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Mabuhay Pinoy! Carlos P. Romulo
MABUHAY PINOY! contains Filipiniana tidbits and information showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Filipino people. ______________________________________
Les Miserables and Bonifacio
Truth be told, I watched Les Miserables not for its Hollywood trappings, but in memory of the heroism of the great Andres Bonifacio and the Katipuneros of 1896. Victor Hugo’s novel from which the musical, and subsequently the film, was based from was among...
Crucified Man Amongst Us
Brother Michael Lamantia’s Golden Jubilee
The Brazilian, Italian and Filipino faithfuls of Our Lady of Pompei Church came together to honor Bro. Michael Lamantia on his 50th anniversary as a religious brother under the Scalabrini Fathers. Commendable is Bro. Michael’s devotion to Pompei and Catholic faith that remain steadfast over the years. He renewed his vows of chastity, poverty and obedience on October 20, 2012. A walking ‘crucified man’ (someone who is ready to suffer as Christ did on the Cross) among us is indeed rare . Happy Anniversary, Bro. Michael! May more clergy serve as selflessly as you do to both Church and His community.
NI MANANG KO
Our contributor, Mark Martinez, is a Speech Communications graduate of UP Baguio. On his free time he writes prose and poetry in three languages: English, Tagalog and Ilocano. He is a freelance journalist and currently dabbles in photography. Ubing ak pay lang idi pimmanaw...
MAMA’S BOY
Our contributor, Mark Martinez, is a Speech Communications graduate of UP Baguio. On his free time he writes prose and poetry in three languages: English, Tagalog and Ilocano. He is a freelance journalist and currently dabbles in photography. Last year, I spent Mother’s Day...
“Savor the word. Swallow the world.”, Doreen Fernandez, 1994
The late Professor Doreen Fernandez is by far one of the most interesting essayists of our era. She wrote about many topics, but was most famous for her food essays and research. Here’s an article written in New York City about Ms. Doreen Fernandez....
For a While
One of the most touching songs for those who have love and lost but never really moved on is ‘For a While’. Listen to the perfect combination of simple lyrics and soulful rendition of the great Nina Simone.
Listen to the song here. Nina Simone – For A While
Watch the video here.
Nina Simone was an Americansinger, songwriter, pianist, arranger, and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music.
Iloko ‘Bourne Legacy’
Inspired by the movie ‘Bourne Legacy ’ (2012) that has major scenes shot in Manila and Palawan, this amateur group creates a parody using Ilocano and English. It’s funny how twigs and stones become high-powered machine guns and grenades.
Originally shared by Robert Dalimara on Ilocano York’s Facebook wall.
“It is ironic that many Filipinos learn to love the Philippines while abroad, not at home.” ― Ambeth Ocampo, Rizal Without the Overcoat
Luck by Langston Hughes
Luck Sometimes a crumb falls From the tables of joy, Sometimes a bone Is flung. To some people Love is given, To others Only heaven. Langston Hughes (1902-1967) So what does the poem Luck has to do with an expatriate in New York? Apparently,...
