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GoFundMe and the Filipino crowdfunding culture
By Cristina DC Pastor When my husband suffered a stroke in the early morning of June 29, the idea of fundraising never crossed my mind. I was in a state of nonchalance, thinking that since he had insurance, everything would be taken care of by his provider. Until the social worker in the hospital informed […]
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Filipino community welcomes, lauds Women & Media Café
By Marivir Montebon Fierce and compelling narratives woven with beautiful songs in the diaspora depicted the coming-out of Women & Media (WAM) Café as a shared platform for women and media in New York. Many in attendance loved the unique cultural presentation. Dr. Connie Uy, retired medical doctor and former board chair of the Philippine […]
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Journalist Rose Tibayan succumbs to cancer
Television journalist Rose Tibayan passed away on June 20 following a “courageous 14-month-long cancer fight,” according to the Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena, Illinois. Her most recent position was director of Public Affairs for the City of Chicago’s Department of Budget, Management, and Finance under former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. She was looking forward to working […]
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GMA’s Joseph Francia recognized as Asia’s ‘remarkable’ broadcast leader
GMA Network’s First Vice President and Head of International Operations Joseph T. Francia was honored as “Asia’s Remarkable Leader for Broadcast Media Operations” at the Asia’s Golden Icon Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence and Impact Across Asia. The ceremony was held in Okada Manila on May 31. In his acceptance speech, Francia underscored the network’s commitment to […]
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GMA collects 7 medals at NYC TV, film awards
Media giant GMA Network wins big for the Philippines, bringing home a total of seven medals —including one World Gold medal—at the 2024 New York Festivals TV & Film (NYF) Awards. This marks the first time all the GMA shortlisted entries won in their respective categories. At the virtual Storytellers Gala held on April 17, multi-awarded GMA […]
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Women & Media launch features Pinay journalists from NYT, WaPo
By Marivir Montebon On June 21, 2024, brace yourselves for the launch of a social platform for mutual support for conversation and action of women leaders and media in New York – the Women & Media (WAM) Café. Organized by Marivir Montebon of Awesome Media, Ltd. and Cristina DC Pastor, founding editor of TheFilAm.net, WAM […]
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February 27 is declared GMA Network Day in N.Y. State
For “invaluable contributions to the Filipino community” February 27 was declared GMA Network Day in New York State. The proclamation was bestowed by the Office of New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga. In ceremonies at the New York State Assembly in Albany, Raga lauded Joseph T. Francia of GMA International and GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations, […]
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Journalists decry unsolved murder of radioman Percy Lapid
By Marivir Montebon Amid dreary economic and political times, Filipino journalists say the recipe for justice remains the same: sticking to facts and accuracy and strengthening communities of support and collaboration in holding power to account. Veteran journalists senior editor at the Asian American Writers Workshop Noel Pangilinan, Columbia University Journalism school professor Sheila Coronel, […]
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Maria Ressa to teach at Columbia in 2024
Maria Ressa, the Nobel laureate and Filipino-American journalist known for her pioneering efforts to protect media freedom in the Philippines, will join the Columbia SIPA faculty in July 2024 as a professor of professional practice. In the interim she will serve as a distinguished fellow this fall at the School’s forthcoming Institute of Global Politics […]