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February 27 is declared GMA Network Day in N.Y. State
For “invaluable contributions to the Filipino community” February 27 was declared GMA Network Day in New York State. The proclamation was bestowed by the Office of New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga. In ceremonies at the New York State Assembly in Albany, Raga lauded Joseph T. Francia of GMA International and GMA First Vice President and Head of International Operations, […]
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Engr. Danny Pagsambugan: The Oculus was a dream and a feat
By Cristina DC Pastor I detected the glint of pride in Danilo Pagsambugan’s eyes as we walked toward the Oculus coming from the Westfield World Trade Center. “You were part of this?” I asked when we reached the sprawling all-white lobby framed by ribbed ceiling. “I was the chief of quality assurance and quality control,” […]
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Getting back to healthy living: Tips for PCOS management for Filipinos
As one of the most common endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects an estimated 5-20% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. While PCOS can develop at any age, a study exploring the risk of PCOS among young Asian women in the US found that Filipinas aged 21-44 had a PCOS prevalence of 1.5%, which is relatively […]
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‘Come on over,’ Dr. Rolando Solis bravely said to the Aquino family in 1980
By Tricia J. Capistrano On August 21, 2023, the 40th anniversary of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination, Dr. Rolando Solis posted a photo of himself, a radiant Cory Aquino, Solis’ wife, Dr. Margarita Conanan-Solis, and Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino. The photo was taken in May 1980 in front of the Solis residence in Dallas, Taxas. Ninoy Aquino […]
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‘You’re the coffee that I need in the morning:’ A Valentine’s Day story
By Angelito Cabigao “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. holds a special place in my heart. Every time I play it on Spotify and hear the line “You’re the coffee that I need in the morning,” it instantly brings to mind my wife, Bianca. The song beautifully captures the moments of our “coffee dates,” […]
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Comedian Rich Kiamco attacked by gang of bike-riding teens
By Cristina DC Pastor What happened to standup comic Rich Kiamco the afternoon of February 10 was no laughing matter. As he wrote on Facebook, “i got jumped by a gang of teens en route to my club SAT, daylight 5:19pm…i was using a citibike Electric BIKE, fast 20-25mph, especially downhill. this group came running […]
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On Global Filipinos: A Philippine classroom at the University of Pittsburgh
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Very few Filipinos are aware that within the University of Pittsburgh is a tourist spot, an imposing building called the Cathedral of Learning. It is the only edifice in an educational institution within the United States and maybe throughout the world where there are “nationality classrooms” constructed in the likeness of […]
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Consul General Elmer Cato faces Senate investigation on alleged illegal recruitment in Milan
By Cristina DC Pastor Consul General in Milan Elmer Cato appeared before the Senate Migrant Workers Committee investigating illegal recruitment and his alleged “close ties” with the reported scam recruiting firm Alpha Assistenza SRL. Cato was previously head of the Philippine Consulate in New York. It was revealed during the hearing led by committee Chairman […]
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Writer Margarita Bruce: Finding joy in life’s many possibilities
By Maricar CP Hampton Margarita Tayone Bruce came to the U.S. in 1993 and was fascinated by the tech-operated doors she had never seen in Cebu City where she grew up. As a new immigrant, she would go to a bank, grocery stores, any building and watched as the sliding glass doors opened without her […]