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Lewis: PIDCI Acting Like a ‘Private Group’ When It Owes Public Funds
Editor’s Note: Filipino philanthropist and civic leader lawyer Loida Nicolas Lewis writes a reaction to the recent amendments to the By-laws of PIDCI, citing that it behaved like a private corporation when it actually uses public funds from the Filipino community. In 2016, PIDCI, the organizer of the Philippine Independence Day parade in New York, […]
ConGen Cristobal: Transparency and Accountability are PIDCI Officers’ Challenge and Burden
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Following media reports on PIDCI’s financial challenges and lack of transparency, Consul General Claro Cristobal today said that for PIDCI to remain viable, its patrons and sponsors must remain confident of the integrity of its management. In a press statement, Cristobal said he reiterates his predecessor Consul […]
Tell Me Again: What is the Proxy Vote for, PIDCI?
New Board silent on request to open membership list to determine proxy votes By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – Calls are mounting for the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. to be dissolved, until and unless its organization and finances are straightened out. Quo vadis, PIDCI? According to Juliet Payabyab, the new PIDCI board did not […]
NYC’s Phil. Parade: The Tradition of Fun Fare Continues, Cebu Wins Best Dance
By Marivir R. Montebon New York City – The Madison Square Park smelled delicious with the grilled pork barbecue even before the Philippine parade started at 11 AM, said Muriel Iturralde of the Pinas Global Newspaper. Despite overcast skies, the paraders (about 120 groups) and spectators were bent to attend the 119th celebration of […]
Phil. Day Parade Showcases Filipino Culture and Solidarity
By Marivir R. Montebon “This is a way to honor our freedom fighters, showcase our culture, and affirm our solidarity in the US.” – Grand Marshall Atty. Reuben Seguritan New York City — Gay Blanca just did her errands of getting glue materials for her […]
Humanity in a Flag, Freedom for a Nation
By Leani M. Auxilio New York City College students with Filipino heritage from all over the East Coast gathered together to join this year’s Phillipine Independence Day Parade, wearing red, blue, yellow, and white. In the sweltering heat, they gamely marched behind singer-actor Gary Valenciano’s float, smiled for the sea of cameras that stretched ten […]
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