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Historic Santacruzan, Manaoag centennial mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral draws Filipino faithful
By Elton Lugay St. Patrick’s Cathedral held the first-ever Santacruzan on May 24 while also celebrating the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Manaoag as thousands of Filipinos packed the church on the eve of Memorial Day. Organized by the Filipino Catholic Apostolate of New York (FILCA), the event drew members of the Filipino community […]
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Calendar from June
Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. June 2 Primary Election: New Jersey June 5 Dinner for a Cause (with Lady Ruffa Gutierrez) By Ladies for Rizal New York Inc. The Players Club Manhattan NYC June 20 Long Island Pinoy Fiesta Florencia Florist & Events 1660 Front Street […]
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Filipino identity shared through ‘Lasa at Salaysay’ food tasting event
The Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall was transformed into a celebration of Filipino heritage and regional cuisine on April 27, 2026, through “Lasa at Salaysay: Taste Across Borders,” a signature event for Filipino Food Month. Held under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship theme, “Connected by Taste: The Filipino Food in the Flavors of ASEAN,” the gathering […]
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What it means to be ‘truly American,’ according to AAPIs: new survey
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has released new research revealing the country is sharply divided over a fundamental question: what does it mean to be truly American? According to TAAF’s sixth annual Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS) Index, conducted by NORC at the […]
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Calendar from May
–Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. –Ongoing until May 29, 2026 Nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards For Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas Download: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/forms-and-guide/ –May 7 to June 4 Spring 2026 Adult Conversational Filipino, Beginner 1 (with teacher Agnes ‘Bing’ Magtoto) Tuition for the 5-week course […]
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2 FilAm groups receive grants: Ma‑Yi, Woodside on the Move
Filipino American cultural and community organizations in New York City — Ma‑Yi Theater Company and Woodside on the Move — each received $1.5 million to expand arts, educational, and community‑based programming. The funding comes from the dissolution of a long‑standing charity – unnamed in the press statement — that previously served Filipino New Yorkers, with […]
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral to hold 1st Santacruzan on May 24th
The Filipino Catholic Apostolate of New York (FILCA) will commemorate the 100th Canonical Coronation Anniversary of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag with a solemn Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, May 24, 2026. This will be preceded by a Santacruzan procession. This centennial celebrates Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag, one […]
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Artist Adonis DeKing takes on AAPI leadership role in Boston
By Gretheline Bolandrina Milford, MA — Artist and community advocate Adonis DeKing is stepping into a prominent new leadership position aimed at strengthening and uplifting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) professionals across the region. DeKing has been named associate director of Leadership Excellence at the National Association of Asian American Professionals – Boston Chapter, […]
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The Trader Joe’s tote obsession: no judgement, please
By Cristina DC Pastor Trader Joe’s—or as some Pinoys call it, “Traders Joe”—tote bags are now the hottest commodity since…what? Ube Pandesal? Please. Nobody ever woke up at 4 a.m. for Ube Pandesal. Nobody formed a human chain of a line around the block clutching grocery bags. And absolutely nobody tried to auction off a […]