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Physical therapist wanted in yet another Medicare fraud totaling $2.8M
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is seeking information on the whereabouts of Conrado Dizon Lopez Jr., a licensed physical therapist and former owner of Total Rehab in Brooklyn, New York, who is wanted in connection with a multimillion-dollar health care fraud case. According to the HHS […]
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ON GLOBAL FILIPINOS Clarkson and other FilAm standouts in the NBA
By Loida Nicolas Lewis New Yorkers jumped up and down in rapturous joy upon the incredible win by the New York Knicks 94-90 over the San Antonio Spurs on June 13th. The Knicks’ tenacity of never giving up in the last quarter’s 16-point deficit proved the champions’ hidden weapon. For the Filipino American community, the […]
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Elmhurst Hospital appoints Dr. Robin Ulep as vice chair of Neurology and co-director of Stroke Center
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has announced the appointment of Robin Ulep, MD, as Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and Co-Director of the hospital’s Stroke Center. Dr. Ulep is a vascular neurologist with clinical expertise in acute stroke management, telestroke consultation, stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery. She joins Elmhurst Hospital’s nationally recognized stroke care […]
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Venessa Manzano takes the leap into politics
By Cristina DC Pastor For nearly three decades, Venessa Manzano has been a familiar face in the Filipino American community of the Northeast—not as a politician, but as an educator, cultural advocate, nonprofit professional, and tireless volunteer. Now, after more than 30 years of community involvement, she is embarking on a new chapter: public office. […]
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With humor and heart, Consul General Senen Mangalile says goodbye, praises the ‘energy of the community’
By Romulo Aromin, Jr., MD With only two weeks to prepare and against the backdrop of a heatwave, the world football games, and the long July 4th weekend with the U.S. celebrating 250 years of independence, some 150 northeast Filams in the Tri-state gathered to send off Consul General Senen Mangalile as he assumes the position of Ambassador […]
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Remigio Cabacar, the last surviving WW II veteran: A life lived in courage, sacrifice, and the value of freedom
By Cristina DC Pastor For nearly a century, he was a witness to history–from the hardships of war to the blessings of peace, from raising a family to becoming a great-grandfather. Today, at 98 years old and approaching his 99th birthday, Remigio “Rey” Cabacar, the last surviving World War II Filipino-American veteran in the Washington, […]
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Atty. Ferdinand Suba: His love for the legal profession he shares with his father, son
For Atty. Ferdinand G. Suba, Esq., fondly called “Dean” by friends and colleagues, the journey into the legal profession began long before he entered law school. It started in his hometown of Santa Ana, Pampanga, where politics, public service, and the law were part of everyday life. As a young boy, Nanding as his parents […]
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Lav Diaz 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 […]