Philippine Bread House’s Ube: Featured in The Village Voice Blog

Philippine Bread House's Ube. (Ube photo from The Village Voice)

Philippine Bread House’s Ube was featured last week in a blog called “The Village Voice“. They classified the delicacy as one of the “strange snacks of the world”, and I’m not surprised. Filipinos love to eat odd things and we are not afraid [...]



Dec. 19, 2008 Winter Storm in JC

Houses in the Heights, JC

Houses in the Heights, JC

So, how did you deal with the snow storm yesterday? The accumulations were approximately 4 inches deep, but luckily, the snow fall turned into rain melting some ice.

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Dr. Jose Rizal Essay and Oratorical Contest 2008

Dr. Jose Rizal Contest at Five Corners Library

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, though, as there is a deadline for essay submission (December 13, 2008). Oratorical Presentation will be done on December 20, 2008 1PM-5PM at Five Corners Branch Library on Newark Avenue.

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PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS (Readings/Books)

The following books are my personal suggestions if you want to learn more about our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal:

More details inside the post (Don’t forget to download the attachments above for further readings) …

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Hotdog Band to Perform in Jersey City!

Filipino Rockers and lovers of old songs unite! The Hotdog Band will be performing at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre this coming Sunday, November 23, 2008.

In case you don’t know it, the popular band “revolutionized the Filipino music industry“. The band is also “credited with overhauling and changing the musical landscape of [...]



Casa Victoria Now Open

Casa Victoria on Newark Avenue

2A Restaurant has been closed for a while now. However, a new restaurant next to it has opened.

Casa Victoria on Newark Avenue opened recently. My guess is that 2A owners manages this new establishment. They should make a noticeable sign that would inform 2A patrons to go [...]