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PIDCI presents 2014 Diwa Ng Kalayaan candidates
The countdown to the 116th Philippine Independence Day celebrations in New York City, which falls on June 1, officially kicked off February 15 with the presentation of the first batch of Diwa Ng Kalayaan beauty pageant contestants and Mrs. Kalayaan popularity finalists held at the Philippine Consulate. Besides the honor to become an Ambassador of […]
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Couple urge those who stereotype Filipino-Western relationships: ‘Don’t judge’
This article was written in reaction to A. Mabini’s provocative essay “The Pilipina’s infatuation with the White Man,” which was published in the December 2011 issue. Authors, John Nicholson and Choi Mercado, have chosen to write their response by sharing with The FilAm readers their personal account of their own Filipino-Western relationship. John, 40, is […]
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A race to save children’s lives
The social platform NextDayBetter is calling on Filipinos to participate in a contest seeking innovative life-saving solutions in the 72 crucial hours after a disaster. In such circumstances, children are the most vulnerable. The project known as “Global Innovation Challenge: First 72 Hours” is jointly organized by UNICEF and Socialab. NextDayBetter is helping to promote […]
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Furne Amato’s Grey Ladies on parade
By Elton Lugay Fashion Week may be over, but for Furne Amato, the end signals the beginning of his fashion career in New York. “I can’t wait to start working,” the Cebuano designer who counts Beyonce, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj, among his celebrity clients, said to The FilAm. Amato Haute Couture is a name […]
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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 […]