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Broadway’s ‘Aladdin:’ One big happy Filipino family
By Cristina DC Pastor Five of the “Aladdin” actors playing at least five distinct roles in this Disney musical are Filipinos. If we are to count Angelo Soriano juggling a dozen male parts, it does feel like an all-Pinoy cast, validating a popular notion that there is, indeed, an ethnic Filipino enclave on Broadway. The […]
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‘I’m swelling with pride that America has come through for me:’ veteran; $1M needed for medals
Now that the Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 — granting recognition to Filipino and American soldiers who served in World War II — has been signed into law by President Obama, the next steps are being planned. The Filipino American community needs to raise $1 million to provide medals to about 20,000 Filipino […]
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Del Bermudez’s art through the eye of a needle
By Cristina DC Pastor Seventy-four year-old Del Bermudez II from Washington State is holding his first solo exhibit as a needle painter. At the Philippine Center from December 19 to January 6, 2017, he will showcase his “one of a kind” art some people often associated with embroidery. “It is not embroidery,” said Del when […]
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Duterte Government disputes NY Times ‘slaughter’ article as ‘totally one-sided’
The Philippine Consulate General in New York conveys the following response to a December 7 New York Times article “They Are Slaughtering Us Like Animals.” This statement was issued by the Presidential Communications Operations Office in Malacanang: “There are two sides in every story. The New York Times article entitled ‘They Are Slaughtering Us Like […]
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Lovely Lisbon!
By Wendell Gaa Europe would be a sensible choice for your next big travel adventure given that it’s just “across the Atlantic pond.” If your desire is to fly somewhere which doesn’t fall heavily under the tourist radar as far as city centers go, then Lisbon, Portugal is just the right place for you. Just […]
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Christmas is in our hearts
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. As the years continue to descend on mankind, there seems to be some truth to a well-documented observation that “Christmas is for children.” Perhaps it is because children, among all age groups, eagerly await the arrival of this particular holiday season. Perhaps because children are led to believe (and they […]
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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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Filipino businesses in NYC report decline in activity: study
Asian-owned small businesses face challenges in growing their businesses, but contribute to the economy by creating jobs for unskilled immigrants, according to the study “NYC’s Economic Engine: Contributions and Challenges of Asian Small Businesses.” The study was issued by the Asian American Federation (AAF) in a press conference on December 6. Specific to the Filipino […]
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Filipino designer unveils Zimbabwean couture, promotes environment and women empowerment
By Cristina DC Pastor The Filipina wife of U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Harry Thomas knows a thing or two about fashion, and what it means for fashion to empower women. With this goal in mind, Mithi Aquino Thomas led the effort in organizing the show ‘John Ablaza: Couture & Culture’ showcasing Zimbabwean fashion as seen […]
