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Bratislava: Underrated gem of Europe
By Wendell Gaa Bratislava, the historic European capital city of Slovakia, is oftentimes seemingly overshadowed as a traveler’s destination by its more popular neighboring cities in Central Europe: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. This is a bit of a shame as I’ve recently learned for myself during a stopover which my mother, aunts and I made […]
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TheFilAm.Net Books of 2023
By Tricia J. Capistrano In the last few years more and more Filipino American stories are being published in the United States. What an exciting time for us and for our children! Here’s our select list of books we wish everyone would find time to read. We included some passages from their cover blurbs. This […]
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Why do I need to check my Medicare plan every year?
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is ongoing. We chose several questions about this subject and want to share the information in this month’s column. Why do I need to check my Medicare plan every year during the Open Enrollment Period and how do I check my plan? If you don’t take any action, your existing plan […]
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New memoir celebrates Filipino roots, Batangas heritage and culture
“Batangas: My Sky and Earth” honors the late brother of Vancouver-based author Bong Serrano. Written as a heartfelt tribute to his older brother, Kuya Boying, who succumbed to kidney cancer in 2014, Bong Serrano’s debut work provides readers with fond memories of Batangueño life and culture through this meticulously researched book. The province of Batangas […]
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‘Humbled and honored’: Celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ FilAms
By Cristina DC Pastor A jewelry designer, a TV journalist, and a makeup artist for Norah O’Donnell were among the nine Filipinos who were honored November 26 in PAFCOM’S 1st Gawad Pinoy Pride. Reagan John Rada who owns RJP Gem, the only Filipino-owned jewelry and gem store in Manhattan’s Diamond District; The Filipino Channel’s multi-awarded […]
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The death of King Phojanakong opens 2023, the end of ‘Here Lies Love’ finishes the year
The passing of Chef KING PHOJANAKONG on January 2 was an upsetting way to start the year 2023 for the Filipino American community. The beloved owner of Kuma Inn on the Lower East Side died from a rare amoeba infection, according to his family. The culinary community was in grief. The arrival of new Consul […]
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Filipino caregiver among 24 hostages released by Hamas: ‘Now he is safe’
Filipino caregiver Jimmy Pacheco was among the first batch of 24 hostages released out of Gaza, according to an official statement from the Israeli Embassy in Manila on November 25. “Jimmy is undergoing medical evaluations at Shamir Medical Center to ensure his well-being,” says the statement. “Senior representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
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A showy, flowy fashion event
By Marissa Bañez Five years ago, The FilAm interviewed designer Leonard Co, in which he described his Filipiniana designs as “more and more,” and “fully loaded.” Five years later, in a fashion show on November 18, 2023, that can only be described as an “extravaganza” in every sense of the word, Co delivered even more…and […]
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U.S. government, senators hail release of Leila de Lima
The United States welcomes former Philippine Senator Leila de Lima’s release on bail after nearly seven years of detention on politically motivated drug charges, the State Department said on November 13 through spokesperson Matthew Miller. “Senator De Lima’s release follows her acquittal in two out of three cases. The United States urges the Philippines to […]