By Maricar CP Hampton Janice Armas remembered how one student with autism tried to grab her hair and punch her in the face. She reached into her skill set of how to “respond appropriately” keeping in mind always the safety of both the student and the teacher. Pangasinan-born Janice Salinas Armas is an education specialist, […]
As one of the most common endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 5-20% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. While PCOS can develop at any age, a study exploring the risk of PCOS among young Asian women in the US found that Filipinas aged 21-44 had a PCOS prevalence of 1.5%, which is relatively […]
By Cristina DC Pastor What happened to standup comic Rich Kiamco the afternoon of February 10 was no laughing matter. As he wrote on Facebook, “i got jumped by a gang of teens en route to my club SAT, daylight 5:19pm…i was using a citibike Electric BIKE, fast 20-25mph, especially downhill. this group came running […]
On February 27, hundreds of people will come together to dine, dish, and discover the menu of options at the Queens Centers for Progress’ 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. The event supports QCP’s programs and services, assisting more than 1,200 individuals with developmental disabilities to […]
The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) to honor Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician with Legacy Award at National Conference in February The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) will honor Dr. Eleanor Concepcion “Connie” Mariano with the “Legacy Award” at 4th Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The award […]
In this month’s column, we want to share what is new in social benefits in 2024. If you have additional questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, or COVID/Flu vaccination, there are 3 ways you can reach us: Call: (English) 1-800-336-2722, (Chinese Mandarin) 1-800-683-742, (Chinese […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is ongoing. We chose several questions about this subject and want to share the information in this month’s column. Why do I need to check my Medicare plan every year during the Open Enrollment Period and how do I check my plan? If you don’t take any action, your existing plan […]
Little Manila Queens Bayanihan Arts will present “The Tandang Sora Project Exhibition: Building Care and Public Memory” from November 17 to December 17 at the Flushing Town Hall Gallery in 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing. The exhibit is dedicated to commemorating and amplifying the history and contributions of immigrant Filipino women in care labor. It aims […]
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipina immigrant, Marissa Bañez is a Princeton University graduate and an attorney licensed in New York, New Jersey, and California, and an award-winning author of two children’s books, “Hope and Fortune” and “Hues and Harmony (How the Rainbow Butterfly Got Her Colors).” She was featured in The FilAm in 2022 after […]