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At 42, Sam Milby craves peace and quiet, sees ‘family man’ in his future
By Cristina DC Pastor At 42, Sam Milby has accomplished much coming from a small town in Ohio where, according to the latest 2023 census Asians made up only about 2 percent of the population. He has been a reality TV star, actor, singer, model and commercial endorser. He has appeared in blockbuster films, teleseryes […]
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Double feature Queer Flipside storytelling comes to Jersey City Aug 7; one night only
On August 7, 2026, Art House Theatre in Jersey City will host a landmark double feature for one night only, celebrating queer Filipinx art, history, and identity. The evening brings together two critically-acclaimed works: “Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo,” a documentary on queer Filipinx history, and “Anak ni Tapia: Leaving Mother,” a […]
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Fiesta in America presents 2 weekends of Filipino excellence in New Jersey
Fiesta in America will unite the Filipino American community for two weekends in New Jersey, beginning with the 22nd People’s Ball on Sunday, August 9, at Marriott Newark Airport, followed by the 29th Fiesta in America on August 15 and 16, 2026 at the American Dream in East Rutherford. Admission is free. The celebration begins […]
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Kayumanggi Chorale marks 35 years of music, heritage, and charity with Oct 11th concert
By Cristina DC Pastor For 35 years, the Kayumanggi Chorale Inc. (KCI) has used music not only to entertain, but also to preserve Filipino heritage, bring communities together and help those in need. The New York-New Jersey-based Filipino American choral group will celebrate its milestone anniversary with a “Himig Pamana, A Musical Heritage” concert that […]
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‘Manila’s Finest:’ When history speaks the truth
By Cristina DC Pastor “Manila’s Finest” is not merely another police drama. It is a period film that recreates a turbulent chapter in Philippine history through oral research, personal memories, and lived experiences. Set in 1969 Manila, just before the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, the film follows Captain Homer Magtibay, portrayed by Piolo […]
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‘The Odyssey:’ A love story amid political turmoil, greed and corruption
By Wendell Gaa Christopher Nolan, in my opinion, is one of the modern era’s greatest filmmakers, and his newest movie “The Odyssey” is more than a validation of that fact. I had the chance to watch this latest piece by the English director in an IMAX theater here in Ankara, Türkiye, along with a couple […]
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Lav Diaz casts Magellan as a ‘misguided, malignant Machiavellian’
By Allen Gaborro Much like his cinematic role model Lino Brocka, Filipino auteur Lav Diaz has made it an artistic and social mission of his to offer more sophisticated and politically-imperative screen fare. Diaz’s filmic constructions are renowned for their ability to break free of mainstream movie conventions as well as to demystify the withering […]
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Calendar from July
July 7 to August 4 Adult Conversational Filipino, Beginner 3 with Noel Pangilinan For more information, contact Venessa Manzano at 774-257-4669 or info@filschool-nynj.org July 9 to 12 Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval Asia Society 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street NYC July 11 to August 1 Paaralan sa Konsulado (Association of Fil-Am […]
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Asia Society presents cinema of Isabel Sandoval July 9-12
Isabel Sandoval’s sumptuous new feature Moonglow is the most dazzling work yet by an artist recognized as “one of the most exciting and multitalented filmmakers on the indie scene” (The Criterion Collection) and “a rarity among the young generation of Filipino filmmakers.” (The Museum of Modern Art). Over the course of a still young but incredibly accomplished […]