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Older AAPIs vulnerable to fraud and scams: AARP survey
Nearly four in 10 (39 percent) Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) age 50 and older report that they or their family members have experienced fraud schemes, according to the recent fraud survey from AARP. Additionally, one-third (33 percent) of victims lost $15,000 on average. Non-financial costs are even more widespread, with most fraud victims […]
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Human rights forum echoes: Stop the killings, stop the killer
By Cristina DC Pastor Human Rights Watch’s Phelim Kine remembered a chilling encounter he had with then presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte in 2015. The two met on the sidelines of the presidential debate forum organized by Rappler. When Duterte learned Kine was deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia division, Kine recalled the mayor inviting […]
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Let’s all focus on the Independence Day parade: PIDCI
By Cristina DC Pastor PIDCI President Antero ‘Ner’ Martinez voiced optimism the lawsuit filed by two organizations — United Mindoro International, Inc. and the Philippine Community Center Services for Aging – against the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. will result in better understanding within the community. “We believe that both parties did what had to […]
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Lawsuit vs PIDCI puts to test leadership, credibility of Ner Martinez
By Cristina DC Pastor On the last night of the Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado, new PIDCI President Antero ‘Ner’ Martinez was served a court petition. He and members of the board of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. are being sued before the Supreme Court of New York, and compelled to respond to the following: […]
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The community leader who stalks women on FB and other stories of sexual misconduct
By Cristina DC Pastor Nancy is a 39-year-old businesswoman who used to regularly chat with a male friend, a well-to-do community leader, in this 70s. A few weeks ago, she was stunned when he told her that he was masturbating while chatting with her. He told her when he ‘came.’ Right away, she decided to […]
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With Trump set to meet Duterte, FilAms examine ‘war on drugs’
By Mariel Padilla Early this year a group of progressive Filipino Americans angry with the presidency of Donald Trump announced a campaign called “Unite Against Fascism.” But this past September they expanded the campaign to include the president of their homeland, Rodrigo Duterte. Many FilAms, like other immigrant groups, feel under siege by the policies […]
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Photojournalists torn by trauma, guilt from covering Duterte war on drugs
By Cristina DC Pastor Exposure to bullet-riddled and tortured bodies has overwhelmed photojournalists who have covered Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, describing the trauma as similar to PTSD. Pulitzer Award-winning Daniel Berehulak, who contributes to The New York Times, and freelance photographer Raffy Lerma, previously with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, spoke about the stress of […]
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Treasurer says PIDCI not in deficit, has $5,301 in cash; Violeta McGough arrested (Part 2)
By Cristina DC Pastor The Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI), tasked with mounting the biggest parade for Filipinos outside of the Philippines, has a total of $5,301.76 in its bank. The positive balance was bolstered by a loan of $13,000 from former president Fe Martinez, according to a financial report prepared by treasurer Nora […]
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Marilou Danley: What did she know and when did she know it?
By Cristina DC Pastor The name Marilou – a charming nickname for someone called Maria Lourdes – was the first indication the Las Vegas gunman’s companion was likely a Filipina. It was quickly picked up by Filipinos on social media who began to toss the curious question: Could she be Filipina? Marilou Danley initially became […]