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Exploring the world’s oldest housing settlement at the Fuggerei
By Wendell Gaa My recent holiday visit to Germany granted me a rare chance to visit what is considered to be the world’s oldest social settlement, the Fuggerei in Augsburg, Bavaria. This old town neighborhood is unique even in Europe, a continent known for its well-preserved buildings and houses dating all the way back to […]
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Faith and hope hit the streets of Manila
By Johnson Lazaro, Esq. Manila memories of the martyr In my pre-American stage, as a youngster of about 7 or 8 years of age, I vividly recall the procession of the Black Nazarene through the streets of Manila. My dad took part in a number of the annual processions. I remember thousands of Filipinos lining […]
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Noli producers receive KOR-NY Heritage award
The producers of “Noli Me Tangere, the Opera” led the roster of honorees of the first Dr. Jose P. Rizal Heritage Award organized by the New York Chapter of the Knights of Rizal. Producers Jerry Sibal and Edwin Josue were the recipients of the Cultural Heritage Award for their “significant contribution” in reawakening interest in […]
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A Christmas lesson from Owen
By Attorney Johnson Lazaro The Christmas season is often focused on bigger and better stuff. Everyone wants to outdo what they did last Christmas. More presents, better parties, more fun. But for many, this time of year means frustration and even depression. Those who live in the worst type of poverty, in the poorest countries, […]
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Helen Castillo: Shaking things up as PAFCOM president
By Cristina DC Pastor For the coming year, PAFCOM will have a different spectacle for U.S.-Philippine friendship day. There will be no single grand marshal. What incoming President Helen Castillo would like to happen is for all past grand marshals to headline the parade as the Philippine American Friendship Community, Inc. marks its 30th anniversary. […]
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‘Talambuhay’ exhibit celebrates Linggo ng Samahan
From September 28th to October 5, an art exhibit and discussion exploring issues, such as immigration and displacement, were presented in celebration of Linggo Ng Samahan (Week of Community). The activities were organized by Anakbayan New York (ABNY) and the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON) and held at the Living Artist Gallery Space in […]
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Unveiling of Louisiana marker commemorating the 1st Filipino settlement on Nov 9
To commemorate the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States, the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society will host the unveiling of a historical marker for St. Malo on November 9, 2019. The St. Malo Marker will be the second Louisiana Historical Marker to be placed in the state under the sponsorship of the Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society […]
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FAFI cultural festival boasts top performers and a fashion show
The Filipino American Festival, Inc. (FAFI)will hold a cultural festival on September 1 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Overpeck Bergen County Park at 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield, N.J. Ludi Hughes, the founder and chairwoman, said this is FAFI’s seventh year and promises to be a “one of a kind” celebration. “Our headliners are […]
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Fiesta In America grateful to the community for its loyalty
Fiesta In America presented Empowerment Awards to FilAm achievers, including a bank president and an advocate for autism education during its People’s Ball on August 9. This year’s honorees are Mary Grace Asufrin for Nursing Leadership, Roger Santos for Philanthropy, Alvin and Prima Hower for International Community Service, Dr. Lirio Covey for Autism Advocacy, Eric […]