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A nurse’s reflections on the dreaded COVID-19 while waiting to be tested
By Lindy Rosales I have been having chills since the previous Saturday but with no fever. I take the subway to work, pass by Grand Central terminal where a lawyer from New Rochelle, who tested positive for COVID-19, also takes his subway train. I called two private doctors to see if I could be tested […]
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Ilya Amatorio: Nurse leader, mother of 2, first lady
By Cristina DC Pastor It’s been said: There’s a nurse in every Filipino American household. Over at Bergenfield town, a FilAm nurse just became its first lady. Ilya Evangelista Amatorio, 46, was a long-time clinical nurse manager at Mount Sinai Hospital until she decided two years ago to cut back and spend more time with […]
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On Global Filipinos: How a PHL president welcomed Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On January 27, the United Nations remembered the 75th year of the liberation of Auschwitz during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Among the activities was a short screening of the award-winning documentary “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines.” Director and producer Noel “Sonny” Izon’s work and research of 10 years […]
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‘Kabilang Ka, Pabilang Ka’ census campaign to launch on Mar 21
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) will host a Census Community Engagement Launch in partnership with the 2020 Census at the Philippine Center in New York City on March 21, Saturday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public The launch will gather over 100 Filipino American leaders […]
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How should LGBTQ people navigate the Census questions?
By Meghan Maury Q: Will the 2020 Census collect data about LGBTQ people? A: The 2020 Census will collect information about same-sex couples who are living in the same household. For the first time, the “relationship to householder” census question will include the response options “Same-sex husband/wife/spouse” and “Same-sex unmarried partner.” These response options will […]
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The Pastillas Scandal and the sneaky ways to corruption
By Cristina DC Pastor There’s something sweet and savory about corruption in the Philippines. Some Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials and personnel are said to be receiving P10,000 per from Chinese nationals entering the Philippines to illegally work in gaming casinos. The cash is bundled up and hidden in Pastillas wrappers, according to reports. I […]
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Bergenfield Mayor Amatorio files defamation lawsuit against opponent, demands public apology
Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio has filed a complaint and civil litigation suit with the State of New Jersey against former Mayor Norman Schmelz, his running mates, and press spokesman for defamatory allegations against Amatorio in an attempt to damage his reputation three days before the November 5th election. Amatorio is seeking compensatory damages to be […]
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Quiboloy church officials indicted for trafficking, sham marriages
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A federal grand jury has charged three top administrators of a Philippines-based church with overseeing a labor trafficking scheme that forced church members to solicit donations for a bogus charity after the defendants illegally obtained visas and other immigration documents that allowed the workers to enter and remain in the United […]
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Arkansas commissioner is new FYLPRO president
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), a nonprofit that seeks to connect young Filipino American leaders with their heritage, is pleased to announce its 2020 – 2021 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Executive Committee: Joshua Ang Price ‘18, President (Little Rock, AR) Louella Cabalona ’12, Vice President (Chicago, IL) Major Charlynne McGinnis ‘18, Secretary […]