How to build a house of bricks in any season (Part 3 of 3)
“I build my house of stone. I build my house of bricks. I’ve had no chance to sing and dance. ‘Cause work and play don’t mix.” — Practical Pig (THIS…
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2 Fil-Am authors honored at Massachusetts Book Awards
TWO Filipino American authors have been honored at the 20th annual Massachusetts Book Awards, the Massachusetts Center for the Book announced this month. Grace Talusan, author of “The Body Papers”…
Why Mia Mercado’s ‘Weird But Normal’ is the funny read we need
Meet Mia Mercado, a Filipina American millennial humorist who launched “Weird But Normal,” her debut collection of essays last May. The essays focus on various subjects, from gender roles, sexuality…
Airlines call for COVID-19 tests before all international flights
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday, September 22, said global airlines are pushing for airport COVID-19 tests for all departing international passengers to replace the quarantines that are…
Pinay co-founded wellness center offers free virtual classes for communities of color in San Francisco and beyond
Coronavirus lockdowns, ongoing protests and navigating working from home and online school, on top of everyday responsibilities, can all take a toll on one’s mental health and well-being. To offer…
Chef Raj Abat opens first Filipino vegan restaurant in New York
WHEN his boss Ravi DeRossi told chef Raj Abat last September to come up with an idea for a Filipino vegan restaurant, he was a little hesitant. Growing up in…
Island Pacific launches ‘Island Pacific Select’ private label
ISLAND Pacific Supermarket, a Filipino grocery chain with 16 locations in California and Nevada, recently launched its private label program known as “Island Pacific Select.” This week, Island Pacific Select…
California Department of Public Health urges residents to get flu vaccine
In an effort to prevent a “twindemic” of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging Californians to get vaccinated against the flu now to…
Part I: How to build a house of bricks in any season
(Part 1 of 3) Remember the story of the three little pigs? Everyone does. But we relegate the story to children’s lit and condescendingly forget that these cute little porkers…
Pechanga Resort Casino wishes everyone a healthy, joyful Harvest Moon Festival
Come and celebrate festival with peace of mind! WIN a Share of Our $100,000 Giveaway Join us at Pechanga Resort Casino in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival with our $50,000 Harvest…
On the possibility and healing power of forgiveness
HOW often should we forgive someone who has wronged us? Peter asked Jesus this age-old question in the Gospel this Sunday. “Oh, Peter,” Jesus responded, “not just seven times but…
Nostalgia for sale: How So Sarap NYC is blazing a trail through Filipino street food
THERE are some food items that automatically trigger nostalgic trips down memory lane for many, and that holds true for Filipinos who have lived abroad for a while now who…
Filipino restaurateurs in New Jersey remain hopeful as indoor dining with some restrictions resumes
Restaurants in New Jersey has allowed indoor dining beginning last Friday, September 4. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is lifting the six-month ban and will…
Sunshine Cruz and her three beautiful daughters
SEPTEMBER will always have a special significance in Sunshine Cruz’s heart. It was just two years ago that petition to annul her marriage to fellow actor Cesar Montano was granted…
14 ways to good health
Amidst this killer pandemic of COVID-19, a positive frame of mind and a healthy attitude are good preventive weapons against SARS-CoV2 virus on top of good personal hygiene and behavior,…
The murder of innocents
“I am a woman’s advocate. I stand against abortion.” —Abby Johnson ABBY Johnson is a woman through whose eyes the 2019 movie about abortion from her book, “Unplanned” is based….
Bebot Filipino Soul Food in Long Beach, CA to continue community kitchen efforts despite destructive fire
The past few months have brought numerous hurdles for Filipino American chef AC Boral and his Long Beach restaurant Bebot Filipino Soul Food — from the closure of indoor dining…
On working for reconciliation, peace, and unity
AS I often say, we’re living in a polarized society. There are so many conflicts and divisions in our country today, especially during this presidential election campaign. Protests and riots…
Pinay scientist and rapper Ruby Ibarra’s 2020 mission: Help develop a COVID vaccine, release a sophomore album
For Filipina American rapper Ruby Ibarra, 2020 was slated to be more of this balancing act as in the past few years — juggling live performances after work and on…
Angeline Quinto goes back to her simple ways
MONTHS into the quarantine, Angeline Quinto has found herself musing about her journey, going back to how she was when she started in showbiz, and bonding with her Mama Bob,…
Liquid candy vs water
WATER is life. Without it, there would be no life on Planet Earth. The normal lean adult body is made up of about 70% water (50% intracellular, 15% interstitial, and…
Self-care in each sip: Pinay-founded Droplet enters the wellness industry with functional beverages
FIVE years ago, Celeste Perez launched Well Fed, a design studio that has celebrity restaurateurs and hospitality groups among its clientele. The downsides of a bustling business for Perez, however,…
Mutual fund basics
“Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack.” —John C. Bogle Founder, Vanguard YEARS ago, I was searching for something to place a small amount of…
[OPINION] Part II: Ethnic studies builds stronger ties among communities
In a previous essay, I wrote that the passage of AB 1460 and its signing into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom provided a measure of protection against certain forms…
Philippine Airlines named among safest airlines for travelers during COVID-19
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named among the world’s top 10 safest airlines during the current coronavirus pandemic, according to a newly released database that looks at COVID-19 traveler health…
The presence of evil in the world
IS Satan real? In other words, does he exist and still influence our thoughts and actions? This is a fundamental question that often comes to our minds. Well, I’m sure…
Acclaimed Fil-Am restaurant Ma’am Sir has closed
Los Angeles just lost one of its beloved modern Filipino American restaurants with the closure of Ma’am Sir along Sunset Boulevard, its chef and owner Charles Olalia announced on Friday,…
Matinee idol Miguel Tanfelix of GMA-7 heads September celebrity birthday celebrants
ONE of the youngest and talented actors in the Philippine entertainment world, Miguel Tanfelix of GMA Kapuso Channel 7, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for the month of September….
Prevent Cancer
WHAT is cancer? Cancer or a malignant tumor is a disease entity where the cells in the tissues of an organ (like the breast, lung, prostate, liver, brain, etc.) change…
Fil-Am filmmaker Isabel Sandoval on ‘Lingua Franca,’ cinematic authenticity and the art of subtlety
Sandoval’s award-winning film Lingua Franca arrives on Netflix, signaling the permanence of diverse storytelling AS is the experience of so many Filipinos living in the United States, a woman named…