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Arkansas commissioner is new FYLPRO president
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), a nonprofit that seeks to connect young Filipino American leaders with their heritage, is pleased to announce its 2020 – 2021 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Executive Committee: Joshua Ang Price ‘18, President (Little Rock, AR) Louella Cabalona ’12, Vice President (Chicago, IL) Major Charlynne McGinnis ‘18, Secretary […]
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Filipino-Jewish teacher Deirdre Levy eyes council seat in Brooklyn
By Cristina DC Pastor When Special Education teacher Deirdre Levy told her parents over dinner that she is running for a council seat in New York City’s District 35, they eagerly gave their blessings. Her Filipina mother’s backing came with an affectionate reminder to not forget to pray. “My mom always tells me to pray,” […]
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Philippine films directed by women to screen at MoMA
Two Philippine films will be screening at the MoMA in February. They will be part of Doc Fortnight 2020, the 19th edition of the Museum of Modern Art’s highly regarded annual festival of documentaries from around the world. “Aswang,” directed by Alyx Ayn Arumpac, will have its U.S. premiere on Friday, February 7, at 4 p.m. […]
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FilStop closes online and Clifton stores; is Jersey City next?
By Cristina DC Pastor An established Filipino grocery store is closing down after 12 years in business. FilStop has announced it is closing its Clifton, N.J. location which opened only five months ago. Before that, it shut down its e-commerce site Filstop.com. Plans to continue operating its original store on Newark Avenue, Jersey City remain […]
