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PNAA statement on fraud indictment vs RN Marizel Yukee: ‘Actions of a few do not reflect the conduct of the many’
“The Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) acknowledges the recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the charging of more than 450 individuals, including physicians and nurse practitioners, in connection with large-scale healthcare fraud schemes. “We are deeply concerned by the magnitude of the alleged offenses and the reported harm caused to patients […]
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Steven Raga loses Queens Senate primary to Mamdani-anointed opponent
By Elton Lugay Assemblymember Steven Raga lost his bid for New York State Senate for District 12, falling to Palestinian American community organizer Aber Kawas in a closely watched June 23 Democratic primary. Kawas, a Palestinian American community organizer, is the Zohran Mamdani-backed progressive candidate. Her victory is being attributed to the so-called “Mamdani Effect” […]
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Jeweler Reagan John Rada turns birthday celebration into quake relief for GenSan
By Elton Lugay When Filipino American jeweler Reagan John Rada heard about the powerful earthquake that struck General Santos City in the Southern Philippines, he knew his upcoming birthday celebration in New York could not remain just a party. Instead, he pledged to turn it into a fundraiser for families affected by the disaster in […]
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Senen Mangalile: A Consul General who built friendships, was approachable…and cracked jokes
The FilAm Editorial As the Filipino community in the New York metropolitan area bids farewell to Consul General Senen Mangalile, it is fitting to reflect on his tenure marked by steady leadership, accessibility, and a full dose of humor. Mangalile arrived in New York in late 2022 at an uncertain time in the Filipino American […]
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Independence is not just a date on the calendar
By Ricky Rillera Every June 12, the Philippines raises its flag, sings its anthems, and commemorates the day in 1898 when General Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence from Spain in Kawit, Cavite. It was a bold proclamation—aspirational, defiant, and rooted in the belief that a people long denied dignity could finally claim their place among free […]
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Calendar from July
July 7 to August 4 Adult Conversational Filipino, Beginner 3 with Noel Pangilinan For more information, contact Venessa Manzano at 774-257-4669 or info@filschool-nynj.org July 9 to 12 Desire & Solitude: The Cinema of Isabel Sandoval Asia Society 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street NYC July 11 to August 1 Paaralan sa Konsulado (Association of Fil-Am […]
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Asia Society presents cinema of Isabel Sandoval July 9-12
Isabel Sandoval’s sumptuous new feature Moonglow is the most dazzling work yet by an artist recognized as “one of the most exciting and multitalented filmmakers on the indie scene” (The Criterion Collection) and “a rarity among the young generation of Filipino filmmakers.” (The Museum of Modern Art). Over the course of a still young but incredibly accomplished […]
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Little Manila Park turns idle lot into a community garden
Under sunny skies, community leaders, residents, performers, and supporters gathered on June 13 to celebrate the grand opening of Little Manila Park, a volunteer-built greenspace that transformed an idle forested block beside the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway into a welcoming public oasis for the neighborhood. The opening marked the culmination of years of planning, fundraising, and volunteerism […]
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Need language help in the coming primary elections? Bring your own Tagalog interpreter
By Ferlie Andong If you’re a Tagalog-speaking Filipino who needs language assistance in the elections, NYC’s Civil Engagement Commission (CEC), through its Voter Language Assistance Program says you are entitled to bring an interpreter to the polls. This is important because Tagalog is not among the ethnic languages that the New York City Civic Engagement Commission […]