Love Asks for Faith: THORNBIRD
Editor’s Note: The writer, SIMEON DUMDUM, is a Cebu-based columnist of the Cebu Daily News, a celebrated poet, and used to work as a Judge at the regional trial courts of the city. He is every editor’s favorite. OSM! reprints his essay with his permission. Valentine’s Day being just days ago, I thought that, during […]
Fashion Lifestyle: Petite in Singapore
You met Petite when OSM! featured her in the world-famous Boracay beach. The highly energetic, passionate, and fashionable lady in the corporate world of insurance makes practical, alluring fashion as part of her lifestyle. This week she takes us to Singapore. The fashionista is a tourist. Or call her tourist fashionista. Whichever. She is. Her […]
OSM! Vlog: Tiziana Rinaldi
Hello, readers! Here is a welcome SURPISE…the OSM! Video Blog. This is co-produced by Tim Sheard of the Hard Ball Press and the National Writers Union – New York. Our debut guest is Italian-American journalist Tiziana Rinaldi who has just created a TV show titled Life in the New World at Bronx TV. Check it […]
Valentine’s Day 2014
By Sylvia Hubilla Round Rock, Texas Flowers and chocolates, sweet nothings whispered, or scribbled on fragrant cards caress fluttering hearts. Valentine’s Day conjure up warm feelings of love. A magical spell all but whips up the heat globally on this day of hearts. And […]
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 […]
Un-awesome: 2013 Deadly Year for Journalists
By The International Federation of Journalists New York City – The year 2013 was a deadly year for journalists. About 108 were killed in the line of duty last year, with the Syria as having the most number of fatalities (15), followed by Iraq (13), Pakistan, Philippines, India (10 each country), Somalia (7), and Egypt […]
Sheard: NYC, Still the Best Place for Writers
By Marivir R. Montebon Manhattan — Tim Sheard is one gentle giant in the journalism in New York. He sits as chairperson of the National Writers Union – New York Chapter, the biggest aggrupation of freelance journalists and writers in the US. Mainly concerned with developing the professional skills of its members and expanding membership, […]
A Community Gathers for Randy Gener’s Healing…and Justice
I will always be shocked at how society has grown in violence. And I will always be stunned by the triumph of the human spirit, of the sense of community to rise above it all. By Marivir R. Montebon New York City — As New York crept into another night of brazen cold on Monday, […]
Filipino journalist assaulted, fights for life
New York City — Members of the Filipino community in New York are asking the public to step up any information to aid the NY police who are currently probing the assault of theater journalist Randy Gener. The young multi-talented writer, actor, director, and teacher is now fighting for his life in a local hospital. […]
2013 REFLECTIONS AND REVIEW IN PICTURES
Editor’s Notes By Marivir R. Montebon 2013 was a wonderful year for OSM! which has proven that positive journalism works, and has a vast opportunity for growth in the digital space. The year closed with OSM! reaching 584,721 hits globally. The US is its number reader, followed by the Philippines, then closely by China, Canada, […]
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