Bobby T. Yalong

Halloween and All Souls’ Day worldwide practices

Fall ushered in a series of eventful October activities aptly culminated by one of the most anticipated global celebrations there is, Halloween, a holiday celebrated on the night of October 31. One of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween ushers in several exciting activities which include trick or treating, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted houses, carving…

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Marco Sison: A balladeer by heart

What sets Filipino singer Marco Sison apart from the rest of his contemporaries? What made him survive the stiff competition against new singers post his generation? What could have been his well-kept secret to stay young and keep his unmatched masculine virility? The prevailing questions always fail to gather sufficient and concrete answers. Whispers that…

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Marco Sison: A balladeer by heart

What sets Filipino singer Marco Sison apart from the rest of his contemporaries? What made him survive the stiff competition against new singers post his generation? What could have been his well-kept secret to stay young and keep his unmatched masculine virility? The prevailing questions always fail to gather sufficient and concrete answers. Whispers that…

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Outstanding Fil-Ams highlight PACCAL’s 21st anniversary

On Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 PM at the grand ballroom of the Ramada Plaza Hotel along Frontage Road in Newark, NJ, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL), a Jersey City-based 501 (c3) non-profit organization, will holds its 21st founding anniversary with a dinner-dance gala highlighted by its annual awards ceremony. As…

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Outstanding Fil-Ams highlight PACCAL’s 21st anniversary

On Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 PM at the grand ballroom of the Ramada Plaza Hotel along Frontage Road in Newark, NJ, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL), a Jersey City-based 501 (c3) non-profit organization, will holds its 21st founding anniversary with a dinner-dance gala highlighted by its annual awards ceremony. As…

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The eventful month of September

The northeast wind has just ushered in the “ber” month and my September calendar is already loaded with a hectic schedule and I am still trying to squeeze in a few more events that needed to be attended. Enveloped with enthusiastic anticipation for the holidays, the coming of September perks up gloomy days and gradually…

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The eventful month of September

The northeast wind has just ushered in the “ber” month and my September calendar is already loaded with a hectic schedule and I am still trying to squeeze in a few more events that needed to be attended. Enveloped with enthusiastic anticipation for the holidays, the coming of September perks up gloomy days and gradually…

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The exhilarating spirit of Fiesta in America lives on

Just like any holiday or traditional event, the fiesta brings forth a festive atmosphere and a nostalgic longing for every bit of sentimental things back home. Fiesta in America diminishes, if not totally eradicates, that lingering homesickness with the enormous influx of talents, exhibitors of native and home-made food products, and related items all gathered…

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The exhilarating spirit of Fiesta in America lives on

Just like any holiday or traditional event, the fiesta brings forth a festive atmosphere and a nostalgic longing for every bit of sentimental things back home. Fiesta in America diminishes, if not totally eradicates, that lingering homesickness with the enormous influx of talents, exhibitors of native and home-made food products, and related items all gathered…

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Empowerment awards highlights Fiesta in America’s 2013 People’s Ball

In its commitment to recognize outstanding Filipino-American community leaders who distinctly exemplify success, Philippine Fiesta, now Fiesta in America, once again honors individuals with exemplary achievements in their chosen profession with a well-conceptualized ceremony during the annual People’s Ball, one of the most glitzy and glamorous gala events this side of North America. Under the…

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Empowerment awards highlights Fiesta in America’s 2013 People’s Ball

In its commitment to recognize outstanding Filipino-American community leaders who distinctly exemplify success, Philippine Fiesta, now Fiesta in America, once again honors individuals with exemplary achievements in their chosen profession with a well-conceptualized ceremony during the annual People’s Ball, one of the most glitzy and glamorous gala events this side of North America. Under the…

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Philippine Fiesta in America’s ‘Araw ng Parangal’ scores a first; JC Fil-Am associations tender DCG a despedida cena

After attending countless events at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, it came as a surprise that its Grand Ballroom was “dressed” so differently last Sunday, July 21st when Philippine Fiesta in America (now simply dubbed Fiesta in America) treated various Filipino-American Artists to a once-in-a-lifetime grand bash. The group honored distinct talents of home-grown as well…

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Philippine Fiesta in America’s ‘Araw ng Parangal’ scores a first; JC Fil-Am associations tenders DCG a despedida cena

After attending countless events at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, it came as a surprise that its Grand Ballroom was “dressed” so differently last Sunday, July 21st when Philippine Fiesta in America (now simply dubbed Fiesta in America) treated various Filipino-American Artists to a once-in-a-lifetime grand bash. The group honored distinct talents of home-grown as well…

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The invincible Piolo Pascual

Show business has always been regarded as a very glamorous and sophisticated job. But for others, especially those who have been victims of inevitable harshness and unfounded accusations, it is one of the most ungrateful professions the world has ever known. It is ironic that the movie going public who support screen celebrities and propel…

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The invincible Piolo Pascual

Show business has always been regarded as a very glamorous and sophisticated job. But for others, especially those who have been victims of inevitable harshness and unfounded accusations, it is one of the most ungrateful professions the world has ever known. It is ironic that the movie going public who support screen celebrities and propel…

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Julio Diaz: Philippine showbiz’s brown Adonis on a much-needed respite

Movie: “Trafficker.” Location: Mother Ignacia, Quezon City. Director: Roland Sanchez. Scene one. Sequence. Take one. Exterior shot. Day effect. Street scene. Along a congested neighborhood the street surprisingly looks deserted in broad daylight. Clapper enters frame. Assistant director calls “Quiet!” Director yells “Action!” A slow moving car suddenly stops. The driver, after checking for people…

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