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The other Mayor Pete: Pedro Urscheler of Phoenixville, PA
By Cristina DC Pastor It never occurred to Peter Urscheler while growing up that being born to parents who are getting close to being venerable, the precious time they could be together may be all too brief. That every moment, every day is a pearl to be treasured forever. A day after Peter took his […]
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Scientist and daughter’s ‘love letter’ on climate change
An environmental scientist and her 10-year-old daughter have written a book about climate change through the eyes of two kid whales who are about to lose their homes. “Sparky and Benny’s Big Home Mystery” is a personal story for children, parents and educators to understand what climate change is all about, said authors Janice Lao-Noche […]
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INC distributes COVID relief packages in Astoria
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, New York City was the epicenter in the United States. As cases increased during the early months of 2020, people began to lose jobs and access to food through restaurants and grocery stores. Although New York City has lifted some restrictions, people continue to struggle to make ends […]
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Organizations fundraise for typhoon relief
Malaya Movement calls on our members, supporters and allies to urgently raise support and relief for those who are affected by the series of typhoons that hit the Philippines. We urge our chapters, supporters and allies to organize fundraisers, solicit donations and hold activities in support of the peoples’ relief efforts. For donations, contact malayamovement@gmail.com or […]
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Chicken Inasal will be available in Asian food stores soon
Chicken Inasal, a marinated chicken that is either grilled or baked, will be available in different Asian grocery stores by the end of the year. Ramar Foods, headquartered in Pittsburg, Calif., is launching its frozen Chicken Inasal under the Magnolia brand. “It will be ready to grill or bake for families in the community to […]
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Why Filipinos love Donald Trump: A psychologist’s survey
By Lirio Sobrevinas Covey, Ph.D. On January 20, 2021, a new president, Joseph R Biden, will be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States. It was, arguably, a close victory; his opponent, the incumbent president, Donald Trump, won nearly half (47.5%) of the popular vote. At latest count, 72 million Americans had voted […]
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Effective December 1, USCIS citizenship test will have 20 questions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on November 13 plans to implement a revised version of the naturalization civics test. The agency first announced plans to revise the civics test in July 2019. USCIS revised the civics test as part of a decennial update to ensure that it remains an instrument that comprehensively assesses applicants’ knowledge […]
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Filipina author writes the memoir of Tom Godwin, the grandson of a slave
“Invisible History: Growing Up Colored in Cape Charles, Virginia” is a memoir about Tom Godwin, the grandson of a slave, who grew up in Cape Charles, Virginia during the Jim Crow racist era. Written by Metty Vargas Pellicer, a retired doctor, the memoir details the life of Godwin who became the first elected Black member […]
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Erna’s International Cuisine: A ’70s Queens eatery that fed activists and a spirited community coming into its own
By Cristina DC Pastor Erna’s International Cuisine in Queens was the watering hole for Filipino Americans in the Seventies, much like today’s Jeepney in Manhattan or Purple Yam in Brooklyn. It was a restaurant where families celebrated special occasions, like a birthday party or a graduation. For families in no mood for home cooking on […]