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‘Graceland’ explores how the Filipino crosses boundary of good and evil
By Cristina DC Pastor Nothing about “Graceland” remotely suggests Elvis Presley, although “Heartbreak Hotel” comes close. Ron Morales’ second Filipino film, which will open on April 26, is the story of a family chauffeur whose life falls apart following the abduction of his daughter. The destiny of Marlon Villar runs in tandem with that of […]
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Across the Korean Peninsula, unease in the morning calm
By Joel David News about the latest saber-rattling from the pseudo-socialist feudal monarchy of North Korea still has the capacity to upset folks back home in the Philippines, despite the fact that South Korea happens to be, after Mongolia, the farthest East Asian country from the archipelago. Our connection with the peninsula goes deeper than […]
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For Martin William Richard: Peace, little man
By Pamela K. Santos I feel sick to my stomach reading about the death of the 8-year-old Martin William Richard in Boston. He was a third-grader just like my son. My heart hurts for his family. In a statement, Martin’s father asked for “patience and for privacy as we work to simultaneously grieve and recover.” […]
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Mayhem: On my birthday, in my favorite city
By Olive Melaya On April 15, my birthday, a pair of bombs battered the beautiful city of Boston. Everything I planned for the weekend went well. Prayer meeting Friday night in Gemma Evans’ house, dinner with my husband Steve and my in-laws Saturday afternoon, followed by a party for Norman Laviolette’s 65th birthday. Sunday, we […]
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Asthma condition kept FilAm from reaching Boston Marathon finish line
By Cristina DC Pastor One of the Filipinos who participated in the Boston Marathon said she is OK and back at her hotel room. Her asthma condition prevented her from reaching the finish line, she said. Susan Marie Sobrepena posted on her Facebook wall: “Just got back to my hotel room. Was close to the […]
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Immigrant voices harmonize storytelling, music, humor in ‘Where I’m From’ radio show
On Saturday, April 20th, 2013, the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism will host a radio show onstage in the Marlin Room of NYC’s historic Webster Hall. “Where I’m From” will mix entertainment, journalism, and commentary in a big-hearted mash-up that reflects the talents, experiences, and contributions of New York’s diaspora populations. The program will be […]
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Carlos Bulosan poem to highlight Asian/Pacific Heritage Month in May
The White House announced that the theme for this year’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, is: “I Want the Wide American Earth,” a poem by acclaimed Filipino American writer Carlos Bulosan. The poem was chosen by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center to highlight the event. The White House […]
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The Philippines, America and a love affair with sugar
By Rene Pastor As Mayor Michael Bloomberg tries to cap the amount of supersized sugary drinks to New Yorkers, one can only wistfully reflect on a time more than 70 years ago when the Philippines, an American colony, was one of the biggest suppliers of sugar to the United States. The other was Hawaii. Both […]
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A prepaid calling solution tailored for Filipinos in the U.S.
Retired chemist Necitas Golecruz of Ohio is what one would call the ‘as the need arises’ phone card user. She calls the Philippines only when there are urgent family matters – a medical emergency, maybe, or house repairs after a strong typhoon — that need quick response and decision-making. Matters that cannot wait for an […]