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Beauty queen Maria Victoria Ginter’s quiet, low-key campaign for breast cancer awareness
By Cristina DC Pastor Maria Victoria Ginter was in her teens when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother discovered a lump in her breast and underwent surgery, but the disease had already progressed. After years of treatment, including chemotherapy, the cancer reached Stage 4. “She was only 45 years old when she […]
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A Times Square prelude for the Philippine Independence Day celebration
By Cristina DC Pastor For the first time in the history of New York’s Philippine Independence Day event, the iconic Times Square will serve as the opening venue on the June 6 eve of the Madison Avenue parade. The famous Red Steps, one of Times Square’s most recognizable landmarks, will be the centerpiece of the […]
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2 FilAm organizations in N.Y. State receive grants from CACF Development Fund
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) has announced the 33 community-based organizations across New York State that will receive its 2026-27 AAPI Community Development Fund. Two of them are Filipino organizations: Kalayaan 1521 Council, Inc. and the Dreamweaver Heritage Collective, Inc. The 2026-27 AAPI Community Development Fund awardee cohort is the largest […]
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Paddles, politics and the pulse of New York: DCG Adrian Cruz bids farewell
By Cristina DC Pastor After years immersed in the dizzying rhythm of New York City, Mr. Adrian Elmer Cruz is now preparing for a new diplomatic chapter by moving to the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane, Laos where he will hold the twin titles Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General. But before leaving one of […]
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Calendar from June
Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. June 2 Primary Election: New Jersey June 5 Dinner for a Cause (with Lady Ruffa Gutierrez) By Ladies for Rizal New York Inc. The Players Club Manhattan NYC June 20 Long Island Pinoy Fiesta Florencia Florist & Events 1660 Front Street […]
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Comedian’s daughter Samantha Javier discovers ‘deeper understanding’ of her culture through dance
By Cristina DC Pastor First was ballet, followed by hip hop, which would later open doors for her internationally. Today, Samantha Javier, 29, is discovering Philippine cultural dances as a recent graduate at New York University’s master’s degree in Performing Arts Administration. “It was truly only dancing the Tinikling during the US Open that I […]
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K-Experience in South Korea’s Busan
By Wendell Gaa I have been a longtime admirer of Korean culture, especially its world-famous barbeque cuisine and its innovative film-TV industry. I consider the Oscar-winning 2019 film “Parasite” to be one of the most powerful commentaries on social-class division ever in the history of cinema, and the Netflix series “Squid Game” happens to be […]
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Filipino identity shared through ‘Lasa at Salaysay’ food tasting event
The Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall was transformed into a celebration of Filipino heritage and regional cuisine on April 27, 2026, through “Lasa at Salaysay: Taste Across Borders,” a signature event for Filipino Food Month. Held under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN,” the gathering […]
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‘Make Your Marc’ finale features TOFA’s global Filipino honorees
“Make Your Marc” will close its third season on GMA Pinoy TV with an episode devoted to TOFA (The Outstanding Filipino Awards) 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the World celebration in Las Vegas. The season finale airs Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Pacific on GMA Pinoy TV. Hosted by two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Marc […]