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Pompeo pal Brian Bulatao is confirmed Under Secretary in the State Department
Brian Bulatao, who was a guest of honor at the Philippine Independence Day celebration at Washington’s Kennedy Center, is the Under Secretary of State for Management. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in May, making him the highest ranking Filipino American in the State Department. “My dad was an immigrant from the Philippines and […]
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Manoy takes his leave
By Joel David The sudden end to the long and productive life of actor-director Eddie Garcia was unnecessarily tragic, with corporate negligence compounding the foolhardiness of an artist too game to retire at an age when most other people would have completed two or more entire careers. The evaluation of netizens is on the mark […]
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When Tracy met Betsey!
By Tracy Dizon New York or bust! There is no one else in the world who has salivated, daydreamt and fantasized about New York more than I did in my lifetime. The Universe conspired and also with the help of Good Karma, our U.S. petition finally came through after waiting 11 years. Now here […]
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Summa cum laude grad from Fordham honors family ‘who gave up everything’
One of about 30 graduates who marched down Kalayaan Hall on June 8 during the 7th Philippine Graduation ceremony (PGrad) was Jonathan Coronel, who was awarded summa cum laude by Fordham University. Coronel, who graduated with a degree in Global Finance and Business Economics, shared before fellow graduates his struggles as a transfer student from […]
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Grace Talusan shares her immigrant story that began with a green station wagon
Boston-area resident Grace Talusan is in the spotlight this June as Stories from the Stage — the WORLD Channel series that features ordinary people telling extraordinary stories — airs a national 24-hour binge-a-thon of episodes this month. Talusan was born in the Philippines and raised in New England. A graduate of Tufts University and the […]
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‘Pusong Pinoy’ immigration talk show begins 15th season
“Pusong Pinoy sa Amerika” (Into the Hearts of the Filipinos in America) premiered its 15th season on June 9, and the GMA Pinoy TV show unveiled more informative segments for its loyal viewers. This season’s theme “Truth, Resilience, and Family Unity: Filipinos’ Resolve to Attain Family Reunification Amidst Tightening Immigration Policies” is prompted by the […]
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Jun Policarpio: Portrait of a whistleblower
By Cristina DC Pastor Society is generally distrustful of whistleblowers. Maybe because some are seen as motivated by monetary rewards or as persons who are not team players. Gonzalo ‘Jun’ Policarpio Jr. writes in his book how circumstances in his life turned him into a “whistleblower and a boat rocker,” and how he is proud […]
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Batangas artist returns for 5th solo show
Artist Cesar Delos Santos III will bring his subjects to life in both watercolor and oils at his fifth one-man show from June 17-28 at the Philippine Center Gallery on Fifth Avenue. A native of Talisay, Batangas, he has been exhibiting in galleries across the East Coast. He is a recipient of numerous awards and […]
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What is the T Visa, and why did Filipinos get the most number in 2017?
T Visa Human trafficking, also known as trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery in which traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to compel individuals to provide labor or services, including commercial sex. Traffickers often take advantage of vulnerable individuals, including those lacking lawful immigration status. The T visa allows certain victims of […]