Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, MA

By: jose | April 13th, 2010 | Leave a comment


On Sunday, April 11, 2010, hundreds of Filipinos in Jersey City went to Stockbridge, Massachusetts to join the thousands of other religious nationalities in the celebration of the Divine Mercy Shrine. This annual tradition is extra-special as it marks the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy. During this event, the Filipino pilgrims also prayed for their petitions at the Immaculate Conception Candle Shrine and Lourdes Grotto located down the hill.

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Philippine News: Typhoon Ondoy Wreaks Havoc in Manila, Luzon

By: jose | September 26th, 2009 | Leave a comment

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Do you have relatives in the Philippines — particularly in Metro Manila and Central Luzon — who suffered mother nature’s wrath? Typhoon Ondoy was dubbed as the strongest typhoon that hit Manila and Luzon since 1962, more than four decades ago.

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Goodbye and R.I.P, Pres. Corazon Aquino

By: jose | July 31st, 2009 | One comment

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Former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Aquino has passed away at 3:18AM August 1, 2009 Manila Time (Jul 31, 2009 3:18 PM ET). She died of cardio-respiratory arrest, according to her son and Philippine senator “Noynoy” Aquino.

She was 76.

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11th Philippine Fiesta in America (Secaucus, NJ)

By: jose | July 10th, 2009 | 2 comments

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I’ve been here in New Jersey for more than 7 years already, but I’ve never been to a single Philippine Fiesta yet. Maybe this August will be the start.

11th Philippine Fiesta in America
Description: Cultural Events, Entertainment, Beauty Pageant, Food, Trades
Where: Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, New Jersey
When: August 15, 2009 (12Noon-9PM) / August 16, 2009 (10AM-8PM)

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Michael Jackson Dance Tribute From Filipino Inmates in Cebu

By: jose | June 29th, 2009 | One comment

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 the the news.

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