wikiPilipinas.org: The Wiki for Filipinos and Filipinas Worldwide

This is a revised version of the press release for media outlets outside the Philippines that I had sent out on February 29, 2008.
Calling all Filipina bloggers worldwide! Join FilipinaImages.com’s collaborative project with wikiPilipinas.org, the “Filipina Stories” Writing Contest, to celebrate Women’s History Month.

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Filipinas Magazine, January 2008: Traveling with Johnny

I don’t write too many profiles nowadays. This particular article that I wrote for Filipinas Magazine actually took eight months to germinate in my “to-do” list before it even saw print. Well, it was worth the wait. I wrote this story because I wanted to highlight the entrepreneurial experiences of our successful Filipino American business […]

A Makati City Book Launching for Gemma Nemenzo’s “Heart in Two Places: An Immigrant’s Journey”

March 12, 2007 - I am proud to announce to the world that my managing editor of Filipinas Magazine, Gemma Nemenzo, is leaving for Makati City, Philippines, tonight, on a whirlwind trip. Gemma’s magic date is March 17, 2007 for a book launching — her book.
I have always admired Gemma for her writing […]

Calling All Vagina & Puki Warriors!

A few weeks ago, I had a brief chat with a Filipino American (male friend) about how the Filipina Women’s Network is enhancing my perspective about how I live my life as a Filipina woman in the United States. My friend admitted to me that he was not very informed about the organization’s programs and […]

A Busy Couple’s Inter-Cultural Kitchen Adventures

My husband, Erik, and I share an interest in cooking. Oftentimes, it’s a “battle of wills.” Erik enjoys meat and potatoes and I prefer Asian food, especially mung bean (silver) noodles. European-raised Erik, when asked to draw “snacks” during a “Pictionary” game, would sketch a wedge of cheese, grapes, and crackers for his Filipino teammates. […]

Anthony Cruz Legarda: Fashion Stylist /Artistic Director of “Arkiteknik”

ANTHONY CRUZ LEGARDA
2901 Cottonwood Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(415) 577 – 6985
arkiteknik@yahoo.com
PERSPECTIVE
“I am looking for an established organization that thrives in a visionary approach to creating and redefining images or ideas for its projects. My search will lead me to work with a design team that is a leader in visual artistry and creativity. […]

Seeking Bliss

I wrote this poem as a gift for Ia “Marie” Villatuya. I was so touched by her sadness especially since we had just finished a theatre production of “Arkiteknik: The New Cultural Landscape” at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, CA on October 21 and 22, 2000. Would you believe that […]

How To Prepare an Elegant Potluck Reception

In late May, 2005, NaFFAA-Region 8 (a.k.a. National Federation of Filipino American Associations) was given a task to prepare a potluck reception for Victoria Manalo Draves at San Francisco’s City Hall. A public park somewhere in the South of Market, San Francisco was being named for this famous Filipino American Olympic champion. Viki Bamba, our […]

Issues in A Family-Owned Business

Your family business is not just any job. It started because of a dream — and that dream became a labor of love. Most family-owned business owners feel more secure running their own business than being employed in an uncertain corporate world. My husband’s Uncle Chris, who owns a manufacturing company, once […]

Thelma Boac: The Educator Builds Community

WOMEN IN FOCUS – Work & Life by Lorna L. Dietz
August 23, 2005: Introducing The New Principal
This is the scenario.
You are a brand-new student at Silver Creek High School this week in San Jose, California. You have already made your acquaintance with Thelma Boac, Principal, before the official “first day at school.” Mrs. […]