The Two Popes: Netflix Unmasks Vatican’s Heart
A short review By Marivir R. Montebon New York – It is like watching the clash of two different world views with each of the proponents both wanting to give up at the same time. One of Netflix’s latest offerings, The Two Popes is honest, conflicted, and humane. Here we watch Pope Benedict (Sir […]
17 of 30 OSM! Readers View that Pres. Trump be Impeached
Six respondents think he shouldn’t be impeached, while others say to wait for the next elections to elect a new president. New York – Six of 30 random respondents (composed of readers of Filipino, Chinese, and American descent) subscribing to OSM! Online magazine said they were not in favor of the impeachment of President […]
Proposed public charge rule change, tied up in court, has huge chilling effect on immigrants
By Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services Federal courts have temporarily blocked the public charge rule change from going into effect, but its chilling effects continue to reverberate. The number of immigrants who, fearing the consequences of the rule change, have taken or plan to take steps to drop out of public services for which […]
Listening and Forgiving are Acquired Skills for Peacebuilding
Book Review: The Greatest Virtues are Peace, Unity, and Forgiveness (The Alternatives are Jihad, Revenge, and War) Drissa Kone. 2019. The Edwin Mellen Press, Ltd.Lewiston, NY By Marivir R. Montebon New York – The book The Greatest Virtues are Peace, Unity, and Forgiveness (The Alternatives are Jihad, Revenge, and War) is a relevant contribution to […]
U2 Joshua Tree Manila Concert to Feature Bino A. Realuyo’s Poem “Filipineza”
New York – Filipino-American poet/novelist Bino A. Realuyo will be “participating” in a special way in U2’s much anticipated Joshua Tree 30th anniversary concert in Manila on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. The band plans to include poetry that expresses the experience of the country and has asked the poet Realuyo for permission to feature and […]
RIP: OSM! Digital Editor Leani Alnica Auxilio, 1992-2019
Eulogies for an artist, writer, poet, health warrior, activist who came full circle at age 27 Quietly Imbibing Love from No-nonsense Women By Arianne Faith Perez Nikki, I don’t know what to say. Or maybe I do. A thousand I love yous and that you will be sorely missed by us – your wide […]
RIP: Leani Alnica Auxilio, Artist Who Knew the Power of Words
Eulogies for an artist, writer, poet, health warrior, activist who came full circle at age 27 A shy, newsroom-raised girl blossoming into a leader By Fleur Harris We said our final goodbyes to Nikki. It’s hard to make sense of this loss, and even harder to fathom the depth of her mother’s grief losing […]
RIP: OSM! Digital Editor Leani Alnica Auxilio Angel Warrior in Our Time
Eulogies for an artist, writer, poet, health warrior, activist who came full circle at age 27 Recalibrating the Universe with Angels for Justice and Kindness By Marvi Lacar In 2018, we had some of the happiest and fun dinners as a family with Nikki at the table. The boys called her “ate” [ah-te] – […]
RIP: OSM! Digital Editor Leani Alnica Auxilio Full Circle at 27
Eulogies for an artist, writer, poet, health warrior, activist who came full circle at age 27 Nikki Pursued Truth By Lara Gregory, Esq. Good evening, everyone. Marivir asked me to say something tonight and I’m probably as surprised as some of you are. You see, it may not be obvious to you but I’m not […]
Cebu’s Chocolate Queen and the Chocolate Chamber at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort
By Aissa dala Cruz Kitchen Stories with Aissa www.kitchenstoriesbyaissa.wordpress.com Cebu – Together, the Chocolate Queen, Raquel T. Choa, and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort GM Rene Egle celebrate the Philippines’ rich cacao heritage, as a partnership was launched with the opening of The Chocolate Chamber at the Lobby of the multi-awarded 5-star resort that sprawls on […]
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