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Success waited until Dr. Jun Reyes was ready
By Cristina DC Pastor “The road of life is unpredictable.” It’s an aphorism that has followed Juanito ‘Jun’ Reyes Jr., PT, DPT early in his career. He aspired to be a medical doctor and ended up being a physical therapist. He landed his first PT job at a big Philippine hospital and was laid off […]
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DIAMOND! St. Agnes alumnae celebrate their 60th
By Rocio Casimiro Nuyda Diamond, by definition, is a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon. It connotes brilliance. The word holds meaning to 16 high school classmates who graduated 60 years ago. Diamond is the commemorative gem for the 60-year jubilarians, and we celebrated this milestone in a […]
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Foodie Maricar Tangonan’s Best and Worst
By Cristina DC Pastor Homesickness drove Maricar Tangonan, a first-timer in New York in 2005, to food. Exploring restaurants for almost 15 years now has transformed her into a fervent food enthusiast. An Ilocana from Camiling, Tarlac, Maricar is a hardcore foodie. She eats out at least three times a week trying new restaurants and their […]
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John Jay Cabuay illustrates Bob Marley book
On the last year of his master’s program at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), John Jay Cabuay got an offer from his agent: “Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella, is doing a children’s book and is really interested in your illustrations.” Despite his busy school schedule as a student and a teacher, and fatherhood, John Jay […]
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FILAMSPEAK: Should the U.S. ban the entry of Leila de Lima’s jailers?
A U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee proposal has made some Philippine officials anxious and very angry. The proposal wants to deny entry to the U.S. of those responsible for the “politically motivated imprisonment” of Senator Leila de Lima. De Lima, a critic of President Duterte, has been detained since 2017 for alleged drug trafficking. The […]
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The greatest sports stars who are FilAm
The modern-day United States is a wonderful mix of nationalities and cultures, with the country physically and metaphorically shaped by the waves of immigration throughout its history. Each culture brings new foods, customs, traditions and expertise, helping to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts. Filipinos have been living on the […]
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Cecile Licad to hold solo recital Oct 6 at UWS
On Sunday, October 6, world renowned pianist Cecile Licad will perform in the solo recital series, Piano Evenings with David Dubal, at the Christ & Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church at 120 West 69th Street on the Upper West Side. Experience “the remarkable combination of David Dubal’s insight and knowledge and the spectacular artistry” of Cecile […]
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Top frozen food producer vows commitment to clean energy
By Theo Capulong Ramar Foods, a leading Filipino food company in America, has reached its milestone 50th-year anniversary in 2019. As the company moves into its sixth decade, the third-generation owners are energized about maintaining their signature flavors while powering it all with the latest fuel cells from Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE). In a partnership […]
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‘We were on the same side of the barricade. We will always remain close’ (Part 2)
By Cristina DC Pastor The FilAm: When you see the situation in Hong Kong, what goes through your mind? Eric Baculinao: All youth movements in history have always been driven by a strong sense of idealism. That’s true for the Hong Kong protest movement or even other earlier movements in Chinese history. It’s true for […]