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‘Vampariah’ as subversive ‘aswang’ film
By Joel David In contrast with politics, the consensus among Filipinos is that 2016 has been an unqualified triumph for their cinema. Not only did we have a second major prize at the Cannes Film Festival, we also won major prizes at A-list European and Asian filmfests, topped by the Golden Lion at the Venice […]
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NaFFAA on 20th year: Fresh leadership takes on continuing mission toward ‘One Voice,’ FilAm empowerment
By Cristina DC Pastor A millennial blizzard has swept the leadership of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations with younger leaders vowing to “create a lot of action” toward making NaFFAA truly the “voice” of Filipino Americans. “Expect creativity and innovation, fresh perspectives… and a lot of renewed excitement under this new administration,” said […]
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Running for heroes
Run, walk, crawl. Organizers are inviting the public to join the 3rd Annual Santacruzan Fil-Am 5K race to benefit World War II veterans. The event will be held during the East Coast’s largest Santacruzan celebration on Sunday, May 28, in Jersey City. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education […]
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FilAm George Conway III a ‘brilliant lawyer’ known for representing Big Business
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipino Americans were surprised to learn that President-Elect Donald Trump’s senior adviser Kellyanne Conway is married to a FilAm, and that he could be the next U.S. solicitor general. George Conway III, a partner in the Litigation Department of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz since 1994 is being reported as 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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Loida-Duterte encounter, missing ‘balikbayan’ boxes, and a suspected suicide are top stories for 2016
By Cristina DC Pastor Loida Nicolas Lewis’ cautious praise of President Rodrigo Duterte topped The FilAm’s most-read stories for 2016. The article continued to be viewed and shared long after it’s been published on July 20. With every news headline pushing Lewis, a businesswoman and philanthropist, to the political pages for urging Duterte to resign […]
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For child star Frenie Acoba, it’s hello 2017, goodbye ‘Matilda’
Fifteen-year-old singer-actress Frenie Acoba ushered in the new year by saying goodbye to “Matilda the Musical” and the role of Lavender she has played for more than three years. “I am beyond grateful for being a part of this wonderful show,” Frenie wrote on her Facebook page. The musical, based on Roald Dahl’s story of […]
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Time for President Duterte to address the causes of poverty, not just the effects
By Monica Lunot Kuker My mother used to lament, “Tapos na ang bagyo bago nagsuhay.” What she meant was how damage from typhoon has already happened before preventive action is taken. She may as well be talking about the current circumstances in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. Like the storm surge Yolanda that struck […]
