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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 […]
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Of PIDCI candidates for president, 1 supports investigation into missing funds
By Cristina DC Pastor Two community leaders have confirmed their candidacies for president of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI), the organization that mounts the flamboyant Independence Day Parade held yearly on Madison Avenue. They are retired public school teacher Olivia David and media and public relations practitioner Tambi Wycoco. Long-time PIDCI officer Antero […]
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U.S. congressmen listen to horror stories of Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘killing zones’
By Rene Pastor The U.S. Congress opened on July 20 an investigation on extrajudicial killings (EJK) in the Philippines, with revelations some police officers were “being paid to kill” drug suspects. “There is an economy of murder” in the Philippines. Matthew Wells, a senior crisis advisor of Amnesty International (AI), gave this description during a […]
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Violation of labor laws complaint filed vs German diplomat, wife
By Cristina DC Pastor Two Filipina domestic workers filed a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act against a German diplomat and his wife. The complaint against Pit Koehler and wife Mareike Koehler was filed before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on June 28, 2017 by Sherile Pahagas and […]
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U.S. Congress opens investigation July 20 on alleged Duterte rights abuses
The U.S. Congress will open this week an investigation into alleged human rights abuses committed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in pursuit of his anti-drug campaign, according to the statement issued by the U.S. Filipinos for Good Governance, Inc. The July 20th hearing will be held at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the […]
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Sexting just for fun not to hurt victims: new study
Sexting, which is becoming a popular recreation among young adults, ironically led to the humiliating downfall of a 52-year-old New York politician, Anthony Weiner. Weiner was digitally transmitting intimate photos of himself to teen girls. The father of one of the girls spoke to the press. Other women came forward with their own selfie tales […]