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A marriage in transit
By Cristina DC Pastor We paid the haulers then locked up the house for good. My neighbor Mike, who was washing his car by his driveway, waved. We met halfway to hug. “You guys have been great neighbors,” he said with a wry smile like he was really sad to see us go. He waved […]
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Why I got married on Valentine’s Day
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Once in every 12 months, there is a day that tugs at a great many hearts. There are virtual reminders weeks before it becomes part of the prevailing picture. Media and commercial interests zero in on Valentine’s Day. The meaning? To purchase expensive presents? To play up to romantic notions? […]
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His birthday wish is to be reunited with his mother
By Cristina DC Pastor Jose Antonio Vargas is hoping this year will be the year it happens. “I want to see my mother,” he said to me, as we waited for guests to arrive at Jeepney for his 33rd birthday celebration. I was the first at the restaurant. We had a little chat over drinks, […]
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Monique Lhuillier goes Goth romantic
By Elton Lugay The ‘dark side’ of Monique Lhuillier couldn’t be more evident in her Fall 2014 collection. Imagine romance in hues of blacks and grays, skull prints and vinyl coats and you have a collection that evokes futuristic drama. “It’s all about architectural details,” the Hollywood designer told The FilAm. “It was about being […]
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Lawyer-diplomat leaves PHL Mission to become DFA legal advisor
By Wendell Gaa Ambassador Eduardo de Vega, may have recently departed his post as Deputy Permanent Representative of the Philippine Mission to the United Nations. But he leaves behind a lasting impression on those who have worked with him. “Dedicated,” “humble,” and “fully committed” to the Philippine foreign service are but some of the words […]
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In Pacquiao-Bradley rematch, aiming for decisive victory
By Elton Lugay Manny Pacquiao arrived to his press conference looking out of the ordinary: He was wearing a shiny blue suit, looked like he got a haircut and walked confidently to greet journalists. Whatever tax troubles he may have were not apparent in his demeanor. Gone was the hang-dog posture. The world boxing champion […]
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Saying good-bye as I was getting to know her
By Cristina DC Pastor I sat across from Misty who coherently chronicled her “semi-nomadic” life over coffee, eyes laughing at every goofy detail. Another young writer who has graced the pages of The FilAm is leaving. But unlike the others before her, Rachel Misty Walt is not going to the Philippines. She will be joining […]
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Josie Natori reinterprets Russian opulence in Fall 2014 collection
By Elton Lugay It was a soaking Wednesday when fashion mogul Josie Natori unveiled her Fall 2014 collection to usher in New York Fashion Week. My friend Erno Hormillosa and I arrived at DiMenna Center in Midtown Manhattan pants dripping at the cuff. He offered me a fresh pair of socks, but there was no […]
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‘Manila in the Claws of Light’ at MoMA Feb. 6-12
The Museum of Modern Art presents the recently restored version of Lino Brocka’s film classic, “Manila in the Claws of Light” (Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag) from February 6 to 12. The MoMA presented the film last November to a sold-out crowd in the museum’s To Save and Project festival and they are pleased […]