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‘Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal:’ An evening of Ernani Cuenco music
Bakás Pilipinas/Philippine Historic Preservation Society is inviting the community to the 2016 Great Filipino Composers Series, an annual project. On September 17 at 8 p.m., they will present the life and works of Ernani Cuenco at the Loreto Theater of the Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street. Maestro Cuenco is arguably the most important composer during […]
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Social Security programs are as diverse as those we serve
By Everett M. Lo Social Security Administration’s Regional Public Affairs Office in the New York Region From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered. Because we value and appreciate the differences that make up our nation, our programs are as diverse as those we serve. We’re with you throughout […]
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Banker Brendan Flores is NaFFAA’s first millennial chairman
By Cristina DC Pastor The National Federation of Filipino American Associations is on the cusp of a generational shift. At least in terms of leadership. The umbrella organization recently elected Brendan Flores, a banker from Jacksonville, Florida, as its first millennial national chairman. At 31, his age is nearly half those of many of NaFFAA’s […]
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In folksy tribute, Congen De Leon takes pride in Jersey roots, says FilAms now earning R-E-S-P-E-C-T
By Cristina DC Pastor At a musical tribute in his honor, Consul General Mario de Leon Jr. reveled in the warm glow of the New Jersey FilAm community’s affection, thanked them for their friendship, and said, “I hope you enjoyed the journey we had together.” The Philippine American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM) despedida dinner was one […]
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The perfect summer escape in charming Chamonix
By Wendell Gaa Summer 2016 in New York has seriously got to be one of the hottest and most humid on record which I’ve experienced living and working in this great city for the past five years, so much to the point where lately I haven’t even been motivated enough to even […]
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FALA-NY Pres. Connie Montoya: ‘FilAm lawyers talented, bold, with healthy egos’
By Cristina DC Pastor “You’re a woman, you’re not white, you’ll get into debt.” Concepcion ‘Connie’ Montoya heard her father’s words, listened to his arguments, and in the end went the other way: She flung herself obstinately into law school. Today, she is a partner at a national law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, and […]
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In the throes of the dog days of Summer
By Lindy Rosales Where I work, I am constantly reviewing electronic medical records and hearing grousing about rising health care costs. My own insurance company just raised my premiums! Our doctors and social workers walk past me as I sit at my desk reviewing my next patient’s file. Welcome to the dog days of […]
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Teaching artist Francis Estrada confronts his Filipino identity
By Cristina DC Pastor Among his early jobs, let’s pick seven. • Independent movie theater • T-shirt printing company • Teacher, after-school program for children • Teacher, summer school • Teaching artist, school for adults with physical and mental disability • Teaching artist, Children’s Art Society NYC • Grant writer, Making it Big company Whether […]
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VP Leni Robredo says FilAms are ‘looked upon as leading perfect lives’
Here in the United States, perhaps at times you also feel left behind. Some of you may feel like you are part of the marginalized community, and just suffer in silence. Some of you feel that the Philippine government has not taken care of you. You feel frustrated by the airports back home, or the […]
