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PBA player Justin Melton examines options after retirement
By Wendell Gaa Basketball is a sport which is practically ingrained in the blood of Filipinos and FilAms alike. Whether or not we may be active players — I’m not one myself unlike my late father Ambassador Willy Gaa and younger brother — it is the one sport which bonds Filipinos globally, from the arena […]
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Marathoner, anthem singer Jim Diego has died
By Gerald Tabios The running community has lost a beloved member. Jim Diego, a resident of Jackson Heights, Queens, has died at the age of 38. Cause of death remains unknown. On Monday, the parents issued a statement regarding Jim’s sudden demise. “It is with great sadness to share the news about the untimely passing of our beloved Jim Diego. Jim was our only child and was everything to Vic and me. Not only was he our […]
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Weightlifting gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz sets sight on Paris 2024
By Marilyn Abalos Hidilyn Diaz, the first Filipino Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting, was in the U.S. recently to raise funds and participate in a training program for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Passing through New York, Hidilyn was on her way to Atlanta, Georgia to train before competing in Bogota, Colombia for […]
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Filipinos are well represented in NYC Marathon
By Lindy Rosales The 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach led an assortment of Filipino and FilAm runners who presented a united front at the TCS New York City Marathon on November 6. People cheered on Wurtzbach as she sprinted at the start of the 26.2 mile-route. She ran her debut marathon after several months of […]
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2 FilAms bring home Taekwondo golds
While Taekwondo is a sport rooted in Korea, it is branching out to different parts of the world and producing great athletes. Two Filipino Americans from New York City won gold medals at the July 3-9 AAU Taekwondo competition in Las Vegas. Charleston John Silla and James Santos earned the title of AAU 2022 National […]
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Bergenfield residents report health improvements after wellness campaign
The Mayor’s Wellness Campaign 2022, a New Jersey state-wide, initiative that encourages active lifestyles and healthy living through education, fun activities, and community engagement, recently concluded with participating residents reporting healthy lifestyle improvements in their sleeping, eating, and physical activity habits. In a survey conducted of residents participating in the activities, 100 percent saw improvements […]
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Learning PHL history in a martial arts school
More of a cultural center than just your typical martial arts studio, Legacy Filipino Martial Arts has opened its doors to both children and adults of all backgrounds. This Daly City, Calif. school not only strives to help people with self-defense but also aims to promote Philippine history, culture, and traditions with the help of culture […]
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Tom Brady: Paying homage to sporting excellence
The FilAm Editorial It is a little mind-boggling when one writes about the all-time great athletes who dominate their sport like no other. For one, they define an era. That is the case with Bill Russell, who led the Boston Celtics dynasty of the late 1950s and 1960s, winning 11 of 13 NBA titles in […]
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Asis triplets: Three’s a champ
Filipino American triplets, Gabriella, Kayla, and Abigail Asis, won the 3v3 Soccer tournament on November 28, making them national champions in the girls division for 10 year olds. The Asis girls, all aged 10 and U.S.-born, are the daughters of David Asis, IT Manager for the Federal Reserve System, and Marilyn, who worked until 2020 […]