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Homelessness in NYC up 115%, 60K homeless in shelter system
By Cristina DC Pastor On my way to attend a presentation on the state of homelessness in the city, I got on a train where a homeless man slept by a corner, a sharp, grungy odor pushing straphangers to the opposite end. When the door opened, almost everyone got out and transferred to the next […]
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I joined a medical mission, was called ‘doktora’ by a grateful patient
By Cristina DC Pastor As a reporter, I’ve always wondered what happens at Filipino American medical missions. I’ve sometimes heard doctors and nurses talk about being very busy because they are traveling to Ilocos or Samar as part of a “medical mission.” The cynical part of me thinks it’s an excuse for a tax-break junket, […]
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Generation Balikbayan: Bringing young Filipinos back home for social change
For decades, the Philippines has been exporting its people; 10 percent of the entire Filipino population now lives abroad. But could the tide be turning? This November, Kaya Collaborative will begin its search for 20 young Filipino diaspora leaders to join its 4th annual Summer Fellowship in the Philippines. Kaya Collaborative (Kaya Co.) was launched […]
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Filipino Americans: Be aware, active, present in politics
By Alicia Soller As a Filipina American born in an apolitical Florida suburb, I was not raised to be politically involved. Surrounded by predominantly white peers, I did not find my second-generation Asian American identity wholly represented in the southeast. It also didn’t help that my parents had a natural distrust of politicians having come […]
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FilAms for Hillary raise $100K at Chelsea Clinton reception
The FilAms for Hillary East Coast hosted a special reception for Chelsea Clinton on Thursday, Sept. 27, to support the Hillary Victory Fund in New York City. Headed by Loida Nicolas Lewis, FA4H East Coast Chair, the Sponsor Committee, and about 50 guests warmly welcomed Chelsea. Over $100,000 was raised at this event. Chelsea acknowledged […]
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Male nursing student: ‘Proud to be just like my mother’
By Christian Catiis Recently, a good friend of mine interested in pursuing nursing as a major asked me to describe what it is like to be a male nursing student. As I begin my final year of my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program, I reflect on the past four years and the lessons learned […]
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Dedicated Queens streaker prepares for his 12th NYC marathon
By Gerald Tabios I am not the nude person running on the streets of New York. Rather, in runners world, a ‘streaker’ is a completely dressed person who runs marathons year after year in a row. November 6, 2016, will be my 12th toeing the line for the New York City Marathon in a row. […]
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ConGen Mario de Leon on his final diplomatic post: It’s been ‘challenging, hectic, heartwarming’
Dear Filipinos of the US Northeast, The past five and a half years, my term as your Consul General, have been challenging, demanding and hectic. At the same time, as the last posting in my Foreign Service career, this is one of the most rewarding, heartwarming, and most memorable. I had my work cut out […]
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Filipino-French pearl jewelry on exhibit at Asia Society
On October 25th and 26th, Jewelmer Joaillerie will host an exclusive trunk show at the Asia Society. This event will share the beauty of the golden South Sea pearl and to celebrate the luxury brand’s growing success in the United States. Jewelmer, established in 1979 by Filipino businessman Manuel Cojuangco and French perliculturist Jacques Branellec, […]