20th Philippine-American Friendship Day and Grand Parade

By: jose | June 12th, 2010 | 7 comments


Filipino Families and friends here in Jersey City and East Coast US, join PAFCOM in the celebration of 62 years of friendship between the Philippines and the United States of America during the annual Philippine-American Friendship Day 20th Grand Parade.

Philippine-American Friendship Day 20th Grand Parade
Where: From Lincoln Park to Hudson Bergen Light Rail Station Parking Lot
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 8:45AM – 6PM
Organizers: PAFCOM

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A Healthy Valentine’s Party Dinner Dance

By: jose | February 19th, 2010 | Leave a comment

Tomorrow, February 20, 2010 (Saturday), Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League (PACCAL) will hold a post Valentine’s Day dinner dance party at Our Lady of Victory Auditorium to promote “healthy marriage and family strengthening” in the Filipino community during this Valentine’s celebration.

PACCAL’s community partner in the project AsPIRE – Kalusuguan Coalition – will offer FREE health screenings between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month
What: Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Party and Health Screenings
When: February 20, 2010 (Saturday) 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: Our Lady of Victory Auditorium – 240 Ege Avenue, Jersey City (off of West Side Av)
Contact: Linda Mayo (201) 388-1260
Organizers: PACCAL and Kalusugan Coalition

Read the rest for the full press release ….

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Thanksgiving 2009 – The Filipino Way

By: jose | December 2nd, 2009 | Leave a comment
Thanksgiving at Tuangco Residence

Thanksgiving at Tuangco Residence

How do Filipinos celebrate Thanksgiving here in Jersey City? Do we put stuffed turkey on our table? Do we also serve potatoes, cranberry sauce, and other “Turkey Day” side-dishes the way native Americans do? Or do we feast on Filipino dishes?

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How to Help Typhoon Ondoy Victims in the Philippines

By: jose | October 2nd, 2009 | Leave a comment

Want to help the Typhoon Ondoy victims but don’t know where to send your donations here in Jersey City? There are actually various groups organizing relief efforts and fundraising events to help our fellow Filipinos back in the Philippines. One of them is “Bayan Mo“, sponsored by Nosaj Entertainment and Cassanova Entertainment.

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Simbang Gabi/Misa de Gallo Schedules

By: jose | December 8th, 2008 | Leave a comment
Simbang Gabi in the Philippines

Simbang Gabi in the Philippines

Filipinos here in Jersey City may not be able to participate Simbang Gabi and/or Misa de Gallo in the Philippines, but the religious groups are in full force to serve the faithfuls. There are three churches here in JC that offer Simbang Gabi (Evening Masses) and Misa de Gallo (Dawn masses).

The following churches are available for us Pinoys where we can practice our culture and religion:

St. Aedan Church – 800 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City 07306
Our Lady of Victory (OLV) – 2217 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City 07304
Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) – 40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City 07305

To learn more about the schedules, please contact the coordinating groups/sponsors for each day of each church. (Read inside and below the post)

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