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PAL ready to serve Balikbayans with nonstop flights
Philippine Airlines hails the decision to open up Balikbayan visits and will offer regular direct flights to facilitate travel to the Philippines. The flag carrier welcomed Resolution No. 85 of the Inter Agency Task Force on Infectious Disease (IATF) allowing the visa-free entry of ‘Balikbayans’, effective from December 7, 2020. This latest visa-free privilege also […]
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Domestic violence, trafficking victims can now apply for confidentiality program
Victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual offenses and human trafficking can now protect themselves from their perpetrators by getting a new undisclosed address. The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) of the New York State Department of State will facilitate a swift and secure enrollment into the program for individuals who previously could only apply for the program […]
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COVID descended on Belle Villafuerte, RN’s family and claimed her husband
By Cristina DC Pastor It happened in the home of a Filipino American nurse. A registered nurse, her husband, and son all tested positive for the Coronavirus. Belle Villafuerte, RN and son Drew survived, but Al, a respiratory therapist and patriarch of this Rockland County family, passed away in May. It was quite sudden, by […]
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On the 12th day of Christmas my true love sent to me… a coffee table book of Hollywood
By Cristina DC Pastor Imagine curling up by the Christmas tree with a cup of cocoa and browsing thousands of uncommon photos of Hollywood celebrities: Robin Williams’ eyes welling with tears from laughing so hard. Olivia Colman appearing “unroyal” with a funny face. Or Ian McKellen wickedly breaking into song. Entertainment journalist Ruben Nepales snapped […]
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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 […]