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‘Didi:’ Awkward teen and his obsession with social media
By Wendell Gaa The Millennial Generation is without a doubt the first generation to truly come of age in the social media era. Thus far, no recent movie in my opinion has so perfectly captured this facet of Millennials than the film “Dìdi” which is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime. For those who yearn […]
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How about a heart-healthy Arroz Caldo?
Kain na Tayo, an idea that originated from members of the 2023 Tayo Fellows cohort, seeks to improve heart health in our communities through healthy culturally-tailored recipes. For Filipino Americans, having a nutritionally focused approach to food can help curb the staggering issues impacting the community: Kain na Tayo aims to address difficult topics that […]
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Apicha CEO Therese Rodriguez publishes book of poetry, finds writing ‘empowering’
By Marivir Montebon The launch of the poetry book “Parañaque to New York City: Fifty Poems” flowed splendidly on the evening of October 24 in downtown Manhattan, a full circle moment for author Therese Rodriguez, a civil rights champion and CEO of Apicha Community Health Center. Steadfast in her activism for public health and human […]
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Fight vs cancer continues with F.A.C.C.’s ‘Fashion for Compassion’ gala
By Maricar C. Padilla It was an evening of grace and pageantry as the Filipino American Cancer Care Gala celebrated another year of enthusiastic support for patients afflicted with cancer. Despite initial challenges, F.A.C.C. went ahead with the celebration, their sixth since its founding in March 2020. “The 2024 F.A.C.C. Gala was a year-long journey […]
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Health care for every Filipino: ‘Why I choose the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center’
By Rachelle Peraz Ocampo, EdM As a Filipino American living in New York City, it can feel overwhelming to find a health care provider who understands my culture, meets my needs, and is affordable. When I first started searching, I realized that I need more than just a convenient location or good reviews—I wanted a […]
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Out-of-pocket costs for prescription meds will drop from $8K to $2K in 2025
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, with some states extending it to January 15, 2025. Why is this fall’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) especially important? Starting […]
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John Bahia on why Filipino immigrants need to get involved in U.S. politics
By Hannah Lorenzo When giving tours around Woodside in Queens, 23-year-old John Bahia makes a special stop to Purple Dough, a Filipino-owned dessert shop. He recommends to friends and visitors to try the leche flan and ice cream that are filled with the nutty sweet flavor of ube, a Filipino purple yam. Down 63rd Street, […]
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PS 150, whose principal is Filipino, is named a National Blue Ribbon school
This article, published in Tribeca Citizen in 2021, is being reprinted with permission. Just recently PS 150 has been named a National Blue Ribbon school, as announced by Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. What’s better for a Monday read than a new, energized leader for a local school? A big Tribeca welcome to Nico Victorino, […]
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Agustin Guido III: Portrait of a nurse as a writer
By Maricar C. Padilla Agustin ‘Gus’ Guido III was a 28-year-old bedside nursing newbie in the U.S. when this story happened. He was doing his rounds and walked into an elderly patient’s room. The 85-year old-woman smiled affectionately at him and said, “Oh, honey, you’re just what the doctor ordered!” He laughed it off thinking […]