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She said yes! (in Aruba)
By Keith Guirao & Joanne Baniqued I told her the night before that we had a brunch reservation… at 7:30 in the morning. J: Who has brunch at 7:30 a.m.? K: I’m not sure but we just do because we’re special guests. We’re “Elite” members remember? J: …good night. The next morning, I leave in […]
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‘Kontra Libing’ rallyists urge Duterte to reconsider Marcos burial at cemetery for heroes
Your Excellency, President Duterte: Burying Ferdinand E. Marcos alongside our nation’s heroes who fought for our freedom is an affront to the thousands of lives tortured and murdered during his reign. A hero does not take away freedom, he campaigns for it and fights for its survival for the sake of others. Laying him to […]
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Asian seniors in NYC among the poorest in the country: report
Asian Americans are the fastest growing segment of the senior population in New York City, now representing 16 percent of all seniors ages 50 years and older. Yet programs and resources available to Asian seniors have failed to keep pace with this growth. When it comes to New York City’s social service funding for […]
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Kirby Asunto & Shirley Asunto: A relationship nurtured on traditional Filipino values
By Cristina DC Pastor At 18 years old, in-demand pop singer Kirby Asunto can very well make a decision to get an apartment, live on her own, and manage her flourishing career. As a matter of fact, the law says she can get married without her parents’ approval. Right now, Kirby is having none of […]
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From subways, skyscrapers and Shake Shack, ASAP stars savor the Big Apple
By Cristina DC Pastor “I enjoyed the subway,” blurted singer-actress Maja Salvador to reporters curious about what the top entertainers of ASAP Live in New York find delightful in the city. Actress Jolina Magdangal said the Empire State Building was a thrill. Singer Gary Valenciano thought revisiting Grand Central and Rockefeller Center never gets old. […]
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‘Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal:’ An evening of Ernani Cuenco music
Bakás Pilipinas/Philippine Historic Preservation Society is inviting the community to the 2016 Great Filipino Composers Series, an annual project. On September 17 at 8 p.m., they will present the life and works of Ernani Cuenco at the Loreto Theater of the Sheen Center, 18 Bleecker Street. Maestro Cuenco is arguably the most important composer during […]
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Social Security programs are as diverse as those we serve
By Everett M. Lo Social Security Administration’s Regional Public Affairs Office in the New York Region From women and children, to the elderly and disabled, Social Security has you covered. Because we value and appreciate the differences that make up our nation, our programs are as diverse as those we serve. We’re with you throughout […]
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Banker Brendan Flores is NaFFAA’s first millennial chairman
By Cristina DC Pastor The National Federation of Filipino American Associations is on the cusp of a generational shift. At least in terms of leadership. The umbrella organization recently elected Brendan Flores, a banker from Jacksonville, Florida, as its first millennial national chairman. At 31, his age is nearly half those of many of NaFFAA’s […]
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In folksy tribute, Congen De Leon takes pride in Jersey roots, says FilAms now earning R-E-S-P-E-C-T
By Cristina DC Pastor At a musical tribute in his honor, Consul General Mario de Leon Jr. reveled in the warm glow of the New Jersey FilAm community’s affection, thanked them for their friendship, and said, “I hope you enjoyed the journey we had together.” The Philippine American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM) despedida dinner was one […]