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Film on Typhoon Haiyan recovery: Triumph over trauma
The film ‘Fields of Hope’ will screen on April 23 as part of the Manhattan Film Festival in New York City. It follows three boys, Jarred, Julius, and Kenneth, who endured the worst of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) when it devastated Leyte in 2013. Through their participation in the Mission Tacloban grassroots football (soccer) program, […]
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In this ‘Pamanhikan,’ parents of the groom and groom meet, come to blows
By Lindy Rosales ‘Pamanhikan’ is a Filipino tradition where the parents of the bride and the groom meet for the first time. In this unique ritual involving families getting to know the other, there is a lot that can happen, which may prevent the wedding from taking place. Such is the plotline of comic satire […]
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Allan Palacios Chan to sing at Pacquiao fight: ‘I chose not to judge’
By Maricar CP Hampton Amid the messy controversy of Manny Pacquiao’s comment calling “gays worse than animals,” one singer has agreed to perform the Philippine National Anthem at the Pacquiao-Bradley fight in Las Vegas on April 9. “I choose not to judge,” tenor Allan Palacios Chan said when interviewed by The FilAm Metro D.C. “Should […]
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Storybook tale of the Neuschwanstein Castle which inspired the Disney logo
By Wendell Gaa It is truly an exciting time to be a Disney fan. Since the early 20th century, the Disney name has been the very definition of what family entertainment is all about, and its global reach is now apparent including in the Philippines where President Benigno Aquino recently met with top Disney corporate […]
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For acoustic artist Joseph Vincent, Karaoke music was the beginning
By Christian Catiis Ever since his appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2010, Joseph Vincent has racked up an impressive resume. An acoustic artist, singer and songwriter, he grew up listening to all types of musical genre — from hip hop to rock. A YouTube sensation with more than 500,000 subscribers to his pop […]
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Angel Ram is the first Filipina to sing at famous Manhattan nightclub
By Cristina DC Pastor “Am I ready? Kaya ko ba ito?” These were the words that tormented Angel Ram the day she was booked to sing at the fabled BB King Blues Club & Grill on Times Square. Angel, a receptionist at a dermatology clinic, was the first Filipino to sing at this landmark club […]
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Erwan Heussaff: The fat kid inside steps out to become a health blogger
By Christian Catiis Take one look at Erwan Heussaff and you wouldn’t guess that this Philippine celeb, entrepreneur, and creator of popular food and health blog, The Fat Kid Inside, was nearly 240 pounds just a couple years ago. However, in just a few short years, Erwan has become a recognizable name in the food, […]
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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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Flamboyant fundraising and the story of Nena Lozada Smith
By Cristina DC Pastor ‘Filipinos love to dress up.’ Not all, but somehow, events organizer Nena Lozada Smith manages to find those who do and bring them together for elaborate fundraising dinners. The Glambassadors of Hope and the Red Poinsettia balls are just some of the grand events Nena, 65, has conceptualized and organized over […]