Filipinos In JC (Jersey City, New Jersey) | JC, NJ

No Fee Apartments for rent in West Bergen, Jersey City

Front of the building

If you, or someone you know, urgently need a place here in Jersey City, then read on. A couple of apartment units are available for rent in West Bergen area of Jersey City. Details and more photos are inside this post …

No Fee Apartments for [...]

Earthquake rocks Jersey City, New Jersey!

A “strong” earthquake hit Jersey City this afternoon, at around 2PM today (Aug. 23, 2011). Reports say the tremor measured 5.8 – 5.9, which was also felt in New York, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Who knew it would happen in the East Coast, where earthquake is not common?

A very good friend of mine [...]

Pinoys Got Talent 2011 Semi-finalists Vie for Title

“Pinoys Got Talent” at the 2011 Philippine Fiesta show attract a wide variety of contestants. They ranged in age from 6 years old to 70 years old. There were singers, a hip-hop artist, a breakdancer, a magician, and a drum soloist.

The presence of an Afghan/Iraqi war veteran from Connecticut lent historical significance [...]

13th Philippine Fiesta in America

The two-day event will begin on August 20, 2011, featuring celebrities from the Philippines such as Zsa-Zsa Padilla, Ariel Rivera, Melai Cantiveros, and Jason Francisco. This year’s fiesta will also hold a talent show called Pinoys Got Talent.

13th Philippine Fiesta in America Description: Cultural Events, Entertainment, Beauty Pageant, Food, Trades Where: Meadowlands [...]

Pres. Benigno Aquino III: 1st Year Anniversary Speech

One year after Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III‘s inauguration, he enumerated his achievements in his 4-page anniversary speech at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, and at the same time, bashed the previous administration of former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Read the transcript inside this post.

Also available is the Filipino/Tagalog (Original) version at [...]

Pinoys Got Talent 2011

Calling all talented Filipinos in Jersey City and beyond! You are invited to join in a new talent show here in New Jersey: Pinoys Got Talent — patterned after Pilipinas Got Talent.

The audition is open to all with any kind of talent: Can you sing like Lady Gaga, or Bruno Mars? Can you [...]

Photos: 21st Phil-Am Friendship Day Festival

The 21st Philippine-American Friendship Day Festival was a huge success, as thousands of Filipinos from the east coast gathered at Lincoln Park on West Side, Jersey City to celebrate and socialize.

The revelers enjoyed various performances from local artists. Tiffany Viray, 14, of Bayonne entertained the crowd with her song numbers. Last [...]

Gail Banawis: Filipino Idol 2011

Gail Banawis, a New York resident, is the new Filipino Idol. Banawis wowed the crowd of thousands at Lincoln Park on West Side Avenue with her own rendition of “Aida”.

Asked why she picked the song, Gail said that she wanted to deliver a song that has full of emotions. “The song matches your [...]

21st Philippine American Friendship Day Parade 2011

[UPDATE] Follow the link for photos of Philippine-American Friendship Day 2011 Festival

—– Tomorrow (June 26, 2011) is the 21st Philippine-American Friendship Day 2011 in Jersey City. The parade will kick off at West Side Avenue and Claremont Avenues, ending at Lincoln Park. Like always, there will be colorful floats and marching bands, [...]

Soon-to-Open: Jollibee Jersey City (Restaurant and Fast Food)

[UPDATE: July 5, 2011] The opening date of Jollibee Jersey City will be on the first week of September this year, according to their facebook page. Thanks to those who emailed me.

[Original Post: May 31, 2011] The most popular fast-food chain in the Philippines is finally coming to Jersey City. Jollibee Fast-food/Restaurant will [...]