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Artist-medium to hold Apr 9 workshop on herbal medicine, ‘plant that heals’
Healer and herbalist Angela Basbas Angel is scheduled to give a presentation on ‘Philippine Folk and Herbal Medicine’ on April 9 in Washington Heights. Angela, who is an artist from the Bay Area, will conduct a ceremonial workshop working with plant medicine from the Philippines. She will work with herbs that are locally available, including […]
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The Pinay guide to thrifting: Who pays full price?
By Cristina DC Pastor I found a flaming red Italian jacket in Madrid’s El Rastro flea market. I’m not sure where to wear it but the Gucci label did it for me. The price sealed the sale: 20 euros — or $21. It went inside an amorphous plastic bag. It is now stored in the […]
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Lovely Lisbon!
By Wendell Gaa Europe would be a sensible choice for your next big travel adventure given that it’s just “across the Atlantic pond.” If your desire is to fly somewhere which doesn’t fall heavily under the tourist radar as far as city centers go, then Lisbon, Portugal is just the right place for you. Just […]
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Christmas is in our hearts
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. As the years continue to descend on mankind, there seems to be some truth to a well-documented observation that “Christmas is for children.” Perhaps it is because children, among all age groups, eagerly await the arrival of this particular holiday season. Perhaps because children are led to believe (and they […]
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Filipino designer unveils Zimbabwean couture, promotes environment and women empowerment
By Cristina DC Pastor The Filipina wife of U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Harry Thomas knows a thing or two about fashion, and what it means for fashion to empower women. With this goal in mind, Mithi Aquino Thomas led the effort in organizing the show ‘John Ablaza: Couture & Culture’ showcasing Zimbabwean fashion as seen […]
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AFTA teachers group aces Christmas caroling contest
By Lindy Rosales The Kalayaan Hall was packed and festively decorated, a Christmas tree surrounded by tiny lanterns lighting up stage. Children romped around the hall, people greeted friends, as contestants huddled in groups for final instructions. The December 3 Christmas Caroling Contest — with the theme “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit” — ushered in holiday […]
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Alhambra’s Islamic palaces: Spain’s architectural wonder
By Wendell Gaa I love touring Spain very much, and I know a lot of people feel the same way. Great Mediterranean weather, fine beach resorts, and divine regional cuisine are all valid reasons to visit this country which has left a strong enduring cultural and religious legacy in the Philippines after a colonial reign […]
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Seeking to relive tradition, Christmas caroling contest offers prizes, plane ticket to Manila
By Cristina DC Pastor They dithered at first, then decided to join last-minute. To their surprise, the Filipino-American Society of St. Joan of Arc won first prize of $1,200 at the first Christmas Caroling Contest held December 5, 2015 at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue. The group donated the check to the Saint Joan […]
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With Apl.de.Ap as your tour guide, plan your March 12-19, 2017 trip to the PHL now!
The new Philippine ambassador of Tourism has six Grammy Awards and a booming empire as a hip hop artist. Apl.de.Ap of the popular Black Eyed Peas band, hosted an afternoon reception at the Viacom corporate headquarters on Times Square, to unveil his “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” tourism video. The launch was organized by […]