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Teachers group to honor top educators at the 2026 G.A.L.I.N.G. Awards
On September 5, 2026, the International Association of Multicultural & Filipino American Educators (IAM FAME INC.) Florida Chapter will host the prestigious G.A.L.I.N.G. Educators Awards. Standing for “Global Achievers Leading Innovation Nurturing Growth,” the G.A.L.I.N.G. Awards celebrate exceptional educators who have made significant impact in their classrooms, communities, and the global education landscape. The gala […]
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New data captures how economic insecurity, safety fears are impacting AAPIs
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has unveiled the State of AAPIs, a new research series that provides an unprecedented, detailed look at the lived experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) nationally and in major metros. AAPI communities are among the fastest growing and most diverse groups in the U.S., over 25 million strong and encompassing […]
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Historical parallels: insurgencies, political dynasties, and corruption scandals Part 2
By Cesar Polvorosa Jr. Encomienda Legacy Spanish colonialism implanted deeply unequal class structures across both the Philippines and Latin America. Through systems resembling encomiendas or feudal arrangements, land, wealth, and political power became concentrated in the hands of narrow elites. Over generations, this produced entrenched political dynasties, oligarchic control, regional strongmen, and persistent inequality. Political […]
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Finding the Philippines in Mexico Part 1
By Cesar Polvorosa Jr. Standing on the sun-warmed shore of the Yucatán Peninsula during my son’s wedding, watching Caribbean waves roll gently onto the Mexican coast, I was struck by an unexpected sense of familiarity. It felt like the comforting embrace of home. The feeling went beyond the tropical sway of coconut palms and the […]
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Evangeline Paredes at 110: A birthday gift to America
By Bing Branigin and Jon Melegrito Evangeline Abellera Paredes turned 110 years old on July 26. Her exemplary life of service to this country is inspiring and empowering. To honor her birthday is to celebrate a gift to America. Possibly the oldest citizen in the nation’s capital, Vangie – as she is affectionately called by […]
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Marco Rubio steps into the eye of the Philippines-China storm
The FilAm Editorial U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio likely did not expect his first official visit to Asia to coincide with one of the most volatile moments in the Philippines-China maritime dispute. His trip to Manila for the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting came as tensions between the two countries escalated over allegations […]
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1st-ever New Jersey Asian American leadership summit kicks off at Princeton
By Ferlie Andong The Asian American Leadership Summit, the first‑ever convening of its kind was held at Princeton University on July 17 – 18, 2026 and was made possible through AAPI NJ and the Asian American Coalition of New Jersey. It brought together leaders from different sectors and offered topics that ranged from education, policy, […]
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‘Manila’s Finest:’ When history speaks the truth
By Cristina DC Pastor “Manila’s Finest” is not merely another police drama. It is a period film that recreates a turbulent chapter in Philippine history through oral research, personal memories, and lived experiences. Set in 1969 Manila, just before the declaration of Martial Law in 1972, the film follows Captain Homer Magtibay, portrayed by Piolo […]
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BEYOND THE VISA Stricter public charge rules effective September; be sure to get your I-485 ready
By Licelle Cobrador On July 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) repealed the Biden Administration public charge rule, effective September 18, 2026. This will allow the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) to deny green cards to anyone deemed likely to rely on government assistance, such as SNAP or food stamps, […]