PIDCI Elections Marred by Anomalies, Protests Up
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Just before the Philippine Independence Day Council could begin canvassing ballots for its annual elections, presidential candidate Olivia David aired her protest to the conduct of elections which was allegedly marred by anomalies. The already hotly contested PIDCI elections further escalated in emotional exchange between David together […]
Alumni Bandastiks to Perform Saturday, Oct. 14 in NYC
New York City – After a hiatus of several years, Bandastiks was formed by LaSalle and Ateneo alumni associations in New York to bring camaraderie from each school in a competitive but fun event through music. “The 2017 Bandastiks will be the 5th music competition held in the Northeast in recent years,” said Archie, […]
International Pianist Raul Sunico to Perform in NYC Oct. 21
New York City – In celebration of the Filipino American History month, internationally acclaimed pianist Raul Sunico will hold a piano concert on Saturday, October 21, 730PM at the Merkin Concert Hall, Kaufman Music Center in New York City. This event is made possible by the J&S Productions, in cooperation with the Felipe P. de Leon […]
‘Aladdin’ Telly Leung: In a Whole New Diverse World
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Aladdin lead star Telly Leung has proven his versatility as a stage actor for Aladdin, his seventh outing as a Broadway artist, while simply loving the ‘diverse community’ of actors that he belongs to. Disney’s hit Broadway musical that opened in 2014 took in Leung for […]
OSM’s Leani Auxilio Joins #Inktober Drawing Challenge, You Can Too
New York City – Jake Parker started the Inktober drawing challenge in 2009, and it has since then became a platform for artists all over the world to get their pens, draw, and share. OSM! digital editor Leani Auxilio, a doodler, takes the exciting challenge. #inktober2017
PIDCI: Fiesta in America Community’s Laura Garcia Seeks PIDCI Board Post
New York City – Laura Garcia, president of the Fiesta In America Community Partnerships is seeking an independent Board post in the upcoming elections of the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. on October 7. Fiesta in America’s chief executive officer, Fernando Mendez appointed her into the position after two years of grooming Garcia, a nurse […]
PIDCI Elections: Van Derodar Hopes to be Youth’s Voice in Council
New York City – Stevenson Van Derodar, a former president of JCI Philippine – New York and currently Vice President at the JCI New York State, is running for a board member postion at the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc., which he believes is a unique opportunity to add dynamism in his own JCI […]
Dancing with the Dictator: When a Woman Says No
A Book Review by Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Lorli Villanueva’s Dancing with the Dictator is a flawless account of an odd moment in her abundant life – when she’s kidnapped by Malacanang, for a supposed romantic match date stubbornly set up by Pres. Marcos himself. Perhaps because Villanueva is a […]
PIDCI Candidates and Community Talk of Transparency, Trust
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – For the first time in many years, concerned community leaders articulated boldly the uncomfortable issues of transparency and fund mismanagement at the first candidates forum of the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI) early this week. Attendees asked brave questions and witnessed how old candidates hurled explosive revelations […]
UTS Recruitment Director Gets Award for Women’s Advocacy
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – A not-for-profit organization, Team United Maharlika Foundation named UTS recruitment director Joy P. Theriot as an awardee in the category women’s advocacy on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the Astoria World Manor in Queens. In addition to Joy Theriot, sixteen other individuals were recognized for their community […]
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