Achieving It All by 33—and Discovering Success Isn’t the End
By the age of 33, Shenel Rimando had already accomplished everything she once set out to do.
Neska Centina is a journalist whose passion for storytelling has been shaped by both her media experience and legal background. Holding a Juris Doctor from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, she blends her understanding of law with her expertise in mass communication.
Her journey in journalism began in elementary school, where she first served as Editor-in-Chief of her school publication, a role she continued in high school. This early love for writing led her to pursue Mass Communication at the same university, where she further honed her skills as Sports Editor for the Tolentine Star.
After earning her degree, Neska’s career took her from the digital newsroom of ABS-CBN to local radio stations like Brigada News FM and Radyo Bandera Bacolod, where she reported, wrote, and anchored news. Her experience spans various platforms, allowing her to craft stories that are both compelling and informed by her legal knowledge. Today, Neska utilizes her varied background to enhance the field of journalism, reaching from Texas to the Philippines and the world.
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By the age of 33, Shenel Rimando had already accomplished everything she once set out to do.
Before she became a community leader in Texas, Michelle was a young girl in Pasig helping her mom sell goods on the street. Her father labored in a recycling plant, her mother juggled every side job she could. Life was tough, but it taught Michelle the one thing that still drives her today:
Strength doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from rising anyway.
What does it mean to be successful? For many, it’s a degree, a title, or a paycheck. For Dr. Pat Lindsay “Pinky” Catalla-Buscaino — a Filipino American storyteller, educator, and community advocate — success is measured differently: by impact, legacy, and the stories we leave behind.
From singing at school programs in the Philippines to representing the country on international stages, Dessa Salazar has built a life anchored in music, faith, and family. Her story is one of perseverance, purpose, and pride in her Filipino roots.
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce Texas Region 1-Dallas Fort Worth (PACCTX-DFW) hosted its highly anticipated NEXUS 2025 event at Dallas College’s Brookhaven Performance Hall.
Some people inspire with what they do. Others, like Pearl Gomez-Ontalan, inspire with who they’ve become through what they’ve endured.
You can plan your life—but Bobby Reyes learned to listen when life asked him to pivot. What followed was a life of meaning, community, and quiet strength.
Meet Vincent Jasper Cauilan — or simply “Japs” to those who know him. A registered nurse by education, a sales and digital marketing professional by trade, but above all, a servant leader by heart.
The Beaumont City Council has officially recognized June 12, as Philippine Independence Day, marking a historic first for Southeast Texas and only the third such proclamation in the state.
The Filipino Leaders Coalition of North Texas will hold a Philippine Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 1, at Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie, Texas.