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Marieta Lamar: Finding fulfillment on her own terms
By Cristina DC Pastor Marieta Lamar, the exiting president of the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League (PACCAL), is ending her term on a high note. While modest about her accomplishments, she said her presidency followed through on the PACCAL mandate of assisting seniors, veterans and indigent Filipinos with services as envisioned by its founders […]
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Major Floren Herrera is West Point’s Nininger Award honoree for courage
By Cheryl Quinio-Blodgett In a landmark moment in military history, Philippine Army officer Maj. Floren Herrera became the first non-American to receive the prestigious Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. A 2013 West Point graduate, Herrera was honored for his courageous leadership during the […]
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FilAms elected, reelected in historic 2024 election
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) said the 2024 election saw historic wins for Filipino American leaders across the United States, each advancing a “shared vision for a more inclusive nation.” More than 2.14 million FilAms cast their votes across the nation,especially in key battleground states. “This election year highlights the importance of civic […]
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‘Where I stand’
By Margie Tayone Bruce November 6, 2024. Remember this day. And where you stand. For this day is the beginning of the end. Today is when America goes backwards. Many women are mourning. Many men, who love and respect these women, are mourning with them. I am one of them, while there they are, standing […]
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Fight vs cancer continues with F.A.C.C.’s ‘Fashion for Compassion’ gala
By Maricar C. Padilla It was an evening of grace and pageantry as the Filipino American Cancer Care Gala celebrated another year of enthusiastic support for patients afflicted with cancer. Despite initial challenges, F.A.C.C. went ahead with the celebration, their sixth since its founding in March 2020. “The 2024 F.A.C.C. Gala was a year-long journey […]
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NYC will continue to be a sanctuary city, ‘offer care to immigrants:’ officials
Mayor Adams declared that “no matter who is president or what party controls Congress, this city will always stand up for the rights of women, our immigrant brothers and sisters, our LGBTQ+ community and millions of others.” To immigrants living in the city and pursuing the American Dream, he said, “New York City stands with […]
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New York City Marathon: ‘You’re my 1st, my 19th, my everything’
By Gerald Tabios “These streets will make you feel brand new, Big lights will inspire you, Let’s hear it for New York.” – Alicia Keys Since 2004, I’ve crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon 19 consecutive times. This race has become more than just a marathon; it’s an ongoing journey that […]
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Kundiman workshop held at Manhattan School of Music
As part of the celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the first-ever Kundiman seminar-workshop and gala concert was held from October 21 to 23 at the Manhattan School of Music’s (MSM) Miller Hall. The landmark event brought together music students, educators, musicians, and cultural enthusiasts to explore the history, significance, and performance techniques of […]
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FilAms vote: Trump vs the future of Democracy
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipino Americans trooped to the polls in this historic election that will decide the next American president to succeed the 46th, Joe Biden. They voted for a variety of reasons and in different ways. They chose the candidates that reflect their values, their faith, those they deemed ethically upright, who will […]