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Journalism loses a home
With thousands of newspapers around the country closing, merging, or downsizing, it is just a matter of time when Newseum will write 30. On December 31, 2019, a museum in Washington D.C. that held space for journalism and the important protections of the First Amendment, closed its doors after 11 years. Photographs and memorabilia of […]
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Dr. Alice Almendral: Soaring into the world of beauty and healing
By Maricar CP Hampton Alicia Almendral (nee Sta. Maria) – the youngest of three siblings from Pasay City — knew she wanted to be a doctor. A nurturing doctor-uncle took care of her when she was bitten by a dog as a little girl. She healed, felt good and was amazed at the whole process. She wished she was that kind of […]
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2nd Filipino mayor in New Jersey history takes oath
By Lindy Rosales On a cold and windy Sunday afternoon of January 5, people packed the Bergenfield borough hall to witness history. It was the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor Arvin Amatorio and Councilmembers Ora Kornbluth and Salvador “Buddy” Deauna. The three candidates ran together as a slate and were elected together in November. Amatorio went […]
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On Global Filipinos: Architect Emmanuel Canlas: A towering success in KL
By Loida Nicolas Lewis I was in Kuala Lumpur in December for the Asia Pacific Leaders program hosted by the Obama Foundation to train some 200 young, “emerging leaders” from 33 countries in the region. While in Malaysia, I met one of very few prominent Filipinos in the country: Architect Emmanuel Canlas. He was introduced […]
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Noli producers receive KOR-NY Heritage award
The producers of “Noli Me Tangere, the Opera” led the roster of honorees of the first Dr. Jose P. Rizal Heritage Award organized by the New York Chapter of the Knights of Rizal. Producers Jerry Sibal and Edwin Josue were the recipients of the Cultural Heritage Award for their “significant contribution” in reawakening interest in […]
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Mother-daughter flight attendants mark their first flight from Manila to Boston
By Jessica D. Bolandrina and Gretheline Ramos Bolandrina Many flight attendants love flying. Some say they have jet fuel in their veins. Others follow in a parent’s footsteps; the profession runs in the family. For Christine Angel Calicdan, becoming a flight attendant like her mother is one of the best decisions she ever made. She […]
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East Coast Bedans form alumni association
The San Beda University Alumni Association East Coast Inc. has been formed following a meeting in November. The group elected its officers and announced the board of directors after which they adopted a mission statement as well as a set of bylaws. The SBUAAEC declared it would be a not-for-profit community organization. Elected to serve […]
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Filipino scientists call for immediate action on climate change
By Sero Toriano Parel and Carla Bertulfo On December 7, Filipino scientists, science advocates, and allies gathered at Columbia University to learn about the effects of climate change in the Philippines as well as Palestine. This occasion marked the inaugural event of the newly formed Association of Filipino Scientists in America (AFSA). The theme of […]
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‘Very happy and proud,’ says grandpa of Nutcracker’s Charlotte Nebres
By Cristina DC Pastor Charlotte Nebres, the 11-year-old ballerina who plays the young heroine Marie in “The Nutcracker,” comes from a Filipino family in Bacnotan, La Union, whose elders were priests, educators, and doctors. Charlotte is the middle daughter of U.S.-born Joe Nebres, whose family is from the Philippines, and Danielle Nebres who is from […]