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Book Review: Detailed Truth on Filipino Migration
A GOOD PROVIDER IS ONE WHO LEAVES: One Family and Migration in the 21st Century (Viking; on-sale 8/20/19 by Jason DeParle). Review by: Julia Rickard Penguin Random House No issue is more polarizing in American life than immigration and no issue in greater need of a perspective that goes beyond the day’s headline. In a work that […]
Gabay Mag-aaral: Guiding Philippine School Children toward a Brighter Future
The Gabay Mag-aaral Project: Guiding School Children Early in Career Planning By Editha Bajenting New York – How can children be the future leaders of our motherland and be a good and strong foundation to be upright leaders and citizens someday? I am worried as to what the future holds for Filipino children at […]
Maria Ressa: The Voice of a Brave Woman
By Vanette Colmenares New York – Before anyone lambasts me with political comments for my picture, let me tell you my day. Today, Friday, April 26, is an important day since I voted for the leaders in my home country. I received my ballot a few days earlier, filled it this morning and decided […]
JCI New York State Hold ‘Nothing is Impossible’ Projects
2018 JCI New York State Year-end Report Throughout the year, the Junior Chamber International, JCI New York State organization has kept its pace with “Excelsior” and has truly seized the optimism of “Nothing is Impossible.” Guided by the declarations on Nothing is Impossible, Excelsior, 2018 JCI New York State is proud of its […]
Homeland Security Delists Philippines from Nonimmigrant Worker Programs
Due to high volume of overstays and human trafficking cases By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Starting this year, Filipinos may no longer be allowed to work in the US as temporary guest workers with H-2A and H-2B visas, after the Department of Homeland Security took notice of the high cases of human […]
Sugbusog: A Sinulog Feast
KITCHEN STORIES by Aissa Dela Cruz Celebrating the Feast of the Sto. Niño has been apart of my life since I was a little girl. I grew up in Tondo, Manila, where the same feast is celebrated every 3rdSunday of January just like in Cebu. Aside from the religious rituals, my memories and recollection […]
PAL Opens Direct Flights from NYC to Manila and Back on Brand New A350
New York – It was a much-awaited launching event: the direct flight from New York to Manila and back on the 4-Star carrier Philippine Airlines on October 26 at the Philippine Center. For travelers from the east coast, this means cutting down travel time to Vancouver, as stop over, or to San Francisco or LA as departure […]
Husbands and Lovers: Poetry on Love, Lust, Politics, Self-Affirmations
June Pascal’s book sparkles in simplicity and truth By Marivir R. Montebon New York – New York artist June Pascal has released her first book of poems “Husbands and Lovers” available now in pre-launch copies at $25. The 150-page collection of romantic and erotic love poems and others is “fiercely engaging,” as artist-provocateur Gabriel […]
Feminist group AF3IRM Condemns US Govt’s Separation of Mothers and Children
NEW YORK — Just when we thought this administration couldn’t get any lower, Donald Trump implemented a zero- tolerance policy on immigration, which boasts of separating children from their parents seeking asylum at the US/Mexico border. The sickening policy is the grand design of Trump’s lead adviser, a seemingly Nazi incarnation named Stephen Miller. He calls […]
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