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On Global Filipinos: Little Manila Park signage unveiled in Queens
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Whenever Architect Noel Gamboa and his wife Dori wanted to “satisfy their craving” for authentic Filipino food, they would drive to Roosevelt Avenue, in Woodside, Queens from their home in Forest Hills. They often passed by a long fenced vacant lot while searching for parking space. For decades, it was unsightly, […]
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Sol & Mary Ann Kapunan: Husband-and-wife tandem behind Albany’s Kalayaan 1521
By Cristina DC Pastor June 2021 was an auspicious time for a celebration, at least in Albany. Two reasons were brought up: One, travel restrictions caused by the pandemic had been lifted. Two, the labor issue involving Albany nurses reached an impasse and subsequently led to a contract signing. Hence, on June 26, 2021 Albany’s […]
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I LOVE MY JOB Intimacy coordinator Angelica Gomez: She makes sure sex scenes are realistic — and safe
By Catherine Espejo The Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni controversy is one of the bizarre incidents involving an alleged case of sexual harassment in Hollywood. The case also put a spotlight on the role of an intimacy coordinator (IC) who was supposed to prevent exploitation of actors while filming romantic scenes. What is an intimacy coordinator and what is expected of them during the filming of sex scenes? Angelica Gomez, one […]
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Calendar from July
July 11 Financial Literacy Expo by N.J. Reentry Corp. Newark/Essex County 936-938 Bergen Street Newark N.J. Ongoing till July 15 The Courage in Care: Community Doulas and the Joyful Revolution of Birth Newark ArtSpace 355 Broad Street Newark N.J. Ongoing till July 20 Eva Noblezada in ‘Cabaret at the KitKat Club’ August Wilson Theatre 245 […]
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From Amazon Prime to Zelle, AAPI community’s favorite brands
Amplify AAPI has released its latest Cross Industry Report, offering valuable insights into the brand preferences, media habits, and purchasing behaviors of AANHPI communities—compared to U.S. adults and other racial groups. Created by NORC at the University of Chicago with support from AARP, Amplify AAPI is the largest and most representative public opinion panel of […]
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‘Guess how much?’ Freebies in NYC
By Marissa Bañez Comedian/actor Jimmy O. Yang has a great bit about how his mom’s favorite catchphrase is “guess how much” to brag about bargains she’d gotten. That is so me! Recently, my mind, heart, and soul have been soothed by international and domestic art, literature, history, plays, concerts, architecture, interior design, fashion, etc. This […]
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Mutya san Ibabao and the pageant mermaids of Northern Samar
By Cesar ‘Boyet’ LoveritaWhat an unconventional beauty pageant! The Mutya san Ibabao beauty contest has incorporated a unique underwater adventure into its competition. It is not just a “showcase of beauty and grace, but also a bold advocacy for marine conservation and tourism” in the province, according to organizers. This creative initiative, spearheaded by the […]
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The mountain magic of Turkey’s Sumela Monastery
By Wendell Gaa I, together with colleagues from the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, recently traveled to the northern Turkish Black Sea region, where we discovered the best of Turkiye’s natural attractions right near the city of Trabzon. Less than a couple of hours drive south of Trabzon was where we saw with our very own […]
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Fashion designer Puey Quiñones opens L.A. atelier on July 8th
Fashion designer Puey Quiñones will officially showcase his new couture collection at a private event on July 8th, when he will also launch the opening of his new atelier in downtown Los Angeles. The couture collection, Quiñones revealed, would “highlight an array of intricate designs that celebrate both contemporary and Filipino traditional aesthetics, blending luxurious […]