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Aquino Scholar: ‘Constant struggle for freedom is the great calling of our time’
By Matthew Alonsozana The author is a recipient of the 2013 Aquino Scholarship, the highest distinction for academics and leadership given to an Asian-American student at Boston College. He graduated in 2014 with degrees in economics and philosophy. He currently works in Washington D.C. as a policy and communications analyst. He delivered this speech before […]
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Youth represent FilAm community in climate rally
By Roz Li Even by New York City standards, the September 21 People’s Climate March was very successful – diverse, peaceful, and joyous. About 400,000 people from all sectors participated in the march. A Filipino American contingent, represented by several organizations and activists, was led by the youth. Chanting and dancing all the way, this […]
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Wayne Algenio breaks record anew: 40 ‘balut’ in 5 minutes!
By Cristina DC Pastor He did it again: Wayne Algenio won the balut-eating contest for the third straight year, wolfing down 40 duck embryos in five minutes. He should be in the Balut Hall of Fame, if ever there was one, I may have said. He laughed and said, “Sure, why not!” Wayne, 29, a […]
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For U.S.-, Russia-trained Rowena Arrieta, teaching piano to young kids is ‘paying it forward’
By Ricky Rillera More than two decades ago, Rowena Arrieta, the Philippines’ only Soviet-mentored concert pianist conquered New York with an exceptional performance at the Lincoln Center. Although it was her debut recital and her first at this huge stage, her performance was given critical acclaim. The New York Times writes she had this ‘fevered, […]
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FILAMSPEAK: Are you excited about Pres. Benigno Aquino’s U.S. visit? Well, um…not really
The excitement needle is not moving at all on the eve of the U.S. visit of President Benigno Aquino III. The community appears to be more enthusiastic about other gatherings, including a Gary Valenciano concert, a balut-eating contest, and the People’s Climate March. The Aquino address before the United Nations climate summit is an event […]
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Black and green, white and wearable by David Tupaz
By Cristina DC Pastor With only three colors, Las Vegas designer David Tupaz presented a minimalist ready-to-wear assortment resonant with energy, drama, passion, and mystery. Black, white, and green were the colors of Tupaz’s Spring collection unveiled September 15 at the Philippine Center in celebration of New York Fashion Week. A sparse palette, but one […]
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Grateful to 2 ‘lolos’ and their legacy of service, leadership
By Tiara Camille Teruel I read an article recently in the Panay News about the Panay guerrillas being the best organized guerrilla movement during World War II. It casually mentioned Raymundo Teruel, and, how, as a result of that war, he became a general. General Teruel was my grandfather. Lolo Raymundo, or Lolo Ray as […]
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Filmmaker Michael Manese goes raw, edgy in adult flick ‘Maxine’
Up-and-coming filmmaker Michael Manese’s short film, “Maxine,” is having a series of theatrical runs in New York and New Jersey. “Maxine” is a mature, adult-themed, experimental film about a man reminiscing about an old flame as he prepares to leave behind his beloved New York City when he loses his job. The film is experimental […]
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‘My son is not the bride!’ Film explores interracial, gay couple’s ‘pamanhikan’
The short film entitled, “Pamanhikan,” is a story of an interracial, gay couple’s parents’ first meeting over brunch to discuss their wedding. ‘Pamanhikan’ is the Philippine tradition where the parents of the bride and the groom meet formally to acknowledge their approval of the marriage. Writer-director Angelo Santos called this film a “witty and touching […]