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How politicized, hateful, lack-of-context media reporting dehumanizes migrants Part 1
By Marivir Montebon This 1st of 4 parts dissertation by Dr. Marivir Montebon examines how bridging the political divide of U.S. immigration is possible through Transformative Journalism. The struggle over how the U.S. talks about immigration is as old as the nation itself, shaping not only politics but also the stories people read, hear, and […]
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Beyond the Visa: New USCIS memo wants immigrant visa applications to be filed abroad
By Licelle Cobrador Starting this week, The FilAm will run a regular space for immigration matters, “Beyond the Visa,” to be written by lawyer Licelle Cobrador. Atty. Licelle of Cobrador & Associates www.cobradorlaw.com begins with the question: What’s the latest? Licelle cuts through the noise, bringing deep knowledge, focus and clarity to our immigration journeys. […]
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Calendar from June
Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. June 2 Primary Election: New Jersey June 5 Dinner for a Cause (with Lady Ruffa Gutierrez) By Ladies for Rizal New York Inc. The Players Club Manhattan NYC June 20 Long Island Pinoy Fiesta Florencia Florist & Events 1660 Front Street […]
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Angela Aquino charged with wire fraud
A criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, charging Angela Aquino, a 2025 candidate for New York City Public Advocate, with wire fraud in connection with her scheme to defraud New York City’s campaign finance system to obtain public matching funds, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District […]
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Comedian’s daughter Samantha Javier discovers ‘deeper understanding’ of her culture through dance
By Cristina DC Pastor First was ballet, followed by hip hop, which would later open doors for her internationally. Today, Samantha Javier, 29, is discovering Philippine cultural dances as a recent graduate at New York University’s master’s degree in Performing Arts Administration. “It was truly only dancing the Tinikling during the US Open that I […]
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K-Experience in South Korea’s Busan
By Wendell Gaa I have been a longtime admirer of Korean culture, especially its world-famous barbeque cuisine and its innovative film-TV industry. I consider the Oscar-winning 2019 film “Parasite” to be one of the most powerful commentaries on social-class division ever in the history of cinema, and the Netflix series “Squid Game” happens to be […]
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How developing countries can use AI for public governance
A commentary by Ambassador Mario Lopez de Leon Jr. (Ret.) For those of us who have spent some years navigating the mahogany-lined halls of the United Nations, there is a tendency to view “joint meetings” with a healthy degree of skepticism. All too often, they represent little more than a merging of acronyms rather than […]
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Filipino identity shared through ‘Lasa at Salaysay’ food tasting event
The Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall was transformed into a celebration of Filipino heritage and regional cuisine on April 27, 2026, through “Lasa at Salaysay: Taste Across Borders,” a signature event for Filipino Food Month. Held under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN,” the gathering […]
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R. Ghrist debuts historical fiction about a forgotten heroine in wartime Manila
I Am Joey by R. Ghrist is a historical novel inspired by the extraordinary true story of Josefina Guerrero, a young Filipina woman whose courage during World War II helped shape the resistance movement in Japanese-occupied Manila. Set during one of the darkest periods in Philippine history, the novel follows Josefina as her privileged life […]