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Philippines, Turkey share parallels in history and have the warmest people
By Wendell Gaa There just couldn’t be a riper and more exciting time to foster increased interaction between the peoples of the Philippines and Turkey than now. Both countries have so much in common. They are host to some of the most amazing historical and natural destinations, abundant with regional diversity, and are inhabited by […]
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Percussionist Susie Ibarra to perform alongside fellow Asian American musicians on Oct 1
Composer, improviser, and percussionist Susie Ibarra will perform alongside fellow Asian American musicians Samita Sinha and Jen Shyu at the Asia Society on October 1. The three women transcend musical and cultural boundaries, blending traditional forms with jazz and other contemporary elements. At “Encounters: A Music Exploration,” each performer will present a 20-minute musical performance, […]
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Threat of gentrification worries ‘Little Manila’ in Queens
Tenants, homeowners, and small businesses in Woodside joined with community leaders and organizations to oppose the construction of a five-story megachurch, citing commuter traffic and disrespect for the “cohesive and historic character of the neighborhood.” Gentrification, critics argued before a Queens Community Board 2 hearing on September 27 will bring a “myriad of economic and […]
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Founder Elton Lugay says TOFA search for ‘best and brightest’ goes nationwide
By Cristina DC Pastor Perhaps you were one of the skeptics, you were one among countless doubters. But through its bumpy yet engrossing six-year run, The Outstanding Filipino Americans or TOFA remains in place, expanding its jurisdiction as an important search for the best and the brightest FilAms. Elton Lugay who founded TOFA in New […]
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FilAms in Donald Trump’s AAPI advisory committee
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced his Asian Pacific American Advisory Committee. The women and men – including five Filipino Americans — on the committee are elected, appointed and grassroots leaders who will engage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) on relevant issues to these important and vibrant communities, according to a press statement. […]
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Millennial leaves NYC to work in Manila, finds his American and Filipino culture in one place
By Angelito Cabigao “Are you sure you want to go to the Philippines? Everyone in the Philippines wants to come to America.” “It’s corrupt over there.” “You have a steady job here, why move?” “Your parents moved here to provide you with a better life.” All valid remarks that weighed on me as I made […]
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FYBA wins 5 basketball championships in Labor Day tournament
The Filipino-American Youth Basketball Association (FYBA), representing the Metro DC area in the annual North American Basketball Association (NABA) Labor Day tournament, took home five championship trophies, two runner up honors, and a sterling performance by the rest of the teams. The annual tournament was held last Labor Day weekend in Spooky Nook, the largest […]
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Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr.: Pope, Obama ‘not bothered’ by Duterte cursing; ‘We can’t kick out China’
By Cristina DC Pastor The government of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte wants to keep major powers as friends and is looking to embrace both superpower rivals the U.S. and China as allies. Foreign Secretary Perfect Yasay Jr. made this declaration in a packed town hall meeting on September 21 where he discussed the government’s “independent foreign […]
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Duterte spokesman appeals to FilAm media’s sense of patriotism, not to be adversarial
By Cristina DC Pastor The invite was brief and to the point: “Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella available for media… wants to get the pulse of the FilAm press.” I confirmed for my online magazine, The FilAm. So did seven other colleagues representing various publications reporting out of the New York area. We all sat at […]
