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Rallyists call for prosecution of Duterte, claim human rights violations continue under Marcos
In response to the International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, advocates from Filipino and human rights community groups rallied at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue to call for his prosecution and hold him accountable for crimes against humanity. The action is part of the “Black Friday” global day of action, […]
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Groundbreaking exhibit ‘TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis’ opens in Baltimore
By Crystal Turner Director of Communications & External Relations The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture Baltimore, MD – The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture is proud to announce that its highly anticipated exhibit, “TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis,” is now open. […]
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Dear Mr. Heydarian: ‘Your argument exposes an ignorance that is frustrating, amusing and careless’
By Agustin Guido There’s a certain art to rhetoric, but there’s also a fine line between eloquence and intellectual laziness. Richard Heydarian, in his attempt to wax geopolitical, made a statement that is as reductive as it is reckless: “I came from the North of the Country where our human development index is almost Southern […]
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The immortal Pitoy Moreno
By Florina Capistrano Baker Two years ago, my friend Ramon Moreno called me from Basel inquiring about the possibility of celebrating his Tito Pitoy’s 100th birthday in a special way. Since that groundbreaking phone call, we find ourselves here tonight, celebrating the formal opening of the exhibition TIMELESS: J. Moreno. Why a fashion exhibit in […]
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How daughter’s depression turned Geremy San Agustin’s life around
By Cristina DC Pastor Emotionally bruised and broke in 2019, Edison, New Jersey family man Geremy San Agustin’s life was, let’s just say, in a slump. He was working as a health care and insurance professional, had clients here and there, and a cushy life seemed beyond reach. He had $17 in his bank! Jay, […]
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Schumer warns cuts in U.S. foreign aid to the PHL is ‘shortsighted mistake’
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer said on March 7 the Trump administration’s sudden freezing, and now terminating, of nearly all U.S. foreign aid, including for the Philippines, is “a shortsighted mistake that hurts Filipinos, the United States -Philippines relationship, and American interests in the region.” In a press statement, he urged the Trump administration to “unfreeze and reinstate” USAID programs and foreign assistance for the […]
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‘Anora,’ a quirky love story between a stripper and a Russian scion
By Wendell Gaa This year’s winner for Best Picture at the Oscars, “Anora,” was a most pleasant surprise to many, including myself. One could consider this independently-produced and directed project the film version of “The Little Engine That Could” in reference to the classic children’s folk story of a little blue engine that, despite her […]
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Knights of Rizal Long Island to host awards ceremony honoring women, youth leaders
Great Neck, N.Y. – The Order of the Knights of Rizal Long Island (KORLI) and its auxiliary, the Ladies for Rizal Long Island (LFRLI), dedicated to promoting the ideals and teachings of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, are proud to announce its upcoming awards ceremony on May 17, 2025, at Leonard’s Palazzo, 555 Northern […]
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The ‘balikbayan box’ and why we never leave anyone behind
By Mary Lou Cunanan Do you know what this is? This is a balikbayan box. You might have had the chance to receive a box like this full of corned beef, chocolates and if your Tita is feeling generous, sometimes a pair of Jordans or Louis Vuitton bag. This box is more than just cardboard […]