We take pride in knowing that the OSM! is one of the few outstanding online magazines that has grown to become a strong link between the regional community and our homeland the Philippines in relaying political, social, and cultural news. It has also evolved with the interests of many of our kababayans in the Tri-state region, many of whom now rely on social media for information.
Consul-General Mario Lopez de Leon Jr.
New York City — OSM! online magazine is four years old today! We thank our readers all over the globe for the continuously reading us. You remain our source of inspiration in this era of social media. We also thank the awesome men and women who share their life stories to us, trusting us in writing their narratives of challenges and breakthroughs.
It has truly been a vibrant and colorful four years. And onward to greater heights and awesomeness.
Many thanks to the men and women who greeted us today.
“Greetings from the land of the Chocolate Hills, Bohol, Philippines! Extending my best wishes and deepest gratitude to OSM Magazine and its amazingly awesome founder and publisher, Ms. Marivir Montebon. I’m honored to have been chosen to be on the maiden issue four years ago. In the era of the internet and its vast virtual world of competitive media, your publication’s mission and vision uniquely shines out of the ordinary. Choosing to feauture the everyday lives of ordinary people who go beyond their comfor zones to do extraordinary things for the sake of making this world a better place to live. As your number one subscriber from day one, I am amazed by the milestones you have achieved in such a period of time reaching to more than a million subscribers! Indeed, you have helped a lot in empowering these special people to continue their advocacies. God bless you more OSM!
Merly Barrette Barlaan
Merly was OSM!’s first woman leader to be featured during its Maiden Issue on March 18, 2012
“I congratulate the OSM! magazine on the celebration of its 4th year anniversary. This occasion makes a significant milestone in the continuation of your online publication’s mission in being a valuable source for news and inspiration to the Fil-American community of the New York Tri-state, the young and not so young.
We take pride in knowing that the OSM! is one of the few outstanding online magazines that has grown to become a strong link between the regional community and our homeland the Philippines in relaying political, social, and cultural news. It has also evolved with the interests of many of our kababayans in the Tri-state region, many of whom now rely on social media for information.
I therefore salute the OSM! for its good work of raising the profile of Philippine identity and culture and at the same time, inspiring our kababayans in America and back home through its stories of success and struggle which everyday Fil-Americans experience. Mabuhay and OSM!
Mario Lopez de Leon Jr.
Consul-General to New York
Congen Mario de Leon is 2015 Man of the Year for the Filipino-Americans in the East Coast.
“OSM curates interesting people, places and issues in the mainstream US. It is a medium that promotes greater people to people relations. OSM! has really been “biting the big apple”! Congratulations on your fourth year. My special thanks to its publisher and executive editor, Marivir Montebon!”
Olive Osias-Magpile
Olive is the Cultural Officer of the Philippine Consulate General of New York. Active and approachable, Olive is one reliable public servant.
“I congratulate OSM!online magazine on its 4rth anniversary. I am extremely proud to be part of its success especially of the dedication of those behind its production. Mabuhay and many years more!”
Lorli Villanueva
Lorli Villanueva is an actress, singer, director, and teacher rolled into one.
Congratulations, OSM. Your Positive Journalism is making a big impact online, in the lives of all your readers and the world-at-large. Continue making a difference in the enlightening and inspiring way that you do, more Power and Blessings to all of you.
Shanna Wallace
Shanna is a holisitic health practitioner, entrepreneur, and better half of Councilman Andre Wallace
“Wow! HAPPY 4th Birthday, OSM!!! It’s with much pride and honor to be published last year on its 3rd year in New York as the most read article and most searched person… its truly awesome indeed! Congratulations Ms Marivir Montebon and the whole team. You did an OSM great job, indeed! More and more to go! Go lang ng go!”
Albert Chan Paran
Albert is a multi-awarded actor who won the Best Actor award in the International Film Festival Manhattan 2015 for his lead role in the short film ‘Julie.”
“Wishing OSM a lifetime of success and to continue the mission of telling and sharing awesome positive stories about people all over the world. I don’t have any doubt about it though because it’s headed by an awesome leader, Marivir Montebon. Congratulations, OSM! Let’s keep the fire going.”
May Tumulak Durano
May is a registered nurse, a beauty queen, and a civic leader.
Ledy is the dynamic president of the New Jersey-based Phililppine American Friendship Committee.
Gail is a singer, mode, and actress
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