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Tourism OIC Zeny Pallugna leaving post, cites double-digit growth in U.S. market
By Cristina DC Pastor After three years, Officer in Charge Zeny Pallugna of the Philippine Department of Tourism’s (PDOT) New York office will be returning to Manila. Zeny ends her tour of duty on August 21. She is expected in Manila by September 11, leaving her a couple of weeks to say goodbye to relatives […]
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‘Sulong’ summit sounds call to build a U.S. Filipino youth movement
Youth and students across the Tri-State gathered in Jersey City’s City Council Chambers July 29 for the first-ever Sulong! Filipino Youth Leadership Summit. Participants ranged from young children to high school and college students to professionals. They came from schools all over the East Coast such as Binghamton University, New Jersey City University, and Hunter […]
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U.S. congressmen listen to horror stories of Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘killing zones’
By Rene Pastor The U.S. Congress opened on July 20 an investigation on extrajudicial killings (EJK) in the Philippines, with revelations some police officers were “being paid to kill” drug suspects. “There is an economy of murder” in the Philippines. Matthew Wells, a senior crisis advisor of Amnesty International (AI), gave this description during a […]
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Low voter turnout predicted in NYC elections as community media ponder tough questions for candidates
By Cristina DC Pastor A politician convicted eight years ago of slashing his girlfriend’s face with a broken glass is making a comeback. In New York City where the politics is often colorful and quirky, Hiram Monserrate’s return still grabs attention. At the July 13 panel discussion “Covering the NYC elections,” it was disclosed the […]
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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 […]