Duterte’s Coarse Diplomacy Mars Philippines’ ASEAN Meet Hosting
By Diana G. Mendoza Exclusive to OSM! www.justcliqit.com MANILA – The festive mood, the awkward and funny handshake and the Malagos chocolates made from his native Davao City as tokens to state leaders’ spouses did not do much to the gruff Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who hosted the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) […]
Filipino Children’s Story Hour Program Launches at Local Public Library
BERGENFIELD, NJ – On October 7, the Filipino Children’s Story Hour Program was launched at the Bergenfield Public Library in Bergenfield, NJ. The event was attended by an estimated 40 people, and included welcome remarks from Norman Schmelz, Bergenfield Mayor; Vice Consul Tanya Ramiro, Philippine General Consulate of New York representative; Cely Deauna, Bergenfield Public […]
Commentary: On the Mid Mid-term Voting
By Terry H. Schwadron Nov. 10, 2017 Editor’s Notes: Filipinos in the East Coast are euphoric over the reelection victories of local political leaders such as Jersey City Council president Rolando Lavarro and Bergenfield councilman Arvin Amatorio. In this commentary, we take a broader look at the country’s political landscape through the lens of […]
Actress Lorli Villanueva Reinvents Self, Launches Two Books
By Marivir R. Montebon Dancing with the Dictator is gripping, culturally nuanced, and heartily written. New York City – Philippine veteran actress Lorli Villanueva knows what reinvention means. The celebrated multi-talented star, perhaps best known for her long-running Maxima Labandera advertisement and director for the popular TV series Flor de Luna, launched her first two self-published […]
JCI Phil-New York to Award 2017 Icons of Impact to Leaders in the East Coast
New York City – The JCI Philippine-New York continues its tradition of honoring outstanding individuals through its institutional project The Distinguished Service Award (DSA). It is set to award this year’s Icons of Impact with a theme Icons of Impact: Pursuits, Empowerment and Excellence. Now on its second year, the chapter gala will be held […]
NY-grown Talent Kirby Asunto Proves Versatility as Singer in Recent Concert
Fil-Am diva makes a mark as pop singer and Kundiman songstress By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Fil-Am singer Kirby Asunto concluded her November 5 birthday concert with a rousing success at the Margaret Williams Theater at the NJCU. The “Simply Kirby Concert,” had proven the petite performer’s full-blown versatility on stage […]
Elton John Performs ‘Circle of Life’ for Lion King’s 20th Anniversary
New York City – Elton John surprised the audience at the performance celebrating The Lion King’s 20 years on Broadway on November 5, 2017, Sunday. Creative team members Julie Taymor, Tim Rice, Garth Fagan, Lebo M., Mark Mancina, Roger Allers, and Irene Mecchi joined hundreds of alumni and others for a special performance of the show. The evening of celebration […]
Beware of Subway Crimes
By Mona Lunot Kuker New York City – On Sunday, October 29, at about 1PM, while I was on the F train bound to Forest Hills, a black guy got inside my car and out of nowhere, started cursing at four Asians, three young women and one guy. They ignored him and continued chatting […]
FAPCNY Holds Anniv Party with the Community, Launches Scholarship
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Members of the Fil-Am Press Club of New York yesterday did an unusual thing: organized a huge community cocktail party to celebrate its sixth anniversary and also to launch its Journalism scholarship program. Chaired by Grace Labaguis of GMA Pinoy TV, the debut event proved to […]
Real Healing Starts with Forgiveness: Dr. Ani Kalayjian
By Marivir R. Montebon If your compassion does not include you, your compassion is not complete – Dr. Ani Kalajian New York City – An expert on traumatic stress management, Dr. Ani Kalayjian said that people who have experienced trauma, are primarily responsible for the healing of their own pain in order to enjoy […]
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