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Filipino veterans to be reunited with families; how to apply for a parole visa
By Attorney Rio Guerrero My father was just a little boy growing up in Bataan during World War II. He believed his life and that of his brothers were spared by the Japanese only because they were too small to be viewed as threats to the soldiers. Eventually, brave Filipino and American soldiers fought side-by-side […]
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Labor leader Maria Castaneda, 2 others honored in immigration gala
About 300 individuals representing community organizations, labor groups, faith organizations, businesses, and government gathered on June 2 to celebrate the accomplishments of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) at its 2015 Gala. The annual gala held at the Capitale on the Lower East Side, honored organizations and key leaders who have contributed tremendously to improving […]
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Jersey City Council passes resolution allowing driver’s licenses for undocumented residents
The Jersey City Council on May 28 approved a resolution allowing the Motor Vehicle Commission to issue driver’s licenses to undocumented residents. The resolution, urging the state government to enact supporting legislation, was approved unanimously. The vote makes Jersey City the eighth city in New Jersey to pass this type of resolution, following Camden, Elizabeth, […]
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A community album in ‘Filipinos in New York City’
By Cristina DC Pastor The story of Filipinos in New York City began with their National Hero Jose Rizal. In 1888 or more than a hundred years ago, Jose Rizal visited New York and stayed at the Fifth Avenue Hotel overlooking Madison Square Park. He was a young doctor then who constantly traveled abroad to […]
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On April 12, free legal screening for DACA, DAPA eligibility
By Cristina DC Pastor The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) is urging undocumented New York residents to attend a legal screening on April 12 to determine if they are eligible for the Obama executive actions on immigration relief. The screening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Temple Emanu-El […]
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Passports are the ‘heart’ of consular service: ConGen Mario de Leon Jr.
By Cristina DC Pastor Did you know that if you are a person with disability you do not have to wait in line for your passport application? You can “jump the line,” according to Consul General Mario de Leon Jr., in a press briefing with members of the Filipino American Press Club of New York […]
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Second-gen FilAms and the constant struggle to prove their parents’ move to America was ‘not in vain’
By Christian Catiis Being raised by immigrant parents in the suburbs of a predominantly Caucasian neighborhood, I struggled with preserving my Filipino identity. My Filipino mother had her sight set on emigrating to the U.S to accomplish her American Dream. Unknown to her at the time, she would later set a foundation of success not […]
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Philippine Embassy addresses allegations of ‘rudeness,’ ‘palakasan’
By Emil T. Fernandez Minister and Consul General We wish to take this opportunity to respond to your article last February 20 regarding complaints against the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. It is unfortunate that some people have aired their sentiments through social media and certain members of the local press, rather than file a […]
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Complaints vs alleged ‘rude staff,’ ‘palakasan’ at Philippine Embassy aired out on Facebook
By Maricar CP Hampton A long-running stream of complaints against the Philippine Embassy over alleged unprofessionalism and impolite behavior of its consular staff has been running on Facebook, and embassy officials say they are waiting for formal complaints to be brought to their attention before taking action. The post, which was began Feb. 6, 2015, […]