The interview: The license to ask virtually anybody in the world
INTERVIEWS come in many ways. Some regard it as a battle — others call it a theater piece, even as a delightful minuet. But the disdain shown for what is…
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Mothers and daughters: A legacy of intuitive leadership
“When you are your whole self/ intact with body, mind and soul/The divine spirit of work flows through your being/Just close your eyes and listen in deep silence/And you shall…
Choices in life and the law of karma
(Part I of II) One sleepless night in the second quarter of 2018, I was talking to a depressed person overseas and her bitterness led to so many questions. One…
The prodigious love of God, the Father
GOD never closes his heart to anyone of his children. His love and forgiveness are prodigious—immense like the ocean and the universe. It’s no wonder that his Son, Jesus, showed…
Aliens of Manila invade New York
Aliens of Manila: New York Colony @ Pintô International Make this weekend a full Filipino weekend in the East Village with your families and friends starting with brunch and a…
Art of Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Sold at Top Price in Spring Auction
On March 18, 2019, the painting Pomegranates in a Bamboo Basket by Dr. Yuhua Shouzhi Wang was sold at the exceptional price of US$1.27 million during the spring auction at…
‘I Am a Filipino’ among James Beard Foundation Book Award finalists
The proprietors and owners of the East Village restaurants Maharlika and Jeepney have just added another feather in their cap: James Beard Award finalists for their book “I Am a…
Swap for health
Most of the food products we eat today have healthier alternative items. If we are serious about staying healthy and maximizing our natural longevity, that option is open to us….
The bucket list: Grazing in the grass
(11th of a series – Conclusion 1 of 2 parts. Continued from last week…) “ …The saddest thing about a life is to be forgotten as though you never lived…”…
New report: Filipinos at greatest risk for heart disease, stroke
NEW research shows that the risks of death from heart disease and stroke vary among Asian American subgroups, with the Filipino, Indian and Vietnamese populations facing the greatest risk. Published…
AquaGold: The ‘Golden Facial’
WHAT if I tell you that there is a facial treatment that could give you smaller pores, extra hydration, brighter skin, and reduced fine lines? ONLY, it takes LESS time…
Celebrity breakups that broke our hearts
BREAKING up is tough. It is putting an end to something (that was once) wonderful. We cry over it, lose sleep over it, and feel broken inside. This is how…
Truth, civility and independence
“My mother was very strong about my doing well in school and living up to my potential. Two things were important to her and she repeated them endlessly. One was…
If I could interview Jesus Christ
LENT is that season of words with the teachings of Christ presented in a thousand pulpits across the nation — self-righteously, mournfully, nasally, coldly, feebly, flamboyantly, blandly and violently. If…
God: I am who I am
GOD’S intimate and active involvement in the lives of His people and those he chose to lead has always amazed me. Take for example his dialogue with Moses in the…
PACCAL observes the international celebration of Women’s History Month (Third of three parts)
THE Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL), a Jersey City-based (501) (C3) community service-oriented organization has been annually observing this monumental event for years, worthily distinguishing the full…
Vital medical tips
B wise, B safe Vitamin B is one of the most essential vitamins our body needs, but excess of this vitamin is unhealthy. Many food items in the market are…
The Power of A Woman Who Forgives
Off-Broadway show “Miracle in Rwanda” marks 25 years since the end of the Rwandan Genocide; Play written and co-created by Leslie Lewis, daughter of Fil-Am businesswoman and philanthropist Loida Nicolas…
Wangzha Shangzun Truly Transcends the Ordinary
In the afternoon of March 6, 2019, peals of thunder could be heard rumbling above the sky of the Holy Miracles Temple, sounding like giant earthquakes and landslides. The rain…
Hope for Change to Remove Power-Abusive Weeds in Institutions
“By ensuring that no one in government has too much power, the Constitution helps protect ordinary Americans every day against abuse of power by those in authority.” – Chief Justice…
Welcoming the Spring Season the Filipino Way
HAVING four seasons in a year is an idea that is quite foreign to Filipinos who grew up in the Philippines. Back there, we only have dry (summer) and wet…
My church in her trying times
DO you trust the Lord, especially in times of crisis and uncertainty? Do you believe in His promises of healing, salvation, and new life? Can you take the risk of…
The daughter in my mind
THE apple that fell far from the tree…one I could only dream of. A perfect newshen. God’s little pencil. I would have taught her to begin each work by having a…
PACCAL observes the international celebration of Women’s History Month (Second of three parts)
MODERN society eventually demonstrated and recognized that women’s empowerment is achievable and that women’s innate nature of significantly investing in their family and community welfare, more than men, helps maintain…
ASA, sushi, and other facts
Can aspirin prevent stroke/heart attack? Daily low-dose of aspirin (81 mg to 100 mg Acetylsalicylic Acid or ASA) is prescribed by physicians for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and…
Marvel to introduce first Filipina superhero
WITH the release of “Captain Marvel” — the first woman superhero to have its own major film in the film franchise, a Filipina superhero will be gracing the pages of…
Meet the Fil-Am women pushing Filipino desserts in SoCal
WITH Women’s History Month underway, the Asian Journal takes a look at the contributions Filipina-American women have made to the dessert scene across Southern California. There is an abundance of…
Changing our perception of ‘unhealthy’ Filipino food
Chef, food educator and advocate Aileen Suzara aims to promote sustainable and healthy Pinoy food practices WITH Filipino food’s presence increasing in the mainstream, it is also hard to ignore…
6 Filipino-authored cookbooks to add to your shelf
AS mentioned in the Asian Journal’s recent profile on Now Serving — Los Angeles’ only cookbook store owned by Filipino-American couple Ken Concepcion and Michelle Mungcal — cookbook sales have…
‘Medieval’ diseases flare as unsanitary living conditions proliferate in Calif.
by Anna Gorman Jennifer Millar keeps trash bags and hand sanitizer near her tent, and she regularly pours water mixed with hydrogen peroxide on the sidewalk nearby. Keeping herself and…