New Women’s Group Facilitates Immigration Conversation and Action
WICA was born out of urgency – to be responsive to the current immigration fever Editor’s Notes By Marivir Montebon New York – It has just begun. The Women’s Immigration Cafe (WICA), my graduate studies requirement, softly begins in the community with FilAm organizations in the Big Apple. A kick-off forum, Know Your Rights, was […]
JP Rizal Awards of Excellence Set Nov 2019
New York – The Order of the Knights of Rizal — New York Chapter will hold the 2019 Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award for Excellence on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall (57th Street and Seventh Avenue, New York City). The organization is searching for outstanding Filipino-American in the […]
Filipinos in North America Call Out China’s Incursion on West Phil Sea
New York – Filipinos in North America simultaneously held rallies calling out on China’s incursion of the West Philippine sea. Pocket rallies in Chinese embassies and consulates called for “China Out Now,” on July 12, 2019 which marked the third anniversary of the Philippine victory at The Hague Tribunal that upheld its territorial claim to […]
FilAm Journo Launches Book on Filipino Anthologies of Survival and Success in the US
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Virginia-based journalist Josie Moralidad Ziman debuted as a book author in the Big Apple on Friday July 12, 2019 when she launched her book ‘The Filipino American Journey’ at the Philippine Center. The book, a compilation of feature articles of exemplary Filipinos, affirms the Filipino immigrant’s values […]
Kinding Sindaw Enthralls NYC with Barefoot Dancing
KINDING SINDAW Melayu Heritage July 11, 2019 6:30 – 8:30pm The House Museum Lawn “Kinding Sindaw Created magic”…. (New York Times) “Sublime cultural journey” … (Asianjournal.com/lifestyle) “Gracefully persuasive and imaginative”…. (Village Voice) “Enchanting”…. (Broadwayworld.com) On June 11thfrom 6:30-8:00pm, Van Cortlandt Park Alliance will present Kinding Sindaw. They will perform and teach traditional music and dance […]
Filipinos Worldwide Continue to Protest China’s Intrusion in the West Phil Sea
On the third anniversary of the Philippines’ victory against China in the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Filipinos abroad stand together to demand justice for Filipino fisherfolk NEW YORK — “Atin ang ‘Pinas! China Layas!” (The Philippines is ours! China get out!).This has been the rallying cry of the US Pinoys for Good Governance (USPGG) […]
World Pride Parade 2019: NYC Sees Biggest March Thus Far
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – From personal messages such “Love your true self” to the political insistence “We shall resist,” the World Pride Parade was a huge and colorful spectacle of the LGBTQ communities here with the support of political leaders and big businesses alike. Over 100,000 attendees waving banners and carrying […]
Consulate General in NY Supports PHL Basketball Clinic
New York – The Philippine Consulate General in New York supported the recently concluded 1st PHL Basketball clinic and awarding certificates to the participants at ceremonies held during the last day of the 5-day event on 16 June 2019 at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Gym in Jersey City. The clinic was managed by some members […]
Raised Pinay, Year 3: Monologues that Decolonize the Filipina
This Benefit Production Raises Funds & Awareness for Filipina Health New York – The third generation cast of Raised Pinay will grace the stage in solidarity with reproductive health justice in the Philippines on Friday, June 28th and Saturday, June 29th, 2019. There will be three showings of this unique benefit production at University Settlement […]
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