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PIDCI presents 2014 Diwa Ng Kalayaan candidates
The countdown to the 116th Philippine Independence Day celebrations in New York City, which falls on June 1, officially kicked off February 15 with the presentation of the first batch of Diwa Ng Kalayaan beauty pageant contestants and Mrs. Kalayaan popularity finalists held at the Philippine Consulate. Besides the honor to become an Ambassador of […]
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‘Manila in the Claws of Light’ at MoMA Feb. 6-12
The Museum of Modern Art presents the recently restored version of Lino Brocka’s film classic, “Manila in the Claws of Light” (Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag) from February 6 to 12. The MoMA presented the film last November to a sold-out crowd in the museum’s To Save and Project festival and they are pleased […]
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Filipino ‘arnis’ featured in ‘I, Frankenstein’
By Wendell Gaa The lore of Frankenstein and his monster has always been a source of fascinating storytelling for fans of the horror genre. The classic novel “Frankenstein” by 19th century British author Mary Shelley is arguably one of the most significant pieces of horror literature alongside Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” and this book has inspired […]
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Drs. Emilio and Fely Quines are 2014 PIDCI grand marshals
A medical couple was recently named grand marshals of the 2014 Philippine Independence Day parade to be held in June along Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Drs. Emilio and Felicisima Quines were selected grand marshals after a month-long nomination process overseen by the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI), which organizes the annual parade. Both had […]
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Jeff Gadigan explores Asian themes in his comedy series
A new comedy series is about to pilot on the web featuring four quirky characters. It should not surprise us that a Filipino actor plays one of them. Actor Jeff Gadigan is the co-creator and writer of the web-series “Saving Face: The Asian American’s Guide to Dealing with Generational Differences and Stereotypes,” which is a […]
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Homecoming sa Konsulado draws alums from 20 schools, from Ateneo to Adamson
It was a day of parlor games, cheers and camaraderie — minus the white starchy uniforms. Homecoming sa Konsulado saw Filipino American professionals representing about 20 colleges and universities and competing like the esteemed reputation of their schools depended on it. The event happened on November 9th or the weekend after Typhoon Haiyan swept through […]
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Laugh, cry, grow with this ‘unconventionally traditional’ family
Explore the Flores home and meet a Filipino American family in the Bay Area living in a small, cluttered and comfy house and dealing with the world of a “fairy dust” addict. Written in prose, poetry and spoken word, “Nanay, Tatay, Anak” recreates an episode in the young life of producer-director Renee Rises. The story […]
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Jersey City violinist to perform in Dec. 8 winter concert
Ryan Ramos of Jersey City will perform in the Greater Newark Youth Orchestra’s 24th annual winter concert on Sunday, December 8, at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. The program showcases New Jersey’s student musicians in one concert. They include the Greater Newark Youth Orchestra (GNYO), the Greater Newark Chamber Orchestra (GNCO) and […]
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He repaired typewriters for Woody, Coppola; after 28 years he’s closing up shop
By Heather Dubin Bino Gan of Typewriters ‘N Things (profile) from Rupeshi Shah on Vimeo. After 28 years in the business, Bino Gan, owner of Typewriters ’N Things in the West Village, is closing up shop. Gan and his wife, Nita, who also sell office supplies and stationery, will bid their loyal customers a final […]