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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 […]
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) […]
Pres. Duterte Consolidates Power with Recent Elections Sweep
A Press Statement by Friends of Akbayan USA: Defend democracy against Duterte New York – President Duterte’s allies swept last May 13’s Philippine midterm elections for the Senate, shutting out the opposition’s candidates. Among the new pro-Duterte senators are the former police enforcer of his deadly “war on drugs” against the poor, a daughter of […]
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 […]
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