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Community leaders to speak for Obama, Romney in debate
Two community leaders will engage in a political debate representing their presidential candidates. New York philanthropist Loida Nicolas will articulate the position of the Democratic party and incumbent President Barack Obama, while California businesswoman Nimfa Gamez will take the side of the Republican candidate Mitt Romney. During the town hall-style debate, the two executives will […]
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‘Tangina,’ Eraserheads, what a concert!
By Kata Rojas The Jersey City Armory was Pinoy Party Central Saturday night on October 20 when the Eraserheads came to town. For almost two hours, hundreds rocked, danced, head-banged, jumped, waved, screamed and sang along as Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Marcus Adoro and Buddy Zabala performed their biggest hits. I’ve a confession: I was […]
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Mitt Romney represents FilAm values, supports family reunification
By Vellie Sandalo Dietrich-Hall With the exception of the Native Americans, each American owes everything that we are to someone in our family tree who immigrated to America. Most came here looking for a better life — a chance to contribute, to gain a toe-hold for themselves and their children. In my case, I was […]
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Trafficking victim granted T-visa, seeks $300K in back wages
Accountant Jacqueline Aguirre, a victim of human trafficking, has been granted a T-visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), according to a statement from the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns or Nafcon. The T-visa is valid for a period of four years, from September 21, 2012 to September 20, 2016, also authorizing […]
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Fordham forum to discuss relevance of Manila Declaration
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Manila Declaration and examine its relevance in bringing about the peaceful settlement of international disputes, the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations, in cooperation with the American Branch of International Law Association, is organizing a panel discussion to review the document. The […]
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Gabriel Esteban: The ‘accidental president’
By Cristina DC Pastor For Gabriel Esteban, the road to Seton Hall University was one that began with mediocre school grades and reinforced by a lot of hard work. “I was never the smartest person, but I would not let anyone outwork me,” said the 20th president of Seton Hall University and the first Filipino […]
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Time-traveling to Lower Manhattan circa 1900s
By Cristina DC Pastor About two dozen students from the Chinese Progressive Association visited the Tenement Museum recently as part of their English as a Second Language class activity. I was one of the ESL teachers who went with them. We met “Victoria Confino,” a 14-year-old Sephardic Jewish immigrant. We, the students and the teachers, […]
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Rene Ballenas faces felony charges: Manhattan DA
By Cristina DC Pastor Community leader Rene Ballenas is facing felony charges of burglary in the second degree and grand larceny in the third degree, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Felony charges are, by comparison to misdemeanors and violations, more serious. “Burglary in the second degree” is a C felony that carries a […]
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Gangnam: Not gangster rap but Korea’s Fifth Avenue
By Cathy Rose Garcia The FilAm Exclusive SEOUL, South Korea – By now, everyone knows “Gangnam Style,” the infectious beat and kooky invisible horse dance that took the world by storm. On my recent visit to Seoul, I saw just how big the Korean rapper Psy has become. Koreans are very proud of Psy’s success. […]