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Author shadows immigrant Filipino family from Manila to Texas
In a work that gives new meaning to immersion journalism, Jason DeParle, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and veteran New York Times reporter, has spent a remarkable three decades following an extended family of Filipino immigrants, from the slums of Manila to the suburbs of Houston. Through their multigenerational saga, he tells in his latest […]
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Lourds Lane creates ‘SuperYou’ musical to empower women
Renowned for its musicals, theatre, and artistic performances, New York City has once again added to its multicultural repertoire with “SuperYou the Musical,” which premiered on April 22 at The Players Club in Gramercy Park. Created by Filipino American Lourds Lane — who was raised by a Filipino mother of modest means — the goal […]
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Jaime FlorCruz’s journalist memorabilia on exhibit in Intramuros
By Wendell Gaa Former CNN Beijing bureau chief Jaime “Jimi” FlorCruz recently launched his collection of memorabilia from his distinguished journalist career at the Bahay Tsinoy Museum of Chinese in Philippine Life in Intramuros. During my late father Ambassador Willy C. Gaa’s tenure as the Philippine envoy to the People’s Republic of China from 2003 […]
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Montessori percussion kids to perform at Carnegie Hall on May 31
Young Filipino talent takes the world stage as the Philippine Montessori Center Instrumental Ensemble (PMCIE), a unique percussion ensemble made up of musically-inclined pre-school children, will star in a gala performance at the Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 31, 2019. The 31-year old PMCIE continues their journey as global Filipino musical ambassadors […]
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Theater artists invite the public to their wedding reception
On May 17, “Aladdin” actor Angelo Soriano will wed modern dance choreographer Angelica Stiskin. Instead of a traditional reception where the newlyweds are expected to dance the joyous night away with a cutting of the cake and a toss of the bouquet, they will hold an art festival. The festival – to be called The […]
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Reynas and Hermanos honored at Santacruzan Ball
The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) hosted its 41st Santacruzan Presentation Ball on May 4. This year’s Reyna Elenas are: Reyna Elena I: Madison Jed Recebe.Thirteen-year old Madison was born in New York. She is the only child of Jonas and Edelyn Recebe. Both parents are from Boracay and Kalibo, Aklan. Madison is in 8th […]
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On Global Filipinos: Equestrienne sisters win big in horse show
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Fifteen-year-old Eloise Nuyda Calloway and her younger sister Faye, 12, represented the Filipino Team of Equestrians (FTE) United States Chapter in the Burbank Showcase, held April 25-28 at the state-of-the-art facility Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Both sisters competed in dressage, winning three First Place ribbons, a Third Place ribbon and the coveted […]
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FilAms begin voting in bitter PHL elections
By Cristina DC Pastor A couple from Queens said they just mailed their ballots last week for the May 13 Philippine elections. They would not reveal the names on their slate but hinted it had more Ocho Diretso opposition than government candidates. A college professor said she too had mailed her ballot, and voted straight […]
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‘One can write, shoot, cut, exhibit your film all in NYC:’ MOME Commissioner Anne del Castillo
A second-generation Filipino American, who was an associate producer of the documentary “Imelda,” has been named commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Lawyer Anne del Castillo has 20 years of experience in film production, public media, and arts and nonprofit administration. As commissioner, her goal is […]
