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Rey Grabato II wanted for $650-M real estate Ponzi scheme: FBI, DOJ
Hoboken, N.J. resident Rey E. Grabato, II is wanted for his alleged participation in a scheme that defrauded approximately 2,000 investors, including hundreds of investors in New Jersey, of over $650 million between February 2018 and January of 2022, according to the FBI website. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for […]
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Fiesta in America presents 2 weekends of Filipino excellence in New Jersey
Fiesta in America will unite the Filipino American community for two weekends in New Jersey, beginning with the 22nd People’s Ball on Sunday, August 9, at Marriott Newark Airport, followed by the 29th Fiesta in America on August 15 and 16, 2026 at the American Dream in East Rutherford. Admission is free. The celebration begins […]
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Top 50 brands with ‘authentic engagement’ with Asian American consumers: 3AF
In celebration of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) has announced the 3AF 2026 Impact 50, recognizing 50 national brands making meaningful investments in the Asian American consumer segment through authentic engagement, marketing/advertising, experiential programs, strategic innovation, and sustained commitment. The alphabetical list recognizes Fortune 500 and […]
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Macario Fojas: Building Seven Seven and championing Filipino talent
By Cristina DC Pastor Life was anything but easy for Macario Fojas, president and co-founder of Seven Seven Global Services, Inc., a Filipino-owned IT company based in New Jersey. In 1982, he was enrolled at Fordham University, pursuing a master’s degree in Finance and Quantitative Methods. By day, he worked as an encoder in New […]
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Mita Quiogue: From skin care to desserts to health technology
By Cristina DC Pastor Ever since Mita Valentino Quiogue discovered the thrill of entrepreneurship, she has never stopped creating and investing. “I don’t know how to stay still,” she said with a laugh. “If I see potential, I go into it.” In 2009, she launched Glossy Skinnovation, a spa dedicated to pampering hardworking women in […]
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HealthForce USA Named Distribution Partner of the Year at Lifesaving Summit 2025
HealthForce Training Center USA, a 100% Filipino-owned company that provides CPR and First Aid training, was awarded the 2025 Distribution Partner of the Year by GoRescue during the annual Lifesaving Summit. GoRescue distributes medical devices and emergency equipment, including first aid kits, AEDs, and other life-saving accessories. The Lifesaving Summit is a community-focused event that […]
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‘The FilAm’s’ Top 10 stories for 2025
The year 2025 has been a somewhat harsh year for the community. News of Filipinos entangled in legal troubles, restaurant closures, and other difficult developments often dominated the headlines. To be fair, the year also produced its share of uplifting stories—reports that drew strong readership and profiles of individuals whose work inspired others and made […]
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ON GLOBAL FILIPINOS Dado Banatao: Modern Filipino hero
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On Christmas Day, 2025 the Philippines lost our modern Filipino hero. Diosdado “Dado” Banatao died peacefully in the presence of his family in his Alma Mater Stanford due to a neurological condition at 79 years old, five months before his 80th birthday. But what a life of eight decades! Dado was […]
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15 years of RN Express: A lifeline for nurses
By Cristina DC Pastor They were three nurses whose paths crossed at Amsterdam Nursing Home on the Upper West Side in the late 1990s. Maria Lea Batomalaque began as a staff nurse and, in a matter of months, rose to the position of head nurse. Sally Nuñez worked alongside Lea in the Reimbursement Department. Florida […]