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 […]
Local NY Filipino Artists hold Valentine’s Live Stream Concert
New York – Rock Bottom Records NYC (RBR), a music studio built from the ground up by a camaraderie of prominent musicians in Queens, NY, hosted a live stream concert, just in time for Valentine’s Day. “Love in the Studio” featured NY-based local artists Shelly Mags and Krizia Daya. The live show began streaming at […]
Happy Valentine’s Day – OSM! and Issues & Inspiration!
New York – We greet our readers and viewers Happy Valentine’s Day 2021! Love never goes out of style. Thank you for reading and viewing OSM! and Issues & Inspiration all these years! (Featured photo: Red orange autumn sun off the Hudson River by photographer Carla L. Mayol) ADS
U.P. Naming Mahal: A Valentine Special
New York – The UP Alumni Association in America, Inc. (UPAAA) and the UP Alumni Association New Jersey Chapter, Inc. (UPAA NJ) are cosponsoring an evening of music, fellowship and fun. Dubbed “U.P. Naming Mahal: A Valentine Special”, this virtual event will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021, at 8:00 to 9:30 o’clock pm […]
Not love, actually
By Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission Valentine’s Day is this weekend, so over the next three days, we’re talking about romance scams. Lots of people have profiles on dating apps to meet someone — maybe even more so in these virtual times. And many people have built successful relationships from an online […]
Essential but disposable: How California farmworkers battle COVID-19
Study reveals the high degree of exposure to the coronavirus in the fields and the profound impact on the economy and mental health of these families. By Jenny Manrique, Ethnic Media Services In addition to high risk exposure to COVID-19, farmworkers in California have borne the brunt of setbacks caused by the pandemic: loss of […]
World Cancer Day 2021: FilAm Group Raises Funds for Child Cancer Patients
By Josie M Ziman Founder/President of Filipino American Cancer Care Phone 571-241-8183 josie.facc@gmail.com www.filamcancercare.org Washington, D.C. – In support of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the Filipino American Cancer Care (FACC)® encourages everyone to observe World Cancer Day on February 4th. FACC is joining many community organizations from 172 countries around the globe […]
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 […]
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