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Bridging the political divide in U.S. immigration through Transformative Journalism Part 4
By Marivir Montebon This concludes the 4-part dissertation series of Dr. Marivir Montebon which examines the role of Transformative Journalism in immigration reporting. “We welcome the stranger, yes. But we must have a sound immigration system,” said the head of the church-based legal immigration assistance center who batted for empathy for people migrating to the […]
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Journalists more concerned about the truth than the policy impact of their reports Part 3
By Marivir Montebon This 3rd of 4 parts dissertation by Dr. Marivir Montebon examines how bridging the political divide of U.S. immigration is possible through Transformative Journalism. Participant journalists covering immigration adhere to truth and accuracy as the prime ethic of their profession. They are not quite concerned with the policy impact their stories may […]
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Historic Santacruzan, Manaoag centennial mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral draws Filipino faithful
By Elton Lugay St. Patrick’s Cathedral held the first-ever Santacruzan on May 24 while also celebrating the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Manaoag as thousands of Filipinos packed the church on the eve of Memorial Day. Organized by the Filipino Catholic Apostolate of New York (FILCA), the event drew members of the Filipino community […]
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Can the church and media make immigration stories enlightening? Part 2
By Marivir Montebon This 2nd of 4 parts dissertation by Dr. Marivir Montebon examines how bridging the political divide of U.S. immigration is possible through Transformative Journalism. Political polarization did not begin or end with journalists. Corporate media organizations, driven by ideological differences, business interests, and the appetite for audience capture, have widened the division […]
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How politicized, hateful, lack-of-context media reporting dehumanizes migrants Part 1
By Marivir Montebon This 1st of 4 parts dissertation by Dr. Marivir Montebon examines how bridging the political divide of U.S. immigration is possible through Transformative Journalism. The struggle over how the U.S. talks about immigration is as old as the nation itself, shaping not only politics but also the stories people read, hear, and […]
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Beyond the Visa: New USCIS memo wants immigrant visa applications to be filed abroad
By Licelle Cobrador Starting this week, The FilAm will run a regular space for immigration matters, “Beyond the Visa,” to be written by lawyer Licelle Cobrador. Atty. Licelle of Cobrador & Associates www.cobradorlaw.com begins with the question: What’s the latest? Licelle cuts through the noise, bringing deep knowledge, focus and clarity to our immigration journeys. […]
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Calendar from June
Ongoing until September 30, 2027 iRehistro Overseas Voter Registration Visit website for details: https://irehistro.comelec.gov.ph/ovf1. June 2 Primary Election: New Jersey June 5 Dinner for a Cause (with Lady Ruffa Gutierrez) By Ladies for Rizal New York Inc. The Players Club Manhattan NYC June 20 Long Island Pinoy Fiesta Florencia Florist & Events 1660 Front Street […]
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Candidate for NYC Public Advocate Angela Aquino charged with wire fraud
A criminal complaint was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, charging Angela Aquino, a 2025 candidate for New York City Public Advocate, with wire fraud in connection with her scheme to defraud New York City’s campaign finance system to obtain public matching funds, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District […]
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Comedian’s daughter Samantha Javier discovers ‘deeper understanding’ of her culture through dance
By Cristina DC Pastor First was ballet, followed by hip hop, which would later open doors for her internationally. Today, Samantha Javier, 29, is discovering Philippine cultural dances as a recent graduate at New York University’s master’s degree in Performing Arts Administration. “It was truly only dancing the Tinikling during the US Open that I […]