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Lone Waray* raising funds for his village
By Cristina DC Pastor Alfonso Alao, 31, is a cashier at Phil-Am Restaurant and Grocery in Colonia, New Jersey. When he learned Typhoon Yolanda – international name: Haiyan – was about to descend on his province of Leyte, he quickly called his family in Albuera town, urging them to take care and prepare canned food […]
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NYC Mayor’s Fund, Doctors Without Borders announce assistance to PHL
The NYC Mayor’s Fund and Doctors Without Borders are now accepting donations for relief efforts to the Philippines trying to recover from the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. The NYC Mayor’s Fund announced that contributions will support on-the-ground relief efforts and will be turned over to community organizations in New York assisting in the grassroots recovery […]
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Amidst a Super Typhoon, young Pinay contemplates: ‘Am I Filipino enough?’
By Jessica Abejar When news of Super Typhoon Haiyan — PHL name: Yolanda — hit the Philippines this past weekend, I was completely devastated. But instead of being wrapped up in the sadness at the fact that the strongest storm in recorded history just hit the place my parents called home, I was faced with […]
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Amid mind-numbing devastation, FilAms relearn the essence of trust, turn to laughter
By Cristina DC Pastor If there is one thing Typhoon Haiyan has taught Filipino Americans, it is relearning the meaning and essence of trust. Trusting where to send help and who to send it to. Filipino Americans normally rush to help their compatriots when disaster strikes, and it seems to happen a lot of times. […]
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Randy Gener’s tribute to his mother wins Plaridel Award’s outstanding essay
Editor, writer and artist Randy Gener, whose essay about his recently departed mother was published in TheFilAm magazine on what would have been her 67th birthday, garnered the Philippine American Press Club’s 2013 Plaridel Award for Outstanding Editorial Essay/Commentary at a gala dinner in Colma, California, on October 19th. In addition, the Asian American Arts […]
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The hunt for Bigfoot continues in New York
By Wendell Gaa It was late summer 2011 when I spent a weekend traveling to northern Washington State to visit my cousins. Their residence in the tranquil town of Bellingham is blessed with the ideal natural backdrop settings of the Pacific Northwest: rugged mountains, thick forests, and greenery everywhere. Being an outdoor enthusiast, I had […]
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Manny Pangilinan companies lead crowdfunding in aid of Bohol, Zamboanga
The Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation (PDRF), together with the companies led by Philippine business magnate Manuel V. Pangilinan, launched on October 25 a crowdfunding campaign to gather donations in response to the recent disasters that have devastated the Philippines, including the earthquake in Bohol and Cebu and the fighting in Zamboanga. Butch Meily, former president […]
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On its 20th year, FAHSI to report on FilAm socioeconomic profile on Nov. 16
The Filipino American Human Services Inc. (FAHSI) will be hosting a forum to present the findings of the Community Needs Assessment and to discuss issues of concern to the community. The forum will be held on November 16th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Philippine Center. FAHSI Co-Founder and Board Member Dr. Jean […]
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OFF THE WALL: Warren Buffett’s words of wisdom that I don’t always follow
By Rene Pastor Warren Buffett is a genius when it comes to picking stocks. His advice is simple, but a lot of folks have a tough time following it. In an interview with USA Today, he said: “The nice thing about investing in stocks is that, over time, equities are going to do well.” “American […]