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Fight vs cancer continues with F.A.C.C.’s ‘Fashion for Compassion’ gala
By Maricar C. Padilla It was an evening of grace and pageantry as the Filipino American Cancer Care Gala celebrated another year of enthusiastic support for patients afflicted with cancer. Despite initial challenges, F.A.C.C. went ahead with the celebration, their sixth since its founding in March 2020. “The 2024 F.A.C.C. Gala was a year-long journey […]
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NYC will continue to be a sanctuary city, ‘offer care to immigrants:’ officials
Mayor Adams declared that “no matter who is president or what party controls Congress, this city will always stand up for the rights of women, our immigrant brothers and sisters, our LGBTQ+ community and millions of others.” To immigrants living in the city and pursuing the American Dream, he said, “New York City stands with […]
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New York City Marathon: ‘You’re my 1st, my 19th, my everything’
By Gerald Tabios “These streets will make you feel brand new, Big lights will inspire you, Let’s hear it for New York.” – Alicia Keys Since 2004, I’ve crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon 19 consecutive times. This race has become more than just a marathon; it’s an ongoing journey that […]
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Kundiman workshop held at Manhattan School of Music
As part of the celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the first-ever Kundiman seminar-workshop and gala concert was held from October 21 to 23 at the Manhattan School of Music’s (MSM) Miller Hall. The landmark event brought together music students, educators, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts to explore the history, significance, and performance techniques of […]
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FilAms vote: Trump vs the future of Democracy
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipino Americans trooped to the polls in this historic election that will decide the next American president to succeed the 46th, Joe Biden. They voted for a variety of reasons and in different ways. They chose the candidates that reflect their values, their faith, those they deemed ethically upright, who will […]
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Health care for every Filipino: ‘Why I choose the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center’
By Rachelle Peraz Ocampo, EdM As a Filipino American living in New York City, it can feel overwhelming to find a health care provider who understands my culture, meets my needs, and is affordable. When I first started searching, I realized that I need more than just a convenient location or good reviews—I wanted a […]
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Out-of-pocket costs for prescription meds will drop from $8K to $2K in 2025
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, with some states extending it to January 15, 2025. Why is this fall’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) especially important? Starting […]
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The Babaylan and her cultural influence on Filipino society
By Allen Gaborro The Babaylan’s fundamental relation to the indigenous epoch that is pre-colonial Philippines has long been one of an annulled past. Sylvia Mayuga writes about this in “Back from the Crocodile’s Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies & the Struggle for Indigenous Memory,” as “a record of severe struggle to hang on to our [indigenous] […]
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Domestic violence journalists seek new ways to end the cycle
By Selen Ozturk Journalists nationwide are fighting domestic violence by focusing on solutions for survivors before the cycle turns deadly. Every year, over 10 million people in the U.S. experience domestic violence, amounting to nearly 20 people physically abused by a partner every minute. Over a third of U.S. women (35.6%) and over a quarter of men […]