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Lav Diaz’s casts Magellan as a ‘misguided, malignant Machiavellian’
By Allen Gaborro Much like his cinematic role model Lino Brocka, Filipino auteur Lav Diaz has made it an artistic and social mission of his to offer more sophisticated and politically-imperative screen fare. Diaz’s filmic constructions are renowned for their ability to break free of mainstream movie conventions as well as to demystify the withering […]
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Ma-Yi Writer’s Lab now accepting applications for Fall session
Ma-Yi Writer’s Lab is accepting applications for new members to participate in its fall 2026 Playground Series. The Writer’s Lab anticipates accepting 4 or 5 new members to participate in Playground alongside 3 or 4 returning Lab members. Applications open July 1, 2026 and will close on July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Playground […]
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Katz School launches fast-track nursing degree for transfer students
Not every future nurse takes a straight line to the profession. Some accumulate credits from different schools. Others simply need time to discover whether nursing is the right fit. For all these students, Yeshiva University’s Katz School of Science and Health has created a rigorous, full-time pathway to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing that counts their prior credits toward a […]
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Businessman Lee Lipton takes helm as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. formally received the credentials of Lee Lipton on June 30, the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, reaffirming the enduring alliance between the two countries. The credential presentation came as the Philippines and the United States commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense […]
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The long (Pride) March: A commitment and a responsibility
By Elton Lugay Gov. Kathy Hochul’s white Converse were already showing the strain by the time me and my friends reached Greenwich Village, the back of her right sneaker folded down as she powered through block after block of the NYC Pride March. It was a small detail amid the rainbow spectacle, but for me […]
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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 […]