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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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On Global Filipinos: First Filipina elected to Harvard’s Board of Overseers
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Geraldine Acuña Sunshine is the First Filipino American to be elected by some 26,000 Harvard University Alumni to the six-member Board of Overseers, to serve for a six-year term. Next to Harvard Corporation, the Board of Overseers is the second governing body of the Ivy League university to set direction, advice […]
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Manila teens invited to train at prestigious NYC ballet school
By April Deocariza Two Filipino students who performed on stage with Stella Abrera and her fellow American Ballet Theatre colleagues are now in New York City receiving the training experience of a lifetime. Steps Dance Studio scholars Elwince Magbitang and Raye Vince Pelegrin, both 16 years old, received invitations to study for one year at […]
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Debate on admissions to Specialized High Schools: FilAms share views
By Reese Villazor New York City has some of the best public high schools in the United States. Among these are the eight specialized high schools, which include Brooklyn Tech, Bronx Science, and Stuyvesant. Gaining admission to these schools is earned only through the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) which is a very competitive […]
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CFC ANCOP USA and OVP’S Angat Buhay widen partnership for the poor
By Cristina DC Pastor CFC ANCOP USA Executive Director Roger Santos and his wife Josie live in Manalapan, a South Jersey town known for its large, sprawling homes. In the couple’s formal dining room, two of the five Christmas trees – dedicated to each grandchild — were waiting for Josie’s attention, the ribbons, shiny hanging […]
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On Global Filipinos: Mabuhay, Johanne Jabines!
By Loida Nicolas Lewis For the third time in its 38-year history, a Filipino, Johanne Jazmin Tan Jabines, was declared champion in the world’s largest public speaking competition held in London last May. She is a 20-year-old University of the Philippines 4th year business administration and accountancy student who won the English-Speaking Union – International […]
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Are you new to NYC and looking for a school for your child?
You might want to visit the Department of Education’s Family Welcome Centers. FWCs are open in all five boroughs and staffed with specialists who can help students enroll in school for the upcoming year. They are also available to current families looking to explore additional options for their child. The DOE is urging families to […]
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UP alumni association to hold 20th Grand Reunion on Aug. 30, 2019 in California
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) is set to hold its 20th Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention at the Crowne Plaza located in the San Francisco Airport in Burlingame, California on August 30 – September 2, 2019. This will be co-hosted by the UPAA San Francisco Chapter, led by its president […]
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Inspiring kindness from football star in wake of Santa Fe shooting
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. On May 18th, eight students and two teachers from Santa Fe High School in Texas lost their lives to gun violence. The shooter was identified as 17-year-old student Dimitrios Pagourtzis. This article is not so much about the shooting. Instead, it tells the story of J.J. Watt, Houston Texans’ football […]