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Timeless Theme of a Woman’s Sacrifice
The Bridges of Madison County on Broadway A Review by Marivir Montebon New York — Beyond the magnificent voices and acting of Kelli O’Hara (as Francesca) and Steven Pasquale (as Robert), the story of the Bridges of Madison County on Broadway (on Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street, NYC) rests on the stereotypical […]
Events
Rosca to Speak at Rutgers University on Haiyan Mission New Jersey — On Friday, April 25, 2014, AF3IRM member Ninotchka Rosca will give a report on the aftermath of the super-typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). The Rutgers Association of Pilipino Students (RAPS) is hosting the event which is open to the public at the Asian American […]
Lensanity
My “Little Quiapo” By Arlene Donaire My first encounter with Quiapo was over three decades ago after graduating from a public elementary school in Cebu — when my parents sent me off to Manila for a reward summer vacation. It was a rarity in those days of limited travel opportunities for our family. Back then, […]
Fili-festivals: Filipinos Know How to Celebrate
A Photo Journey by Arlene Donaire The Filipinos surely know how to celebrate no matter what the adversities are! Throughout history, Pinoys have demonstrated a unique sense of unity through their shared optimism and love for life, an admirable trait that is depicted in all the festivals and fiestas that are celebrated across the country […]
Four Seasons in Japan
A Photo Journey by Arlene Donaire Every day was a journey and the journey itself felt like home as I tried to grasp and appreciate my life in Japan. Four seasons in the land of the rising sun – winter, spring, summer, and fall. All worth it! Manila — I was blessed with a once-in-a-lifetime […]
NOLI ME TANGERE, the Opera: A Resounding Hit
By Marivir R. Montebon New York — It was the finest treat Filipinos in the East Coast could ever have for this year, the staging of the novel Noli Me Tangere by Dr. Jose Rizal, into an opera of three acts (Felipe de Leon) in the Big Apple. Deep, moving, and definitely awesome in the […]
LINGGO NG WIKA
By Marivir R. Montebon Hindi ko akalain At akoy nagagalak na Ako ay makagawa ng tula At hindi balita Sa araw ng pambansang wika. Halata na si ConGen Mario de Leon Na nahihirapang lubos Na magsalita ng wikang Pilipino Ngunit masarap pakinggan ang Kanyang pagbati sa mga dumalo. Kay tamis ng tinig ni Bb. Kay […]
ARTIMIST: An Optimist Artist in NYC
The Gypsy Circus By June Pascal UWS, Manhattan The Gypsy Circus (An oil painting by June Pascal 24″ x 36″ 1986, Evry, France) When did we stop playing like children? When we ran out of time? But time is all we have. We might as well be like children. […]
Happy 4th of July, America!
MHC, Fil-Am Groups Join July 4th Parade in Philly By Marivir R. Montebon New York — The Migrant Heritage Commission joins with other Fil-Am groups in the east coast today in representing the Philippines in the July 4th Independence Day Parade in historic Philadelphia, seat of American independence. More than a hundred Philippine participants will […]
Humanity in a Flag, Freedom for a Nation
By Leani M. Auxilio New York City College students with Filipino heritage from all over the East Coast gathered together to join this year’s Phillipine Independence Day Parade, wearing red, blue, yellow, and white. In the sweltering heat, they gamely marched behind singer-actor Gary Valenciano’s float, smiled for the sea of cameras that stretched ten […]
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