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Gold exhibit opens; that PHL has the ‘second largest gold deposit in the world’ was a revelation to FilAms
By Cristina Dc Pastor Wearing a floor-grazing lace gown, Loida Nicolas Lewis strode into the Asia Society lobby on September 11 where the Philippine gold exhibit was unveiled before the Filipino community. She was greeted by the rhythmic vigor of the Kinding Sindaw, her face transforming into a wide smile. “The minute I walked in, […]
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Nostalgia in concert as GMA International celebrates 10th anniversary
By Lindy Rosales It was a humid summer day as I was getting ready for Kapusong Pinoy sa New York, a concert presented on September 5 by GMA Network Inc. to celebrate their 10th anniversary of broadcasting news and entertainment in the U.S. I’m not particularly a fan of television shows but it has always […]
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Mayor De Blasio: TOFA-NY honorees showcase city’s ‘diversity, strength’
Mayor Bill de Blasio hailed this year’s outstanding Filipino Americans in New York as “showcasing the city’s diversity,” as TOFA-NY, on its fifth year, announced its lineup of honorees. The Outstanding Filipino Americans of New York named this year’s batch of 15 organizations and individuals who have “inspired the community with their passion, conviction, and […]
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An American family’s experience of life under the Nazi regime
By Wendell Gaa I am eagerly anticipating my visit to Germany later this month where I will have the splendid opportunity to spend time with my Filipino-German relatives who reside in the country’s southern Bavarian region, where I can indulge myself its rich Western heritage which has had such a huge impact on Europe and […]
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A Jersey picnic: ‘An occasion to meet more titos and titas’
By Rozelyn DeSagun On July 19, 2015, our family attended the Annual Potluck Picnic organized by The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey at Van Saun County Park in Paramus. As a first-time attendee who has no idea what to expect, I made sure that our family arrived on time. I know what […]
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Kabayan restaurant opens right beside Tito Rad’s: Awkward!
By Cristina DC Pastor Tito Rad’s Grill has been lording it over that forked corner of Queens Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue for nine years. And then about two months ago Kabayan restaurant opened next door, prompting some in the FilAm community to wonder how the two eateries are getting along. The situation has been described […]
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‘Ang Pamilya ay Pamilya’ campaign supports Filipino families with LGBT children
Filipino mom Carol Mannion, who has a gay son, has a message for the community: ‘Ang Pamilya ay Pamilya’ translated as Family is Still Family. In this public service video produced by the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), Mannion shares her story about her son and how she has always been proud of […]
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At Barclays, raising funds while quietly rooting for Jason Day
By Cristina DC Pastor Hundreds of FilAms found themselves at a golf course in Edison, New Jersey raising funds for their organizations and secretly rooting for golfing sensation Jason Day to win The Barclays playoffs. “It’s more for fundraising,” said leadership consultant Ricky Rillera, marketing executive Grace Labaguis, and shipping company manager Jujo Conol. The […]
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Sampling of Hillary Clinton emails: ‘Pls print, Much love, H’
I was specifically interested in emails exchanged between Hillary Clinton and members of her family. Maybe, a reminder to Bill not to forget some gardening chores or to Chelsea on how to deal with her daughter Charlotte’s teething issues. Nope, I wasn’t looking for evidence of a Bengzahi cover-up. I read at least a dozen […]
