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Dr. Angie Cruz, the reluctant Grand Marshal
By Cristina DC Pastor This year’s Grand Marshals for the 127th Philippine Independence Day parade on June 1 is the well-liked couple Dr. Emilio Quines and his wife of two years Dr. Angie Cruz. The pair were presented before a Grand Soiree on January 11 to kick off the celebration. The yearly gathering is said […]
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How hyper-masculinity denied Babaylan women then, Kamala Harris now, their power
By Allen Gaborro There is more than one reason why Kamala Harris was defeated by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, the most prominent of all being the fact that the Democratic nominee was a woman. But it wasn’t simply because Harris was a woman per se that so many men reverted to their […]
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Calendar from January 2025
January 5 Sinulog sa Jubileo 2025 by the Archdiocese of Newark Immaculate Heart of Mary & St. Patrick Church 215 Court Street Elizabeth, N.J. January 18 PAAC 60 Dinner Dance by the Philippine-American Association of CT Inc. 45 Murphy Road Prospect, CT Email paac@paacinc.org January 19 Sinulog 2025: Viva Pit Senor Main celebrant Bishop Efren […]
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Celebrating Filipino traditions at Pasko in America
The highly anticipated 2024 Pasko in America, a celebration of Filipino heritage and holiday spirit, will take place on Saturday, December 7 at American Dream, Court A in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The day begins at 8 a.m. with exhibitors highlighting their unique booths adorned with Filipino-inspired Christmas decorations. As the event officially opens, community […]
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Author Bong Serrano hosts NYC book signing to aid typhoon relief efforts
Join Filipino-Canadian Author Bong Serrano for an evening of nostalgic storytelling and support for Philippine Typhoon Relief at the Philippine Consulate in New York Filipino-Canadian author Bong Serrano, in partnership with the Philippine Consulate General in New York, invites the public to a book signing benefit for his memoir, “Batangas: My Sky and Earth—An Intimate […]
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Kundiman workshop held at Manhattan School of Music
As part of the celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the first-ever Kundiman seminar-workshop and gala concert was held from October 21 to 23 at the Manhattan School of Music’s (MSM) Miller Hall. The landmark event brought together music students, educators, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts to explore the history, significance, and performance techniques of […]
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Health care for every Filipino: ‘Why I choose the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center’
By Rachelle Peraz Ocampo, EdM As a Filipino American living in New York City, it can feel overwhelming to find a health care provider who understands my culture, meets my needs, and is affordable. When I first started searching, I realized that I need more than just a convenient location or good reviews—I wanted a […]
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The Babaylan and her cultural influence on Filipino society
By Allen Gaborro The Babaylan’s fundamental relation to the indigenous epoch that is pre-colonial Philippines has long been one of an annulled past. Sylvia Mayuga writes about this in “Back from the Crocodile’s Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies & the Struggle for Indigenous Memory,” as “a record of severe struggle to hang on to our [indigenous] […]
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Artists to hold auction, exhibit at Likha Gallery
The Society of Philippine American Artists is inviting the public to the opening of its exhibit on October 19th at Likha Gallery located at 429 Commerce Street, Hawthorne, New York. Up for Silent Auction are two lovely prints “Playhorse” and “Nipa Hut Madonna” from SPAA founder Manuel A. Rodriguez Sr, said SPAA publicist Dulcie Dee. The auction will […]