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Higaonon Filipina writes about feeling unwanted in her FilAm community (A FAHM story)
By Sheena Ocot My memories of Mama Liling, my paternal grandmother, will always be vivid. She was there when we were little tykes romping around in our diapers. I would lie on her bed while she crocheted and I watched the Mets with her. She always let us play outside our home in Lodi, New […]
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Loida Lewis to receive lifetime award from Womankind, is serenaded by Madrigal Singers
Businesswoman Loida Nicolas Lewis, widow of TLC Beatrice Founder and CEO Reginald F. Lewis, will receive The Phoenix Lifetime Achievement Award at Womankind’s 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala on November 1, 2017, for her contributions to Asian American communities through her advocacy, influence, and generosity. Formerly the New York Asian Women’s Center, Womankind is a leader […]
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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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Ner Martinez wins PIDCI election marred by calls to 911 and howls of protest (Part 1)
By Cristina DC Pastor At an Upper East Side Episcopalian church, some PIDCI leaders said election fraud was committed. The chairman of the Membership Committee was bodily ejected from the polling place, prompting a 911 call…Business cards or photocopies of IDs were accepted as voting ID …Too many proxy voters in the polls. These are […]
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Former ConGen dedicates Gawad Mabini award to Filipinos in Northeast
Months after his retirement from the Foreign Service, former Consul General to New York Mario De Leon, Jr. was awarded the Gawad Mabini Dakilang Kamanong (Grand Cross) by President Rodrigo Duterte at a ceremony in Malacanang Palace on September 13. De Leon was the Consul General in New York from 2011 to 2016 where one […]
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PIDCI election puts spotlight on stolen club funds as community calls for transparency
By Cristina DC Pastor The case of missing funds is generating keen interest in the October 7 election of officers of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. Three community leaders are running for PIDCI president, and one of them would like to see an investigation. Sixteen individuals are aspiring for the seven open board seats. […]
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As Wycoco steps down, Puertollano files candidacy for PIDCI president
Media and public relations practitioner Amado ‘Tambi’ Wycoco announced this week he has decided to abandon his bid to run for president of the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. In a statement, he announced he is seeking, instead, one of the seven seats in the Board of Directors of PIDCI. “Realization and reality set in,” […]
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Radical, pioneering creatives in this year’s TOFA (Part 3)
Rocky Gathercole’s inspiring story places him in two extreme points in life: From homeless kid to celebrity designer. His collections have hit the runways of New York and Los Angeles, and the likes of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ariana Grande have worn his luxurious gowns. He left home as he was coming of age […]
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TOFA 2017 celebrates remarkable FilAms who influence, inspire (Part 1)
By Cristina DC Pastor In celebration of Filipino American History Month, The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) presents this year’s accomplished individuals with varied talents, superb achievements, and who make service to community a meaningful part of their lives. White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford; pilot with missing limbs Jennifer Cox; California Assembly Member Rob […]