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Son-in-law remembers Robert Rivas for his ‘sharp intellect, well-timed jokes, magnetic personality’
By Harry Go Jr. Bob was a true role model in every sense. His incredible work as a public servant is undeniable – someone who stood as a pillar of integrity and leadership, as well as a person who cared deeply about others. His reputation preceded him in every room he stepped foot in. Decades […]
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Nestor Uy, 83
Nestor Lotilla Uy passed away peacefully, Wednesday morning April 22, 2026 at his Pine Brook, New Jersey home surrounded by the love of his family. He was 83. Uy is the husband of Dr. Connie Uy, former board chair of the Philippine American Friendship Community or PAFCOM. Born in Sibalom, Antique, Philippines, Nestor was the youngest of four […]
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The ‘jovial, witty’ Robert ‘Bob’ Rivas, 78
By Cristina DC Pastor “We’ve lost a good man.” Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio expressed his grief over the passing of former Mayor Robert “Bob” Rivas. Rivas, the first Filipino American mayor in the New Jersey area, died on April 23 at the age of 78. He was elected mayor of Bergenfield in 1999 and served […]
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Student-created short film about the Filipino food culture to screen at UNLV May 14th
More than 60 students from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Cinematic Arts (UNLV CinArts) are gaining hands-on, real-world production experience through “Domino,” a short film about three Filipino cousins on a mission to find the stolen knife of the family patriarch, a chef, in order to receive their inheritance The film was […]
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Advocating for legal protections for domestic workers (Part 2)
By Narimes Parakul This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant journalists. It is part of Surveilled and Sold, an investigative series from Feet in 2 Worlds about how surveillance technologies track immigrants in an era of mass deportation — and the ways private […]
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Immigrant domestic workers are being recorded on the job (Part 1)
By Narimes Parakul This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant journalists. It is part of Surveilled and Sold, an investigative series from Feet in 2 Worlds about how surveillance technologies track immigrants in an era of mass deportation — and the ways private […]
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‘The Pitt:’ Addictive TV drama where the nurses are portrayed by Filipino actors
By Wendell Gaa “The Pitt” is a supremely excellent and highly addictive TV medical drama. I find it to be one of the most innovative series in its genre in succession to its classic predecessors “St. Elsewhere” and “ER.” Just like the latter series, “The Pitt” stars “ER” alumnus Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” […]
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Concert celebrates Philippine-American bilateral ties, America’s 250th independence milestone
By Romulo Aromin, Jr., MD The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) partnered with the Philippine Consulate General in New York to host an evening of music commemorating the 80th anniversary of Philippine-U.S. diplomatic relations as well as the 250th anniversary of America’s independence on July 4, 2026. MSM’s Consulate Series held April 13 at The William R. and Irene D. […]
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FilAm community shares an evening with Camelot
By Cristina DC Pastor For many Filipino Americans in New York and New Jersey, April 9 quickly became a red-letter date on the community’s social calendar. That evening, business leader and philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis opened her Central Park home to host a fundraiser for Jack Schlossberg, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of 60 to 80 […]