By Jen Furer Having gone to school in the Philippines on an academic scholarship, the concept of student loans was alien to me. It wasn’t until I got married in the U.S. and had children that I learned having a student loan is no different from having a mortgage to a house. My husband took […]
By Lindy Rosales The word ‘homecoming’ connotes reliving experiences long gone, of friends and memories buried in time, of youthful romance and a past spent pondering the meaning of life and our place in the world. As I get closer to my Golden Year, the invites for gatherings have been constant. High school reunions, college […]
“Hamilton” producer Jeffrey Seller and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, The Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin, and Gilder Lehrman executive director Lesley Herrmann announced an educational partnership to provide 20,000 NYC public school students with the opportunity to see “Hamilton” on Broadway and integrate the show into classroom studies. This educational […]
By Chit Ros The Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, Inc., a pioneering organization for teachers on the East Coast, will honor teachers, students, and leaders in the community who epitomize excellence, dedication, leadership and support of AFTA’s causes. The “Gabi Ng Parangal” – to be held November 14, at Astoria World Manor in Queens […]
By Rozelyn DeSagun On July 19, 2015, our family attended the Annual Potluck Picnic organized by The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey at Van Saun County Park in Paramus. As a first-time attendee who has no idea what to expect, I made sure that our family arrived on time. I know what […]
By Cristina DC Pastor It was another one of those assignments in Science class. The students were asked to submit a ‘project-based science inquiry.’ A Filipino American student, together with her classroom partner, presented a paper on Jose Rizal as an environmentalist. In that report, the students described how the Philippine National Hero, an ophthalmologist, […]
Remember all those sepia snapshots of our parents and elders occupying a special spot in our homes? They weren’t put there for adornment, but to establish significant milestones, like first births and weddings. A cap, a gown, and a cautious smile. Within a frame, they’re worth everything in the world to many Filipino families, who […]
By John Sapida I started performing in musicals in the 7th grade. As a shy immigrant boy of about 12 or 13 years old, it was hard for me to make friends and talk to people. I was having a serious case of culture shock! Over the years, I stepped out of my shell when […]
By Jen Furer “My dream is to become a teacher. Without a teacher, there’s no carpenter, doctor, nurses, engineer — and even priests. The teacher is the first person needed by every individual next to our parents. The reason why I want to be a teacher is that I want to motivate other people how […]