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Calendar from December
December 1 to 9 Franciscan Spirit Tours Contact Fr. Julian Jagudilla 917-880-7053 December 4 to 12 37th Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 556 5th Avenue NYC December 5 Karafund for Cares Island Central Restaurant329 Central Avenue Jersey City NJ December 6 Simbang Gabi sa Katedral and Parol Procession St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fifth Avenue, […]
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Mark Mabasa steps onto the New York stage after making his mark in L.A.
After a series of concerts in Los Angeles, singer and performer Mark Mabasa is bringing his artistry to New York City. Fresh from a series of performances on the West Coast, Mabasa’s next chapter extends his journey from Hollywood to the Big Apple. His NYC debut promises a refined showcase of his range and unmistakable […]
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‘Andor:’ Spy thriller, sci-fi drama or both?
By Wendell Gaa The year 2025 will go down as yet another highlight time for television. A series set in the “Star Wars”universe, “Andor,” won five Emmy Awards. I do agree from a critical standpoint, it is the best story connected with the “Star Wars”lore to ever be produced since the classic trilogy films of […]
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‘AFAM Wives Club’ premieres Nov 11th on iWant
The original series “AFAM Wives Club” debuts November 11 at 8 p.m. local time in the United States and Canada. The global premiere will air free via the iWant streaming platform, with new episodes weekly. The unapologetic new series dives into the dazzling and deeply human world of Filipinas navigating love, ambition, and identity on an […]
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Calendar from November
November 3 NBC hit comedy ‘St. Denis Medical’ returns for Season 2. Mockumentary-style comedy follows dedicated doctors and nurses doing their best to treat patients while keeping themselves sane. November 9 Consular outreach in Attleboro, Massachusetts Our Lady of La Salette 947 Park Street Attleboro, MA November 18 Diplomacy and Human Rights Gala Black tie event […]
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Whatever happened in Vegas echoed beyond Vegas: TOFA at 15
By Rasmin Diaz LAS VEGAS — The Orleans Showroom pulsed with pride and pageantry as the 15th annual The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA) honored 100 of the world’s most influential Filipinos on October 24, a three-hour celebration of culture, excellence, and identity at the heart of the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Hosted once again […]
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‘Diwata:’ A Filipino American folktale
By Shea Formanes “Diwata” is a 20-minute short, live-action fantasy drama that centers the coming-of-age story of an 80-year-old Filipina grandmother and the spirit of her 15-year-old granddaughter, who drowned years earlier. A modern retelling of Filipino mythology, “Diwata” captures the pain of being forgotten and the joy of being found. From generational divides, to […]
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Renowned pianist Raul Sunico N.J. concert to benefit 3 organizations
Internationally acclaimed pianist Dr. Raul M. Sunico, celebrated for his artistry, virtuosity, and wide-ranging repertoire, will be performing at NJIT Kupfrian Hall in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, September 28 at 2 p.m. The event, titled “Raul Sunico: An Afternoon of Masterful Music,” promises to be an unforgettable afternoon of breathtaking music that highlights his […]
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HLL’s Jasmine Forsberg stars in new Princeton musical
This fall, Princeton’s McCarter Theatre will debut “I & You: The Musical,” adapted from Lauren Gunderson’s award-winning play of the same title. The newly announced cast features two rising Broadway stars. Jasmine Forsberg (“Here Lies Love;” “Six;” “Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends”) and Benji Santiago (“The Notebook”) will play 17-year-olds Caroline and Anthony, bringing youthful energy […]