A walkathon organized by the Filipino-American Community of the Northeastern Region will be held on October 11, 2009 (9AM), so if you are into this kind of healthy, physical, and fun activity, make sure to save the date.
And since this is a fundraiser, you need to register ($25 worth) to participate. Read the rest [...]
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Jersey City Walkathon: 2009 Lakad-Tulong
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 – [...]
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.
Please continue to read PAFCOM’s message…
Philippine-American Friendship Day 19th Grand Parade
Save the date for the Philippine-American Friendship Day 19th Grand Parade. Organized by PAFCOM, this big festival will be held on June 28, 2009 from 8AM – 7PM to celebrate the 61 years of friendship between the Philippines and the United States of America.
Philippine-American Friendship Day 19th Grand Parade
Where: From Plaza Rizal to Exchange Place
When: [...]
Filipino Culture in Jersey City: Santacruzan 2009
Santacruzan is one the most popular traditions in the Philippines. It is a parade during the month of May which is also known as Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May), a festival honoring the Virgin Mary.
In the Philippines, the Santacruzan parades last for a month, with different Hermanas/Hermanos and Reynas for each night. Here in [...]