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Jeopardy trivia: Who are two presidents with same birthdays?
By Lourdes A. Ongkeko, Ph.D. They are decades and decades apart from one another, but they share one event. They mark the same birthday anniversary. They have served their countries as presidents. They likewise were elected to their posts. Who are they? The Philippines’ own Manuel Luis Quezon and William Clinton of the United States […]
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‘Hearts of Men’ offering all-male dance workshop for free
Dancer, choreographer and teacher Leo Arpon is inviting men, ages 14 to 104, to a unique dance workshop called “Hearts of Men.” “No experience necessary, and it’s free,” said the Israel-born Leo in an email sent to The FilAm. “Hearts of Men” is a two-week dance and movement workshop from August 23rd to September […]
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‘Carnal Orient’ filming its response to offensive ‘Asian Girlz’ video
A year ago, the blatantly racist and sexist music video “Asian Girlz” popped up on YouTube. The song has since been removed from the Internet, but a group of California women, led by actress Camille Mana, will not let the song go quietly down in infamy. Their response to “Asian Girls” is “Carnal Orient,” a […]
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Jersey dad creates ‘Phil the Fil-Am’ cartoon to help teach his kids Tagalog
A South Jersey father of four who wants his children to learn Philippine culture is creating a language-focused animation inspired by “Dora the Explorer.” David Asis is doing a pilot of “Phil the Fil-Am” in the hope of teaching his children – son Michael, who is 4 years old, and triplet daughters Gabriella, Kayla and […]
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FilAms’ emotional farewell to Robin Williams
Filipino Americans remember the legendary Robin Williams in many different ways. The community shares the sadness in their hearts as they grieve the loss of this great actor and one-of-a-kind individual at a time when the world is not yet ready to let him go.
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NaFFAA has new leadership, lawyer J.T. Mallonga is national chairman
By Jon Melegrito The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) elected a new national leadership at the conclusion of its ‘empowerment conference’ held in San Diego August 7 to 10. Voted National Chairman was New York lawyer J.T. Mallonga, with Emraida Kiram of Madison, Wisc. as vice chair; Mariella Fletcher of Seattle, Wash. as […]
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Josie Natori opens first-ever U.S. store: ‘It’s about time’
By Cristina DC Pastor “Josie! I’m wearing your underwear!” fashion book author Elle Madrona called out on seeing designer Josie Natori as she entered her Nolita boutique for an August 5th store opening. Josie, laughing and not in the least embarrassed, shot back at Elle, “OK, don’t show it to me.” The long-time friends and […]
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Gherald Alaman wonders why Asians are hardly ever cast as American heroes, heartthrobs
Gherald Alaman in on a mission to change the way Asian actors are portrayed in films and television. The founder and CEO of Talent & Skills booking and talent management company said he would like Asian talent to be cast as Americans and not stereotyped into playing Asian characters. “Caucasians and African Americans are not […]
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In a turbulent Middle East, Jordan remains a peaceful place to visit
By Wendell Gaa The Middle East is a region so rich with history and culture, yet sadly nowadays it’s been making headlines for mostly the wrong reasons. With the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian clashes in Gaza, the Syrian civil war, and the ISIS crisis gripping Iraq, it is easy for those who judge by what they read […]