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Eleuterio Timbol named one of outstanding public school teachers in N.Y. State
By Cristina DC Pastor Math teacher Eleuterio Timbol dedicated his Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award to his deceased mother and brother, who both passed away in the last two years. “I feel this award will make them happy in heaven,” he said when reached by The FilAm. Ely is one of 54 New York […]
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Columbia’s Erwin de Leon named among notable LGBTQ leaders
Dr. Erwin de Leon, a Columbia University faculty member for the M.S. in Nonprofit Management, has been listed among Crain’s Notable LGBTQ leaders. The recognition came in time for his one-year celebration as the Chief Diversity Officer at the university’s School of Professional Studies. Crain’s New York Business’s Notable LGBTQ Leaders list recognizes top lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or […]
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One mother’s thoughts on Uvalde and how to improve school security
By Cristina DC Pastor Queens mom Casey DeLeon Pinola remembers shedding tears when she learned 19 children were mowed down in a school in Uvalde, Texas, a city once heralded as the “honey capital of the world.” She immediately thought of her three children Carlos, 15; Caydence, 6; and Coah, 4, who go to three […]
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Toms River HS auditorium named after Nobel recipient Maria Ressa
By Maggie Downs Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Toms River Schools alum, was celebrated on May 23 at Toms River High School North during the dedication of the school’s auditorium being named in her honor. Ressa was a part of Toms River North’s class of 1982 and was honored with a Nobel Peace Prize […]
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Learning PHL history in a martial arts school
More of a cultural center than just your typical martial arts studio, Legacy Filipino Martial Arts has opened its doors to both children and adults of all backgrounds. This Daly City, Calif. school not only strives to help people with self-defense but also aims to promote Philippine history, culture, and traditions with the help of culture […]
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‘The current state of Philippine collections is problematic’ (Part 2)
By Sarah Derouin Ricky Punzalan has his own layered history with the Philippine collections. “The University has a record of bringing Filipino scholars, during the early colonial years up to even the present, to study here,” he says, adding that he was one of these students. When he returned to U-M as a faculty member, […]
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Faculty leads a project to decolonize University of Michigan’s PHL collections (Part 1)
By Sarah Derouin The University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus is 8,199 miles from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Spread throughout multiple campus locations is one of the largest collections of historical Filipino artifacts outside of the archipelago nation. But how did such a robust collection end up at a Midwestern university? It’s […]
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UPAAA launches spring concerts
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) proudly announces two spring concerts that will showcase Filipino choral, folk and pop music, while raising funds for its scholarship programs. The concerts are “Tempus,” a hybrid recital at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana on April 28, and “Alay Kay Inay” (A Gift […]
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6-year-old Caydence Pinola-de Leon speaks out vs bullying
By Vicky Vitug “I’m calling on all of you! I need you to take a stand to help stop and prevent bullying. If you see something, say something to an adult or trusted guardian. Share laughter and share a smile. Always be kind to others.” If there’s a TED Talks for kids, Caydence Pinola-de Leon, a 6-year-old student […]