Panunuluyan: Reviving a Filipino Christmas tradition in New York
By Momar G. Visaya
The decision to ban holding masses in the Philippine Center may very well be a blessing in disguise.
The decision to ban holding masses in the Philippine Center may very well be a blessing in disguise.
It is safe to say that every journalist worth his (or her) salt here in the United States dreams of seeing his byline on Washington Post, New York Times and TIME. As a young journalist, Jose Antonio Vargas entertained those dreams.
The celebration of Philippine Independence in New York City — touted as the biggest independence day gathering outside of Filipinos outside the Philippines — came early this year as thousands of community members who live in the northeastern United States gathered along Madison Avenue Sunday, June 3.
The first weekend of June is fast becoming the busiest two days in the Filipino-American community’s social calendar. From summit to parade, from ball to festival, the community was abuzz with activities. Since 1990, Filipino American organizations have come together to plan, design, and prepare for an all-day parade, cultural show and street fair along [...]
Johana Zara, a Filipina-Canadian fashion design student from The Art Institute of Vancouver emerged as the grand prize winner of the seventh annual Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design Competition, a national design contest sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States and The Art Institutes.
Even at a very young age, Roberto Villanueva has always liked to dance. In fact, he used to imitate dancers that he sees on television, mainly through variety shows and music videos. The love for dancing remained in his heart as he grew up and went to school. Back then, he didn’t realize that dancers [...]
United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. reiterated what he said in a recent forum with Filipino-American students in San Francisco: “As they say, it’s more fun in the Philippines!”
The entire month of March is being celebrated in the United States as Women’s History Month, where the struggles and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States are honored.
