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As the comic book industry transforms, how do Filipino illustrators adapt?
By Cristina DC Pastor America’s comic book industry is going through a painful evolution, ditching print, migrating to web and film, forcing Filipino illustrators to either abandon the trade, become independent, or learn to adapt just to survive. Sales of comic books are shrinking, according to insiders, although they have been sustained by a growing […]
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‘I Am Pinoy’ producer declines to state fate of show host
By Cristina DC Pastor “It’s nothing personal.” With these words, “I Am Pinoy Proud Ako” (IAPPA) producer Rena Avendula declined comment on the departure of Ethel Cantor Constantino as the show’s host and co-founder. When reached by The FilAm, she stressed the two-year-old show – which features entertainment and politics — will continue to air […]
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Pleasant, frothy memories of the Waldorf
By Rene Pastor For 15 years, I have been going to the Waldorf Astoria for the Sugar Club Dinner, an annual ritual for many commodities journalists. It’s one of those nights where I put on my best coat and tie and hope nothing spills from my soup or that I remember to use the right […]
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Get Reel TV: Cheers to life, diversity, and real discussion of issues
By Marivir Montebon Pop went the champagne bottle to officially welcome Get Reel online TV into the real world on Sunday evening, January 8, during one of coldest nights of winter 2017 here. Very soon, the night unraveled in cheers, laughter, and well-wishes for the co-hosts — executive director at Marcoart Jeanette Marco, filmmaker Luis […]
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Fake News: Read, question what you’re reading, think twice before sharing (and other things to remember)
By Cristina Dc Pastor Last year, when news broke that the singer Prince died, security industry professional Jessica Robinson did not immediately read online. She “sat and waited” till the news appeared with regularity in a number of reputable news sites. Writer Ninotchka Rosca said a dog biting a man is not news. But a […]
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NYC ethnic media challenged by technology, rethink roles, seek opportunities for growth: study
This is the Executive Summary of a new study, “New York City’s Ethnic Media in the Digital Age,” conducted by Matthew Matsaganis, associate professor in the Communication Department of the University at Albany, State University of New York. The study was done in collaboration with the Center for Community and Ethnic Media of the CUNY […]
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‘Fake News’ is a new form of bullying: Fil-Am Press Club
The Filipino American Press Club of New York (FAPCNY) strongly denounces the proliferation of ‘Fake News’ that appears in most social media. At the same time, we decry the practice of individuals and organizations that knowingly and maliciously disseminate bogus information for the sake of muddling issues that are currently controversial. As a community of […]
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GMA Network to spend at least P416 million, all set to introduce digital transmitter facilities
Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) is initially spending P416 million on transmitter facilities for its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) project. The amount covers three high-powered transmitters and their related antenna and connectivity requirements, as well as a fully-mirrored head-end system, which is a master facility for grouping and digitally encoding programs. GMA is adapting […]
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Boracay voted ‘Best Island’ in Conde Nast survey
Boracay, Philippines was named the Best Island in the World by international travel magazine Condé Nast. Zeny Pallugna, Officer-In-Charge of the Philippine Department of Tourism in New York (PDOT-NY) accepted the recognition at an awarding party held October 18 at the 1 World Trade Center in New York City. This year, two other Philippine island […]