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Filipino-American Steven Raga officially launches bid for Queens Council
It is time for this young, proactive leader to represent Filipinos in public office, said the endorsing Fil-Am leaders here. By Marivir R. Montebon New York – For Filipinos in NYC, Steven Raga is a household name. He has been visible and reachable when FilAm communities gather for socio-cultural and political events. He has stood […]
In Memoriam: Cebu’s Jack the Wack
By Vanette Colmenares TAKOLING New York – Death is the cessation of life on Earth, but the remembrance of one’s existence lives on. Sylvan Borromeo Jakosalem, former Cebu City Councilor, died on February 17, 2021 at 6:40AM in Cebu City at the age of 59. He was the youngest in our ‘play group’ – back […]
Filipino Nurse Defends Cuomo Facing Charges of Non-transparency
Where would New York be in the time of pandemic if not for his leadership? By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Some Filipinos here thought that the ongoing investigation of Gov. Cuomo’s underreporting of covid19 related deaths from nursing homes were hypocritical and ungrateful for his leadership efforts. The New York State is under […]
Commissioner del Castillo: NYC entertainment is coming back strong but cautious
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – There’s a lot on the plate of Media and Entertainment commissioner Anne del Castillo in keeping the billion dollar entertainment industry here afloat with the onslaught of the pandemic in 2020. A lot of caution and “learning on the spot” was how she would put it. From being […]
New York to use Moderna vaccine; new covid19 cases down from yesterday’s
New York – Gov. Cuomo yesterday said that New York State’s independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force approved the Moderna vaccine Friday. Their unanimous vote to approve the Moderna-developed vaccine followed the FDA vaccine panel’s vote last night to recommend it for Emergency Use Authorization. The formal authorization by the FDA is expected imminently, and […]
I’ll be home for Christmas: Philippines Reopens Balikbayan Program
New York – Filipinos who have been naturalized citizens in other countries can now go back to the Philippines for Christmas, starting on December 7, 2020. The Department of Tourism welcomed the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to allow balikbayans entry to the Philippines in a press release […]
Filipino human trafficking survivor tells her story of courage in a debut podcast
New York – On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, the Awesome WICCAFE Podcast debuts on the digital platform with the conversation on “Surviving Human Trafficking” with human trafficking survivor and rights advocate Fritzie Maliwanag Corral. Ms. Corral is a native of Manila and came to the US in 2013. She had an H2B visa and worked […]
Filipino Pastor-led Yeshua Church provides community with free food thru NYC’s Food Pantry program
New York – Houses of worship are stepping up in this challenging time of the coronavirus pandemic. In Middle Village, NY, the Yeshua Worldwide Ministry, a Christian Church, has responded to that responsibility. Headed by Pastor Ben Ytac and his wife, who are originally from Cebu, the church is open to everyone to avail of […]
FilAms Say VP Debate More Civil, But Won’t Change a Voter’s Choice
Editor’s Note: On October 7, 2020, the Vice Presidential Debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris took place at the University of Utah with moderator Susan Page. Here are some comments by FilAm leaders. “Harris delivered the most memorable statement — “The American people witnessed what is the greatest failure of any presidential […]
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