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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 […]
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Captain America is a brown Filipina named Arielle Agbayani
By Wendell Gaa The release this month of the newest film by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) “Captain America: Brave New World” has had me thinking about one of Marvel Comics’ newest superheroes who happens to be a Filipina by the name of Arielle Agbayani. To be clear, she is not meant to be either […]
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Winery raises a glass to Filipina heritage with ‘Pinay Noir’
Filipino-owned Felicità Wine Company has announced the release of “Pinay Noir,” a tribute, according to its owner, to the enduring spirit and remarkable achievements of Filipinas around the world. Crafted in the lush vineyards of Lodi, California, this rendition of the Pinot Noir is not just a wine, remarked Baguio-born Feli Ortega, a proud Filipina […]
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Ai Aromin: The Ilocana and the New York restaurant she built
By Cristina DC Pastor Aillen ‘Ai’ Aromin’s migration from Aurora province in the Philippines’ northern region to New York City where she now runs a restaurant is an engrossing story of grit, grace, and gratitude. At age 7, she was cooking farm plants and vegetables for the family while her parents worked the rice fields. […]
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Faith over fear
The FilAm Editorial Dennis B (not his name) is facing a trifecta of misery: house in foreclosure, mother recovering from cancer, and possible deportation to the Philippines if Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to send to their countries of origin 11 million undocumented immigrants. When The FilAm called, the former caregiver was bubbly as […]
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Manila filmfest rescheduled for March 4 to 7, earmarks donations to L.A. fire aid
The second Manila International Film Festival (MIFF), originally scheduled from January 30 to February 2 and postponed amid the Southern California wildfires, will now be held from March 4 to 7. The MIFF scaled back its plans. A portion of the proceeds from the events, including its screenings, will be donated to the Los Angeles […]
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Introducing the history and philosophy of Filipino cuisine to the children of the diaspora
By Cristina DC Pastor It is still winter in New York and if you perhaps sometimes catch yourself dreaming of languid days in the Philippines, they will be filled with the golden sun, the warm sea, and of course the island cuisine that makes the Philippines the land of our hearts. There’s a book that […]
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L.A. fires: In a time of need, Bayanihan comes through
By Sheryl Garcia-Reyes The recent wildfires in Los Angeles caused significant devastation, altering both the landscape and the lives of many residents. Intense flames engulfed vast areas, creating heavy smoke that obscured the skies. Entire neighborhoods were left in ruins, displacing hundreds of families who had to evacuate with minimal belongings. The Filipino community was […]