LIFESTYLE
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Parangal Dance Company honors cultural tribes in Mindanao
Jul 17, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — This piece is called “The Abduction of Princess Lawanen” — which tells a story of an epic war between two tribes of Mindanao. It is performed by Parangal Dance Company, which is one of the... -
“Rice and Shine” Filipino pop-up brunch provides smooth beats and good eats
Jul 14, 2018LONG BEACH — Smooth beats and good eats. This is the mood during Chef AC Boral’s pop-up brunch series “Rice and Shine” — which he calls a reflection of Filipino-American identity. Boral says that while his dishes... -
Alberta traditions: The 106th Annual Calgary Stampede
Jul 14, 2018by Quay Evano, ABS-CBN News Calgary becomes “Cowtown” again, as the city takes on an amazing festive atmosphere celebrating the annual stampede. Hundreds of thousands of visitors, tourists and Canadians come to Calgary to celebrate the... -
SF “Unang Handog” art show sends political, creative statement
Jul 13, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — The traveling show at Kalayaan Hall at the SF Philippine Consulate is called “Unang Handog,” and was created by a collaboration of Filipino and Filipino-American traveling artists who call themselves the Viajeros. “We will... -
“Batapreneur” fair allowed kids to be business owners for a day
Jul 12, 2018TORONTO — For Mira Chivinda, making pins is kind of her thing. She thinks it’s a fun way to show your own personality and taste in fashion. She tells us how she made her business pinned. “These... -
Undiscovered SF: Filipino night market returns July 21st
Jul 9, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — This was the scene during the very first Undiscovered SF last August: lines of people that stretched around the block — all trying to experience the free Filipino Night Market, featuring food, culture, and... -
Edmonton celebrates Filipino community, culture and heritage
Jul 7, 2018by Marjorie Carmona Newman, ABS-CBN News EDMONTON, CANADA — Hundreds of kababayans celebrate the annual fiesta at Borden Park. Now in its 3rd year, the two-day annual festival marks an opportunity to celebrate Filipino culture and heritage. Census... -
“Mommy and Me” foundation supports and brings community to mothers battling cancer
Jun 30, 2018COSTA MESA, CA — June is National Cancer Survivors month. But all year long, these Filipinas are treating these cancer survivors like queens, bringing smiles to their faces as they place floral crowns around their heads. The... -
Filipina immigrant starts home decor business in Utah
Jun 29, 2018SALT LAKE CITY — Years ago, Eleanor Ramirez worked as a biology professor in the Philippines. “I taught at Cagayan State University in Tuguegarao for 17 years,” she said. These days, she has a new “classroom:”... -
Connecting and mentoring Filipino industry leaders
Jun 29, 2018NEW YORK — This is what happens when global Filipino industry leaders meet Fil-Am community members who could be future leaders themselves. Not just through social media but face to face, to connect and be inspired...
