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Phil. Consulate General NY Asks for Balanced Reporting on War Vs. Drugs
New York City – The Philippine Consulate General in New York responded to the December 7 New York Times article titled “They are Slaughtering Us Like Animals” saying the story was totally one-sided. Taking cue from the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in Malacanang, the PCGNY asked the foreign media to present both sides […]
Leadership Diversity in US Environment Groups Remains Wanting
By Anthony Advincula New America Media NEW YORK — Diversity at the leadership level in the environmental sector remains low despite a high proportion of well-educated and qualified people of color in the United States, according to a report released last Thursday. The problem: systemic bias in the hiring process, but also environmental organizations’ […]
DEAR DAISY: How Do I Not Hurt My Friend?
sa Dear Daisy, I am a guy who is so attracted to a hot chick in school whom my best friend also goes out with. My friend however said that they are just friends. But he is hoping to be his steady eventually. Should I ask this girl out too? How will I do it […]
OSM! Forum: China Snubs Arbitration, What Can We Do?
The Arbitral Tribunal announced on October 30 that it has jurisdiction to hear the maritime dispute between China and the Philippines over some parts of the South China Sea using the UNCLOS. China snubbed the initial talks and maintains that it will continue to assert its claim of the disputed islands based on sovereign and […]
Vanette’s Secret: Cooking Yummy Dried Fish Without the Smell
By Vanette Colmenares New York City — There’s this joke about a Filipino who went to America and brought with him some dried fish which we call Da-ing. Upon entry, the US customs police was suspicious of the Filipino’s luggage because it emitted a bad odor and so he ordered it opened. Upon […]
GMA Wins at 2015 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards
New York City – The GMA Network, via its global arm GMA International, recently won recognition for its culturally appropriate marketing efforts at the 2015 NAMIC Excellence in Multicultural Marketing Awards (EMMA). The National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) is the premier organization focusing on multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry since 1980. […]
Events: A Taste of Madness, a Taste of Cebu
By Marivir R. Montebon Postal Madness: Laughing My Pain of Stereotypes Since when did racism and sexism become funny? Normally, never. But watch Postal Madness, showing until October 4, 2015 at the LaTea Theater on 107 Suffolk Street in lower Manhattan, and you will know what I mean. Stereotyping is one of New […]
Book Review: Joelito’s Big Decision…to be Fair and Square
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City — Here’s a book for children aged 6-12 years old that is a must buy for parents who want to raise their children to be compassionate and fair to working people. Joelito’s Big Decision is all about deciding and standing for what is fair at an early […]
Heritage Hotel Soon to Rise in Cebu, Oldest Philippine City
Palm Grass, the Cebu Heritage Hotel to open late this year Cebu City — Palm Grass Hotel, the latest player in Cebu’s vibrant hospitality industry, is now on its third phase of the construction stage as interior finishes will soon commence, Bebilou Espina, general manager of the hotel said in a press release. The […]
Six Things to Do to Make Things Easy for You at the Phil. Consulate
Here’s news you can use By Marivir R. Montebon Here are practical tips in doing swift and efficient business at the Philippine Consulate of New York. These were gathered at the launch of the ConGen Press Hour with the Fil-Am Press Club of New York on March 12, 2015 at the Philippine Center with […]
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