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How Joji Jalandoni brought Visayan school children to NYC
By Cristina DC Pastor Josephine ‘Joji’ Jalandoni grew up in Victorias Milling Company (VMC) in Negros Occidental — known as the “Sugarbowl of the Philippines” — where the landed families derived their affluence from sugar plantations. Sugar was one of the country’s top agricultural exports up until the 1980s, and the sugar cane farming families […]
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INC launches Aid to Humanity in Canada
“The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has set its sights on the global campaign against poverty. It’s a cause we’ve committed to champion and sustain as a church.” This was the remark of Executive Minister Eduardo V. Manalo after the INC conducted its most recent outreach activities in various Canadian cities, describing them as “much bigger […]
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‘Quezon’s Game:’ A PHL president’s courage to stand for humanity
By Wendell Gaa The Philippines was among the few nations that was openly willing to provide a refuge for Jews desperate to escape the gathering darkness in Germany right before World War II tragically engulfed much of Europe. The incredible story of how then-Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon and the country garnered the courage to […]
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On Global Filipinos: Michael Dadap and the COS bring harmony through generations
By Loida Nicolas Lewis This coming June 20, 2019, the Children’s Orchestra Society (COS) will be celebrating 50 years of teaching the language and love of music to the next generation — with a Discovery Concert and Anniversary Gala at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. The evening will feature COS Senior Discovery Winner Darren Yang(Bass), Guest […]
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A tribute to mothers at Kapuso’s Musikalye concert
Kapusong Pinoy Studio 7 Musikalye sa Brooklyn was one spectacular variety show with high-energy dance numbers, powerhouse vocal performances, and one heartfelt segment honoring Filipino mothers. The Kapuso stars took the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day by serenading three outstanding mothers. Cora Reyes, Menchu de Luna and Joyce Andes-Davis came on stage and received flowers […]
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Christine Gambito’s HappySlip comedy comes to NYC, Jersey City
Christine Gambito — better known online as HappySlip — is an Internet personality, actress, and comedian. She will be bringing belly laughs and family-friendly comedy to Filipino Americans in New York City and Jersey City. On Saturday, June 8, the HappySlip Live! Tour will be at Jersey City’s White Eagle Hall. On Sunday, June 9, […]
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At least 2 years for Violeta McGough for alleged embezzlement
A former accounting specialist in the Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, office of an insurance broker was sentenced to 27 months in prison for defrauding her employer of approximately $900,000, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced on May 20. Violeta McGough, 57, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to […]
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From cop to lawyer, the arc of Edward Carrasco’s career
By Cristina DC Pastor Back when he was a police officer, Edward Carrasco was putting bad guys away. Now, after 22 years with the NYPD, he has jumped the tracks and is on a different career path. He is now a lawyer who, at some point, may wind up possibly defending some of the bad […]
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An Asian American musical in ‘Nanay Ko’
Filmmaker Mallorie Ortega aims to catalyze the genre of the Asian-American musical with her directorial debut entitled “Nanay Ko,” which means “My Mother” in English. The independently-financed film explores the familiar situation many first-generation Americans deal with: How do their dreams align with the dreams of their immigrant parents? Flipping the script on the […]