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Montebon’s ‘In the Belly of the Beast’ now on Amazon
New York – OSM! Executive editor Marivir Montebon’s ‘In the Belly of the Beast: Stories of Sadness, Stories of Success of Trafficked Filipinos in America’ is now on Amazon. Published in April 2018 by the University of San Carlos Press in Cebu City, this human trafficking book contains real-life narratives of victors of human trafficking […]
Carolinians Feel the Pride for Dr. Resil Mojares, Natl Artist for Literature
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – This week, Dr. Resil Mojares, received the National Artist Award for Literature, among seven other luminaries whose works for the arts have enriched and elevated Philippine culture. Naturally, the University of San Carlos (USC) community in Cebu was in great jubilation now that its quiet, unassuming scholar, […]
With Camera Fone & Available Light ‘Awesome in 5 Minutes’ Show is Born
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – In October 2017, OSM! online magazine hatched a new segment on its platform: Awesome in 5 Minutes on YouTube. It is a five-minute video show that features global citizens which have inspired people through their successful careers and community work, so much like the Main Feature […]
Raquel Choa: Home-made Cebu Chocolate Takes the World Stage in NYC, Finally
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – From the cacao (chocolate beans) in the farm, to tablea (chocolate paste) in my grandmother’s kitchen, and finally the hot ‘tsokolate’ (chocolate drink) for our breakfast in tiny porcelain cups, I have the fondest and most loved memories of chocolate in the Philippines. I […]
20 Years from Now: Reflections on Habitat III in Quito
By Melissa De la Cruz Editor’s Note: OSM! writer Melissa Dela Cruz was on school and work assignment in Quito, Ecuador in the last half of October 2016. She shares her experience and insights on urban development and challenges which the United Nation’s Habitat III is currently advocating. New York City – We […]
Kirby Asunto’s Exist Wins Best Music Video in IFFM 2016
By Marivir R.Montebon New Yorlk City – Homegrown singer Kirby Asunto bagged the Best Music Video award in the 6th International Film Festival Manhattan 2016 (IFFM) for her song Exist which was written by Jude Gitamondoc and Therese Marie Villarante and arranged by Anjelo Calinawan. The music video was directed by Kurt D. Fick and shot […]
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 […]
Blue Moon
By Anthony L. Kintanar Cebu City I see her, Peering again Through the clouds. I too, take A second glimpse. Rain is falling.
Getting the Best of Both Worlds
By Vanette Colmenares New York City — My experiences in New York helped me realize I am getting the best of both worlds. From one in which I have been born into with familiarity and comfort, and another one of struggle and significance. Having come from the Philippines, I was used to being […]
Raising Gail, Michael, Aisha, Zach, and all…in America
Fil-Ams: It is about adobo, and rice, and respect By Marivir R. Montebon Everybody knows it is not easy raising children, most especially children who are born to at least two cultures under one roof and in a strange land like America as a parent’s second home. How do moms do it? How do […]
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