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Some 500K undocumented Filipinos ‘have reason to be alarmed:’ lawyers
By Maricar CP Hampton With less than two months before President-Elect Donald Trump takes over the White House on January 20, 2017, the immigrant community is gripped with fear and worry wondering whether he would really deport 3 million undocumented immigrants – and how. Regina Domingo, a Maryland-based immigration lawyer laid it out […]
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Filipinos protest hero’s burial, denounce arrogance of Marcos family
By Cristina DC Pastor Chanting “Marcos, Marcos pekeng bayani” amid the clickety-clack of the 7 Train above them, about three dozen people denounced the hero’s burial of Ferdinand Marcos, saying he is not a hero and his family is a “bully.” The body of the late dictator was buried with military honors on November 18 […]
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Mother-son Maritess and Aries Dela Cruz: Bonding over Hillary, together mourning her loss
By Cristina DC Pastor Grief has gripped the Dela Cruz household in Queens three days after the November 8 election. Aries Dela Cruz, president of the Filipino American Democratic Club of New York, mourns the defeat of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton to her GOP opponent Donald Trump. “I’m going through a lot of stages of […]
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The first 48 hours as the heart throbs and the tears flow
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Since we who live on the West Coast are three hours ahead of other states, I was more than prepared to watch the doings and goings-on of the all-important November 8th elections panning out in other regions. It is customary to have ample food and liquids in anticipation of events […]
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Asian Americans report voting barriers, discrimination on Election Day
Many Asian American voters across the country, especially new citizens and first-time voters, encountered barriers and discrimination at polling places, including improper requests for identification, inadequate language assistance, no provisional ballots, being sent to multiple incorrect poll sites, and discrimination against American Muslim women wearing hijabs or niqabs. The Asian American Legal Defense […]
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Undocumented business owner faces uncertainty under Trump presidency
By Mycee Pineda The election cycle is finally over, and reality show celebrity Donald Trump is now President. Instead of being joyful and expectant of what lies ahead, why am I feeling devastated and scared? To be honest, I am still in shock two days after the election and really saddened by the […]
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Oh yes, we voted!
On November 8, Filipino Americans came out in force to elect the 45th President of the United States. They came wearing their hearts on their sleeves and left with “I voted” stickers on their hearts! Their Facebook posts below may not show WHO they voted but it sure shows HOW!
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New ConGen says ties with U.S. ‘flourishing,’ addresses reports on visa policy and alleged Loida plot to destabilize Duterte government
By Cristina DC Pastor In her first press conference as the new Consul General to New York, Ma. Theresa Dizon-de Vega said Philippine-U.S. relations are “flourishing,” and addressed issues on visa policies, as well as a rumored plot by businesswoman Loida Nicolas Lewis’ to oust the Philippine president in a CIA-backed coup. “The general picture […]
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First-time voter Gail Banawis: Angry and undecided
By Cristina DC Pastor Asked to share her feelings about her first presidential election, Gail Banawis quickly blurted, “Angry.” “This is my first presidential election,” said the 20-year old singer-model. “I never imagined these would be the people I would have to vote for. I am not fond of either right now.” According to a […]