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Bankers offer financing advice to business owners
By Cristina DC Pastor “It felt like a checklist,” said Alicia Almendral, a family physician who has a private practice in the Bronx. “It’s very helpful.” Almendral was one of several entrepreneurs who were taking note as Citibank executives gave a presentation on “Setting Up Your Business” at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue. Donald […]
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Obama nominee, NYU dean, autism advocate among this year’s TOFA-NY nominees
By Cristina DC Pastor The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York has opened the Facebook voting for this year’s search for exemplary Filipinos. Among the notables in the list are Lorna Schofield, President Obama’s nominee for the position of federal district court judge for the Southern District of New York; NYU Dean for Science Michael […]
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Rest in peace, sir Dolphy
By John Rene Pacia I grew up on Ading Fernando’s “John en Marsha,” which I watched religiously every Friday night in the 1970s and ‘80s. Through the show, I discovered humor and laughter at a very young age. I remember the legendary line by Dona Delilah, “Kaya ikaw John mag-sumikap ka,” and Matutina’s screeching tone […]
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Heart-warming story pushes the boundary of children’s lit
‘Papa’s Gift’ By Genny Javellana BananaHeart + SoulSnax May 2012 “Papa’s Gift” is a moving story that touches on the relationship between father and daughter. Written and illustrated by Genny Javellana, it is a story based on events from the author’s life. Weaving deeply personal story and dialogue with whimsical imagery, Javellana creates an inter-generational, […]
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Diversity, individuality in July 14-15 BalaSole dance concert
Roberto Villanueva, founder/artistic director of BalaSole Dance Company, presents “Contrasts,” a new program of 10 dancer/choreographers in a broad range of dance styles, music choices, and artistic voices, July 14 & 15 at Ailey Citigroup Theater. As always, the selected artists, hailing from such diverse locations as Russia, Venezuela, and Wassila, Alaska, will demonstrate a […]
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Software developer shares Bloomberg’s vision for digital NYC
By Cristina DC Pastor Want to know how many people visit the Rockefeller Center every year or every hour? Maybe you’re curious about New York’s youngest, wealthiest mayors. And just who are the Canarsies? NYCFacets, an application that will put New York City at your fingertips, is nearing completion and scheduled to launch in October. […]
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Camarines woman finds bridge to her heart in N.J. foundation
What do you do when you’re desperate and nearing the end of your rope? Diane Beltran, 28, who is suffering from a rheumatic heart valve disease had nowhere else to go. The daughter of a street food vendor in Camarines Sur was steadily losing weight and whatever was ailing her, she knew her family could […]
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From boardwalk to beach, Ocean City’s tribute to the PH now on 3rd year
Ocean City, touted as America’s greatest family resort, is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Tribute to the Philippines on July 21 to 22. Aside from the usual trade and tourism exhibits of the last two years, the festival will introduce cultural performances that will showcase the music and dances of the Philippines, as well […]
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Congressman attempts the ‘tinikling’ at town hall meet
Nothing intimidates an American more than the ‘tinikling,’ or dancing with bare feet before a pair of click-clacking bamboo poles. Queens Congressman Joseph Crowley was brave enough to try — during a June 25 town hall meeting with his Filipino American constituency — but pragmatic enough to concede he was not going to get his […]