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Filipinos & Filipino Americans Call For Justice at March 30 Rally
Filipino & Filipino American Community Organizers Launch #FilipinosRiseUp Campaign to Unite The Community and Demand Policy Change & Resources to Protect Asian Americans from Violence. Filipino-American organizations will hold a #FilipinosRiseUp Rally on Wednesday, March 30, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST at Foley Square, New York, NY 10013. The groups, responding to the spate […]
Women voice concern over Russian aggression in Ukraine
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Women belonging to the Women’s Federation for World Peace expressed concern over the mounting hostilities ensuing at Ukraine in the wake of Russian aggression. In a public statement on February 26, 2022, WFWP said its members were concerned with the internally displaced families in Ukraine and the trauma […]
‘They don’t read Camus’ on Amazon by Diana Mendoza – A sharp, good vibes read
By Marivir R. Montebon One needs to nourish one’s soul – every now and then, but specially now that the world is horrendously challenged. I love “They don’t read Camus” – not because the author, veteran writer Diana Mendoza, is a great friend, but because she writes magically and truthfully. Diana’s magnificence digs you out […]
Maryknollers elect first Board of the Maryknoll/Miriam College Alum East Coast
New York – The Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association (MMCAA) congratulates the first Board of Directors of its USA East Coast Chapter and the officers elected among them. Chapter elections were held last December 2021. A follow-up meeting among the Directors was held on 11 January 2022 to elect officers. Felicidad De Los Angeles Bunuan GS […]
FilAms Gather in Jersey City for Leni Robredo
By Manny Caballero JERSEY CITY – Driven by a common desire to help make VP Leni Robredo the next president of their native country, FilAms from around the East Coast trooped to this city Sunday, Dec. 12, and joined the much-anticipated Pink Caravan For Leni. Over 250 Pinoys rode in more than 100 cars decorated […]
Cobrador Law: Women-led law firm shines at 4 and counting
By Licelle Cobrador, Esq. New York – Overworked, handling hundreds of active immigration files, and appearing in court three to four days a week, I spent late nights and weekends at the office. I lived there. When I joined the firm in 2010, the offer was towards a partnership track. It has not materialized even […]
16 Days of Activism vs. Gender-based Violence Kicks Off Nov. 25
The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign: “#OrangeTheWorld: End Violence against Women Now!” Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, […]
UN @ 76: Intergenerational Forum on Peace set for Friday Oct 22
The UN Dream: Intergenerational Cooperation and our Journey to Peace [Virtual Event] is on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9-10:30 AM EDT New York – While the UN continues to pursue its founding purpose to end the scourge of war and establish peace, there is the risk of losing progress without intergenerational cooperation. United Nations […]
Italian Brand MM Milano launches sustainable collections at New York Fashion Week
Chief Designer Chona Bacaoco and MM Milano Talent Pluto Ernsberger worked together to present glamorous & futuristic fashion made from natural and innovative fibers. New York – MM Milano, the Milan-based high-end fashion brand and talent agency, presented new sustainable collections at New York Fashion Week 2021. The brand’s own talents from all over the […]
9-11 Memorial Peace Essay: Peace and unity amidst diversity
Our people in Marawi rejected the violent ideology of ISIL / ISIS because we believe in the importance of love. We would be falling into their narrative if we cast them as representative of the faith of 1.6 billion people. By Famidah Dirampaten (Editor’s Note: Famidah Dirampaten is a candidate for the Master’s of Arts […]
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