Inspirare Vocal Ensemble performs on Nov 16
The SATB choir sings choral pop and inspirational songs in Pasadena THE Inspirare Vocal Ensemble will be performing a two-part a cappella concert at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Pasadena,…
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The conquest of Kilimanjaro
ROMEO Balboa’s photos are unrelated to stories that make an antidote to the unhappy news of the day. He sets as an example to the rest of his colleagues just…
The entrepreneur awareness Mission: Finding your deepest WHY
THE importance of having your Mission Statement 1. Achieve clarity of Purpose As in any other business organization, your Mission Statement will give you a clear PURPOSE of why you…
Focusing on goodness
“We can’t close our eyes and ears to the tragedies and changes happening in the world.” “THAT’S too scary to think about,” one person would say, referring to this Sunday’s…
The entrepreneur awareness: Finding your deepest why
DISCOVERING my “why” The biggest and 1st question you have to ask yourself is “WHY” do you want to be an entrepreneur? Why will you provide this kind of service…
The entrepreneur awareness: The importance of having your mission statement
1. ACHIEVE clarity of Purpose As in any other business organization, your Mission Statement will give you a clear PURPOSE of why you want to do what you want to…
Health benefits of sex
Why is lovemaking good for us? Scientific evidences suggest that clean sex is good for us in more ways than one. Here are some of the dozen reasons why it…
Annie’s Kitchen: Passion project of Annie P. Guerrero for the environment
“In a world where environmental challenges seem so overwhelming, the easiest way for us to have a large impact is to reduce our individual waste, recycle, and compost.” These are…
A truly ‘Green’ holidays at Cravings
It is the most wonderful time of the year and at Cravings, it is not an excuse not to go “green”. A restaurant brand of three decades, born from the…
Duty Free PH pays tribute to OFWs, gives brand new car this Christmas season
Manila, Philippines – All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and balikbayans who will shop at the Duty Free Philippines this Christmas season will get a chance to win a brand new car, Chief…
Karaw Craftventures: Sustainable, imaginative creativity with a heart
WHAT initially started as a business college project is now a social enterprise with a passion to help the community. It may sound so simple, but Paul Orpiada and together…
FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX celebrates Filipina empowerment
CLOSING out 2019, FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX returns to Genever Lounge in Historic Filipinotown to present a celebration of Filipina Empowerment and the Art of Burlesque on November 17,…
Getting the most out of a Philippine visit Part (2 of 2)
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” —St. Augustine (Continued from last week …) Fortunately, the dollar’s value is holding up…
National Music Competitions for Young Artists: Road to Finals
National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has been the home of talented young Filipino artists for almost 50 years – from learning and advancing in their craft as musicians…
Massive outrage sparks over Spanish-produced animated feature on Magellan, Elcano
Critics accuse film of ‘inaccurate’ depiction of the Philippines, petition to ban the film in Philippine theaters gains traction Selectivity, historical bias, and cultural disrespect are among the main reasons…
Flavor bans multiply, but menthol continues to divide
by Ana B. Ibarra AS states and communities rush to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products linked to vaping, Carol McGruder races from town to town, urging officials to…
A two-week Marian pilgrimage led by Filipino priest, Fr. Joel Bugas
We all got lucky, blessed by God’s immense grace, the Blessed Mother’s faithful intercession, and the 14 saints we visited. Even the weather was temperate for most days, pleasant to…
God not of the dead, but of the living
OUR junior high kids in the Religious Education program were in high spirits when I visited them in their class last Sunday. Three students took turns responding to their teacher’s…
Every morning is a day of Joy
CALL it the sickness pompous, the spell that hushed the household with desert-like stillness felt through its innermost chambers; one in a world unto herself — her own theater. A…
Filipino American dance artist gives back to his homeland
Roberto Villanueva, Founder of BalaSole Dance Company ROBERTO Villanueva, acclaimed Filipino-American dance artist, is set to embark on a mission trip to the Philippines to offer master classes, lectures and…
‘Isugid Pinoy!’: Mythic warriors of SOMA Pilipinas at the San Francisco Public Library
Comic book art exhibition celebrates and reflects the diversity of the Fil-Am community and experience “Isugid Pinoy!” (ee-soo-ghid), is “tell it Pilipino!” in the Philippine Bisayan language. Presented by Kularts,…
The Philippines’ Health and Wellness CONFEX roadshow is officially coming to America
The Health and Wellness CONFEX, a global campaign that seeks to promote the Philippines as a world-class health and wellness center, is officially coming to America! Originally launched in Dubai in 2018, this…
Getting the most out of a Philippine visit
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert (Part 1 of 2) THINKING of coming home for a visit?…
Our failed strategy
Our universal disease prevention strategy of the past century, specifically in the last six decades since World War II, has miserably failed from inadequate application or non-compliance by society in…
‘Float,’ Pixar’s first animated short with Filipino characters, lands on Disney+ Nov. 12
AFTER nearly a year of anticipation, Pixar’s first-ever animated short featuring CGI Filipino characters is set to be released next week. “Float,” written and directed by Filipino American storyboard artist…
Professor of the New York Academy of Art Held a Master Class for Graduate Students to Copy Artworks at the International Art Museum of America in San Francisco
Artworks of His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III and Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang enable the next generation to comprehend the essence of art from different cultures SAN FRANCISCO – On…
Oodaalolly founder Hernan Lauber featured speaker at Kakao Konek 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif — Hernan Lauber, founder of the Oodaalolly Chocolate Company, was a featured speaker at Kakao Konek 2019, the largest tablea/chocolate/cacao expo and conference in the region. Hernan…
Fil-Am coffee biz named micro roaster of the year
A Filipino American-owned coffee company in San Diego, California has received a prestigious honor as the best micro roaster in the United States for 2020. Mostra Coffee, which was founded…
75th Anniversary of Leyte Landing observed in Carson
ON Sunday, October 20, a profound gathering in observance of the 75th anniversary of Leyte Landing was held as Liberators of the Philippines, third and fourth generations, and supporters came…
A father’s legacy
THIRTY-FIVE years ago, my husband left me. He died, leaving a house full of daughters; young, adorable and innocent, with the world on their side. In the face of adversity,…