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Filipino-H.K. opera ‘Mila’ premieres in New York on Dec. 7
Asia Society New York is hosting the North American premiere of the chamber opera “Mila,” about the plight of Hong Kong’s domestic workers that TIME Magazine called “quirky, quintessentially Hong Kong, and bold.” The performance will be sung in English, Cantonese and Tagalog. The hour-long opera features composer Eli Marshall, librettist Candace Chong, director Chu […]
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When stubborn elders resist safety concerns
By Sarah Eden Wallace My mother and I were chatting after I’d stopped by for tea (and to check on her — she still lives on her own at age 93). Then she made an announcement: “Did you know that June died?” My jaw dropped. Not because my mother’s close friend had died. Because two […]
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DJ SOSUPERSAM breaks cultural, career expectations
The new docuseries Intersections features SOSUPERSAM, a child of Filipino immigrants who overcame rock bottom and broke cultural expectations to become a world-renowned DJ, artist, and entrepreneur. Intersections is a NextDayBetter Original Series that explores the untold stories of who Filipinos are becoming across the diaspora. It is aired through The Filipino Channel. Samantha Duenas, who […]
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Camille de la Cruz, a rising star in Jersey
Camille de la Cruz loves to perform even when she was kid. It started in summer theater and ballet performances. At age 9, Camille de la Cruz was admitted to the Rockit Academy program in Red Bank, New Jersey. At Rockit, she was able to sing with legends the likes of Eddie Brigatti, Ricky Byrd, […]
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N.J. judge accused of ‘harboring fugitive boyfriend’ fighting to keep her job
By Cristina DC Pastor This is the convoluted story of a Filipina judge in New Jersey accused in 2013 of “harboring” a fugitive boyfriend, cleared in 2018 of all charges, and is now fighting to keep her position as a member of the bench. Superior Judge Carlia Brady, 47, was suspended without pay, lost her […]
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The story of guerrilla fighter Felipa
Felipa is a young Filipino girl who comes of age during WWII. She and her older brother, Joe, live hardworking yet carefree lives with their parents on a small farm in Luzon. On December 8, 1941, rumors of war explode into reality with the bombing of Clark Field, setting into motion events that will tear […]
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Ireland’s incredible Cliffs of Moher
By Wendell Gaa Think of Ireland, and often the iconic things which may instantly emerge in your mind are leprechauns, pots of gold at the end of a rainbow, pubs, and green countryside, which is indeed everywhere. Natural attractions are another gift which the Emerald Isle is truly abundantly blessed with. One such site which […]
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It’s over when the fat lady sings
By Luis H. Francia In Ramona Diaz’s 2003 eponymous film, there is a scene where the former first lady—still quite a looker—spends an inordinate amount of time drawing her cosmic views on a pad. But these are comic rather than cosmic, made up of New Age blather. Fond of circles, she fills page after page […]
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Randomly, Mayor Isko Moreno
By Angelito Cabigao Esquire Magazine’s “Man at His Best” was filled with Filipino men and women who push the limits to being the best. It was an event filled with industry leaders from film, art, fashion, business, sports, music, and politics. One of the awardees is the very popular Manila Mayor Francisco ‘Isko’ Moreno Domagoso. […]
