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Lawyer Joe Sayas, Jr. receives Presidential Award as the ‘voice of Filipinos in U.S. courtrooms’
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. L.A. lawyer Joe Sayas, Jr. has rendered more than a quarter of a century of service, championing the cause of the working class. Described as “the voice of Filipinos in U.S. courtrooms,” he was recently awarded the 2018 Presidential Awards bestowed in Malacañang on 25 “outstanding” overseas Filipinos and foreign-based […]
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Playwright Linda Faigao-Hall examines aging and dying in new work
Tony-award winning Regional Theater, La MaMa, in association with Out of the Box Theatrics, presents the world premiere of “Dying in Boulder” by Linda Faigao-Hall, directed by Ian Morgan Previews begin February 28 at The Downstairs at La MaMa with opening night slated for March 3 and runs until March 17. In a quest for […]
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Taking control of my life (Part 2)
By Ana Bel Mayo Several factors were critical in my taking control of my life in Italy. Initially, I used sign language to communicate. Then, I started to learn Italian from television, cartoons, and magazine. I enrolled in Italian language classes. I also became a student at a European private academy and paid my tuition […]
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Five dollars in my pocket (Part 1)
By Ana Bel Mayo While I was in Iraq, an Iraqi woman read my future in my cup of coffee and told me that I would find my destiny in a country with many flowers. It was 1984. At the middle of the Iran-Iraq war that started in 1980. I worked at the Information Center […]
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Aprille Aquino elected 56th president of JCI Philippine-New York
By Cristina DC Pastor Aprille Aquino discovered JCI Philippine-New York while on a date with Nonong Aquino who would later become her husband. She joined in 2006, and was excited to meet a lot of “interesting people.” Thirteen years and two kids later, she is now the president of the organization that is celebrating its […]
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A Valentine medical mission in Marawi to heal body and spirit
By Feddie A. Espiritu Love was in the air in the ravaged city of Marawi as Muslim family refugees and Christian medical mission volunteers set aside religious differences harmonized by charity and human needs. On Valentine’s Day weekend, children and adults greeted volunteers of a medical mission and swarmed over boxes of medicines and vitamins, […]
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‘Miracle in Rwanda’ returns to NYC in April
“Miracle in Rwanda” — a play about one young woman’s remarkable survival during the Rwandan genocide 25 years ago – will be presented at the Lion Theatre at Theatre Row in Manhattan, with previews beginning April 4 prior to an official opening April 9. It was created by actress-writer-producer Leslie Lewis and director Edward Vilga. […]
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Millennials debut digital talk show ‘Two Besties Together’
YouTube stars launched a digital talk show “Two Besties Together” (TBT) hosted by Filipino-American Thomas Orlina and Hawaii-born Malia Baldovi. The under-15-minute talk show has three segments, “The Topic,” “The Product,” and “The Throwback.” They provide an opportunity for their audience to connect with them visually on screen and communicate with their social media following […]
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Loss, Faith, love and an island wedding in Siargao
By Danielle Vania Bonus About a year ago, my best friend Ivy and her husband-to-be Charlie asked me to travel across the world with them for their wedding in the Philippines as her maid of honor. My initial reaction was expected: I was full of excitement and honored to be of service! However, three months […]