-
Lumpia as outreach: Korean candidate Chuck Park engages Filipino American voters in Queens
Community members gathered at Amazing Grace Restaurant in Woodside, Queens for an evening of food, storytelling, and civic engagement hosted by congressional candidate Chuck Park (NY-6). The April 25 event marked a stop in Park’s “Dumplings & Dialogue” fundraiser series, which highlights the cultural diversity of Queens through shared meals and conversations. For this gathering, the […]
-
Calendar from May
–Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. –Ongoing until May 29, 2026 Nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards For Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas Download: https://presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph/forms-and-guide/ –May 7 to June 4 Spring 2026 Adult Conversational Filipino, Beginner 1 (with teacher Agnes ‘Bing’ Magtoto) Tuition for the 5-week course […]
-
Student-created short film about the Filipino food culture to screen at UNLV May 14th
More than 60 students from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Cinematic Arts (UNLV CinArts) are gaining hands-on, real-world production experience through “Domino,” a short film about three Filipino cousins on a mission to find the stolen knife of the family patriarch, a chef, in order to receive their inheritance The film was […]
-
When cultural, generational identities clash in a Filipino kitchen
By Allen Gaborro There are few things in this world that Filipinos cherish more than food, family, drama, and their cultural heritage. So, when you combine all these disparate elements into a passionate, multifaceted chiaroscuro of a very personal work of fiction, you can’t help but feel the anticipation of experiencing what it means to […]
-
‘The FilAm’s’ Top 10 stories for 2025
The year 2025 has been a somewhat harsh year for the community. News of Filipinos entangled in legal troubles, restaurant closures, and other difficult developments often dominated the headlines. To be fair, the year also produced its share of uplifting stories—reports that drew strong readership and profiles of individuals whose work inspired others and made […]
-
Mama Fina’s closes East Village spot. It’s back to Hackensack, N.J. for Sisig lovers
By Angelito Cabigao Mama Fina’s, which prides itself the House of Filipino Sisig, has closed on November 30 in the East Village. While its New York location has ceased operations, the restaurant will remain open in Hackensack, New Jersey where it all began. The New York Times captured it best when they titled their piece on Mama […]
-
ON GLOBAL FILIPINOS After nearly 40 years as an OFW, Delia Juarez is ready to retire
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Delia Juarez, my executive chef since 2001, is one of those we call Bayani ng Bayan, the same title the Philippine government bestows on our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Last year, OFWs sent a record-high of $38.34 billion in remittances to the Philippines. The United States was the largest source, accounting for over […]
-
Staten Island’s only Filipino restaurant to close Nov. 30th
By Cristina DC Pastor Staten Island will lose its only Filipino sit-down restaurant on November 30, when Phil-Am Kusina closes its doors after a decade of feeding the borough’s Filipino American community. “After a wonderful decade serving you, we have decided to close our restaurant doors on November 30th,” the restaurant announced on its website. […]
-
Calendar from December
December 1 to 9 Franciscan Spirit Tours Contact Fr. Julian Jagudilla 917-880-7053 December 4 to 12 37th Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center 556 5th Avenue NYC December 5 Karafund for Cares Island Central Restaurant329 Central Avenue Jersey City NJ December 6 Simbang Gabi sa Katedral and Parol Procession St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fifth Avenue, […]