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So, kumusta ang ating manok in the Jersey City 2009 poll results? As of writing, fellow Filipino Rolando Lavarro – running for Council for Ward A here in Jersey City – is in second place with 1,260 votes behind the incumbent Michael Sottolano (2,021 votes, 39%). Breathing down his neck is candidate Andre Richardson, [...] Photo from GMAPinoyTV In less than 10 days, we’ll have the chance to see the famous three of Eat Bulaga: Tito, Vic, and Joey along with the cast in Atlantic City (south of New Jersey). I’m sure Filipinos here in Jersey City are anxious to see them. If you want to find out [...]
Great news to all surviving Filipino veterans who fought for the Americans against the Japanese during Word War II. Pinoy Vets were offered benefits for being US allies, but were disqualified for most of the benefits when the U.S Congress passed the Rescission Act of 1946, which stripped them of the said benefits. However, a stimulus package was signed by President Barack Obama, which allows Genito and others to receive their dues. Jose Genito lives on Cottage Street – in Journal Square area of Jersey City – with his wife Justa Continue reading Filipino Veteran Jose Genito and Others Receive Dues  Our Lady of Victories It was reported last week that Our Lady of Victories Catholic School on Ege Avenue, Jersey City will close on June 2009, making this school year its last. Currently, the school has 176 students enrolled. Way below the required 225 by the Archdiocese of Newark to be considered “healthy”. Many parents have expressed disappointment because of the short notice. The Archdiocese of Newark seems to be notorious for this, as they also did the same thing to the defunct St. Aedan School in McGinley Square area a few years ago. Expect fundraisers in the next couple of weeks to keep the school open. Why am I posting this? Because a big number of students at OLV are Filipinos. Full news inside this post…
Every Filipino in Jersey City was excited about this “dream match“. Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar Dela Hoya. Speed vs Size. Why do you want to miss it? Pacquiao is in his prime, and Dela Hoya’s best years are clearly ahead of him, but analysts and experts still gave Dela Hoya the edge, saying his size, experience, and strength are too much for Pacquiao’s quickness. Even some Filipinos have doubts about this game. Continue reading Filipinos in JC – Proud of Manny Pacquiao’s Success! |
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