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Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach: ‘When I fall in love, I give my 100 percent; that can’t happen right now’
By Lindy Rosales The night was cold and blustery. Inside the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue, the mood was warm and convivial. There was a quiet sense of excitement as people arrived and assembled at the lobby waiting for Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach to emerge. The event was Pia’s meet-and-greet with the Filipino […]
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New PAFCOM President Ledy Almadin reaches out to youth, emphasizes inclusivity
By Cristina DC Pastor Beginning January 1, the Philippine American Friendship Committee will welcome its new president: accounting professional, long-time pillar of the community, and mother of two teen daughters Ledy Almadin. Ledy, 47, becomes the 26th president of the Jersey City-based PAFCOM, an organization that seeks to unite Filipinos in the Garden State to […]
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A new year filled with joy, peace is our hope
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Greetings to all! It is our hope that your Christmas turns out to be a blessed one, and a new year filled with joy is another hope! There is nothing like the near conclusion of another 12 months to remind us of a myriad of events. Likewise, there is that […]
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Friends, families gather for first Christmas caroling contest
By Lindy Rosales ‘Ang Pasko ay sumapit, tayo ay mangagsi-awit’ Christmas caroling has always been one of my fondest memories from childhood. I remember peeping in the window to see who the carolers were, if I knew any of them, and what they were wearing. Most times it would just be some random kids from […]
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A Christmas caroling contest: $1,200 for your fa-la-la-la-la
By Marjorie Martinez The Christmas season is one of the most spirited, eventful times of the year, especially for Christian Filipinos. During this time, people set aside their differences as families reunite. Young and old gather to adorn their homes with festive lights and lanterns (also called ‘parol’), attend the Simbang Gabi, partake of a […]
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Strasbourg: German name, French allure
By Wendell Gaa There are simply no words to describe the horrible tragedy of the massacre of more than a hundred innocent civilians in Paris at the hands of those murderous and dastardly ISIS terrorists. It is sad to know that yet again, another act of religious hatred and violence has befallen Paris this month, […]
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TOFA-NY at 5: ‘Proud to be Filipino wherever we may be’
By Cristina DC Pastor “Let us teach our people again to be proud that they are Filipinos.” Words first voiced by diplomat and statesman Carlos P. Romulo in the 1960s and rearticulated by Consul General Mario de Leon Jr. during The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York awards night at Carnegie Hall on October 31. […]
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Non-drinker attends Oktoberfest, goes nuts over German pageantry, culture
By Wendell Gaa Of the many European countries that I love to read about, no other history has quite compelled me as that of Germany, for I can’t think of any other nation that has had quite the political and economic impact on continental Europe. Yes, Germany has had a troubled past, and that might […]
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‘More and more FilAms seeking help for compulsive gambling,’ says sociologist Dr. Fred Andes
By Cristina DC Pastor One man’s addiction is another’s cultural past-time. We’re talking about gambling and Filipino Americans. Like many Asian American communities, such as the Chinese, Koreans and Vietnamese, Filipinos are among the most serious gamblers. They rationalize that gambling is part of their culture. “A sport for adults,” framed Dr. Fred Andes, dean […]