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Time for President Duterte to address the causes of poverty, not just the effects
By Monica Lunot Kuker My mother used to lament, “Tapos na ang bagyo bago nagsuhay.” What she meant was how damage from typhoon has already happened before preventive action is taken. She may as well be talking about the current circumstances in the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte. Like the storm surge Yolanda that struck […]
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‘I’m swelling with pride that America has come through for me:’ veteran; $1M needed for medals
Now that the Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015 — granting recognition to Filipino and American soldiers who served in World War II — has been signed into law by President Obama, the next steps are being planned. The Filipino American community needs to raise $1 million to provide medals to about 20,000 Filipino […]
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Duterte Government disputes NY Times ‘slaughter’ article as ‘totally one-sided’
The Philippine Consulate General in New York conveys the following response to a December 7 New York Times article “They Are Slaughtering Us Like Animals.” This statement was issued by the Presidential Communications Operations Office in Malacanang: “There are two sides in every story. The New York Times article entitled ‘They Are Slaughtering Us Like […]
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For LGBTQ in API communities, precautions to take before Donald Trump takes office on Jan 20th
The National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA), a federation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations, issued the following reminders on what their members can do to protect themselves and their families before the Trump Administration begins. Although these precautions likely will not […]
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Change at the top did not include House as Nancy Pelosi keeps minority leadership
By Lourdes Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Brief out-of-town schedules after the November 8th elections brought out many a personal view: “We woke up feeling like strangers in a foreign land.” But the very recent choice of Nancy Pelosi, who, at 76, was voted to lead the Democratic members of the House does erase some fears. Instead […]
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President Obama expected to sign Congressional Gold Medal bill into law
The House of Representatives unanimously approved on November 30 the Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2015, a measure passed five months earlier by the Senate. This prestigious civilian award grants recognition to the 260,000 Filipino and American soldiers who served in the United States Army Forces of the Far East (USAFFE). President Obama is expected […]
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Nelsie Parrado on why she was a ‘silent supporter’ of Donald Trump
By Cristina DC Pastor Financial services professional Nelsie Parrado was one of legions of “silent supporters” who quietly delivered the votes for Donald Trump. They were a force largely undetected by pollsters and the media. However, if the recount, initiated by Green Party candidate Jill Stein, overturns the Electoral College vote, Nelsie, 70, warned, “I […]
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ConGen Tess De Vega to ‘anxious’ undocumented immigrants: ‘Our doors are open’
By Cristina DC Pastor New Consul General Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega pledged assurance the consulate will provide assistance to undocumented Filipino immigrants facing deportation. “I know there is always anxiousness and fear especially if you’re undocumented, but what we’d like to impart to everyone out there is if you need assistance or just a question […]
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Images from the campaign headquarters
By Lindy Rosales & Boyet Loverita It’s been more than two weeks since the stunning political upset in U.S. election history. Reality TV show celebrity Donald Trump won over former Secretary of State and more experienced politician Hillary Clinton to become the 45th American President. The Republican President-Elect Trump won the Electoral College although Clinton […]