Rev. Msgr. Oscar A. Aquino, 88

The Filipino community of New York and New Jersey mourns the passing of the beloved Msgr. Oscar Aquino on September 1 due to a lingering illness. We are republishing below this piece written about him when he was awarded the People’s Ball Empowerment Award in 2023 by Fiesta In America. The statement “Jack of all […]

43 years ago the Philippine Center performs its first-ever FilAm matrimony

By Cristina DC Pastor Darlene Dilangalen and Jesus “Bong” Borromeo first met in 1975 on a flight from Davao City to Manila. At the time, she was still a junior nursing student. In 1980, she left her hometown in Cotabato for New Jersey as a new nurse graduate to work at St. Joseph’s Hospital (now […]

Press Club statement on killing of journalists in Gaza

Sofronio Vasquez’s next stop: L.A.

“This concert represents something really meaningful – it’s Sofronio’s opportunity to share his artistry with Los Angeles in a way that honors both his incredible journey and the community that supports him,” said GodZella International’s Zelle Ochoco-DeVilbiss, who is co-producing “The Voice Winner: Sofronio Vasquez Live in Los Angeles” on October 11 at the Pasadena Civic […]

Carmela Icamina crowned first-ever Ginang Filipinas New Jersey

In a night filled with elegance and heartfelt family stories, the pioneering Ginang Filipinas New Jersey pageant crowned its first-ever grand winner, Carmela ‘Ella’ Icamina. The competition, like many traditional beauty contests, highlighted the strength, creativity, and journeys of women—many of them mothers—who continue to thrive while balancing the demands of immigrant life in the […]

Philippine pride Alex Eala

The FilAm Editorial At a time when Filipinos are searching for role models who embody dignity and integrity, Alexandra “Alex” Eala came along. The 20-year-old professional tennis player, with her calm confidence and trademark shy smile, has carved her name in history while carrying the Philippine flag with pride. The highest-ranked Filipino in Women’s Tennis […]

Former postal employee pleads guilty to stealing checks, credit cards in mail

A Los Angeles woman who formerly worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Torrance pleaded guilty on August 11 to stealing checks and debit and credit cards from the mail then selling them to her accomplices for three years. She allegedly used the illicitly obtained funds to take international trips […]

Eve Cho Guillergan: Filipino-Korean lawyer aspiring to be NYC civil court judge

By Catherine Espejo Born in Korea to a Filipino father and a Korean mother, Eve Cho Guillergan is charting a path in New York City toward Law and Justice. Most recently, she won the Democratic primary for Civil Court judge. It was an outstanding accomplishment that, she acknowledged, boosted her confidence. Guillergan, 61, told The […]

New York City is 400 years old, celebrates with free concert Sept 7th

“Founded By Broadway” is a free live concert to celebrate the 400th anniversary of New York City founded in 1625 by European explorers. The concert will spotlight Broadway’s vital role in the city’s history, according to a statement from the office of Mayor Eric Adams and the Broadway League. It will take place in Times Square on September […]