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Our worst enemy is indifference
The FilAm Editorial When Corazon Aquino was swept to the presidency in 1986, many Filipinos rejoiced in her triumph. Then they checked out. They left her to deal with a myriad of problems, such as the recovery of the Marcos millions, repelling obstructionist politicos like Ponce Enrile and Laurel, and keeping at bay the serial […]
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UPAAA launches spring concerts
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) proudly announces two spring concerts that will showcase Filipino choral, folk and pop music, while raising funds for its scholarship programs. The concerts are “Tempus,” a hybrid recital at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana on April 28, and “Alay Kay Inay” (A Gift […]
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Vickie Galang: An Ibanag nurse, an Air Force captain, a dreamer
By Vicky Vitug There was a time in Visitacion ‘Vickie’ Arirao Galang’s professional life that she was saving people’s lives on two fronts: As a civilian nurse and as a member of the armed forces. This was in late 1980s when she, a certified nurse anesthetist, joined the U.S. Air Force. “Joining the Air Force […]
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Kathryn Newhouse: Trans FilAm with autism killed by her father
A transgender Filipina American from Georgia was shot dead in her home by her father who later turned the gun on himself, according to law enforcement. Kathryn Newhouse has been described in the Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents website as “a 19-year-old Asian-American autistic trans woman living with mental illness issues.” Reports identified the father as Howard Newhouse, 57. […]
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Good night, Mr. Almeda, 104
Celestino Gonzales Almeda passed away peacefully on March 27 surrounded by his family in Rockville, Maryland. He was 104. He was the first recipient of the Filipino WWII Veterans’ U.S. Congressional Gold Medal presented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in a historic ceremony in October 2017 under the Capitol dome. “It was […]
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The illiberal rule of Vladimir Putin
By Allen Gaborro His expansionist aims now brutally revealed to the civilized world, Russian president Vladimir Putin has begun a conflagration that threatens to destroy a large Eastern European democracy as well as undermine the collective security of the entire globe. Putin is a well-known quantity to Russia observers everywhere. He has ruled the Russian […]
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Big Filipino rally vs Asian hate on March 30
Filipino groups, community leaders, and survivors of attacks across New York City are uniting to organize a rally on Wednesday, March 30th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Foley Square. In the spirit of closing Women’s History month, organizers believe it is critical to center this event around Filipino women, those who were attacked […]
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KC Concepcion says stepdad Kiko values the youth voice
Boston Strong Pinoys for Leni-Kiko held an event, titled “Philippine Elections: What’s at Stake,” focused on the youth and their impact on the May 9 elections. A highlight of the online meet was a video recording of Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan sending his heartfelt message to the youth. Another message came from stepdaughter KC Concepcion […]
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Nurse Josep
In the ABC pilot, “Josep,” stand-up comic Jo Koy plays: A divorced dad with a frizzy-haired teen son A loving son with a mother who can’t leave well enough alone A registered nurse Josep, an RN? Imagine him in scrubs navigating a hospital. Are you laughing already? Imagine him as a single dad going […]