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Joyce Castillo: From Ilocos to Wall Street and into the heart of the Filipino community
By Cristina DC Pastor When Joyce Alano Castillo and her husband Arnold moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey in 1997, the world was in mourning. As they unloaded boxes into their new home, the radio carried the shocking news: Princess Diana had died in a car accident. Their sons were very young. One was entering high […]
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YAMAN: Sharing Philippine treasures with the world (An interview with Jerry Sibal and Edwin Josue of FRIENDSPHUSA)
By Cristina DC Pastor For eight years, Friends of the Philippines Society USA Inc. (FRIENDSPHUSA) has staged cultural and community-driven projects highlighting the richness of Philippine heritage. From the Explore Islands Philippines mounted at Grand Central Terminal, to concerts for world-renowned pianist Raul Sunico, and the Art for Humanity exhibit at the Photoville Photojournalism exhibit […]
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Calendar from September
Ongoing till September 9 Back to Our Roots: Summer Chefs Series September 2 – Pork Picadillo September 9 – Spaghetti with Prawns and Aligue Join on Zoom Contact: pafcomnj@gmail.com Ongoing till October 5 Golden Years Weighing Philippine Martial Law 1972-1981 Curated by Victor Barnuevo Velasco Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron RoadAustin, TX Ongoing till January […]
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Singer-actress Vina Morales headlines Fiesta in America 2025
From her humble beginnings in Cebu to the spotlight of Broadway, Vina Morales brings her storied journey full circle as she takes center stage at Fiesta in America 2025. The opening ceremony will be on August 16 at 11:00 a.m. Vina will headline the main concert the next day on August 17 at American Dream […]
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Calendar from August
–Ongoing till September 1 Common Picnic: Halo-Halo Edition by artist Risa Puno Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place 230 Vesey Street NYC –Ongoing till September 9 Back to Our Roots: Summer Chefs Series September 2 – Pork Picadillo September 9 – Spaghetti with Prawns and Aligue Join on Zoom Contact: pafcomnj@gmail.com –Ongoing till October 5 Golden […]
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‘Asian+American’ campaign celebrates the beautiful complexity of Asian American identity: TAAF
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has unveiled the “Asian+American” campaign, a national PSA initiative that will encourage Asian Americans to celebrate the complexity and beauty of their dual identities. The campaign uses striking visual storytelling and imagery that will blanket everything from billboards to social media—all to foster pride in being both Asian and American. […]
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IAM FAME honors outstanding teachers, community leaders
Mark your calendars for August 22, 2025! The International Association of Multicultural and Filipino-American Educators, Inc. (IAM FAME, Inc.) is set to host its inaugural Teacher Empowering Achievement & Cultural Heritage (TEACH) Awards in New York City. This celebration will honor outstanding educators and Filipino American leaders who’ve made significant contributions to education and cultural […]
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Filipino businesses to exhibit at 3-day festival in Times Square
This fall, Friends of the Philippines Society USA, Inc. will host the landmark event YAMAN, a three-day cultural marketplace and festival showcasing the extraordinary artistry, heritage, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Philippines on a global stage. The event will take place at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square from October 31 to November 2, 2025, […]
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On Global Filipinos: Little Manila Park signage unveiled in Queens
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Whenever Architect Noel Gamboa and his wife Dori wanted to “satisfy their craving” for authentic Filipino food, they would drive to Roosevelt Avenue, in Woodside, Queens from their home in Forest Hills. They often passed by a long fenced vacant lot while searching for parking space. For decades, it was unsightly, […]