By Elton Lugay He played the romantic rebel, Marius, in “Les Miserables,” and is now cast as the reluctant heir, Simba, in “The Lion King.” But if you ask Adam Jacobs, he will tell you he’s only just begun. He would like to do more just as memorable roles on Broadway. There’s Tony, the […]
By Daniel de la Rosa The best counterinsurgency weapon the Philippine government has is sending people away. That astute insight was contained in one of the thousands of WikiLeaks cables recently released to the media. This particular cable tells a tale of unintended consequences. A report compiled by the U.S. embassy – likely put together […]
By Elton Lugay Irene came and went, and the “historic” hurricane is now being slammed somewhat facetiously as nothing but a “sham.” “Is it just me or does everyone else think Hurricane Irene is a sham? Just saying,” wrote actress Lora Nicolas Olaes on her Facebook wall. At least 10 deaths were reported in North […]
The consulate will hold its annual Sinehan sa Summer film series on August 31 and September 1 in recognition of the emerging generation of outstanding Filipino independent filmmakers. The two-day festival features the following films: August 31 “Muni-muni” (2008, 13 mins) by Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. A screenwriter talks to some fictional characters and muses […]
Grassroots organization Philippine Forum is inviting everyone to the 3rd Annual Bayanihan Cultural Festival on September 25 in Woodside, New York from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival, which promotes, revives and represents the bayanihan fortitude of Filipino Americans, will be held at the Hart Playground on 69th and 37th Avenue in Woodside, Queens. […]
By A. Mabini A year ago, a former police officer of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was accused of corruption and consequently dismissed by his superiors. In a hopeless bid for reinstatement, the desperate individual held his ground, denied the allegations and attempted to regain his integrity by holding a tourist bus and its passengers […]
By Cristina DC Pastor; TF Photo Poet Luis Francia, who came to New York more than 30 years ago in search of his beginning as a writer, talks about his early Bohemian life and how his struggle was unlike that of many Filipino immigrants. TF: Did you leave because of martial law? LF: No, I […]
The International Film Festival Manhattan (IFFM), which will happen on November 11 to 17 at the Quad Cinemas 34 W 13 Street, is still accepting submissions through www.iffmnewyork.com. Press the “click to submit, withoutabox” button on the top page. The following are the categories: • Global Narrative Feature Films • U.S. Narrative Feature Films • […]
By A. Mabini When I head back to the Philippines sometime in the upcoming year, I am almost certain that I will hear of another grade school friend trading Davao City for a foreign destination. The delivery of the news commonly contains a mixture of happiness and a jealous tone by the storyteller. I think […]