By Marissa Bañez Ask law students why they are studying to become lawyers and, chances are, many will say it’s because they want “to help others.” Dig a little deeper and you’ll likely find that those law students have a narrow (and probably unrealistic) idea of what that means in the real world where bills […]
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 […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled plans to open the iconic Fifth Avenue, and make it “pedestrian-friendly” and car-free, for the holiday season. Under Open Street, the Fifth Avenue corridor will be fully open to pedestrians between 48th Street and 59th Street, in addition to the area around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall. […]
The world’s first armless pilot Jessica Cox was one of the speakers in JPMorgan Chase’s eighth annual Women’s Leadership Day conference on October 5. The event brought together thousands of employees and clients in New York City as well as virtually around the globe. Dedicated to celebrating and empowering women, the event featured speakers across various […]
Workers at Jollibee Journal Square branch who were illegally terminated were offered reinstatement by the fast food corporation following months of community pressure and a judgment from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Two of the illegally terminated workers returned to work Monday, October 16th in the Jersey City location. They vowed to continue to […]
By Gino Cabigao Let’s begin with a delightful buzz – coffee numbers that are as invigorating as the aroma of your morning brew. About “66% of Americans now drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage including tap water and up by nearly 14% since January 2021, the largest increase since NCA began tracking […]
Don’t be surprised to find new products in your Asian grocery freezer: Sweet Garlic Longganisa, Sweet Hamonado Longganisa, Lucban Longganisa, and the all-new Pork Siomai without seafood. Ramar Foods Corporation, known for their “authentic Filipino flavors,” has announced the new offerings under the Magnolia brand in the fourth quarter of 2023. “These offerings come […]
By Maricar CP Hampton When Eric Bustamante accepted the job of general manager of Philippine National Bank New York branch, he was not quite sure what to expect as he was out of the banking circle for a long time since migrating to the United States in 2012. But PNB has a proud heritage of […]
Trial lawyer Nikki Agravante is often teased for heading into her “second shift” after coming home from work at her 9-to-5. That “second shift” is the long hours at night, on weekends, and early mornings, which she spends running her women’s suit and workwear brand, Alpha Brava, and balancing the many hats of a founder […]