MSM’s Consulate Series held April 13 at The William R. and Irene D. […]