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Rosalinda Medina Rupel: The accidental actress
By Cristina DC Pastor For Rosalinda “Linda” Rupel, life has never followed a straight path. It has always been one that meanders through complicated twists and turns but always driven by purpose and sometimes pain. From her early years in the Philippines to her professional journey in librarianship and international multilateral organizations, Linda’s story is […]
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Ladies for Rizal’s Filipiniana Night honors the spirit of national hero
By Aimee Sansait-Termulo The Ladies for Rizal New York Inc., in collaboration with Eagle Eye Charities, Inc., hosted an elegant and inspiring Filipiniana Night at The Players in Manhattan, New York — a celebration of Filipino heritage, leadership, and service to community. The evening’s highlights included the “Diwa ni Rizal” Awards, the induction of new […]
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Bessie Besana: ‘Filipino designers are getting seats at the table in Milan, Paris, New York’
By Ferlie Andong Bessie Besana did not enter the world of fashion straightaway. For nine years, he practiced civil engineering before finally taking a leap of faith and changing careers. “You can say that fashion is a calling for me,” Besana shared. Even his brand name, Bessie Besana, carries a personal touch. In college, classmates […]
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Calendar from November
November 3 NBC hit comedy ‘St. Denis Medical’ returns for Season 2. Mockumentary-style comedy follows dedicated doctors and nurses doing their best to treat patients while keeping themselves sane. November 9 Consular outreach in Attleboro, Massachusetts Our Lady of La Salette 947 Park Street Attleboro, MA November 18 Diplomacy and Human Rights Gala Black tie event […]
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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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FilAms who fish: A brotherhood by the sea
By Cristina DC Pastor For 35 years Andres “Ding” Amado ran an auto shop in Jersey City. Today at 73 and newly retired, he spends his days chasing tuna and tilefish instead of fixing engines. “I worked at that shop for 35 years,” he said with quiet pride. “Now, I can finally fish whenever I […]
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Passion, persistence, and Veejay Floresca’s ‘Project Runway’ win
By Tracy Dizon There are stories in fashion that feel like modern-day fairytales—not whimsical, but built on grit, resilience, and the courage to dream beyond borders. For me, Veejay Floresca’s journey is exactly that kind of story. I’ve known Veejay for two decades. We were contemporaries in Manila, both “Kontesera,” always throwing ourselves into design […]
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Leah Lupao Amadiz: Igorot Filipina unveils indigenous heritage in New York
When Leah Lupao Amadiz represented New York in the Ginang Filipinas National pageant, she was not simply stepping into the spotlight. She was carrying with her the proud legacy of her Igorot roots, upheld through her involvement with BIBAK NY, an organization dedicated to preserving the culture of the Cordillera region. BIBAK—an acronym for Abra, […]
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From ube-scented candles to Halo-Halo-inspired trinkets, Filipinxt Marketplace opens to the public
By Sarah Gassel Rose Rubio was on the way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she was stopped by a familiar sight. Spilling out onto West 43rd Street, a stylish, growing crowd stood outside a wooden double-door entrance. For New York Fashion Week, this wasn’t an uncommon occurrence. Instead, it was a commonality between […]