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UK borough in grief over the death of Filipina mayor
The borough of Hertsmere in the United Kingdom extended its “sincerest condolences” on the death of the mayor, Councillor Cynthia Barker. The Philippine-born Barker was appointed to the position in June this year, having served as deputy mayor last year. “Our elected members and staff are deeply saddened by the death of the serving Mayor […]
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Asian Americans to vote 54% for Biden, 30% for Trump: poll data
Almost half of Vietnamese Americans will vote to re-elect President Donald Trump Nov. 3, while two-thirds of Indian Americans will vote for the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket, reports AAPI Data in new survey results released Sept. 15. Overall, 54 percent of Asian Americans will vote for the Biden-Harris ticket, while 30 percent will vote for […]
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On Global Filipinos: Marvin Lim is running unopposed for a seat in the Georgia legislature
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Marvin Lim, who migrated to Atlanta with his parents when he was 7 years old, is the presumptive District 99 Representative to the Georgia State Legislature this January 2021. He won in the Democratic Primary with 62 percent of the vote. Because the Republican Party did not nominate an opponent in […]
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Filipinos need to fill out the census – this is why
By Carmelyn Malalis, Chairperson & Commissioner, NYC Commission on Human Rights My name is Carmelyn Malalis, and I am the Chair and Commissioner of the NYC Commission on Human Rights. I am a mother, a wife, and a daughter. I am a proud Filipina. And I want you to fill out the census. The census […]
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Trump is a ‘fierce warrior’ vs human trafficking: Utah AG
By Sean Reyes, Utah Attorney General I’m a proud American and proud descendant of warrior ancestors. Women and men alike. For my Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, and Spanish heritage. My father demonstrated his warrior spirit over 50 years ago fighting a dictator in his homeland the Philippines. Barely escaping with his life, he started anew in […]
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They’re killing activists in the PHL: Malaya Movement
A human rights group in the U.S. is condemning the killing of two grassroots organizers. Randall “Ka Randy” Echanis, National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultant, was tortured before he was stabbed to death on August 10. Zara Alvarez, a human rights worker from KARAPATAN-Negros Island, was assassinated a week later. “The Malaya Movement […]
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New Jersey billionaires reap record profits while millions lose jobs: report
On Thursday August 20th, a new report, “Pandemic Profiteers: New Jersey’s Corporations and Wealthiest Individuals Reap Billions While Local Communities Suffer,” was released by the organizations called For the Many Coalition, and Americans for Tax Fairness. The report analyzes wealth accumulation and profits generated by New Jersey’s wealthiest residents and corporations headquartered or doing business in […]
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FilAms for Biden-Harris unshaken by fake news, disinformation on social media
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipino Americans leaders backing the Democratic ticket seem airily confident about winning the election, dismissing worries about fake news and disinformation on social media. “If anyone thinks that the battle will be decided on social media, then they obviously don’t vote. The battle will be won by vote, by mail, and […]
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On Global Filipinos: 1st Filipina mayor in England is daughter of an OFW
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Last June 24, Cynthia Barker was sworn in as mayor of Hertsmere Borough during the council’s annual meeting. She became the first Philippine-born mayor of a borough in the United Kingdom. The handover was done virtually instead of formally in a ceremony where the outgoing Mayor Councillor Rabbi Alan Plancey would […]