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Raga weighs possible State Senate bid with redistricting likely to redraw political maps
By Ricky Rillera Assemblymember Steven Raga, the first Filipino American elected to the New York State Legislature, is exploring a potential run for the State Senate even as he campaigns for another term in the Assembly, according to a Facebook announcement from his office. Raga represents District 30 in the State Assembly. Multiple party operatives […]
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FILCA attends Mass of Installation for new Archbishop of N.Y. Rev. Ronald Hicks
By Cristina DC Pastor The Filipino Catholic Apostolate proudly attended the Mass of Installation for the Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, the 11th Archbishop of New York. FILCA was represented by its Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Rhey Garcia. Bishop Hicks is succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. FILCA was the first Filipino organization to meet with Archbishop Hicks who previously served as an […]
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Legal Observer Joseph Bolandrina: He is the ‘eyes and ears’ during protest actions
By Cristina DC Pastor If Joseph Bolandrina were in Minnesota during the anti-ICE protests that led to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, this Legal Observer would have a lot to write about. But Bolandrina, 62, lives in the northeast — Athol, Massachusetts to be exact — where he monitors the actions of […]
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Under the sea with whale sharks in Cebu
By Wendell Gaa The severe winter storms which several regions in the U.S. have been experiencing these past days should serve as a perfect incentive for people to take a holiday break, however short or long, to a much warmer tropical climate rich with opportunities to bask under bright sunlight and palm trees. What better […]
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Justice for Filipino Amerasians 80 years later
Our purpose As we mark the 80th anniversary of formal U.S.–Philippine relations (1946–2026), we are calling upon both nations to confront a long-overlooked humanitarian responsibility: justice for Filipino Amerasians and their descendants. To this end, we have formed the Coalition for Filipino Amerasians, uniting organizations including the Philippine American Guardian Association (PAGA), Fathers Founded Inc., U.S. Filipinos for Good […]
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Mamdani at Bowdoin: A leader who is not afraid to step up and say, ‘Heck no’
By Arienne Pastor Earlier this month, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor. Mamdani won the election by nearly 10 percent (over 200,000 votes) after running a campaign based around lowering costs and ensuring that New Yorkers are able to live in a more affordable city. These internationalist and self-professed socialist ideals have […]
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As immigration enforcement escalates, popular resistance is growing
By Selen Ozturk While immigration enforcement campaigns intensify nationwide, resistance is growing on both legal and grassroots levels. This escalation reached flashpoints with the fatal shooting of American citizens Renée Good on January 7, and of Alex Pretti on January 24. Both were shot by federal immigration agents during protests in Minneapolis. In both cases, the […]
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When cultural, generational identities clash in a Filipino kitchen
By Allen Gaborro There are few things in this world that Filipinos cherish more than food, family, drama, and their cultural heritage. So, when you combine all these disparate elements into a passionate, multifaceted chiaroscuro of a very personal work of fiction, you can’t help but feel the anticipation of experiencing what it means to […]
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Zaldy Alima: Inspiring students to love Science, curiosity, and exploration
By Catherine EspejoGrowing up in Surigao del Sur in Mindanao, young Zaldy Alima had his sights set on becoming a medical doctor, only for the chance to wear a white coat. However, that all changed when he took high school Chemistry, which inspired him to become a high school science teacher. Alima said his teacher […]