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Hail to the cab; taxi service reaches outer boroughs
Those of us cursing the day God created New York because we couldn’t get a cab when we needed one, this news is sure timely for the holidays: Street hails are now legal. It used to be that if you are living in Upper Manhattan or the outer boroughs you had to call a livery […]
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‘Won’t hurt to take it down a notch on the gift-giving and send help to Sendong victims
It’s almost ritualistic. Every time a disaster hits the Philippines claiming lives in the thousands, the hat is passed around. FilAms, who themselves are feeling the strain of the U.S. economy in their family budget, are once again being asked to chip in. There’s some grumbling here and there, some crying ‘donation fatigue,’ but always […]
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Tebowing has roots in Mindanao
By Nestor Palugod Enriquez The Tebowing phenomenon – now part of English lexicon to mean “the act of taking a knee in prayer during an athletic contest” — did not start in football. Tim’s faith began in Mindanao before his birth. His missionary mother Pam fell into a coma after contracting amoebic dysentery from bacteria […]
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Memphis filmfest to salute the Philippines
The Memphis in May International Festival will be honoring the Philippines in next year’s festival, announced James Holt, president and CEO of MIMIF. The festival, which attracts at least 300,000 visitors, is held annually for the past 35 years, and has paid tribute to at least 30 countries. “The opportunity to experience the immense history […]
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In her own skin
By Cristina DC Pastor How many times have we been told we don’t look our numerical age, that we look more like a sibling to our children? It’s the “Asian genes,” and we’re secretly proud to have them in our DNA. The Asian skin is possibly one of our prized physical attributes, according to Dr. […]
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‘Descendants:’ Flawed character perfect for Clooney
By Cristina DC Pastor ‘The Descendants’ Produced, written and directed by Alexander Payne Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings Just when you thought Matt King’s (superbly acted by George Clooney) search for his comatose wife’s lover was the major plot running through “The Descendants,” you find out quickly enough that it’s only the […]
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Defensor Santiago elected judge of war crimes court
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago was elected December 12 as judge of the International Criminal Court, which prosecutes war crimes, genocide and other crimes against humanity. The elections were held at the United Nations. The election makes her the first female lawyer from Asia to join the ICC as judge, said a statement from the Philippine […]
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Coming out: A blessed Christmas story
By Chevy Evangelista The young political activist was named after “Caddyshack” comic Chevy Chase. Born in the gritty neighborhood of Tondo in Manila, Chevy Evangelista came to the U.S. at age 16. He spoke to The FilAm about growing up queer, being blessed with loving and supportive parents, and recalling his first Christmas in New […]
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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: ‘FilAms at forefront of struggle to achieve prosperity in PH’
By Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. Once again, it is that time of the year when Filipinos feel a different sense of joy and families and friends get together to celebrate the best-loved season in the Philippines. Christmas, or as we call it back home, Pasko, is a special time that never fails to bring […]