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Philippine Embassy has shown ‘professionalism, kindness,’ asserts ANCOP USA
The faith-based organization, Answering the Cry of the Poor — or ANCOP USA – praised the Philippine Embassy for its “professionalism, concern and kindness.” Through its Executive Director, Roger Santos, a TOFA-NY 2014 awardee for Community Service, ANCOP USA said, “Since 2012, (we have) had close working relationships on various Philippine-related projects with the Philippine […]
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Another forlorn wedding anniversary awaits a ‘desaparecido’ and the husband who keeps fighting to find her
By Julia Carreon-Lagoc March 28, 1977 was not a day that stood out among the rest of the days in March ’77 in the Philippines. In Iloilo, it was a humdrum, typical day of weeks, months, and years, especially at the Fort San Pedro stockade. The day of days here was when a detainee would […]
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Philippine Embassy addresses allegations of ‘rudeness,’ ‘palakasan’
By Emil T. Fernandez Minister and Consul General We wish to take this opportunity to respond to your article last February 20 regarding complaints against the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. It is unfortunate that some people have aired their sentiments through social media and certain members of the local press, rather than file a […]
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The massacre of SAF 44: ‘Makes me cry with anger to see politicians make a circus out of it’
By Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D. Our homeland is in mourning. What emerges as reality is the price of peace. We are talking about the massacre of the 44 members of the Special Action Force (SAF), an elite unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP). They who lost their lives in the line of duty in […]
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Visiting the 9/11 museum and trying to make sense of what happened on that fateful day
By John Sapida I was a young child, around 9 years old, when the September 11 attacks happened. I do not remember much about my personal reaction, or if I had any, but I knew that amidst the emotions and confusion around me, this was something out of the ordinary. Recently, I decided to pay […]
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SO JANNELLE! For Pacquiao, a legacy beyond the world titles: ‘To be remembered as a true role model’
By Jannelle So All he aspired for was to be a boxing champion in the Philippines. But after two decades of his reign in the ring, Manny Pacquiao has become known far and wide as a world record-holder, the first and only eight-division world champion with an impressive 10 world titles. “I never thought that […]
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Mayor Bill de Blasio announces launch of ‘ambitious’ ID program
On January 12, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito launched the IDNYC municipal identification program for residents of all five New York City boroughs. The Mayor also announced that the IDNYC card will be accepted as valid primary identification for opening a bank or credit union account at more than 10 financial […]
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FILAMSPEAK: Is the NYPD being disrespectful to Mayor Bill de Blasio?
By Cristina DC Pastor Clearly, there is growing tension between NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD that many, including the Filipino American community, cannot ignore. On at least two occasions, NYPD officers turned their backs when it was the mayor’s turn to speak at the funeral services for two police officers killed in […]
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Cuba and the Philippines are sister countries by heritage
By Roz Zacarias Li The restoration of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba will give Filipino Americans the opportunity to get to know Cuba first-hand, this country which I consider to be a sister country of the Philippines. Cuba and the Philippines have shared heritage – both former colonies of Spain for centuries […]