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Nelsie Parrado on why she was a ‘silent supporter’ of Donald Trump
By Cristina DC Pastor Financial services professional Nelsie Parrado was one of legions of “silent supporters” who quietly delivered the votes for Donald Trump. They were a force largely undetected by pollsters and the media. However, if the recount, initiated by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, overturns the Electoral College vote, Nelsie, 70, warned, “I […]
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Nostalgia and pure imagination go into the making of Romeo Chocolates
By Cristina DC Pastor How does one go from being college dean to chocolatier with a plan? If you are Romeo Garcia, 38, you simply drop everything and fast-forward to a chocolate academy in Antwerp where Belgian bonbons are handcrafted and made with respect for tradition. That’s what he did in 2014 when he stepped […]
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Threat of gentrification worries ‘Little Manila’ in Queens
Tenants, homeowners, and small businesses in Woodside joined with community leaders and organizations to oppose the construction of a five-story megachurch, citing commuter traffic and disrespect for the “cohesive and historic character of the neighborhood.” Gentrification, critics argued before a Queens Community Board 2 hearing on September 27 will bring a “myriad of economic and […]
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Millennial leaves NYC to work in Manila, finds his American and Filipino culture in one place
By Angelito Cabigao “Are you sure you want to go to the Philippines? Everyone in the Philippines wants to come to America.” “It’s corrupt over there.” “You have a steady job here, why move?” “Your parents moved here to provide you with a better life.” All valid remarks that weighed on me as I made […]
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Would you pay cash to buy a home?
By Cristina DC Pastor “What are we, Russian?” The husband and I are in the market for a condo. Zillow is a delight to browse but also a surprise when we see listed houses specific on what they want: “cash sale only.” And that’s when we ask ourselves that question. Russians, Arabs, Chinese and other […]
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Delle Sering Fojas: From party girl to tech company CEO
By Cristina DC Pastor When Adela ‘Delle’ Sering Fojas came to New York, she was a carefree 20-year-old, fresh from convent school in Manila. Coming from a prominent political family in Surigao, she was not all that serious at her job as a garments industry clerk. Not having the typical immigrant’s drive to succeed, she […]
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Western U offers 30-day TFC package in new promo
The Western Union Company recently announced that it has signed a promotion agreement with ABS-CBN Global Group to offer Western Union consumers key markets access to TFC.tv Lite Package. The promotion is open to all consumers in participating countries who send money to the Philippines through Western Union or Vigo (Canada only) Agent retail locations […]
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Sisig City’s yellow truck wheels Filipino food to the 5 boroughs
By Cristina DC Pastor In the indie film “Chef,” Jon Favreau’s character finds himself flipping Cuban sandwiches in a food truck after he quits his restaurant job as a head chef because of a disagreement with the crusty restaurant owner played by Dustin Hoffman. Let’s just say that Manny Imperial is fortunate to have both: […]
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Del Rosario says Avendula ‘tried to kick me out’ of RDR (Part 2)
By Cristina DC Pastor “All allegations are not true,” declared Rommel del Rosario, responding to fraud allegations made in court by Payag Restaurant owner Rena Avendula. (See Part 1: Payag owner files lawsuit vs founder of RDR Cargo for fraud, ‘threat to kill’) Del Rosario threw back at Avendula the same accusations, saying she “took […]