Community News

Join “Lakad tulong” October 11 to help victims of Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 13:32 NYPCG

NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General New York is heartened by the response from both the . Filipino- and American communities in supporting efforts to provide aid and assistance to our kababayans affected by Typhoon Ondoy.

DROP OFF POINTS FOR TYPHOON "ONDOY" RELIEF OPERATIONS

Monday, 28 September 2009 13:20 AJPress

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NAFCON (Nat’l Alliance for Filipino Concerns)/SANDIWA Nat’l Alliance of Fil-Am Youth are now receiving relief donations (clothes, blankets, medical supplies, monetary). NY drop-off @ BAYANIHAN Filipino Community Center, 40-21 69th St. Woodside, NY 11377. Call (516)901-1832 or email sandiwa.national@gmail.com if you would like to help.

60th anniversary reunion of Cavite HS class 1950

Friday, 25 September 2009 08:52 AJPress

The Class 1950 of Cavite National High School will hold its 60th anniversary reunion on March 13, 2010 at Villa Pandan in Tanza, Cavite.

Abelardo Estacion, a member of the class who is hosting the affair, is calling on members of Class 1950 and also CNHS graduates from 1947 to 1953 to join the celebration.

Entrepreneurship and Philantrophy : Filipino-American Profiles of Success

Wednesday, 23 September 2009 00:00 AJPress

On Wednesday, September 30, 2009, Ayala Foundation USA (AF USA) will bring together some highly respected Filipino American entrepreneurs and business visionaries to share their story. Entitled Enterpreneurship & Philantrophy: Filipino American Profiles of Success, this exclusive business seminar rides on the success of a similar event held earlier this year in New York.

This special event is being held for the benefit of AF USA and the programs it supports in the Philippines. AF USA acts as a "Bridge of Hope across the Seas", linking Filipinos in the US to Filipinos in the motherland. Many Filipinos are eager to give back, to reach out and to help. But they often do not know how, what programs have shown impact on the ground and whom to trust.

5 Pinoy designers exhibit in New York

Monday, 21 September 2009 02:43 Inquirer.net

FIVE young Filipino designers will show their creations in a two-week exhibit, “Manila/New York: Fashion Directions,” organized by Rene M. Tiongco at the Philippine Center, Fifth Avenue, New York City, September 28-October 9.

Contemporary designs using Philippine fabrics like jusi, sinamay, piña, abaca, hablon, and abel Iloco will be showcased. Noted designer Edgar Allan will exhibit a modern wedding gown in crushed jusi.

Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team celebrates 10 years of service in Orange County

Friday, 18 September 2009 10:34 AJPress

WESTMINSTER, CA—The Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team, Southern California’s largest provider of HIV/AIDS services to Asian and Pacific Islanders, celebrated its 10-year anniversary serving Orange County. . APAIT-OC acknowledged the need for culturally-sensitive programs, especially in the area of health for Asian and Pacific Islanders (API). APIs is a growing community in greater Orange County.

It would be incorrect to say APAIT-OC works alone. It is with the assistance of others that make services possible. For this reason, APAIT-OC recognized various individuals and organizations for their commitment.

Jaycees announce upcoming projects

Friday, 18 September 2009 10:32 AJPress

THE Philippine-New York Junior Chamber (Jaycees), Inc. cordially invites everyone to three of their upcoming projects. These three projects highlight the variety in the programs run by the chapter for their members and for the community.

Career Management in Tough Economic Times —a free workshop on Sept. 22 presented by Caroline Ceniza-Levine of SixFigureStart. If you are looking to explore the possibilities in your career and mingle with other professionals, join the Jaycees in this interactive workshop and networking event at the MetLife Building on 1095 Avenue of the Americas. To register, go to http://bit.ly/sfs-metlife. You must pre-register in order to attend. Doors open at 6pm and the workshop will begin promptly at 6:30PM.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers embark on their US goodwill concert tour

Friday, 18 September 2009 10:28 AJPress

LAST July 27, 2009, the distinction of UNESCO Artist for Peace was given to the Philippine Madrigal Singers in recognition of their efforts to promote dialogue and understanding among peoples in Southeast Asia and their contribution to extend UNESCO’s message of peace and tolerance.

Named for two years, the Philippine Madrigal Singers are expected to bring their support to UNESCO programs on cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. Koïchiro Matsuura, the Director-General of UNESCO, designated the Philippine Madrigal Singers as UNESCO Artist for Peace at a ceremony just before the group’s concert at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The Philippine Madrigal Singers’ projects will include a series of concerts for Peace, a Sing for Peace festival and various choral singing classes, workshops and educational activities.

Operation Eyesight 2010

Friday, 18 September 2009 10:27 Miko Santos

THE General de Jesus Academy, high school class of 1958 and the Isidorian group from San Isidro Nueva Ecija, will get together to launch Operation Eyesight 2010. The main goal is to provide reading glasses to our indigent kababayans and give them a free medical check-up. Pot-luck will be in Acampo, CA on Oct. 8, 2009