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Will politics be kinder to Justin Verzosa?
By Cristina Dc Pastor Politics appears to run in the Verzosa family of Union Township in New Jersey. Software engineer Justin Verzosa is a Republican candidate for a council seat, the same position his father aspired for in 2009. “Unfortunately, my father and his running mate Charles Donnelly were not able to capture the majority […]
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Advocate against corruption Henry Motte-Muñoz named one of Asia 21 Young Leaders
Bantay.ph co-founder Henry Motte-Muñoz was chosen as one of Asia 21 Young Leaders for 2015. He is among the newest members of the preeminent network of young leaders from across the Asia-Pacific, representing the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, according to a statement from Asia Society dated July 9. Now in its 10th year, the […]
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Amnesty International USA’s Kalaya’an Mendoza on activism: ‘Righteous rage is no longer enough’
By Christian Catiis From the Stonewall Riots for gay rights in the 1960s to many recent scattered rallies denouncing police abuses, these demonstrations have a common thread. They evoke a communal call to action for basic human rights providing for equal treatment of every individual regardless of nationality, gender, race, religion or any other status. […]
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Emerging Southeast Asian leader Mara Duterte joins June 1 dialogue with President Obama
Young Southeast Asian leaders, such as Mara Duterte are helping to improve the lives of girls in their countries. Duterte is a manager for Girls Got Game, a sports camp for girls who face tough economic conditions in the Philippines. The nonprofit organization is managed by former athletes who use basketball and soccer to build […]
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Philippine mayors to march in 117th Independence Day fest
Mayors of Philippine cities will be joining the Independence Day celebration on Sunday, June 7. This was announced by Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) President Fe Martinez in a statement. The mayors will be leading the parade march on Madison Avenue, together with Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto del Rosario, Ambassador to the U.S. […]
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Budget Secretary Florencio Abad weighs in on the next PHL president, the killing of journalists
By Cristina DC Pastor Who should be the next Philippine president? It’s a question Filipino Americans invariably ask of every Philippine official visiting New York. The question was posed before former President Fidel Ramos on May 21, and tossed again to Budget Secretary Florencio ‘Butch’ Abad five days later when both leaders met with the […]
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FVR says vote for younger candidates; Jojo Binay is 72
By Cristina DC Pastor Former president Fidel Ramos was back at the Philippine Consulate on Fifth Avenue on May 21, basking in the warm reception from members of the community, leaders of organizations, and consular officials. Over breakfast, Ramos sat at the end of a long oak table, cracking joke after joke, and answering all […]
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HRW to Philippine government: Probe Mayor Duterte’s alleged ‘death squad’ links
The Philippine government should investigate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for his possible role in summary executions in the city over the past decade, the independent Human Rights Watch said on May 19 in a report published on its website. The full report below: Duterte has continued to espouse the killing of criminal suspects to […]
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AAPI Summit: A historic gathering, one lively party!
By Kiran Ahuja Executive Director White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders This week, on May 12, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, DC. Nearly 2,000 community members, federal officials, and guests from over […]