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Gloria Cabrera considers her options as salon turns 50
By Cristina DC Pastor Hairstylist Gloria Cabrera came to the United States in the 1960s when it was still relatively easy for Filipinos to immigrate to America. The 1965 Immigration Act paved the way for certain immigrants who were educated or had special skills. “A lot of my clients (in the Philippines), they ask me […]
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Navy veteran Arthur Grabiner, 97, honored for liberating Filipinos in WW II
In commemoration of the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), decorated World War II U.S. Navy veteran Arthur Grabiner was honored at the Philippine Consulate for his service, sacrifice and valor in liberating the Filipino people from the Japanese military. The April 5 recognition ceremony was led by Consul General Senen Mangalile at Sentro Rizal of […]
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Artists Chadwick Arcinue and Jef Albea to exhibit at famed Artexpo
Artists Chadwick Arcinue and Jef Albea will be featuring their work at the prestigious Artexpo New York which also exhibited the works of world-renowned Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein of the Pop Art movement. of the Sixties. Their collections will be on exhibit at Booth 106 of the Artexpo at Pier 36from March 30th to April 2nd. Arcinue worked in finance for two decades […]
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Homeownership still unattainable for some Asian Americans despite wealth
Homeownership rates in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander in the middle- and lower-income levels are far below equal non-Hispanic Whites and comparable to those of the Black and Hispanic communities. The 2023 State of Asia America report published by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) also showcased how high home […]
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New Congen decries ‘cult of personality’ in welcome reception
By Cristina DC Pastor Two months after he became head of the Philippine Consulate in New York, Consul General Senen Mangalile was accorded a fitting and felicitous welcome by the Filipino community. The March 18 Welcome Cocktail Reception, organized by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) and Hiraya Foundation, was well attended. The audience […]
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Some questions older adults ask
The National Asian Pacific Center On Aging (NAPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of AANHPI older adults and their families. We operate a NAPCA Senior Assistance Center for Older Adults and Caregivers and are available in five different languages. In this column, we want to share some of the […]
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Richard Maghanoy: A big heart that lifts others
By Maricar CP Hampton The John Laylo case may have happened in Philadelphia thousands of miles away, but a California businessman who heard about the “mistaken identity” killing of the Filipino lawyer was so upset he had to take action. Richard Maghanoy was reading his newsfeed when reports of the killing caught his attention. John […]
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How Sou Sou breaks up friendships
The FilAm Editorial It’s similar to Paluwagan in the Philippines. In New York where the so-called money-savings club is popular among Caribbean and West African immigrants, Sou Sou has easily penetrated the normally tight-fisted Filipino American community. The word Sou Sou is now synonymous with “scam” after friends began accusing one another of running off […]
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MFI search is on for the ‘best and brightest’ Filipina
The Miss Filipina International (MFI) pageant has been attracting Filipino American aspirants and giving them a chance to win cash and build self-confidence. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, MFI is expanding its reach by accepting candidates from all over the world and making the age less restrictive, from 16 to 28. The candidates should […]