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Search is on for individuals who serve AAPIs 50-plus community
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, AARP is celebrating unsung heroes. AARP’s 3rd annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Hero Awards acknowledge the extraordinary staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations that serve AAPIs age 50-plus. AARP is seeking nominees who are important contributors to their organizations, who make a difference and whose stories inspire others to […]
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Washingtonians gets a taste of the Philippines at embassy open house
More than 7,000 Washingtonians and visitors to the U.S. capital experienced the best of the Philippines and the unique brand of Filipino hospitality during the Philippine Embassy Open House on May 5. from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Culture, Tourism, and Cuisine are the main themes of the Embassy’s participation in this year’s much-anticipated Passport DC […]
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Darlene Dilangalen Borromeo: The RN is a princess from Mindanao
By Maricar CP Hampton For registered nurse Darlene Dilangalen-Borromeo, a 2014 Christine Todd Whitman scholar in Public Service, ‘Bai’ is just a title. The title, she maintained, meant nothing to her growing up in the Southern Philippines. ‘Bai’ means Muslim nobility, and, in her case, one descended from the powerful rulers of Rajah Buayan, a […]
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Sisig sizzles at Citi Open 2017 tailgate party
Sisig, a traditional Filipino dish of grilled chopped meat served in a sizzling plate, combined with Philippine local beer was the Philippine Embassy’s appealing pair at the Citi Open’s tailgate event held at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center on 03 August 2017. The Philippine Embassy, along with the Embassies of Barbados, Chile, Honduras, and […]
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In D.C., Independence Day celebrated by showcasing trends in food, fashion, and furniture
Ambassador Jose Cuisia and his wife Maria Victoria Cuisia hosted a formal dinner for about 300 guests celebrating the Philippines’ 117th year of freedom from Spain.The 117th anniversary of Philippine independence was celebrated in the Nation’s Capital with a Vin d’honneur for the diplomatic corps and a fashion show featuring the textile designs of Patis Tesoro. Among the […]
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A taste of turon, tinikling, and good ol’ Filipino hospitality
By Maricar CP Hampton For second year in a row, people young and old alike flocked to the Philippine Embassy as it opened its doors to showcase what the country has to offer. Close to 8,000 visitors came to the open house on May 2, 2015 to experience why “it is more fun in the […]
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PAFC unveils Spring events in community fellowship, ‘tapsilog’ breakfast
Warm rays of sunshine ushered everyone into the FilAm Multicultural Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland on April 18 for the Philippine American Foundation for Charities’s Salu-Salo, where a ‘tapsilog’ breakfast greeted members of the community. The breakfast was held amid a community fellowship which kicked off the PAFC’s Philippine Festival Spring event. PAFC President Mya […]
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Complaints vs alleged ‘rude staff,’ ‘palakasan’ at Philippine Embassy aired out on Facebook
By Maricar CP Hampton and Cristina DC Pastor A long-running stream of complaints against the Philippine Embassy over alleged unprofessionalism and impolite behavior of its consular staff has been running on Facebook, and consular officials say they are waiting for formal complaints to be brought to their attention before taking action. The post, which was began […]
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Pancit, lumpia and parols a big hit at D.C. cultural event
All lines lead to the Philippines. The Philippines was among the favorites at an annual event showcasing global culture in Washington as seen by the long lines of people waiting to get a taste of pancit, lumpia and dried mango and to catch a glimpse of Filipino culture. Close to a thousand people visited […]