Dr. Jose Rizal Essay and Oratorical Contest 2008

Dr. Jose Rizal Contest at Five Corners Library

There is a contest for Filipino/American students between the ages 8-25 years old about Philippines’ National Hero: Dr. Jose Rizal. If you are eligible to join, you are invited to participate in the said event. Huge cash prize awaits the winner of the contest!

You must hurry up, [...]



Thanksgiving Celebration – The Filipino Way

Who says Filipino Culture is gone here in the US? It is not lost yet when Filipinos in Jersey City celebrate holidays such as Thanksgiving. Filipinos will gather and will still serve Filipino food.

The main dishes of Thanksgiving are the brown roasted turkey and ham. However, Filipino dishes will definitely occupy the dining table.

For instance, [...]



Welcome to JC, Consul Zaldy B. Patron!

Mr. Zaldy B. Patron is the newly-assigned Consul at the Philippine Consulate General of New York. He came here to the United States sometime last October, and will be here for the next 6 years.

The 39-year old U.P. Diliman alumna lives in the Heights area of Jersey City with his wife and four children. When [...]



Couples For Christ Welcome First-time-In-JC Couple

Couples for Christ with Mr. and Mrs. Tanchoco

Couples For Christ-Foundation For Family and Life (CFC-FFL) members in Jersey City welcomed a Filipino couple (Mr. and Mrs. Tanchoco) who were visiting Jersey City for the first time. They shared a nice family dinner at the Fiesta Grill West Side branch.

In the picture (left [...]



55-Year Old Filipino, Murdered

Sad news: a 55-year old Filipino was murdered at his apartment on Roosevelt Avenue. He was stabbed multiple times, and there appears to be wounds on his right hand, which means he tried defending himself. Initial investigation reports that burglary was the motive behind the killing, but authorities didn’t find signs of forced entry. “More [...]