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Let’s all focus on the Independence Day parade: PIDCI
By Cristina DC Pastor PIDCI President Antero ‘Ner’ Martinez voiced optimism the lawsuit filed by two organizations — United Mindoro International, Inc. and the Philippine Community Center Services for Aging – against the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. will result in better understanding within the community. “We believe that both parties did what had to […]
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New York is a bittersweet posting for Vice Consul Tanya Faye Ramiro
By Cristina DC Pastor Vice Consul Tanya Faye Ramiro used to visit NYC when her mother was working in the city. Now that she is Vice Consul at the Philippine Consulate, her mother is no longer around. On December 5, 2014, Gloria Jean Ramiro – who worked as a private chef for an affluent family […]
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PIDCI blames ex-treasurer, reveals no one wants to be Grand Marshal because of lawsuit
By Cristina DC Pastor The Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. washed its hands off accusations it did not file tax returns for four years, stating its former treasurer, Violeta Manarang-McGough, had been delinquent in filing returns for the period from 2013 to 2016. In court papers filed January 2, 2017, PIDCI claimed it was actually […]
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Guerrilla fighter Capt. Jose Red, 83
By Nestor Enriquez The Captain had fallen on January 4, 2018 in his hometown in Catanduanes province in the Philippines’s Bicol region. Jose Red, the World War II guerrilla fighter and Knights of Rizal Jersey City Chapter founding father, was a longtime Jersey City resident. He is proud of his participation in Los Banos raid, […]
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At Jo Koy’s restaurant, reconnecting with old friends, watching the comedy A-Lister serve tables
By Brendan Flores Prior to becoming the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) chairman and Wells Fargo Regional Banking Leader, I was a radio talk show host in Las Vegas. Little did I realize, I was following the footsteps of my Tita Josie who was the first female Filipino American radio talk show host […]
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GMA kicks off 2018 with 3 new shows for millennial audiences
GMA Network unveiled three online shows geared toward a core audience of millennial viewers. The shows, bannered by Public Affairs host Atom Araullo, actress/model Gabbi Garcia, and journalist Joseph Morong, began airing on January 1. The shows are “Adulting with Atom Araullo,” “#Goals with Gabbi Garcia,” and “Fact or Fake with Joseph Morong.” They are […]
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More than a love story, ‘Siargao’ is an environmental call to action
By Angelito Cabigao Reminiscent of the gorgeous beach views in Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Beach,” this is one movie that embraces the beautiful culture of the Philippines. In a country notable for its more than 7,000 islands – with many beaches showcased in international magazines like Conde Nast — it is only fitting that a movie […]
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The frenzy over Bitcoin and the Filipino ‘biglang yaman’ mentality
By Rene Pastor A long-time friend who lives in California asked what I thought about Bitcoin. I replied with a laugh, “You too?” I have read how many people, especially in Asia, are both intrigued and enamored by this digital currency. Across the Philippines and Hong Kong, Bitcoin has become an enchanting game of chance, […]
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NYC’s retail sector is ailing; how FilAm businesses transform and adapt
By Cristina DC Pastor For 20 years, Fantasia Floral Design was an Upper East Side flower shop that catered to Manhattan’s high society. Until April of 2016. Owner Dennis Josue did not renew his lease because the landlord wanted to raise his rent by 3 percent. He was paying $5,200 a month for a 300-square […]