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NYC ethnic media challenged by technology, rethink roles, seek opportunities for growth: study
This is the Executive Summary of a new study, “New York City’s Ethnic Media in the Digital Age,” conducted by Matthew Matsaganis, associate professor in the Communication Department of the University at Albany, State University of New York. The study was done in collaboration with the Center for Community and Ethnic Media of the CUNY […]
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Loida-Duterte encounter, missing ‘balikbayan’ boxes, and a suspected suicide are top stories for 2016
By Cristina DC Pastor Loida Nicolas Lewis’ cautious praise of President Rodrigo Duterte topped The FilAm’s most-read stories for 2016. The article continued to be viewed and shared long after it’s been published on July 20. With every news headline pushing Lewis, a businesswoman and philanthropist, to the political pages for urging Duterte to resign […]
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For child star Frenie Acoba, it’s hello 2017, goodbye ‘Matilda’
Fifteen-year-old singer-actress Frenie Acoba ushered in the new year by saying goodbye to “Matilda the Musical” and the role of Lavender she has played for more than three years. “I am beyond grateful for being a part of this wonderful show,” Frenie wrote on her Facebook page. The musical, based on Roald Dahl’s story of […]
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Time for President Duterte to address the causes of poverty, not just the effects
By Monica Lunot Kuker My mother used to lament, “Tapos na ang bagyo bago nagsuhay.” What she meant was how damage from typhoon has already happened before preventive action is taken. She may as well be talking about the current circumstances in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. Like the storm surge Yolanda that struck […]
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Broadway’s ‘Aladdin:’ One big happy Filipino family
By Cristina DC Pastor Five of the “Aladdin” actors playing at least five distinct roles in this Disney musical are Filipinos. If we are to count Angelo Soriano juggling a dozen male parts, it does feel like an all-Pinoy cast, validating a popular notion that there is, indeed, an ethnic Filipino enclave on Broadway. The […]
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‘I’m swelling with pride that America has come through for me:’ veteran; $1M needed for medals
Now that the Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 — granting recognition to Filipino and American soldiers who served in World War II — has been signed into law by President Obama, the next steps are being planned. The Filipino American community needs to raise $1 million to provide medals to about 20,000 Filipino […]
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Del Bermudez’s art through the eye of a needle
By Cristina DC Pastor Seventy-four year-old Del Bermudez II from Washington State is holding his first solo exhibit as a needle painter. At the Philippine Center from December 19 to January 6, 2017, he will showcase his “one of a kind” art some people often associated with embroidery. “It is not embroidery,” said Del when […]
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Duterte Government disputes NY Times ‘slaughter’ article as ‘totally one-sided’
The Philippine Consulate General in New York conveys the following response to a December 7 New York Times article “They Are Slaughtering Us Like Animals.” This statement was issued by the Presidential Communications Operations Office in Malacanang: “There are two sides in every story. The New York Times article entitled ‘They Are Slaughtering Us Like […]
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Lovely Lisbon!
By Wendell Gaa Europe would be a sensible choice for your next big travel adventure given that it’s just “across the Atlantic pond.” If your desire is to fly somewhere which doesn’t fall heavily under the tourist radar as far as city centers go, then Lisbon, Portugal is just the right place for you. Just […]