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Fordham alumna Iris Zalun is the new president of UniPro
The Pilipino American Unity for Progress, Inc. (UniPro) has announced its executive board for the 2014-2015 year. Iris Zalun, 25, will be leading the Executive Board as president, alongside Noel Aglubat and Kirklyn Escondo as vice president and secretary general, respectively. “I am honored and thrilled to be the new president of UniPro, especially alongside […]
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2 violin prodigies navigate a future in classical music in NYC and California
By Elizabeth Lolarga Teenage violinists Bradley Bascon and Jeline Oliva will not find themselves in situations wherein the slight bruise on their necks will be misconstrued as anything more than the result of intense practice. If it is in their mothers’ powers, neither will they find themselves scratching out the story of their days on […]
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Filipino girl with rare tumor Ewing’s Sarcoma needs help
By Maya Rowencak Chesca was a healthy and happy little girl, until one day she fell, causing the rapid development of a tumor, which is now the size of a cantaloupe. In a matter of a few short months, Chesca has gone from a healthy happy little girl, enjoying princesses and the movie “Frozen” to […]
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It wasn’t about coming to the U.S., says rehab center CEO Richard Holsman
By Elton Lugay Physical therapy was not the vocation of choice of Leyte-born Dr. Richard Holsman. He wanted to become a medical doctor. But he also wanted to be on the safe side. “I didn’t want to take up nursing or Biology, I wanted a fallback in case I don’t make it,” said Richard, whose […]
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Jersey dad creates ‘Phil the Fil-Am’ cartoon to help teach his kids Tagalog
A South Jersey father of four who wants his children to learn Philippine culture is creating a language-focused animation inspired by “Dora the Explorer.” David Asis is doing a pilot of “Phil the Fil-Am” in the hope of teaching his children – son Michael, who is 4 years old, and triplet daughters Gabriella, Kayla and […]
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Is FilAm unity attainable? Weigh in, be heard at UniPro’s May 31 summit
The Pilipino American Unity for Progress is holding its 4th annual conference on May 31 on the same weekend as the Philippine Independence Day Parade. “Summit 2014: Your Move” initiates the delegates’ chance to take control and act on where their passions lie, UniPro said in a press statement. “We want to challenge our attendees […]
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Talented girls are PAFCOM beauties
Six-year-old Alexandria Winilyn Szyskowski will be crowned Little Miss PAFCOM on May 31st at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Newark, New Jersey. Lexi, a kindergarten student at Washington Community School in Bayonne, is the youngest daughter of Frank Szyskowski and Coleene Roxas-Szyskowski. Frank is a managing partner for Ideal Equipment and Supply LLC. located in […]
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Spring fever
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Today’s biologists unintentionally articulate how those affected by the arrival of spring react. “As spring begins, all is not cheeriness, flowers, and chirping birds. Spring is a peak time for suicide, depression and ulcers, and is not necessarily the peak time for love.” Are the above descriptions timely? One merely […]
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The boy who climbed the WTC: embarrassing act or blessing in disguise?
A 16-year-old Filipino boy’s sense of adventure shook New York to the core. Justin Casquejo from Weehawken, New Jersey, managed to sneak into the One World Trade Center building all the way to the top 104th floor undetected by the building’s tight security. He is facing charges of criminal trespass punishable by three months in […]