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The FilAm at 2: The rocks and the horse in our blogging life
Cristina DC Pastor The FilAm turned 2 on March 15, a blogging toddler that is starting to come into its own. Ours is a modest growth. Just like my niece, Aris Pastor, who when she was 2, was just starting to form words. Our gains in the last two years mirror the development of my […]
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Filmmakers explore Philippine street art
Although most street art is a legitimate form of expression, it is often labeled as vandalism. Guided by this philosophy, two filmmakers set out to explore street art in the Philippines, examine its development and celebrate its potential as a popular form of visual art among young Filipinos. “Street art allows artists’ voices, and the […]
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NYC council commends FALDEF for ‘great work’
New York City Councilman Vincent Gentile lauded FALDEF’s immigration advocacy by presenting the organization with a City Council Citation at a March 1 fundraising reception held at the Consul General’s Upper East Side residence. “You have done the great advocacy for all migrants, not just the Filipino Americans, but all those that come to you,” […]
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Lisa Esperame-Nohs lifts shroud over fabled Diamond District
By Cristina DC Pastor Antwerp, Tel-Aviv and New York City are the world’s diamond capitals. Lisa Esperame-Nohs’s work as a jewelry manager makes her an important member of the elite world of Manhattan’s fabled Diamond District. It is a world Lisa knows intimately. She is the manager of the Jewelry Department at William Goldberg, one […]
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Rene Ballenas being held at Rikers Island
By Cristina DC Pastor Rene Ballenas is currently serving one year at Rikers Island after he pleaded guilty on March 5 to two counts of second degree grand larceny. His lawyer told The FilAm he could be out in eight months on good behavior. From the courtroom, Ballenas was promptly taken to the Eric M. […]
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What Bongbong Marcos needs to do if he wants to be president
By Richard Momar Yapo Cuanang In the Ilocos Norte of yore, the name ‘Marcos’ evoked beacon of leadership, a stature measured by good education and the determination to succeed. But that name inspires so much negativity today smeared with allegations of human rights abuses, massive corruption, and an opulent lifestyle called “Imeldific,” in reference to […]
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Loida Nicolas-Lewis endorses candidacy of Robredo widow
Political advocate Loida Nicolas-Lewis is throwing her support behind Leonor “Leni” Gerona-Robredo’s candidacy for congresswoman in the 3rd District of Camarines Sur. Robredo is the widow of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, who was killed in August in a plane crash. She said she is running to challenge the long-standing Villafuerte dynasty in […]
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Artists celebrate Nicanor Abelardo’s legacy in new album
In celebration of Filipino composer Nicanor Abelardo’s 120th birth year, a group of classically trained musical artists are set to release an album immortalizing fresh renditions from some of his popular and rarely performed works. “The Songs of Nicanor Abelardo” will feature his compositions as interpreted by baritone Joseph Legaspi, tenor William Lim, soprano Katrina […]
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The curious journey of Arnel Pineda
By Cristina DC Pastor Spoiler alert. I’m not a fan of Arnel Pineda or any copycat who sings through the art of imitation. Arnel is just like this friend of mine who could sound like any American singer you wanted to hear. Say Frank Sinatra and my friend Cesar will promptly belt “My Way” on […]