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Daughter remembers Merit Salud: ‘He would always tell us he loved us’
By Abigail Salud Emerito Flores Salud was known in the Filipino-American community as a devoted and patriotic community leader, lawyer, and advocate. He worked tirelessly on various initiatives governed by different associations, including the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) and Filipino American Legal Defense & Education Fund (FALDEF). He loomed large, and he […]
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Atty. Arvin Amatorio: ‘Nothing political’ about visa suspension
By Cristina DC Pastor On January 18, it was announced that countries like the Philippines, the Dominican Republic and Ethiopia are no longer eligible for the H-2A, H-2B visa programs. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State said “overstay and human trafficking concerns” were reasons for the suspension. They noted a “four-fold […]
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Burlesque: Freedom, Femininity and the Filipino psyche
By Elizabeth Cueva I have always been a fan of the beautiful Dita Von Teese, whose burlesque shows exuded glamour, grace and glitter. To me, she had elevated the art of the tease. I had pored through a coffee table book of hers and was enticed by all those luxurious lingerie and accoutrements that made […]
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Mormon AG, Christian pastor named to Trump Advisory Commission on AAPI
Two prominent Filipino Americans were named to President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). They are Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Herman Martir of Texas. The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) National Chairman Brendan Flores hailed the appointments. Said National Chairman Brendan Flores, “Attorney General Reyes and […]
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PAFCOM announces 2019 officers as ConGen lauds organization for its ‘significant character, principle’
By Maricar Taino The Philippine American Friendship Committee, Inc. (PAFCOM) welcomed the new year with its 2019 slate of officers, committee and board members. President Rosalinda Rupel and board chair Dr. Connie Uy led the new set of officers who were inducted by Consul General Claro Cristobal on January 9. In his message, Cristobal stressed […]
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Haunting photographs from the underground artist The Film Bruja
By Delilah Vera Artfront Galleries presents the works of photographer, Sheena Ocot, The Film Bruja. The opening for her first solo photo exhibit will be held on Saturday, February 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Newark, N.J. The event will include music by DJs Luv, Paisley and Def Dom. In addition, Sheena collaborated […]
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A Santo Niño procession in Jersey
By Cristina DC Pastor A Santo Niño wore an Old Navy cap. Another had a missing hand. Another accidentally dropped on the church pavement and broke into many tiny pieces. They were among nearly a hundred images brought by families to the Divine Mercy Parish in Rahway, New Jersey to be blessed. It is only […]
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Queer Pinays yearn for unconditional love, acceptance from family
By Cristina DC Pastor Two activists shared their personal journeys as queer Pinays and their thoughts on gender violence and the culture of silence within the Filipino American family. Riya Ortiz, lead organizer and case manager of Damayan Migrant Workers, and artist-activist Mary Ann Ubaldo — who is known on social media as Panday Banale […]
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What is the end game for Manny Pacquiao?
By Rene Pastor First off, congratulations to Manny Pacquiao for his unanimous decision win against Adrien Broner. Sports journalists are highlighting how Pacquiao, 40, “cruised to victory” against his much younger opponent who is 29. I have a lot of mixed feelings when it comes to Pacquiao. While I was truly happy he won yet […]