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NYC friend a witness to Cy Seguerra-Liza Diño rustic theme wedding
By Cristina DC Pastor A cabin in a forest provided the romantic setting for the intimate wedding of TV and stage actress Liza Diño and singer-songwriter Cy Seguerra. Manhattan resident Melissa Alviar was one of two New Yorkers among the 60-plus guests invited to the celebrity wedding, one of the most beautiful she has ever […]
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As 2015 Grand Marshal, Reuben Seguritan seeks to present ‘united, empowered’ community
Lawyer Reuben S. Seguritan was unanimously voted the Grand Marshal for next year’s Philippine Independence Day Parade commemorating the 117th anniversary of the declaration of the country’s Independence. Reuben was the founding president of Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) when it was incorporated on February 14, 2002. PIDCI is known to organize the biggest […]
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Central Park’s carriage horses: Should they go or should they stay?
By Cristina DC Pastor If it were only up to soprano Carolyn Joyce Pena, those charming horse-drawn carriages mimicking the feel of an 18th century French wagon should continue to hoof around Central Park. “They are a vital part of New York,” said Carolyn, a lover of all things Fifth Avenue. She brought some Ilocano […]
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Older Asians 65+ on food stamps, more economically vulnerable than average American: report
A new research report from AARP reveals economic disparity among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) age 50+. When viewed as a whole, AAPIs appear more financially secure than the general population, but the aggregate totals and median averages mask a large wealth and income gap among AAPIs. While a few AAPI groups have higher […]
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We were robbed of $1.4K, and Ebay appears to be aiding and abetting the scam
By Jen Furer On September 17, we auctioned my son’s Canon camera lens on eBay. I listed it in Ebay’s Cameras & Photo category with a starting bid price of $550, and $650 Buy it Now price plus $15 shipping. On September 30, I received a notification from PayPal that I received a confirmed payment […]
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Virgil Carrillo creates abstract art using cake tools
Bergen County-based artist Virgil Carrillo will be featured in a group exhibit, Pathway to Abstraction, at Chelsea’s Agora Gallery. The exhibition opens on December 23 and runs until January 15, with a reception on January 8. Virgil makes use of cake icing tools and silicone wedges, in conjunction with the usual paintbrush, to craft his […]
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A Balikbayan Manifesto
Last year, about a dozen fellows from Kaya Collaborative spent some time in the Philippines to learn about the country of their parents and a culture that seemed vague to some and complex to others. For several months, they lived with host families and relatives, got to shake hands with government officials, had conversations with […]
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University president Gabriel Esteban receives papal honor
Seton Hall University President A. Gabriel Esteban was inducted as knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem at an investiture Mass at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Being knighted in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the highest papal awards for clergy and laity in the Catholic Church. Esteban was […]
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On Thanksgiving, grateful teachers recall the struggles, triumphs working in high-risk NYC schools
By Mayette Timblaco Geraldino There was something refreshing and familial in the fun-filled celebration by the New York’s brightest and their families, while the rest of the country was occupied with snatching the best Black Friday deals. Full of gratitude, the Association of Filipino Teachers in Eastern America (AFTEA) Inc. held a Thanksgiving Party on […]