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Staten Island’s only Filipino restaurant to close Nov. 30th
By Cristina DC Pastor Staten Island will lose its only Filipino sit-down restaurant on November 30, when Phil-Am Kusina closes its doors after a decade of feeding the borough’s Filipino American community. “After a wonderful decade serving you, we have decided to close our restaurant doors on November 30th,” the restaurant announced on its website. […]
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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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Artist Xyza Cruz Bacani meditates on the meaning of ‘home’
By Elaine Joy Edaya Degale Are you ready to welcome a stranger? Xyza Cruz Bacani’s “The Diaspora is Home” exhibition which ran from October 4 – November 2,2025, at Flux Factory IV culminated in a Kamayan: Storytelling Lunch that felt like an excavation of the soul. For immigrants like me, the feelings of displacement often […]
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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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On FAHM, let’s support our Filipino restaurants
By Loida Nicolas Lewis October is Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the result of the activism of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) in 1992. The U.S. Congress in 2009 officially declared October as FAHM to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans. Why October? The first documented arrival of Filipinos in […]
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YAMAN: Sharing Philippine treasures with the world (An interview with Jerry Sibal and Edwin Josue of FRIENDSPHUSA)
By Cristina DC Pastor For eight years, Friends of the Philippines Society USA Inc. (FRIENDSPHUSA) has staged cultural and community-driven projects highlighting the richness of Philippine heritage. From the Explore Islands Philippines mounted at Grand Central Terminal, to concerts for world-renowned pianist Raul Sunico, and the Art for Humanity exhibit at the Photoville Photojournalism exhibit […]
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How this FilAm prosecutor built a brain-boosting restaurant empire
By Tricia J. Capistrano After 16 years as a federal prosecutor, Marisa Seifan was looking for a change in her life, though she didn’t think that would mean switching careers. For one thing, she was at the top of her field. “I was chief of my unit–a real prosecutor’s prosecutor,” said Seifan. Then a chance […]
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Calendar from August
–Ongoing till September 1 Common Picnic: Halo-Halo Edition by artist Risa Puno Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place 230 Vesey Street NYC –Ongoing till September 9 Back to Our Roots: Summer Chefs Series September 2 – Pork Picadillo September 9 – Spaghetti with Prawns and Aligue Join on Zoom Contact: pafcomnj@gmail.com –Ongoing till October 5 Golden […]
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Food is resistance
By Maricar Tangonan When I first arrived in America, I wasn’t particularly fond of Mexican food. Back in the Philippines, my only exposure was to the Texas-Mexican variety which, while popular, doesn’t come close to capturing the incredible diversity and depth of Mexico’s regional cuisines. Living in New York City changed that completely. Here, I’ve […]