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PHL is a beneficiary of U.S.-China tariff war: trade official
By Cristina DC Pastor The Philippines is seen to benefit from the ongoing tariff dispute between the U.S. and China, according to Manila’s trade official in New York. Special Trade Representative to the U.S. Nicanor Bautista said some American companies in China have leased offices in the Philippines or exploring transfers in light of the […]
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Manchester’s Jason Buendia debuts at NYFW with one red gown
By Cristina DC Pastor Catriona Gray and the jeepney. They were the creative inspirations behind the red suit gown that paved the way for Manchester, U.K. design student Jason Buendia to debut at New York Fashion Week. Considered one of this year’s young, promising designers, Jason, 20, presented just one design. Using layers, wraps, and […]
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Artist Anthony Francisco: From ‘Spider Man’ to ‘Black Panther’
By Wendell Gaa If you are a huge fan of the Marvel superhero films like I am, you may have heard of Los Angeles-based graphics art designer Anthony Francisco. I recently had the awesome and rare opportunity to meet Anthony, a gifted visual artist, during his visit here to Manila during the Graphika Manila Conference […]
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Miss U Catriona Gray’s advice to young girls: ‘You will find people who will believe in you’
By Lindy Rosales One balmy afternoon somewhat at the tail end of the polar vortex, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray came to the Philippine Consulate for a meet-and-greet with the Filipino community. “Hello po, magandang hapon” she greeted everyone, this tall beauty with the grace of royalty. She was wearing white pencil pants matched with […]
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A bite of the Big Apple
By Edwin Josue One of the most emotional and financially important decisions in a person’s life is a purchase, sale or lease of a home especially if one is to live in the greatest capital of the world: New York City. Dubbed as the vertical city, one has to learn a whole gamut of contract […]
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Filipinos in NYC: Lowest poverty rate among AAPI, live in overcrowded housing
By the Asian American Federation New York City’s Filipino population was the fourth largest Asian ethnic group in New York City, behind Chinese, Indians and Koreans. Relative to all residents, Filipinos in New York City were more likely to be: • working-age adults, • better educated, • proficient in English, • higher income, and • […]
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No to citizenship question in 2020 Census, insist community leaders
By Rene Pastor Latinos and Asian-American community leaders urged the U.S. Congress to permanently remove any citizenship question in the 2020 Census, a vital count that determines basic demographics – such as age, sex, and race – and ultimately political power in the country. The count, which is done every 10 years, is used to […]
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Remembering Willy Cruz
By Tricia J. Capistrano He arrived late with a male friend. They were both wearing leather jackets. My mom greeted them at the door. He kissed her on the cheek, complimented her new pixie cut, and then proceeded to kiss the other wives while putting his hand on the small of their backs. As the […]
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JCI Queens unveils 2019 executive board, plans
By Cristina DC Pastor A polished gavel and the lighting of candles ushered Ruffy Ronas to the position of president of JCI Queens chapter in an induction ceremony on January 28 marked by solemnity and celebration. “This gavel is a symbol of authority,” intoned outgoing president Carolyn Joyce Pena Marticio her face toward Ronas who […]