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Raymond Madamba & Cecile Duyongco: A match made in the Nation’s Capital
By Cristina DC Pastor Theirs is a story that blends the best elements of romance, politics and history. That it spanned across New York City and Washington D.C. makes the chain of events heartwarming as it is “When Harry Met Sally” iconic. Cecile Duyongco and Raymond Madamba met in the summer of 2021 on the […]
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Mayor Adams orders crackdown to halt the continuing decay of Roosevelt Avenue
By Cristina DC Pastor Community leader Flo Coronel has seen them all on Roosevelt Avenue: bellowing, beer-drinking men; pushcart vendors crowding the sidewalks; and scarcely dressed women soliciting massages which could be a prelude to prostitution. As recently as two weeks ago, Coronel, a resident of Woodside for more than 23 years, said he witnessed […]
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When health is endless wealth
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. As one goes through the passages of time, what is underscored is how health plays a prominent part in the entire picture. Having reached the age of my 96 (and as a grandson has said: “Four more years to a century,”), I have but one noun to invoke: gratitude. Some […]
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Artists to hold auction, exhibit at Likha Gallery
The Society of Philippine American Artists is inviting the public to the opening of its exhibit on October 19th at Likha Gallery located at 429 Commerce Street, Hawthorne, New York. Up for Silent Auction are two lovely prints “Playhorse” and “Nipa Hut Madonna” from SPAA founder Manuel A. Rodriguez Sr, said SPAA publicist Dulcie Dee. The auction will […]
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Ilokana grandma is among Oakland’s 1st U.S.-born Filipinas
As the community celebrates Filipino American History Month, “Oakland Ilokana” shines a light on the extraordinary life of Marie Veronica Mendoza Rivera Yip, “Lola” to granddaughter and the film’s director, Bay Area filmmaker Elenita Makani O’Malley. Set to premiere in February 2025, this film balances historical documentary with an intimate character portrait, capturing Marie’s unfiltered […]
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The road to activism is filled with good food
By Tricia J. Capistrano I got a scolding from Amy Besa. The original draft of this article was about how she and Romy Dorotan, through their restaurants Cendrillon and Purple Yam, “elevated” Filipino food. “It has been my intent to fight against the concept that we need to elevate,” Amy wrote. “It is we who […]
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‘We Cook Books’ presents panel discussion at S.F. book festival
The 7th Filipino American International Book Festival is back on October 12 to 13, 2024 at the San Francisco Public Library. Every two years, the Philippine Artists and Writers Association (PAWA) brings together the largest gathering of FilAm authors from the USA and from abroad, in a book festival. One of the anticipated events is the […]
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What the world needs now? A little more ‘Lambing’
By Mary Lou Cunanan There’s a special kind of sweetness in the Filipino heart, one that’s hard to explain and even harder to translate. We call it “Lambing.” You might think of it as tenderness or affection, but those words don’t quite capture the magic. Lambing is more than just soft words or kind gestures. […]
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Almost all street vendors in New York are immigrants: report
By the Immigration Research Initiative From the vendors who sell jewelry and souvenirs, to the classic hot dog stands and food trucks that serve tourists and attract foodies from across the world, to the women selling refreshing fruits to sustain working New Yorkers, street vendors are a staple of New York City life. The streets […]