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TOFA goes national; 16 individuals, led by Miss Universe, conferred honors
By Lindy Rosales As in previous years, it was a chilly fall evening when people started making their way to Carnegie Hall dressed in their formal Filipiniana best. This year, the rains came down hard to usher in The Outstanding Filipino Americans (TOFA) awards night celebrated in honor of Filipino American History Month. This year’s […]
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The Honorable Steven Raga: ‘Not interested in any higher political position’
Steven Raga welcomed his appointment as the Queens County Committeeman for the 34th Assembly District, representing Democrats in Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and part of Woodside. Raga, the founder of UniPro, has called the position “entry level” in the bigger political picture. “It opens the way, but I am not interested in any higher position […]
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Parole visas for veterans families explained
The Philippine Consulate hosted on August 27 a town hall forum on Parole Visas for Filipino World War II veterans and their Families, which sought to explain how they can avail of the parole visa program. This Veteran Family Parole Visa program was first announced in the White House report “Modernizing and Streamlining our Legal […]
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New UniPro leaders vow to carry on legacy of collaboration, advocacy
The Pilipino American Unity for Progress, Inc. (UniPro) has announced that Stephanie Chrispin has been named president and Alyssa Esteban vice president of its New York City chapter. As members of the Executive Board, Chrispin and Esteban will oversee the organization’s programming and operations in New York and New Jersey. A four-year veteran of UniPro, […]
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Philippines, Turkey share parallels in history and have the warmest people
By Wendell Gaa There just couldn’t be a riper and more exciting time to foster increased interaction between the peoples of the Philippines and Turkey than now. Both countries have so much in common. They are host to some of the most amazing historical and natural destinations, abundant with regional diversity, and are inhabited by […]
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Percussionist Susie Ibarra to perform alongside fellow Asian American musicians on Oct 1
Composer, improviser, and percussionist Susie Ibarra will perform alongside fellow Asian American musicians Samita Sinha and Jen Shyu at the Asia Society on October 1. The three women transcend musical and cultural boundaries, blending traditional forms with jazz and other contemporary elements. At “Encounters: A Music Exploration,” each performer will present a 20-minute musical performance, […]
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Threat of gentrification worries ‘Little Manila’ in Queens
Tenants, homeowners, and small businesses in Woodside joined with community leaders and organizations to oppose the construction of a five-story megachurch, citing commuter traffic and disrespect for the “cohesive and historic character of the neighborhood.” Gentrification, critics argued before a Queens Community Board 2 hearing on September 27 will bring a “myriad of economic and […]
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Founder Elton Lugay says TOFA search for ‘best and brightest’ goes nationwide
By Cristina DC Pastor Perhaps you were one of the skeptics, you were one among countless doubters. But through its bumpy yet engrossing six-year run, The Outstanding Filipino Americans or TOFA remains in place, expanding its jurisdiction as an important search for the best and the brightest FilAms. Elton Lugay who founded TOFA in New […]
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FilAms in Donald Trump’s AAPI advisory committee
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced his Asian Pacific American Advisory Committee. The women and men – including five Filipino Americans — on the committee are elected, appointed and grassroots leaders who will engage Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) on relevant issues to these important and vibrant communities, according to a press statement. […]