Hope for Comprehensive Immigration Reform: The Biden Immigration Agenda
Happy International Women’s Day, readers! Here’s hope for deserving immigrantsBy Licelle Cobrador, Esq.* New York – The proposed comprehensive immigration bill, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (“U.S. Citizenship Act”), has been transmitted to Congress in order to “restore humanity and American values to our immigration system.” This legislation aims for the realization of President […]
On sexual harassment: Cuomo apologizes for having caused people to be uncomfortable or feel pain
“I never meant to cause pain. I apologize,” said Cuomo. FilAm women share their thoughts By Marivir R. Montebon New York – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo today apologized in public for the sexual harassment accusations lodged against him by two former employees of his office. In a press conference, he said he was sorry […]
Surviving the lockdown is all about ‘perspective’
By Edlyn Jane R. Agsoy Cebu City – It’s been almost a year since Cebu had imposed a lockdown to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. And here we are, 11 months after, still reeling on its effects – both physically, emotionally and financially. I remember it was on March 18, 2020 when Cebu […]
Filipino restos survive the pandemic through innovation and as usual, great food
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Filipino restauranteurs here said that the continued support of Filipino clients – and the growing non-Filipino market – have made them survive the one-year-old pandemic. Restaurant owners Joey Chanco of Tradisyon, Augelyn Francisco of Kabisera Kape, and Queenie Banez of Asin said that their business survival meant the […]
Cebu group in NYC launch food sharing drive
New York – On February 22, 2021, the group Cebuanos Engaging in Building Unity Inc, in partnership with Midwest Foodbank PA, Feed New York and the Church of the Ascension – Queens, officially launched “Gasa sa Gugma”, a project aimed at providing food items to most in need. To mark the launching of this outreach, […]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus pushes for legalization of essential workers in COVID Relief Bill
By Sunita Sohrabji/EMS Contributor Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California joined several immigration advocates Feb. 16 to push for an immediate path to legalization for more than 5 million undocumented essential workers, via the new COVID relief package currently making its way through Congress. Advocates laid out the need for such an initiative, but noted there has […]
Filipino-American Steven Raga officially launches bid for Queens Council
It is time for this young, proactive leader to represent Filipinos in public office, said the endorsing Fil-Am leaders here. By Marivir R. Montebon New York – For Filipinos in NYC, Steven Raga is a household name. He has been visible and reachable when FilAm communities gather for socio-cultural and political events. He has stood […]
In Memoriam: Cebu’s Jack the Wack
By Vanette Colmenares TAKOLING New York – Death is the cessation of life on Earth, but the remembrance of one’s existence lives on. Sylvan Borromeo Jakosalem, former Cebu City Councilor, died on February 17, 2021 at 6:40AM in Cebu City at the age of 59. He was the youngest in our ‘play group’ – back […]
Filipino Nurse Defends Cuomo Facing Charges of Non-transparency
Where would New York be in the time of pandemic if not for his leadership? By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Some Filipinos here thought that the ongoing investigation of Gov. Cuomo’s underreporting of covid19 related deaths from nursing homes were hypocritical and ungrateful for his leadership efforts. The New York State is under […]
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