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Calendar from January 2026
January 3 PIDCI Grand Soiree EQX 45 Rockefeller Plaza Equinox entrance between 50th and 51st streets January 4 Sinulog 2026 by the Filipino Apostolate, Archdiocese of Newark Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 89 Ridge Street Newark NJ January 15 Edaya Star literary contest call for submissions Theme: ‘Dreams from sub-Saharan Mindanao’ Send […]
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Administration ‘overwhelmingly prefers’ European immigrants: analyst
By Pilar Marrero More than two million immigrants may soon find themselves stripped of legal status as the Trump administration moves forward with sweeping changes that could redefine who belongs in the United States. That is the warning from immigration experts, advocates and directly affected people who spoke at a December 5 national media briefing […]
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15 years of RN Express: A lifeline for nurses
By Cristina DC Pastor They were three nurses whose paths crossed at Amsterdam Nursing Home on the Upper West Side in the late 1990s. Maria Lea Batomalaque began as a staff nurse and, in a matter of months, rose to the position of head nurse. Sally Nuñez worked alongside Lea in the Reimbursement Department. Florida […]
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NJ mall filled with the spirit of Filipino Christmas
Pasko in America, the Northeast’s biggest indoor Filipino Christmas celebration, drew about 6,000 families and multicultural holiday shoppers across three levels of the American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event, presented by Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc., transformed the mall into a vibrant Filipino Christmas village featuring Parols, performances, community organizations, and diaspora-centered holiday […]
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New York names Queens street after Dr. José Rizal
An intersection in Woodside, Queens, New York has been named “Dr. José Rizal Way,” on December 12, an enduring recognition of the Philippine national hero’s significant influence on the Filipino and Filipino American community in an area known for its large Filipino population. The street co-naming was made possible through the initiative of Steven Raga, […]
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Mama Fina’s closes East Village spot. It’s back to Hackensack, N.J. for Sisig lovers
By Angelito Cabigao Mama Fina’s, which prides itself the House of Filipino Sisig, has closed on November 30 in the East Village. While its New York location has ceased operations, the restaurant will remain open in Hackensack, New Jersey where it all began. The New York Times captured it best when they titled their piece on Mama […]
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Proposed U.S. Senate bill seeks to end dual citizenship
By Ricky Rillera A newly introduced measure in the U.S. Senate is stirring debate among immigrant communities and legal experts as it seeks to abolish dual citizenship in the United States. The bill, titled the “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025,” was filed by Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and would require Americans to hold exclusive allegiance […]
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ON GLOBAL FILIPINOS After nearly 40 years as an OFW, Delia Juarez is ready to retire
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Delia Juarez, my executive chef since 2001, is one of those we call Bayani ng Bayan, the same title the Philippine government bestows on our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Last year, OFWs sent a record-high of $38.34 billion in remittances to the Philippines. The United States was the largest source, accounting for over […]
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2 brothers, 1 shared purpose: To bring Filipino stories to the Upper East Side’s Scouting community
On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, two brothers in Scouting are reshaping what an Eagle project can look like. Through their service, Lucas and Leonardo G. del Rosario have brought Philippine indigenous culture and literature into a neighborhood where Filipino and Asian Pacific stories are rarely taught, seen, or celebrated. Lucas, 19, and a Presidential Merit […]