16 Days of Activism vs. Gender-based Violence Kicks Off Nov. 25
The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign: “#OrangeTheWorld: End Violence against Women Now!” Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, […]
NJ Governor Murphy Establishes Asian American Pacific Islander Commission
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy on November 8, 2021 signed A-5737/S-3763 into law establishing the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission within the Department of State. The commission is charged with developing policies to address the social and economic needs of the growing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in New Jersey. Under this new law, the […]
It’s the season to be creative: Make your own parol – Christmas lantern – for the holidays
New York – It’s that time of year again! The holidays are coming, and what better way to get into the spirit of things than through our annual Pasko Sa Filipino School workshops — but this time we’re going virtual due to the ongoing pandemic. Come learn about Christmas in the Philippines through story-telling, Christmas songs, and […]
Scholars unravel Visayan folklore for Kalagkalag – All Souls’ Day – in Catholic Cebu
Cebu City – Folklore characters such as sigbin, agta, wakwak, udto-udto, unglo, diwata, yawa, and Maria Cacao took center stage in a cultural webinar in Cebu, bastion of Catholicism in the East in celebration of the traditional Kalag-kalag (All Souls’ Day). Scholars here traced the ancient myths and folklore in the Visayas in an attempt […]
Fil-Am CEO Alvin Adriano wins Travel Weekly 2021 Magellan Awards for his weekly travel podcast
Secaucus, NJ – The Travel Weekly magazine recently announced the winners of the 2021 Magellan Awards representing the best practices in the travel industry. With entries from across the U.S. and around the world, the Magellan Award salute the outstanding travel professionals. One of the winners is Alvin Adriano, CEO of Travelwise International, a Filipino-owned […]
Quo Vadis, J-1 Afghan Students?
By Licelle Cobrador, Esq. New York – The Taliban gained control of Afghanistan’s capital mid-August while the world watched helplessly. Thousands of Afghans fled the country. The U.S. military evacuation efforts concluded on August 30, 2021. Although the Taliban promise freedom for women in the realms of education and employment, older girls have not returned […]
UN @ 76: Intergenerational Forum on Peace set for Friday Oct 22
The UN Dream: Intergenerational Cooperation and our Journey to Peace [Virtual Event] is on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9-10:30 AM EDT New York – While the UN continues to pursue its founding purpose to end the scourge of war and establish peace, there is the risk of losing progress without intergenerational cooperation. United Nations […]
Mother Anne of Lion King’s Vince Ermita young Simba: ‘It’s surreal he is performing with big stars on Broadway’
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – When asked about how she feels about her young son being an actor for The Lion King on Broadway, Anne Ermita still couldn’t believe it. “It is surreal. I cannot believe my son is with big names on Broadway,” she told me. Anne, a nurse at the NY […]
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