Michael Jackson Dance Tribute From Filipino Inmates in Cebu

Filipino inmates in Cebu who were made famous by their “Thriller Dance” a couple of years ago, perform a dance tribute to their late idol Michael Jackson.

Just two days after Jackson died, the inmates practiced for at least 9 hours Friday, “and into the wee hours of Saturday morning” – for the latest show, according [...]



Balahadia Wins Filipino Idol 2009

Eat your heart out, Rihanna. Filipinos in Jersey City have their very own singing sensation: Riana Balahadia.

Balahadia, a 17-year old student from Jersey City, is crowned today as Filipino Idol 2009. She bested 11 other finalists in an entertaining singing contest at Exchange Place (waterfront) in Downtown Jersey City.

Filipino Idol – for the uninformed – [...]



Results: Filipino Idol 2009 AUDITION in Jersey City

Filipino Idol 2009 Finalists

[UDPATE: June 28, 2009] Balahadia wins Filipino Idol 2009

[Original Post: June 16, 2009] The results of Filipino Idol 2009 Audition are in. Out of 13 participants who auditioned last Saturday (June 13, 2009) at Five Corners Branch Library in Journal Square area of Jersey City, six (6) were picked to advance [...]



June 12: Philippine Independence Day Event in Jersey City

In celebration of Philippine’s Independence Day, a Flag-raising ceremony will be held in Downtown, Jersey city tomorrow – June 12, 2009. PAFCOM is inviting Filipinos to join the celebration at the City Hall at 6PM.

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Filipino from NJ – in Best Buy Commercial

Another Filipino – Chris Velazco – stars in a commercial. Featured in True Stories: Best Buy commercial, phone geek Chris Velazco enthusiastically tells us how Best Buy can help customers with their phones. He works at Best Buy store #1098 in Cherry Hill, NJ. Watch the 30-second video clip below to learn more: