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Congressman on why the PH should help domestic economy first before lending to Europe
Some Filipinos are struggling to wrap their heads around the idea that the Philippines is now a rebounding economy and a lender to European countries. In short, no more Third World tag. Partylist Congressman Rafael ‘Ka Paeng’ Mariano, a recent New York visitor, was one of them. Asked for his thoughts about the Philippines becoming […]
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In an Egypt with no Mubarak, OFWs feel ‘freer but not safer’
By Steven Raga Within six months in Egypt, this was the first time she had seen another Filipino. As her Egyptian employer waited outside Western Union, “Samira” crumpled up the piece of paper she wrote on, threw it towards a woman whom she hoped was Filipina and whispered in Tagalog for her to read it. […]
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Filipinos, Vietnamese close ranks: Boycott Chinese products (also Chinese takeout)
By Elton Lugay Dozens of Filipinos and Vietnamese Americans joined forces as they called for a boycott of Chinese products and urged Beijing to stop its creeping aggression toward countries around the South China Sea. “Boycott Made-in-China,” said Eric Lachica of the U.S. Pinoys for Good Governance, which organized the rally held June 22 in […]
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Aquino, Obama to hold talks at the Oval Office: Will China dominate headlines?
President Benigno S. Aquino III is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. on June 6 for a three-day official visit that includes a meeting with President Obama, the Philippine Embassy announced in a statement. Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. said the meeting scheduled on June 8 will be the fourth between the two leaders, but […]
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China’s leaders focused on internal infighting, not on Scarborough
By Dean Cheng American policymakers would do well to keep a close eye on the latest developments in the South China Sea involving China and the Philippines, a formal U.S. security treaty ally. It could have major implications for the U.S. Since early April, Chinese and Philippine government ships have been confronting each other off […]
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LGBT community in tears over Obama support for marriage equality
President Obama’s personal support for same-sex marriage drew praise and tears from some in the FilAm gay community. “I am just in awe. I am just in tears,” said film critic Mau Feria on hearing Obama come out in favor of same-sex unions after years of hedging his comments. Comedian Rich Kiamco, who recently married […]
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Loida Lewis to China: ‘Mga walanghiya’
By Elton Lugay Edwin Josue may be Filipino-Chinese, but during the May 11 protest rally against China, he was “first and foremost” a Filipino. Josue, a real estate broker, was one of about 75 FilAms who marched to the Chinese Consulate building on 42nd Street and 12th Avenue to protest alleged Chinese incursion into Philippine […]
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Rolando Lavarro joins Team Fulop in mayoral race
The office of Jersey City mayoral aspirant Steven Fulop announced that Councilman-At-Large Rolando Lavarro will be one of the first three candidates who will be joining his 2013 ticket. The councilman of Ward E said the rest of the six candidates to comprise Team Fulop will be named in late fall. Those candidates have not […]
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FilAms pledge four more years for Pres. Obama
By Elton Lugay WASHINGTON D.C. — Asian American leaders gathered here May 8 to celebrate the Asian American-Pacific Islander Month, and to reflect how much the community has accomplished throughout the Obama administration, and what else needs to be done. The event was the gala for the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS), […]