Tag: Fil-am news
Theatrical Release of Don’t Stop Believin: Everyman’s Journey on Friday, March
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey—the Cinderella story of Filipino singer Arnel Pineda—will open on Friday, March 8, in movie houses in 15 major cities across the United States, the Philippine Embassy announced today. Directed by Filipino-American filmmaker Ramona Diaz, the film follows the real-life rock ‘n’ roll fairy tale of Pineda who was plucked [...]
12 PH Companies Participating in Boston Seafood Show
WASHINGTON, DC—Twelve Philippine seafood companies will be making their presence felt in this year’s International Boston Seafood Show in Massachusetts—the largest seafood exposition in North America, the Philippine Embassy announced today. The Embassy said the participation of the Filipino companies in the seafood show to be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from [...]
Embassy Holds Second Youth Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C., and the Filipino Inter-Collegiate Networking Dialogue of District VI held the second “Merienda with Ambassador Cuisia” Youth Forum at the Catholic University of America on 3 March 2013. The forum, which is a project of Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. and his wife, Ma. Victoria, was held at [...]
Council passes Garcetti immigration legislation
Garcetti legislation to hel p immigrants become residents and citizens LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council approved legislation introduced by Councilmember Eric Garcetti to move Los Angeles immigrant residents to the front of the line when it comes to citizenship and fully participating in L.A. civic life, which would benefit the entire city [...]
Oliver Tolentino dresses Gloria Reuben and Neve Campbell Oscars weekend
Hollywood Filipino fashion designer OLIVER TOLENTINO was the choice of Lincoln co-star GLORIA REUBEN at the 2013 Academy Awards last Sunday in Los Angeles. The actress of the Oscar-nominated film chose a dark purple silk organza mermaid gown with hand-draped bodice in contrasting shades of deep purple and dark violet, featuring a skirt with hand-made rosette cut-outs in matching shades of [...]
FROM THE PHILIPPINES TO THE PHILLIPS
PHILLIPS AFTER 5 (a lively mix of an art and entertainment at The Phillips Collection) In collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines. MARCH 7, 2013 6-8:30pm Experience the warmth, wealth, and wonders of Alfonso Ossorio’s homeland through gallery talks, performances, fashion, food, and drink. 5 – 8 PM Fashion Designer Cathy Ebrada-Cleveland showcases fashion [...]
Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega meets with San Diego Mayor Bob Filner
Los Angeles, 21 December 2012 – Consul General Maria Hellen M. Barber De La Vega paid a courtesy call on Mayor Bob Filner on 19 December 2012 at his office in San Diego County in Southern California. The two officials discussed ways of stimulating Philippine-US relations. Mayor Filner conveyed his appreciation for the opportunity to dialogue with [...]
Teach for the Philippines Application Extended until December 14
New York, NY – November 21, 2012 – The search for the top 10 exemplary Filipino-American candidates for the inaugural corps of Teach for the Philippines has been extended to Friday, December 14, 2012. Teach for the Philippines (www.teachforthephilippines.org), the national movement that empowers leaders to expand educational opportunity in ways that are life-changing and transformative [...]
FilAms Urged to Help Typhoon Victims in Mindanao
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today called on Filipino-Americans to lend a helping hand to victims of Typhoon Pablo in Mindanao even as it thanked the United States Government for providing an additional $3 million in humanitarian assistance. In an urgent appeal, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. called on the estimated 4 million members of the [...]
Congressman Sherman endorses Fil-Am Alex De Ocampo for L.A. City Council
Los Angeles – In another sign of strong momentum, Congressman Brad Sherman has announced his endorsement of Alex De Ocampo for Los Angeles City Council District 13 in the March election. Congressman Brad Sherman stated, “Alex is a fighter for Los Angeles and it’s time that we foster a new generation of leadership for our city. As [...]
