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A personality cult is not a political party
The FilAm Editorial Once upon a time there was a Grand Old Party. Its first president was Abraham Lincoln who famously abolished slavery in America. Its principles were rooted in classical conservatism, espousing free trade and limiting social welfare. Over the years, the Republican Party veered Right, developed a more defined ideology defending gun rights, […]
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Filipinos accused of defrauding elderly Filipinos via Ponzi Scheme
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced charges against 15 individuals for allegedly conspiring to defraud at least 30 known victims out of their retirement savings through an international Ponzi scheme. Targeting elderly Filipino victims, the fraudulent scheme aimed to solicit millions in investments for the construction of a resort in the Philippines called the […]
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Archdiocese of Newark celebrates 500th anniversary of Catholicism in the PHL
The Archdiocese of Newark, in conjunction with the Diocese of Paterson, is honoring the 500th anniversary of the first Mass in the Philippines with a year-long Jubilee Celebration consisting of a special pilgrimage and several other cultural festivities that will enable Filipino parishioners to give thanks for their faith. Those participating in the pilgrimage will […]
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Why some FilAms won’t unmask…yet: ‘Doesn’t bother me’
By Lindy Rosales New York City woke up to a bright sunny Friday morning with news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given the green light that fully vaccinated people do not have to use their face masks in most indoor and outdoor settings. As of May 16, 2021, 42.5 percent […]
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On Global Filipinos: California Attorney General Rob Bonta: ‘For the people not the powerful’
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On April 23, Assemblymember Rob Bonta was sworn in by Governor Gavin Newsom as California’s 34th Attorney General, making him the highest ranked Filipino American in the state and the second Asian American — after Vice President Kamala Harris — to hold the position. In his remarks, Bonta made a pledge […]
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Actress Lydia Gaston: Seeing herself as she plays Jo Koy’s ‘mother’
By Cristina DC Pastor Whoa! Stage actress Lydia Gaston gets to holler the signature monicker “Josep”! Josep is none other than Jo Koy – real name: Joseph Glenn Herbert — the celebrated Filipino American comedian who broke barriers and with crossover appeal boasts a massive following among Filipinos and mainstream Americans alike. He is co-producing with Steven […]
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Filipino UN staffers who perished in the line of duty honored
Three Philippine UN Staff Members who lost their lives while in the line of duty were among those honored by the United Nations Secretary-General during the Annual Memorial Service held virtually at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on May 6. The three UN staff members honored were Joanna Abaya, who served at the […]
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Artist duo to lead sign-making workshop vs xenophobia at Queens Museum
In partnership with the organizers of No Longer Invisible, the Queens Museum is displaying a collectively hand-painted banner, signs, and video documentation created for the multi-racial, multi-faith vigil and community gathering in response to the recent and ongoing attacks against Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The exhibit will run from May 15 to June 13. […]
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Expanding roles for FilAms: From mess stewards to doctors (Part 2)
By Andre Sobocinski Like Admiral Connie Mariano’s father, Bienvenido Dona enlisted in the Navy as a mess steward. At 27, the Northern Mindanao native was older than most recruits in-processing at the Naval Base Sangley Point, Cavite, P.I. in 1955. Dona was among the rare few able to break from the steward rating—going from steward […]