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Cyrus Montesa of Queens now a securities attorney in Manila
By Wendell Gaa ‘The FilAm’ is beginning a series on U.S.-born Filipino Americans who now live and work in the Philippines. Some have never been to the country of their parents and are visiting for the first time. Others are returning after they left as children — all of them making a new life for […]
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Snapchat’s Bobby Murphy just got richer after company IPO
By Cristina DC Pastor Bobby Murphy’s net worth climbed to almost $5 billion, cementing a title Forbes has bestowed on the Filipino American tech entrepreneur as one of the youngest billionaires in the world. Murphy, 28, has a net worth of $4.9 billion as chief technology officer of Snap, Inc., a social media company that […]
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Loida-Duterte encounter, missing ‘balikbayan’ boxes, and a suspected suicide are top stories for 2016
By Cristina DC Pastor Loida Nicolas Lewis’ cautious praise of President Rodrigo Duterte topped The FilAm’s most-read stories for 2016. The article continued to be viewed and shared long after it’s been published on July 20. With every news headline pushing Lewis, a businesswoman and philanthropist, to the political pages for urging Duterte to resign […]
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Filipino businesses in NYC report decline in activity: study
Asian-owned small businesses face challenges in growing their businesses, but contribute to the economy by creating jobs for unskilled immigrants, according to the study “NYC’s Economic Engine: Contributions and Challenges of Asian Small Businesses.” The study was issued by the Asian American Federation (AAF) in a press conference on December 6. Specific to the Filipino […]
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GMA Network to spend at least P416 million, all set to introduce digital transmitter facilities
Broadcast giant GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) is initially spending P416 million on transmitter facilities for its Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) project. The amount covers three high-powered transmitters and their related antenna and connectivity requirements, as well as a fully-mirrored head-end system, which is a master facility for grouping and digitally encoding programs. GMA is adapting […]
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Nelsie Parrado on why she was a ‘silent supporter’ of Donald Trump
By Cristina DC Pastor Financial services professional Nelsie Parrado was one of legions of “silent supporters” who quietly delivered the votes for Donald Trump. They were a force largely undetected by pollsters and the media. However, if the recount, initiated by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, overturns the Electoral College vote, Nelsie, 70, warned, “I […]
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Nostalgia and pure imagination go into the making of Romeo Chocolates
By Cristina DC Pastor How does one go from being college dean to chocolatier with a plan? If you are Romeo Garcia, 38, you simply drop everything and fast-forward to a chocolate academy in Antwerp where Belgian bonbons are handcrafted and made with respect for tradition. That’s what he did in 2014 when he stepped […]
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Threat of gentrification worries ‘Little Manila’ in Queens
Tenants, homeowners, and small businesses in Woodside joined with community leaders and organizations to oppose the construction of a five-story megachurch, citing commuter traffic and disrespect for the “cohesive and historic character of the neighborhood.” Gentrification, critics argued before a Queens Community Board 2 hearing on September 27 will bring a “myriad of economic and […]
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Millennial leaves NYC to work in Manila, finds his American and Filipino culture in one place
By Angelito Cabigao “Are you sure you want to go to the Philippines? Everyone in the Philippines wants to come to America.” “It’s corrupt over there.” “You have a steady job here, why move?” “Your parents moved here to provide you with a better life.” All valid remarks that weighed on me as I made […]