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When Spider-Man must grapple with the adult realities of guilt, loneliness, and depression
By Wendell Gaa “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is without a doubt this year’s biggest summer blockbuster. Having seen this at cinemas three times already (twice here in Ankara, Türkiye where I’m currently based and once in Basel, Switzerland along with a new friend of mine from this recent workshop I’ve attended there), I can understandably […]
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Trans woman Cassey Arrobang from Albany crowned Ms. PAFCOM LGBTQ 2026
By Elton Lugay Every time Cassey Arrobang steps into the spotlight, she carries more than a microphone. She carries a story. “As a performer, my greatest goal is to tell a story through every performance,” Cassey, a transgender woman, singer, dancer and community leader from Albany, shared in an interview with this writer. “Whether it’s […]
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From raising five sons to caring for newborns, ‘Tita Miles’ finds her calling
By Elton Lugay Before the feedings, the overnight shifts and the first-time parents looking for reassurance, Milagros dela Cruz Llamas begins with a simple belief: newborn care is not just about caring for a baby. It is also about helping a family find its footing. For more than two decades, Dela Cruz Llamas has worked […]
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Joel David’s ‘Canon Decampment:’ Philippine cinema through the years
By Allen Gaborro What many Filipinos think about Philippine cinema off the top of their heads are the plethora of heavily marketed, A-list action flicks, romantic and socio-economic on-the-edge melodramas, and hilarious comedies that have illuminated theater screens for decades. Distinguished cinema analyst and academic Joel David acknowledges the significance of this familiar view. But […]
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Janet Salazar writes about the real power behind decision-making in debut book
Every one of us has faced a decision we could not make alone. The pivot out of a steady job to chase the thing you actually love. The choice to start a business, or to put your name on a ballot. The morning you had to lay someone off. We watch bigger versions of the […]
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‘When the State demanded silence, artists answered:’ A Ma-Yi symposium
In 1972, Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law. His first orders took control of newspapers, magazines, radio and television. Rallies were banned. Curfews were imposed. Critics were arrested. Tens of thousands were detained. People were tortured. Some disappeared. Some were killed. Fear was not a side effect. Fear was the system. Theater did […]
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Filipino voters express preference for Republican candidates (49%) over Democrats (42%): AAPI survey
Along with the growing presence of Asian American voters is a growing interest in the opinions and priorities of this electorate. The Asian American Voter Surveys (AAVS) are election-year surveys of registered AAPI voters, capturing the perspectives of voters and their priorities across various years. Here are the key findings: Voting Plans Vote Choice Policy […]
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Hudson Valley FilAms to launch outdoor shrine project for Our Lady of Antipolo Sept 12th
The Fil-Am Catholic Community of Hudson Valley (FACCHV) recently hosted the second annual pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Antipolo at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Middletown, New York. The community welcomed over 400 pilgrims from all over the Tri-state to a day of worship and to take advantage of […]
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Raul Raagas now in Mississippi, as families of detained Filipinos condemn PHL government’s alleged inaction
By Cristina DC Pastor Detained Jersey City man Raul Raagas has been transferred to the County Detention Center in Mississippi on August 22, 2026 the Philippine Consulate in New York told The FilAm. “He is now being handled by our consulate in Houston,” said Rovald Valdez, consular officer of the consulate’s Assistance to Nationals (ATN) […]