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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 […]
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Pharmacist Ruth Avegail Capapas wins Green Product Award in Berlin for ‘Bebot’ soap
A Filipino-American pharmacist from Mississippi is bringing Filipino-inspired innovation to the global stage after winning a prestigious international sustainability award in Berlin, Germany. Ruth Avegail Capapas, founder of Bebot Simple Soap, was named a winner of the 2026 Green Product Award, an international competition recognizing products that combine innovation, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. Her soap […]
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Champions at last: The Knicks and their FilAm connection
By Wendell Gaa I have been watching on various news outlets the outpouring of elation among New Yorkers following the victory of the New York Knicks in this year’s NBA finals. I couldn’t help but likewise feel a sense of sensation and excitement for the team’s well-earned victory which has surely been a long time […]
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Beyond the Visa: Judge blocks H-1B filing fee of $100,000; gov’t to appeal
By Licelle Cobrador In September 2025, President Trump issued Proclamation 10973 introducing a $100,000 supplemental fee for new, first-time H-1B visa petitions filed from abroad. That proclamation was in effect for several months although on June 8, 2025, a federal judge vacated the order and nullified the $100,000 fee. Judge Leo Sorokin said President Trump […]