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Earth Day: Mabuhay ang Bayanihan; FilAm children sing songs of the Earth
Editor’s Notes By Marivir R. Montebon A few days ago, I was truly ecstatic at the initiatives of Filipinos who shared their extra food from their own kitchen and home gardens to other people on their neighborhood. It was touching. I have shared one story on my FB page and clicked loved on similar posts. […]
NJ Epidemiologist says blood clot side effects of J&J is incredibly small; two-dose alternative vaccines rolled
The rate of blood clots among J&J vaccinated individuals is literally less than one in a million – Dr. Stephanie Silvera By Marivir R. Montebon Cliffside Park – An epidemiologist here assuaged public anxiety over the blood clot side effects of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, citing that these cases were extremely low and that […]
NYC Holy Mass for 500th Anniversary of Christianity in Philippines Apr 25th Sunday
New York – The 500th Anniversary Committee (New York) and the San Lorenzo Ruiz Global Ministry will hold a Thanksgiving Mass to celebrate the 500th Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines on Sunday, April 25th, 2PM at the Church of Corpus Christi, 529 West 121 Street in New York City. Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, D.D., […]
Virtual Exhibit: Leani’s Doodles, Carla Mayol’s Photographs
Support OSM! Community Journalism by buying any of Leani Alnica’s work of art and Carla Mayol’s photos, starting at $40. Email marivirmontebon@gmail.com for details.
WICCAFE: US rises to be a great nation, colonizer; women’s movement continues
American Immigration Story Part 5 (of 6) The birth of the USA was through war against the British and the natives. It is ran by the labor of black slaves and consequently post-modern immigrants. The Founding Fathers designed the ‘American experiment’, that is to separate the Church and the State to avoid the bloody religious […]
WICCAFE: Women oppression, women leadership
American Immigration Story Part 4 (of 6) All throughout American colonial history, women oppression and suppression was evident. But gradually, women rose to question these inequalities – starting from Anne Hutchinson to Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and many more. Women have championed on the abolition of slavery and their right to […]
WICCAFE: American natives live more equitable lives before Dutch, English colonizers
The American Immigration Story Part 1. The Natives of North America Before the Dutch and English colonizers came to what is now known as the East Coast of the US (particularly the old colonies of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island), the native tribes who existed for over […]
OSM! Year 9 in Community Journalism: Featuring Leani’s Artwork & Carla Mayol’s Photographs
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Mindful of health protocols, a few friends of OSM! Online Magazine celebrated its 9th anniversary in a simple lunch and art exhibit at Tradisyon NYC restaurant on March 20, 2021. During the celebration, photographer Carla Mayol puts up a winter selection of her photographs and digital editor Leani […]
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