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U.S. Congress opens investigation July 20 on alleged Duterte rights abuses
The U.S. Congress will open this week an investigation into alleged human rights abuses committed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in pursuit of his anti-drug campaign, according to the statement issued by the U.S. Filipinos for Good Governance, Inc. The July 20th hearing will be held at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the […]
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Sexting just for fun not to hurt victims: new study
Sexting, which is becoming a popular recreation among young adults, ironically led to the humiliating downfall of a 52-year-old New York politician, Anthony Weiner. Weiner was digitally transmitting intimate photos of himself to teen girls. The father of one of the girls spoke to the press. Other women came forward with their own selfie tales […]
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DSWD official reports on efforts to assist Marawi residents fleeing war zone
Although it has one of the biggest budgets in government, the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development is hindered in its ability to fully assist in the rehabilitation effort in Marawi City because of the continuing war between the military and the Maute Islamist group. “Mahirap pasukin kung may crossfire,” said Undersecretary Maria Lourdes […]
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‘Toddler-in-Chief’ turns 71
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph. D. President Trump’s tweets still abound, and he continues to justify them as getting “honest message” – as opposed to Fake News – out. He may be 71, but he has done actions some have described as immature, irresponsible and dangerous in his capacity as Chief Executive. In one […]
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Gil Quiniones, Cuomo’s energy chief, receives Alex Radin leadership award
Gil C. Quiniones, president & CEO of the New York Power Authority, received the Alex Radin Distinguished Service Award at the American Public Power Association 2017 national conference on June 20. The award is the highest distinction granted by the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing exceptional leadership and dedication to public power. Quiniones, the […]
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‘It’s quite hard to impeach a president’
By Cristina DC Pastor A forum on the U.S. Government System was held on June 9 at the Philippine Consulate, with members of the Filipino American community taking an unusual interest on the topic of impeachment. Law Professor Rose Cuison Villazor of the University of California laid out the legal requirements for removing a president: […]
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Lordy! Comey’s testimony draws almost 20M TV viewers
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. The June 8th appearance of former FBI James Comey before the Senate Intelligence Committee drew close to 20 million viewers – 19.5 million, according to Forbes.com — to TV sets across the country, some watching in bars with friends and co-workers. The time difference did not matter to West Coast […]
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Young Filipina American blisters at Duterte: ‘It seems the greatest evil is you’
By Megan Faye Villarin “Huwag kayo mag-alala. Sasamahan ko kayo. If you go down, I go down. But for this martial law, and the consequences of martial law, and the ramifications of martial law, I and I alone would be responsible. Trabaho lang kayo. Ako na bahala. Ako na magpakulong sa inyo. Pag naka-rape ka […]
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Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer tells Washington: ‘Don’t withhold funding for affordable housing’
By Cristina DC Pastor New York City Housing Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer said her office is on track to build 200,000 affordable housing units over a period of 10 years. “The mayor has an incredibly ambitious housing plan – 200,000 units over the course of 10 years. We are a few years in, and I am […]