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FilAm Ching Valdez-Aran and Lola Pashalinksi receive the 2021 Ruth Maleczech Award
New York – Congratulations to Ching Valdes-Aran and Lola Pashalinski who were awarded the 2021 Ruth Maleczech Award, “two performers who embody Ruth’s daring and raw, naked, fearlessness.” Ching Valdez-Aran most recently toured both nationally and internationally in Geoff Sobelle’s physical theater piece HOME for the past 2 1/2 years until the pandemic lock-down. HOME […]
Religious Educators: Leading the Way to Truth-telling and Healing in these Challenging Times
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Truth-telling and inclusion have been the rallying theme of religious educators in their week-long annual conference as the antidote to the escalating challenges of poverty, marginalization, mental health, and the pandemic. How do you heal and become whole again was that soul-searching question at the recently concluded 2021 […]
USCIS to Celebrate Independence Day with Naturalization Ceremonies Across the Country
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming more than 9,400 new citizens in 170 naturalization ceremonies between June 30 and July 7. These ceremonies demonstrate our commitment to welcoming immigrants. USCIS is proud to welcome people from all over the world as our newest U.S. citizens during this celebration of Independence Day. “This year marks the 245th birthday of our Nation,” […]
In photos: A Heavy NYC Weekend
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – The Philippine flag at the Philippine Consulate General on 5th Avenue is hoisted half-mast in honor of Pres. Benigno Aquino III, predecessor to Pres. Duterte of the Philippines, who died on June 21, 2021 at age 61. While on a state visit to the US in 2010, Pres. […]
New York marks 70% vaccinations; full reopening with adherence to health guidelines
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Expect fireworks tonight June 14, 2021 in various parts of the city, as the Big Apple marks its 70 percent goal of vaccinations, or which means half of all New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the vaccine. “We’ve come a long way in six months,” […]
Of truths and traditions of freedom celebrations
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – June 12, 2021 is the 123rd year that the Philippines became the first republic in Asia. That is how markedly significant it is in Philippine history. As a people, Filipinos naturally know how to celebrate this tradition even beyond Philippine shores – through the display of our songs, […]
Seize June 22 Democratic primary for the 1st FilAm representative to the NYC council
To our Kababayan in the New York City Region: We have a chance to make history. Filipino Americans have been in New York since the 1800s and our community has continued to grow and contribute to the fabric of New York. 60% of the Filipinos in this state live in New York City, and the […]
Filipino Radio Drama Queen, TV/Movie star, Ester Chavez, 93
By Esther Misa Chavez Manila – Popular radio star, Ester Chavez, Queen of Filipino Radio Drama, passed away at 93. She started her radio career at 17 and was still doing radio once a week at the age of 87. It gave her purpose and joy. Her voice is recognizable by several generations of Filipino […]
Philippine political leaders on the ground: Pragmatic, Cautious, Compassionate
In the face of the pandemic, are they the new breed of political leaders? By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Four young Philippine mayors may be silently changing the landscape of Philippine politics, considered to be the most corrupt in Asia, by balancing economic and environmental programs in their cities especially at this time […]
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