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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 […]
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Prayers, donations pour in for children of Jersey City couple killed in tornado
By Cristina DC Pastor Americans and Filipinos alike are opening their hearts, and wallets, to three children who lost their parents July 24 when a tornado swept through a campsite in Cheriton, Virginia. The tornado hit a tree that toppled on the tent of sleeping Jersey City couple killing Lord Balatbat and his wife Lolibeth […]
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President Putin, the Free World deserves an explanation!
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. A unanimous condemnation on the unspeakable downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight M-17 — how it was shot down with 298 people on Board — has been demanded by the United Nations Security Council. It’s time that the world makes the aforementioned demand. Indeed it is high time, President Vladimir Putin. […]
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N.J. nurse’s alleged killer is arraigned; Consulate urges ‘swift justice’ for Jennifer Bongco
Five days after nurse Jennifer Bongco was stabbed to death, her live-in boyfriend Kevin Ambrose was arraigned in a New Jersey court, charged with her murder. Ambrose appeared before Camden County Superior Court on July 30 wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and with no legal representation. Published reports say Ambrose, 52, stabbed Bongco, 41, repeatedly […]
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WHERE I LIVE: At Stuy Town, Adrienne Zulueta comes home to the calming charm of the East River
By Cristina DC Pastor Adrienne Zulueta is one happy camper at Peter Cooper Village-Stuyvesant Town, New York’s largest private housing complex and her home for the last three years. “It feels very safe here,” she said, appreciative of the building’s public safety officers, who are visible at most times. Adrienne, 23, shares an apartment with […]