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Charm and sentimentality in ‘COVID Diary’ book on China
By Allen Gaborro For centuries, China has been a formidable yet enigmatic social, cultural, and political entity, more so to outsiders. To intone the evolution of this historical landscape is to recognize one truth: that the Middle Kingdom has been replete with webs of wonder, contradictions, and complexities that at once have amazed and boggled […]
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The PHL is the only country with a diplomatic presence on 5th Ave: Fun fact as Philippine Center celebrates 50 years
By Cristina DC Pastor The Philippine Center was built in the 1970s during the time of the Marcos regime, a time when activist fervor was high and some Filipinos were wondering, “How can a poor country like the Philippines afford to own a building on Fifth Avenue in New York City?” Imelda Marcos, at the […]
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Egypt: Ingenious people, legendary pyramids
By Wendell Gaa Egypt has been a country I’ve been seeking to visit for practically most of my adult life, and just recently I’ve finally made that lifelong dream a reality. Together with some of my colleagues from the Philippine Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, I’ve had the remarkable opportunity to travel down to the ancient […]
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Designer Lorenz Namalata finds doors opening in NYC Fashion since surviving leukemia
By Justine Ting New York’s creative scene is not for the faint of heart. Especially not in the cutthroat world of Fashion where it’s easy to get lost among the countless hordes all clamoring for a chance to shine, to be seen, to be heard. But this doesn’t intimidate Filipino creative director and producer Lorenz […]
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Sheila and Ron Marcelo: Building community in New York City
By Tricia J. Capistrano Much has been written about how Sheila Lirio Marcelo raised $111 million in venture capital for Care.com, an online marketplace that connects families with caregivers for various needs. Many Filipino Americans are aware that Sheila then took Care.com public in 2014 and later sold it in 2020 for $500 million. What […]
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Calendar from April
Till July 20 Eva Noblezada in ‘Cabaret at the KitKat Club’ August Wilson Theatre 245 West 52nd Street, NYC April 2 ‘ASOG’ AMC 190-02 Horace Harding Boulevard Fresh Meadows, NYC April 2 Celebrating Nora with Nora Galleros, event by the Foundation for Filipina Women’s Network Philippine Consulate General 556 5th Avenue NYC April 5 Sari […]
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The immortal Pitoy Moreno
By Florina Capistrano Baker Two years ago, my friend Ramon Moreno called me from Basel inquiring about the possibility of celebrating his Tito Pitoy’s 100th birthday in a special way. Since that groundbreaking phone call, we find ourselves here tonight, celebrating the formal opening of the exhibition TIMELESS: J. Moreno. Why a fashion exhibit in […]
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How daughter’s depression turned Geremy San Agustin’s life around
By Cristina DC Pastor Emotionally bruised and broke in 2019, Edison, New Jersey family man Geremy San Agustin’s life was, let’s just say, in a slump. He was working as a health care and insurance professional, had clients here and there, and a cushy life seemed beyond reach. He had $17 in his bank! Jay, […]
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Knights of Rizal Long Island to host awards ceremony honoring women, youth leaders
Great Neck, N.Y. – The Order of the Knights of Rizal Long Island (KORLI) and its auxiliary, the Ladies for Rizal Long Island (LFRLI), dedicated to promoting the ideals and teachings of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, are proud to announce its upcoming awards ceremony on May 17, 2025, at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern […]