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NaFFAA to convene 13th empowerment conference, names new executive director
From August 15-17, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) will host its 13th National Empowerment Conference (NEC) in Carson, California. The theme of this year’s NEC is “Make It Count: Transforming Mindsets for 2020 and Beyond,” which reflects NaFFAA’s commitment to raising awareness around key issues affecting the community, laying out a clear […]
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How Joji Jalandoni brought Visayan street kids to NYC
By Cristina DC Pastor Josephine ‘Joji’ Jalandoni grew up in Victorias Milling Company (VMC) in Negros Occidental — known as the “Sugarbowl of the Philippines” — where the landed families derived their affluence from sugar plantations. Sugar was one of the country’s top agricultural exports up until the 1980s, and the sugar cane farming families […]
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Jersey choirs in June 8 Koro concert
Handang Tumulong Foundation, Inc. (HTFI) and the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America, Inc. have jointly embarked on a project – a choral concert to be presented on June 8. “Tatlong Koro, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika” will feature three outstanding choirs in New Jersey, namely the Filharmonix Choir, the Kayumanggi Chorale, and the […]
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Reynas and Hermanos honored at Santacruzan Ball
The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) hosted its 41st Santacruzan Presentation Ball on May 4. This year’s Reyna Elenas are: Reyna Elena I: Madison Jed Recebe.Thirteen-year old Madison was born in New York. She is the only child of Jonas and Edelyn Recebe. Both parents are from Boracay and Kalibo, Aklan. Madison is in 8th […]
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PIDCI ratifies bylaws amid questions over procedure
By Cristina DC Pastor PIDCI, the beleaguered organization that hosts the annual Independence Day Parade, met this week in a bid to get its house in order and fix loopholes in the management of its finances. This is the same organization where the former treasurer is alleged to have absconded with its funds and yet […]
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Consulate studying possible takeover of Independence Day parade
By Cristina DC Pastor Just when everyone thought the case of PIDCI has lapsed into limbo, the FilAm community voted in a General Assembly to form an independent ad hoc committee that will oversee preparations for the June 2019 Independence Day Parade. That body would remove from PIDCI, which had lost its tax-exempt status when […]
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Filipinos in NYC: Lowest poverty rate among AAPI, live in overcrowded housing
By the Asian American Federation New York City’s Filipino population was the fourth largest Asian ethnic group in New York City, behind Chinese, Indians and Koreans. Relative to all residents, Filipinos in New York City were more likely to be: • working-age adults, • better educated, • proficient in English, • higher income, and • […]
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JCI Queens unveils 2019 executive board, plans
By Cristina DC Pastor A polished gavel and the lighting of candles ushered Ruffy Ronas to the position of president of JCI Queens chapter in an induction ceremony on January 28 marked by solemnity and celebration. “This gavel is a symbol of authority,” intoned outgoing president Carolyn Joyce Pena Marticio her face toward Ronas who […]
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PAFCOM announces 2019 officers as ConGen lauds organization for its ‘significant character, principle’
By Maricar Taino The Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM) welcomed the new year with its 2019 slate of officers, committee and board members. President Rosalinda Rupel and board chair Dr. Connie Uy led the new set of officers who were inducted by Consul General Claro Cristobal on January 9. In his message, Cristobal stressed […]