By Selen Ozturk As women head to the polls this fall, abuse in office, domestic workers’ rights, reproductive rights and gun control are forefront concerns. Abuse in office This violence is a pervasive threat for those on the ballots — and a national Brennan Center for Justice report found that abuse of local elected officials and election […]
Consul General Senen Mangalile delivered a speech on the contribution of the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea to international law and the crucial role of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in resolving inter-state disputes. The event was a panel discussion on March 4 at the Fordham Law School in New York. “The [Arbitral] Award […]
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, […]
By Tricia J. Capistrano On August 21, 2023, the 40th anniversary of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination, Dr. Rolando Solis posted a photo of himself, a radiant Cory Aquino, Solis’ wife, Dr. Margarita Conanan-Solis, and Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino. The photo was taken in May 1980 in front of the Solis residence in Dallas, Taxas. Ninoy Aquino […]
By Cristina DC Pastor Consul General in Milan Elmer Cato appeared before the Senate Migrant Workers Committee investigating illegal recruitment and his alleged “close ties” with the reported scam recruiting firm Alpha Assistenza SRL. Cato was previously head of the Philippine Consulate in New York. It was revealed during the hearing led by committee Chairman […]
The FilAm Editorial For public life, we probably live in a dream world where the politicians are honorable, truthful and act out of conscientious principles. They do not lie, cheat or are corrupt. They are not found liable for sexual abuse (a polite term for rape), keep gold bars, or cook the books on their […]
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On November 28, 2023 for the first time, the Biden Presidency celebrated Filipino American History Month (FAHM) with an in-person attendance of 100 FilAms at the White House. In 2021 and 2022, the Office of President Biden presented only a roundtable discussion with 20 FilAms at the White House due to […]
By Cristina DC Pastor It was the week of the Thanksgiving break and Assemblymember Steven Raga took the time to go home to Manila to visit family. A cousin suggested a trip to the Cordilleras while he was in town, and possibly a tattoo session with Whang-Od. “Luckily, the schedule worked out!” said Steve as […]
By Louise Liu Anti-Asian hate crime numbers fell by 33% from 2021 to 2022, indicating the first decrease in anti-Asian hate since the start of the pandemic, according to recently released FBI crime statistics. However, anti-Asian hate crime figures remain firmly above pre-pandemic numbers, with 2022 recording more than 200% the amount of anti-Asian hate crimes […]