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Why I created a movement for Brown Girls
By Jana Lynne Umipig I grew up with the understanding that it is community that raises a young girl into her womanhood. That not just one individual but many are invested in her becoming. And I also understood that it is women who give to her growth the most because they are the center of […]
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OFF THE WALL: What are the odds stock picking can make one a millionaire?
By Rene Pastor One of my students in junior college said the stock market reminds her of a casino. She may have a point. How many investors out there think they have found this hidden nugget of a stock which could make them millionaires down the road? A lot of guys dream of buying a […]
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Film chronicles rescue of Jews from Nazi death camps through politics — and poker
“Rescue in the Philippines: Refuge From the Holocaust” will be shown at the Philippine Center on October 24th in celebration of Filipino American History Month. Actor Liev Schreiber is the narrator of the documentary The New York Times raved as “straightforward,” “fast-paced” and “fascinating.” According to the film’s website, “Rescue in the Philippines” is a […]
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Estonia, birthplace of Skype, keeps heritage despite modern technology
By Wendell Gaa Are you a frequent user of the online communication tool Skype? If so, you may be interested to know that it was invented in Estonia, a former Soviet republic located along Northern Europe’s Baltic Sea. Even seasoned international travelers may only scantily know all about Estonia. Happily for my parents and I, […]
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How a math educator solved her ‘unknowns’ and became a top NYC teacher
By Marietta Timblaco-Geraldino, Ph.D. The class has just finished listening to the musical piece “Dream of Cherry Blossoms” of the Lincoln Center Institute’s Striking Sounds. Students were deep into their group work, interpreting the mathematics behind the first phrase of Sakura, the fundamental music of the “Dream of Cherry Blossoms.” Using their knowledge of geometric […]
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Human trafficking is ‘joint responsibility’ of all UN countries: PHL
Preventing human trafficking is the “joint responsibility of all member-states” of the United Nations whether these are countries of origin, transit or destination. This bold statement was made by Philippine Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Policy Evan P. Garcia during a meeting of the Group of Friends United Against Human Trafficking held September 26 as […]
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Gay couple makes pitch for Barbara Buono
Heart, humor and honesty went into the making of this video by graphic designer David Gibson and comic Rich Kiamco. It may be a pitch for votes for candidate Barbara Buono – who is running against incumbent New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie — but beyond that, this story is one of many same-sex narratives that […]
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OFF THE WALL: The conscience investor: What type are you?
By Rene Pastor Last week, AIG CEO Robert Benmosche compared the loud complaints over astronomical executive bonuses to “lynchings” in the Deep South 80 years ago. What a dumbass. He would apologize, though, calling his statement a “poor choice of words.” Was he sincere? Public backlash may have forced him to issue that statement, who […]
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The Nena way to beauty
By Veronica Velarde-Pulumbarit Tagalog is slowly creeping into the American lexicon with brands like Dalaga boutique in Brooklyn, Maharlika restaurant in Manhattan, Katamisan cakes in Queens, and now Nena makeup in Chicago. Nena Cosmetics, manufactured in the U.S. and Germany, are sold in the U.S., the Philippines, Dubai, Spain, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Singapore. They […]
