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Advocate against corruption Henry Motte-Muñoz named one of Asia 21 Young Leaders
Bantay.ph co-founder Henry Motte-Muñoz was chosen as one of Asia 21 Young Leaders for 2015. He is among the newest members of the preeminent network of young leaders from across the Asia-Pacific, representing the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, according to a statement from Asia Society dated July 9. Now in its 10th year, the […]
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Emerging Southeast Asian leader Mara Duterte joins June 1 dialogue with President Obama
Young Southeast Asian leaders, such as Mara Duterte are helping to improve the lives of girls in their countries. Duterte is a manager for Girls Got Game, a sports camp for girls who face tough economic conditions in the Philippines. The nonprofit organization is managed by former athletes who use basketball and soccer to build […]
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Passing up on the ‘patis,’ or how to enjoy low-sodium Filipino dishes (Part 2)
By Christian Catiis Christian Catiis: White rice and Pan-de-Sal are staples in many Filipino meals. However, with the recent progression towards low-carb or carb-free diets, what is your opinion regarding the nutritional aspects of carbohydrates? Sheena Quizon Gregg: Unfortunately, the popularity of fad diets and crash diets has given carbohydrates an unnecessary bad reputation. It […]
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Sheena Quizon Gregg: A dietitian nutritionist…and a foodie! (Part 1)
By Christian Catiis When we think of the cuisine of the Philippines, certain images come to mind: the fragrant aroma of caramelized garlic and soy sauce in Chicken Adobo, the warmth of a bowl of comforting Pork Sinigang on a chilly winter afternoon, and the addictive salty crunch of Chicharon cascading over freshly made Palabok. […]
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UniPro Summit issues challenge for FilAms to recognize other communities
UniPro Summit 2015, a conference hosted by the organization Pilipino American Unity for Progress (UniPro), will return to New York City on June 6 with the theme “Recognize.” This year, the Summit will challenge young Filipino Americans to recognize other communities by addressing the issues they all face as underrepresented communities in the United States. […]
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Gail Banawis to sing PHL anthem at May 2 Pacquiao-Mayweather match: ‘Great blessing!’
By Cristina DC Pastor The multi-talented, well-liked teen from the Bronx, Gail Banawis, has been handpicked to sing the Philippine National Anthem at the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight in Las Vegas on May 2nd. “With God, all things are possible, right?” writes Gail, as she announced the news on Facebook. Gail, 19, will perform the Philippine anthem, […]
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How theater musicals helped me overcome shyness
By John Sapida I started performing in musicals in the 7th grade. As a shy immigrant boy of about 12 or 13 years old, it was hard for me to make friends and talk to people. I was having a serious case of culture shock! Over the years, I stepped out of my shell when […]
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A nurse’s daughter
April 16 was a typical day for Guillermo Fabro. He was at work at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan where he is a registered nurse at the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Toward noon, Guillermo stepped out for his lunch break and there he saw his daughter Chrissi, the chairperson of Anakbayan New York, about to […]
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When the nurse is skilled, competent…and male
By Cristina DC Pastor Please don’t call them “murses.” They are dedicated health care professionals and they are part of this rapidly growing community called ‘men in nursing.’ Male nurses like Arman David of Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Roderick Munoz of Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, have heard it all, […]