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Bessie Besana: ‘Filipino designers are getting seats at the table in Milan, Paris, New York’
By Ferlie Andong Bessie Besana did not enter the world of fashion straightaway. For nine years, he practiced civil engineering before finally taking a leap of faith and changing careers. “You can say that fashion is a calling for me,” Besana shared. Even his brand name, Bessie Besana, carries a personal touch. In college, classmates […]
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‘AFAM Wives Club’ premieres Nov 11th on iWant
The original series “AFAM Wives Club” debuts November 11 at 8 p.m. local time in the United States and Canada. The global premiere will air free via the iWant streaming platform, with new episodes weekly. The unapologetic new series dives into the dazzling and deeply human world of Filipinas navigating love, ambition, and identity on an […]
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JP Fernandez’s body is home; family thanks NJ detectives
By Cristina DC Pastor “After 3,258 days of searching and praying, our beloved son John Paul Fernandez, who had been missing since December 13, 2015, was found on November 14, 2024 — after nearly nine long years. His identity was confirmed through DNA testing on October 14, 2025.” With these tearful words from mother Ninia […]
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Younger generation Filipinos keeping close watch over political corruption
By Allen Gaborro Millions of Filipinos, enraged by the hubris displayed by those behind the 2025 flood project scandals, have been bandying about the words “change,” “reform,” “accountability,” and “justice.” Their collective fury is understandable of course. But they have been there before. Aside from the comparatively more minor cases of corruption that have routinely […]
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Sa panahon ng Taglamig, magpabakuna laban sa RSV, COVID-19 at trangkaso
Ni Dr. Michelle Morse Gumaganap na Komisyoner ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan ng Lungsod ng New York Maaaring maging hamon ang manatiling malusog sa taglagas at taglamig. Dahil sa magkakaibang impormasyon mula sa pederal na pamahalaan ngayong taon, maraming magulang ang nalilito: “Dapat ba na mabakunahan ako o ang aking anak para sa trangkaso, COVID-19, at […]
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Calendar from November
November 3 NBC hit comedy ‘St. Denis Medical’ returns for Season 2. Mockumentary-style comedy follows dedicated doctors and nurses doing their best to treat patients while keeping themselves sane. November 9 Consular outreach in Attleboro, Massachusetts Our Lady of La Salette 947 Park Street Attleboro, MA November 18 Diplomacy and Human Rights Gala Black tie event […]
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Whatever happened in Vegas echoed beyond Vegas: TOFA at 15
By Rasmin Diaz LAS VEGAS — The Orleans Showroom pulsed with pride and pageantry as the 15th annual The Outstanding Filipino Awards (TOFA) honored 100 of the world’s most influential Filipinos on October 24, a three-hour celebration of culture, excellence, and identity at the heart of the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Hosted once again […]
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Newark cardinal praises Filipino community as ‘Missionaries of the 21st Century’
More than 300 Filipino Catholics filled the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark with vibrant worship during a mass honoring their faith and culture on October 5. The Archdiocese of Newark’s Filipino Heritage Jubilee Mass began with a procession where participants carried elegantly dressed statues of Filipino religious figures, including Our Lady of […]
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FilAms who fish: A brotherhood by the sea
By Cristina DC Pastor For 35 years Andres “Ding” Amado ran an auto shop in Jersey City. Today at 73 and newly retired, he spends his days chasing tuna and tilefish instead of fixing engines. “I worked at that shop for 35 years,” he said with quiet pride. “Now, I can finally fish whenever I […]