Maria Ressa: The Voice of a Brave Woman
By Vanette Colmenares New York – Before anyone lambasts me with political comments for my picture, let me tell you my day. Today, Friday, April 26, is an important day since I voted for the leaders in my home country. I received my ballot a few days earlier, filled it this morning and decided […]
Maria Ressa: Silence is the Enemy of Democracy
Testing waters: Rappler files fundamental freedoms case before Philippine Supreme Court By Marivir R. Montebon New York – “This is my watch. I am not ducking on this. For as long as there is democracy, Rappler will continue reporting. Silence is the enemy of democracy,” journalist Maria Ressa, CEO and executive editor of Rappler, […]
Chef Aisha Ibrahim: Taking Grandma’s Maranao Dish to the World Stage
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Quite early in her lifetime, Bangkok-based Fil-Am Chef Aisha Ibrahim, has conquered the kitchen on an international stage. In her most recent homecoming in Manila, and perhaps, the most endearing, she whipped up a recipe in honor of her grandmother through a dish that finds its roots […]
OSM! Thanks Community Support for Leani’s Healing Journey
By Marivir R. Montebon Editor’s Notes New York – The OSM! Online magazine would like to thank the generous friends and supporters of its digital editor Leani Auxilio’s healing journey. The Gofundme for my daughter had been brisk because of your love, and it fuels us to continue the integrative fight against 4th stage […]
Cherry Blossoms Festival: Witnessing a Beautiful Tradition of Friendship
By Editha G. Bajenting (About the writer: EGB is a retired regional manager for the government-owned National Dairy Authority in Cebu, Philippines. She now settles as an immigrant in New Jersey with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Going through cancer treatment, she optimizes her energy by marveling life as it unfolds and pens it.) […]
Jazz Up Your Spring with Equilibrium
By Terry Shwadron New York – Here’s info on more live music . . .good for the soul. Thursday, April 18: Our six-piece jazz group Equilibrium is appearing at our new home, Cleopatra’s Needle, 92ndand Broadway, for three sets from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., so feel free to drop in for a drink or dinner. […]
GMA Pinoy TV Presents ‘Kapusong Pinoy Studio 7 Musikalye sa Brooklyn’
New York – GMA Pinoy TV is bringing some of the Network’s most versatile and sought-after performers to the US for an international concert dubbed “Kapusong Pinoy Studio 7 Musikalye sa Brooklyn”, which will take place on May 11 at the Kings Theatre in New York. Following the successful string of shows in various locations […]
Event: OSM!, Synergy Anniversaries & Grace Labaguis’ Bday
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – It was a triple treat celebration for this online magazine, which turned seven years old on March 18, media colleague Grace Labaguis who shares her golden heart with her community and family, and her promotions consulting firm Synergy which is 11 years old this year. At the […]
Consuelo Almonte: The Brave, Convivial Charmer Who Will Be Sorely Missed
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – The Filipino community here laid to rest early this week one of the most colorful Filipina leaders that has made it vibrant in the face of its challenges. Maria Consuelo Almonte (Sept. 4, 1937-March 28, 2019) or Tita Connie to many, extinguished her candle of 82 years […]
Lewis: PIDCI Acting Like a ‘Private Group’ When It Owes Public Funds
Editor’s Note: Filipino philanthropist and civic leader lawyer Loida Nicolas Lewis writes a reaction to the recent amendments to the By-laws of PIDCI, citing that it behaved like a private corporation when it actually uses public funds from the Filipino community. In 2016, PIDCI, the organizer of the Philippine Independence Day parade in New York, […]
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