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A community album in ‘Filipinos in New York City’
By Cristina DC Pastor The story of Filipinos in New York City began with their National Hero Jose Rizal. In 1888 or more than a hundred years ago, Jose Rizal visited New York and stayed at the Fifth Avenue Hotel overlooking Madison Square Park. He was a young doctor then who constantly traveled abroad to […]
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FILAMSPEAK: ‘It’s time for a woman president’
The wait is over, and the April 12 announcement did not surprise; it did did not disappoint either. Many people, including Filipino Americans, have been speculating on Hillary Clinton’s moves. It’s the ‘when’ and the ‘how’ that’s keeping the suspense up. Through email, Twitter, and a video message, the former first lady and former Secretary […]
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‘Dig’ is now my favorite prime-time thriller and here’s why
By Wendell Gaa I don’t know if it is my love for archaeology-themed movies, such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” or that I love to travel and indulge myself in the history of such “ancient civilization” countries — which I’ve visited such as India, Turkey, Israel and Jordan — but I find something […]
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SO Jannelle!: Filipino family’s specialty pizza finds a spot at The Plaza
By Jannelle So There’s thin crust pizza and then there’s paper thin crust. Pizza Rollio, which brands itself as a paper thin specialty pizza, has just opened at the swank The Plaza Food Hall, where it is neighbors with Daniel Boulud, Todd English and Lady M. It is owned by a Filipino family of restaurateurs. […]
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How Bernadette Ellorin battled brain cancer with courageous activism
By Cristina DC Pastor When I first met Bernadette Ellorin, she was wearing a colorful scarf knotted Caribbean-style around her head. Seeing the admiring look on my eye, she revealed matter-of-factly: “I have cancer.” That bold declaration has stayed with me for a long time. Years later, I am reconnecting with this remarkable woman, hoping […]
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Low-income New Yorkers urged to file taxes; may qualify for credits of up to $8K
City officials reminded New Yorkers to file their taxes and to utilize the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) at free tax preparation sites at locations across the city. The EITC is the largest direct poverty reduction program in the nation, allowing working families to receive as much as $8,923 when filing their taxes, Council Speaker […]
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Diwa ng Kalayaan kicks off 117th Philippine Independence Day celebration
Diwa Ng Kalayaan 2014 Mikaela Alexa Rada of Bayonne, New Jersey, is ready to turn over her crown to her successor. Competing for the title are six talented and community service-oriented young women, according to the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI). They are Joanna Lizardo, Rianne Avendula-Philips, Jazmine Emmanuelle B. Binag, Andrea Joyce Hermoso, […]
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SO Jannelle!: Karen Henson Jones journeys back to life
By Jannelle So ‘What would you do if God gave you a second chance?’ This is the question Filipino American author Karen Henson Jones posts in her memoir, “Heart of Miracles,” chronicling her near-death experience and her struggles as she journeyed back to life. Karen has a heart condition called Long QT Syndrome, a type […]
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On April 12, free legal screening for DACA, DAPA eligibility
By Cristina DC Pastor The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) is urging undocumented New York residents to attend a legal screening on April 12 to determine if they are eligible for the Obama executive actions on immigration relief. The screening event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Temple Emanu-El […]