Category Archives: Profiles

Juniper Tangpuz: A Profile of a Filipino American Visual Artist and Paper Sculptor

My friend, Paulo Cabezas, co-owner (together with business partner, Cara Lewis) of Cara and Cabezas Contemporary, an art gallery in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, had mentioned the name of Filipino American artist, Juniper Tangpuz, a year ago. Today, I am making the time to feature this talented professional to the Filipino communities worldwide. When you look at Juniper’s curated videos, you’ll understand what I’m talking about… Continue reading

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Filipinas Magazine, January 2008: Traveling with Johnny

I don’t write too many profiles nowadays. This particular article that I wrote for Filipinas Magazine actually took eight months to germinate in my “to-do” list before it even saw print. Well, it was worth the wait. I wrote this … Continue reading

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Thelma Boac: The Educator Builds Community

WOMEN IN FOCUS – Work & Life by Lorna L. Dietz August 23, 2005: Introducing The New Principal This is the scenario. You are a brand-new student at Silver Creek High School this week in San Jose, California. You have … Continue reading

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“What’s Up, Bernardo?” – A Profile on Bernardo Bernardo

SAN FRANCISCO–For the past 10 years, Bernardo Bernardo has been popularly known as a comedian in the highly-rated Philippine TV series “Home Along Da Riles,” playing the arch-nemesis of Dolphy — the legendary Charlie Chaplin of the Philippines. His irreverent … Continue reading

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Sample Profile: Anton Valera Quisumbing

ANTON VALERA QUISUMBING Sculptor “We can mold and manipulate stone and metals to the extreme,” Anton Quisumbing explains as he ends his working day preparing for the “Simbahan” (Churches) exhibit at the Social Hall of the Philippine Consulate General’s office … Continue reading

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Henry Manayan: Tangible Proof of Vital Leadership

As one drives along the Calaveras Boulevard corridor in Milpitas, California, a sparkling, brand-new, architectural jewel looms into view — a 57,000 square-foot building that the city’s political decision makers call “home” and the residents proudly display as the hub … Continue reading

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