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A Kapihan brew of politics, opera and grandmotherhood with Loida Nicolas Lewis
By Cristina DC Pastor Loida Nicolas Lewis will always be known as that millionaire matriarch, perhaps the most recognizable Filipino face in America. Hers is the an inspiring presence to some, a source of unease to others maybe because some of us are still aspiring to what she has already accomplished. When the Filipino American […]
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Norway: From land of plunderers to global peace makers
By Wendell Gaa My first trip to the northern Scandinavian region of Europe gave me several pleasant surprises, and my family knew that a Nordic adventure just had to include a visit to Norway, a lifelong dream destination for us. Today it is a wealthy nation renowned for its high living standards, very well developed […]
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New cable program presents ‘a very different look’ at Asian Americans
“Asian American Life,” a new magazine-style television series about the fastest-growing immigrant group in the country, will launch Monday, June 10th on CUNY TV and focus on Asian Americans in the Tri-State area from more than 40 countries, speaking over 150 different languages and dialects. Veteran New York City broadcaster Ernabel Demillo is the producer […]
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Filipino in thought, word…and dress
By Elton Lugay The Philippine Center lobby never looked so resplendent. There in the austere hall stood an array of Philippine ternos aglow in their rhinestones, sequins, beads, appliques, ribbons, and glitters. It was the June 5 opening gala of “Filipiniana Romance: An Exhibit of Philippine Couture,” showcasing 20 elegant ternos designed by noted couturiers […]
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Reacting to Gabrielle Molina’s suicide, Jersey teen takes comfort in being close to family, Filipino heritage
By Megan Villarin I find it really sad and sickening to see how far harassment can go. Just because Gabrielle Molina was different — whether religious, cultural or overall appearance, we don’t know — these people bullied her to the point where she could not bear to live anymore. This shows the power of technology. […]
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It’s more fun in the ‘gates of hell’
By Bessie Badilla Kababayan, I’m getting white hair and wrinkles by the minute as I read your articles, blogs, posts and comments on Facebook on how upset you are about Dan Brown’s latest book, “Inferno.” By this time, Mr. Brown is smiling because he is getting free publicity from tens of thousands of angry Filipinos […]
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Prepaid card provider dedicates a whole month to the Filipino community
Nobel, a leading online retailer of prepaid calling cards, has declared Filipino Month between May 24th and June 24th, 2013. In an attempt to thank all the Filipinos who have chosen Nobelcom as their international calling provider, the company has launched a one-month campaign right before the celebration of Manila Day, on June 24th. “The […]
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The Reyna Elena: The Santacruzan tradition is a ‘spectacular’ way to unite a community
By Megan Villarin My name is Megan Villarin and I am a member of St. Raphael Holy Angel’s Filipino Community in Hamilton, New Jersey. Here at our parish, we had our second annual Santacruzan on May 5th. I am this year’s Reyna Elena and am also a member of the Filipino choir at St. Raphael. […]
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Flores de Mayo & Santacruzan: classic Maytime festivals that inspire nostalgia
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. The month of May has just joined the 2013 scene. Yet, what seeks their place via the vehicle of nostalgia are two festivities central to homespun memories: the Flores de Mayo (flowers of May), and the Santacruzan (Holy Cross), another time-nurtured event. The Flores de Mayo is a showcase of […]