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AFTA’s Balik‑Turo at 33: How FilAm teachers built a quiet movement of diaspora-driven learning
By Ricky Rillera On a humid August morning in Manila, a group of teachers gathered inside a classroom at the Philippine Normal University. Some have traveled from remote provinces; others have flown from New York, New Jersey, and California. At the front stood a Filipino American educator who has spent decades teaching in the United […]
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A Filipino community center can be both a blessing and a burden
By Ricky Rillera For decades, Filipino Americans in the New York–New Jersey region have dreamed of a permanent home — a place where our stories can be told, our elders can gather, our youth can lead, and our culture can breathe without apology. That dream has flickered, brightened, dimmed, and revived again through generations of […]
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Marissa Alcantara: When FilAm students forget their culture, there’s Tagalog to help them remember
By Maricar CP Hampton For today’s students, culture and tradition can sometimes feel distant or lost. Filipino Tagalog teacher Marissa Alcantara said she makes sure she integrates language, heritage, and interactive activities to connect Filipino American students with their roots. “I try to bridge the gap by using the Filipino language and promote the culture […]
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2 brothers, 1 shared purpose: To bring Filipino stories to the Upper East Side’s Scouting community
On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, two brothers in Scouting are reshaping what an Eagle project can look like. Through their service, Lucas and Leonardo G. del Rosario have brought Philippine indigenous culture and literature into a neighborhood where Filipino and Asian Pacific stories are rarely taught, seen, or celebrated. Lucas, 19, and a Presidential Merit […]
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Sa panahon ng Taglamig, magpabakuna laban sa RSV, COVID-19 at trangkaso
Ni Dr. Michelle Morse Gumaganap na Komisyoner ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan ng Lungsod ng New York Maaaring maging hamon ang manatiling malusog sa taglagas at taglamig. Dahil sa magkakaibang impormasyon mula sa pederal na pamahalaan ngayong taon, maraming magulang ang nalilito: “Dapat ba na mabakunahan ako o ang aking anak para sa trangkaso, COVID-19, at […]
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School the World brings its education model to the Philippines
School the World, a nonprofit with 16 years of impact in Central America, has announced the expansion of its program to the Philippines. With more than 165,000 classrooms still needed in the Philippines and rural dropout rates remaining high, School the World is bringing its “comprehensive model” — which integrates school infrastructure, teacher training, and […]
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Gen Z mental health crisis requires cultural understanding
By Sunita Sohrabji As youth suicide rates climb and depression deepens across the United States, mental health experts are pushing for action that centers both evidence-based treatment and cultural belonging. At a July 25 news briefing hosted by American Community Media, speakers noted that effective care remains out of reach for too many. “We’re in […]
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Filipino girl travels the globe to find first-of-its-kind cure for cancer
When 9-year-old Aspen Tangonan was 22 months old, she was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma — an aggressive tumor arising from nerve tissues and cells. At the time, her family had no idea Aspen would become the first pediatric patient successfully treated with a novel drug combination for high-risk refractory neuroblastoma. Aspen underwent lengthy […]
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Knights of Rizal Long Island to host awards ceremony honoring women, youth leaders
Great Neck, N.Y. – The Order of the Knights of Rizal Long Island (KORLI) and its auxiliary, the Ladies for Rizal Long Island (LFRLI), dedicated to promoting the ideals and teachings of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, are proud to announce its upcoming awards ceremony on May 17, 2025, at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern […]