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New Makilala ladies revealed: Getting to know you, getting to hope you like us
By Cristina DC Pastor & Jen Furer Ta ra ra ran…ta ran. There was no Julie Andrews warbling, and certainly no tap dancing, but there was lots of chatting and chuckling and chomping on snacks hurriedly bought from stores around Fifth Avenue. It was 6 p.m. on a Friday, and many of the women came […]
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Politicians say U.S. is ready for an Asian president
By Cristina DC Pastor Asian American politicians said it’s just a matter of time, but when were asked which ethnicity is likely to make history by producing the first Asian president of the U.S., they mostly demurred. “The U.S. is ready for an Asian president, It’s going to happen,” said Filipino American Edward Santos, a […]
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Asian American professionals form The Promise Society
Calling itself a new generation of leaders with “fresh and innovative approaches” to achieve their mission, The Promise Society (TPS) officially launched on February 22nd as a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing health and social issues. The launch, held at the Museum of Chinese in America, also introduced the people behind TPS, which is trying […]
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Obama government offers federal boost to young men of color
By Elton Lugay African American and Hispanic men and boys filled the White House State Dining Room to listen to President Obama unveil his latest initiative to assist young men of color who are “willing to do the hard work to get ahead.” I thought these young boys are finally getting the boost they need […]
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There’s a Jollibee in the neighborhood!
By John Nicholson The Jollibee brand is familiar to the Filipino. The cheerful red-jacketed bee mascot presides over a growing number of outlets in Asia, and the brand is gaining a foothold in the American market. Typically located in places with a large Filipino population such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Hong Kong, the bee […]
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No longer just Nurse Sally
By Cristina DC Pastor A nurse with 24 years’ experience, Sally Nunez has seen nearly everything, including Auschwitz-surviving Sephardic Jews whose ID numbers remain imprinted on their arms now parched and wrinkled with age. Sally has been a long-time nurse to New York’s elderly Jewish community, from the time she arrived in the New York […]
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John D. Solomon Fellowship, One Queens Grant: 2 opportunities open to FilAms
The John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service is a student fellowship devoted specifically to emergency management. The program provides nine graduate students in the New York City area with the opportunity to complete a nine-month, paid fellowship in an agency of New York City government or a nonprofit organization. Sponsored by the New York […]
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Vintage Manila Sound comes to Manhattan concert hall
Original Philippine Music is the inspiration behind the April 27 concert of Cecile Azarcon and the Sounds of Manila at the Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway and 95th Street. “The concert will be a musical tribute to celebrate composer Cecile Azarcon’s timeless pop songs,” said Grace Labaguis, marketing director of Synergy Productions, which […]
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At Sochi, Michael Christian Martinez was just warming up
By Tim David Seventeen-year-old Michael Christian Martinez is the first Filipino — and only Southeast Asian – skater to compete at the Olympics recently held at Sochi, Russia. Before Sochi, he was already making waves internationally. However, I was surprised that he did not skate at the Philippine Nationals prior to the games. Paranaque-born Martinez […]