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IAM FAME honors outstanding teachers, community leaders
Mark your calendars for August 22, 2025! The International Association of Multicultural and Filipino-American Educators, Inc. (IAM FAME, Inc.) is set to host its inaugural Teacher Empowering Achievement & Cultural Heritage (TEACH) Awards in New York City. This celebration will honor outstanding educators and Filipino American leaders who’ve made significant contributions to education and cultural […]
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Scientist Michael Purugganan named interim dean at NYU Arts & Science
In a May 27 memorandum to the Arts & Science community, NYU President Linda Mills and Provost Georgina Dopico announced the appointment of Michael Purugganan as Interim Dean of Arts & Science: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Purugganan, Silver Professor of Biology and formerly dean of science, as interim dean of […]
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Dr. Mark Munoz: Possibly the most published Filipino business author in the U.S.
Dr. J. Mark Munoz, a business scholar in Illinois may yet be the most published Filipino American academic author in the United States. He has authored and edited more than 30 books on business & management and technology and just released three more recently. They are: –“Digital Leadership: Concepts and Cases.” Published in February 2025, […]
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New teachers group vows to support Filipino mentors ‘who are having struggles’
By Cristina DC Pastor A new teachers group with an emerging presence in New York has been formed on March 3, 2025. This brings to four the Filipino teachers organizations on the East Coast after the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA) was founded in the 1990s, the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators […]
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Calendar from May 2025
Ongoing till July 20 Eva Noblezada in ‘Cabaret at the KitKat Club’ August Wilson Theatre 245 West 52nd Street, NYC May 3 PIDCI Mrs. Kalayaan Ball Astoria Manor 25-22 Astoria Boulevard Astoria, NYC May 4 Run Bergenfield Run 5K: Mayor’s Wellness 2025 Contact office of Mayor Arvin Amatorio for details May 4 3rd Annual Asian […]
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Fordham Rams Coach Mike Magpayo: ‘Basketball is in my blood’
By Cristina DC Pastor A ‘The FilAm’ Exclusive Some folks like to get away Take a holiday from the neighborhood… Mike Magpayo recalled how he and his wife Caroline were listening to Billy Joel’s New York anthem and “tearing up” as they were moving out of the Big City in 2014. Except that it was […]
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Alleged labor trafficking charges filed vs teacher Rey Badajos Dacul
By Cristina DC Pastor An English teacher and prominent community leader is under investigation by the Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Washington D.C. for alleged labor trafficking. The complaint states that Rey Badajos Dacul (also known on Facebook as Ray Badajos Dacul) “operates a labor trafficking scheme masquerading as an employment […]
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Tagalog course at Yale a ‘significant milestone’ – Congen Mangalile
NEW HAVEN, CT — Consul General Senen Mangalile met with representatives of Yale’s Council on Southeast Asia Studies on February 21 to explore potential partnerships in research, cultural exchange, and initiatives that promote Philippine heritage. The consul general also congratulated Yale on its upcoming offering of Filipino (Tagalog) as a credited language course starting in […]
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Documentary ‘Mettle’ spotlights journey of blind judo Paralympian Liana Mutia
“Mettle,” the inspiring short documentary that chronicles the remarkable journey of Liana Mutia, a blind Filipino American judoka, has made its debut on the global stage. The film premiered at the 2024 International Sport Film Festival in Napoli, Italy, on November 26 where it was honored with the prestigious award for “Best Student Work.” The […]