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Schumer warns cuts in U.S. foreign aid to the PHL is ‘shortsighted mistake’
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said on March 7 the Trump administration’s sudden freezing, and now terminating, of nearly all U.S. foreign aid, including for the Philippines, is “a shortsighted mistake that hurts Filipinos, the United States -Philippines relationship, and American interests in the region.” In a press statement, he urged the Trump administration to “unfreeze and reinstate” USAID programs and foreign assistance for the […]
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‘Anora,’ a quirky love story between a stripper and a Russian scion
By Wendell Gaa This year’s winner for Best Picture at the Oscars, “Anora,” was a most pleasant surprise to many, including myself. One could consider this independently-produced and directed project the film version of “The Little Engine That Could” in reference to the classic children’s folk story of a little blue engine that, despite her […]
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Knights of Rizal Long Island to host awards ceremony honoring women, youth leaders
Great Neck, N.Y. – The Order of the Knights of Rizal Long Island (KORLI) and its auxiliary, the Ladies for Rizal Long Island (LFRLI), dedicated to promoting the ideals and teachings of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, are proud to announce its upcoming awards ceremony on May 17, 2025, at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern […]
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The ‘balikbayan box’ and why we never leave anyone behind
By Mary Lou Cunanan Do you know what this is? This is a balikbayan box. You might have had the chance to receive a box like this full of corned beef, chocolates and if your Tita is feeling generous, sometimes a pair of Jordans or Louis Vuitton bag. This box is more than just cardboard […]
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Ambassador Adelio Cruz returns as consul general to L.A.
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is pleased to announce the assumption at Post of its new Consul General, Adelio Angelito S. Cruz. Cruz is no stranger to the Filipino-American community of Southern California, having led PCG LA from July 2016 to January 2021. He concluded his tour of duty as consul general in […]
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Tagalog course at Yale a ‘significant milestone’ – Congen Mangalile
NEW HAVEN, CT — Consul General Senen Mangalile met with representatives of Yale’s Council on Southeast Asia Studies on February 21 to explore potential partnerships in research, cultural exchange, and initiatives that promote Philippine heritage. The consul general also congratulated Yale on its upcoming offering of Filipino (Tagalog) as a credited language course starting in […]
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On Global Filipinos: Actor-producer Lou Diamond Phillips is author of Young Adult fantasy novels
By Loida Nicolas Lewis When Filipino American actor Lou Diamond Philips arrived for The Loida Lewis Podcast, I was starstruck. He looked like a distinguished professor, with silver streak in his hair and on his beard, still handsome as he has always been. His breakout film “La Bamba” in 1987 was the bio-pic of Ritchie Valens, who died […]
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NYC in tumult as 4 top Adams deputies, led by FDM Maria Torres-Springer, quit
New York City is in turmoil following the resignation of four of Mayor Eric Adams’s top officials days after the Department of Justice has dropped corruption and bribery charges against him on instructions from the Trump administration. The top officials who announced their resignations include First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer; Deputy Mayor for Health and […]
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Calendar from March
March 1 Deadline to apply for International Contest for Minority Artists Theme: Belonging, Place and Loss In partnership with the non-governmental organizations Minority Rights Group and Freemuse, and the City of Geneva Go to www.minorityrights.org March 8 PIDCI Grand Marshal Ball Da Mikelle Palazzo 69-02 Garfield Avenue Queens NYC March 15 Induction of PACCAL officers, new members and […]
