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‘We will not ask for justice politely, we’ll continue to demand for change at the top of our lungs’
By Hanalei Ramos My name is Hanalei. I am a Filipina woman born in Jersey City. I am writing this entry because I am deeply moved by the actions carried out by activists during President Aquino’s speaking engagement at Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library for the World Leaders Forum on September 23. Much of the […]
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Illac Diaz named one of Asia Society’s Game Changer awardees
By Ricky Rillera Illac Diaz, founder of My Shelter Foundation and Liter of Light, is one of Asia Society’s Asia Game Changer awardees. Diaz, who promoted his Liter of Light project in Jersey City two years ago, in partnership with the Philippine-American Friendship Committee Inc. (PAFCOM), is being recognized “for bringing light to those in […]
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Fordham alumna Iris Zalun is the new president of UniPro
The Pilipino American Unity for Progress, Inc. (UniPro) has announced its executive board for the 2014-2015 year. Iris Zalun, 25, will be leading the Executive Board as president, alongside Noel Aglubat and Kirklyn Escondo as vice president and secretary general, respectively. “I am honored and thrilled to be the new president of UniPro, especially alongside […]
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‘I miss Hector Logrono and now feel the burden of his absence’
By Consuelo Almonte The year was 2012. I just retired from the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations where I served for 43 years. My last position was Press Assistant to the Press Minister. At Loida Nicolas Lewis’s residence in November, I was invited to a dinner for Eric Lachica who was to speak about […]
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‘Filipinos should not shame their President on the world stage!’
By Elton Lugay A heckling incident at Columbia University, where President Benigno Aquino III addressed the World Leaders Forum on September 23, spilled over to social media with Filipino Americans battling each other over how a Filipino leader should not be humiliated before the world stage. It began quietly enough at Columbia’s Low Memorial Library […]
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Aquino Scholar: ‘Constant struggle for freedom is the great calling of our time’
By Matthew Alonsozana The author is a recipient of the 2013 Aquino Scholarship, the highest distinction for academics and leadership given to an Asian-American student at Boston College. He graduated in 2014 with degrees in economics and philosophy. He currently works in Washington D.C. as a policy and communications analyst. He delivered this speech before […]
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Youth represent FilAm community in climate rally
By Roz Li Even by New York City standards, the September 21 People’s Climate March was very successful – diverse, peaceful, and joyous. About 400,000 people from all sectors participated in the march. A Filipino American contingent, represented by several organizations and activists, was led by the youth. Chanting and dancing all the way, this […]
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Wayne Algenio breaks record anew: 40 ‘balut’ in 5 minutes!
By Cristina DC Pastor He did it again: Wayne Algenio won the balut-eating contest for the third straight year, wolfing down 40 duck embryos in five minutes. He should be in the Balut Hall of Fame, if ever there was one, I may have said. He laughed and said, “Sure, why not!” Wayne, 29, a […]
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For U.S.-, Russia-trained Rowena Arrieta, teaching piano to young kids is ‘paying it forward’
By Ricky Rillera More than two decades ago, Rowena Arrieta, the Philippines’ only Soviet-mentored concert pianist conquered New York with an exceptional performance at the Lincoln Center. Although it was her debut recital and her first at this huge stage, her performance was given critical acclaim. The New York Times writes she had this ‘fevered, […]