Mayor de Blasio appoints Raquel Batista as NYC Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs
NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Raquel Batista as Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) on June 15, 2021. Batista, who is succeeding Bitta Mostofi as Commissioner, is an attorney with over two decades of experience advocating on behalf of immigrant New Yorkers. As Commissioner, she will continue to center immigrants in […]
NYC Mayor, DemocracyNYC, Civic Engagement Commission host ‘Countdown to vote’
Event at Union Square featured Broadway dancers, stilt walkers, building projections, and a former Dept. of Correction bus that has been converted to a civic engagement art installation NEW YORK— On Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Union Square, DemocracyNYC hosted “Countdown to Vote,” a free community event open to the public to promote the Primary Election […]
New York marks 70% vaccinations; full reopening with adherence to health guidelines
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Expect fireworks tonight June 14, 2021 in various parts of the city, as the Big Apple marks its 70 percent goal of vaccinations, or which means half of all New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the vaccine. “We’ve come a long way in six months,” […]
Of truths and traditions of freedom celebrations
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – June 12, 2021 is the 123rd year that the Philippines became the first republic in Asia. That is how markedly significant it is in Philippine history. As a people, Filipinos naturally know how to celebrate this tradition even beyond Philippine shores – through the display of our songs, […]
Seize June 22 Democratic primary for the 1st FilAm representative to the NYC council
To our Kababayan in the New York City Region: We have a chance to make history. Filipino Americans have been in New York since the 1800s and our community has continued to grow and contribute to the fabric of New York. 60% of the Filipinos in this state live in New York City, and the […]
Filipino Radio Drama Queen, TV/Movie star, Ester Chavez, 93
By Esther Misa Chavez Manila – Popular radio star, Ester Chavez, Queen of Filipino Radio Drama, passed away at 93. She started her radio career at 17 and was still doing radio once a week at the age of 87. It gave her purpose and joy. Her voice is recognizable by several generations of Filipino […]
Asylum: An Overview of U.S. Law, Policy Developments
By Licelle Cobrador, Esq. New York – Over half a million people were turned away from the United States borders since October 2020 without any screening for fear of returning. Many asylum seekers and unaccompanied children were returned to harm. Asylum has become more controversial recently as we hear the terms “border control” and “removal […]
Philippine political leaders on the ground: Pragmatic, Cautious, Compassionate
In the face of the pandemic, are they the new breed of political leaders? By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Four young Philippine mayors may be silently changing the landscape of Philippine politics, considered to be the most corrupt in Asia, by balancing economic and environmental programs in their cities especially at this time […]
Global indie artists fight hate with words and music
Global indie artists band together to produce a benefit album in support of the Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate movement. New York – In the wake of the recent spike in violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders due to disinformation and racism around Covid-19, a group of artists from the US and other […]
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