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When women called the shots, first thing they did was junk Pilipino Time
By Maricar CP Hampton & Cristina DC Pastor “Having an all-women team has definitely changed the face of UniPro,” said Rachelle Ocampo, current president of the nonprofit Pilipino American Unity for Progress. “We look especially cute in pictures.” Ocampo was kidding, of course, but she was also setting the tone for what the current leadership […]
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Muay Thai girl fights for orphan children in the Philippines
By Maya Rowencak My mom is Filipino, and my father is Ukrainian, but I grew up American. When I was little, I would say my favorite food was Thai — to my mom’s disappointment. I was thrilled to get to visit Thailand when I was 9 and have been naturally drawn to Thai culture. I […]
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Reacting to Gabrielle Molina’s suicide, Jersey teen takes comfort in being close to family, Filipino heritage
By Megan Villarin I find it really sad and sickening to see how far harassment can go. Just because Gabrielle Molina was different — whether religious, cultural or overall appearance, we don’t know — these people bullied her to the point where she could not bear to live anymore. This shows the power of technology. […]
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Young FilAms imagine their future, and write about it
By Cecile Caguingin-Ochoa I was in an essay-writing contest but I did not write. When long-time officer of the Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles (est. 1978), Inc. Evelyn Portugal threw in a suggestion to hold a writing contest among our children or grandchildren, everyone got excited. “This is the time for our own […]
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De La Salle graduate wins Lenten art contest
An economics graduate of De La Salle University in Manila who dabbles in jewelry-making has won the Stations of the Cross Art Contest sponsored by the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz. Angela Kristi Dumdum – ‘Kissy’ to family and close friends – threaded beads like a rosary as an aid to churchgoers reciting the Way […]
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Rosalyn de Castro eyes the Olympics as her goal
Ten-year-old Rosalyn de Castro led her hockey team to the championship of the Hudson Valley Hockey League, as the captain — and goalie — of the all-boys NYC Skyliners. Rosalyn, a fifth grader at St. Adalbert School, helped the team win its first playoff game with a shutout, usually credited to a goalie’s effective defense. […]
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UniPro seeking 2013 interns
UniPro is looking for spring and summer interns to assist its various departments. The departments seeking intern support include Community Building, Grant Writing, Usapan Workshop Series and IT. All positions are unpaid and based out of New York City. Candidates will be asked to assist with various duties within the 501(c)3 organization and will be […]
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Call for submissions to essay contest on PH territorial claim; deadline is Feb 1
The U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance (USP4GG)-Marianas chapter has launched an essay contest with the theme, “The West Philippine Sea and its impact on the future of the Philippines.” The contest is open to all Filipino students in the Philippines or overseas, from 10 to 25 years old, who are enrolled in high school and […]
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Essay contest on the life of Reginald F. Lewis offering $5K in grants; deadline is Jan 11
Five scholarship grants of $5,000 each are being offered to New York City high school seniors through an essay contest on the life of Reginald F. Lewis, the late CEO and chairman of TLC Beatrice International with the deadline for submission on January 11. Students in their senior year at a New York City public […]