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‘Remittance:’ A film about the lives of domestic workers
“Remittance” is a story about a young Filipina domestic worker in Singapore trying to cope with the hardships and abuse faced by low-wage migrant workers while balancing living for herself versus living for her family. The film stars Angela Barotia as Marie, who works as a domestic worker and moonlights as an actress in her spare […]
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Atty. Lara Gregory receives Claire Shulman Award for her support for individuals with disabilities
On February 27, hundreds of people will come together to dine, dish, and discover the menu of options at the Queens Centers for Progress’ 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. The event supports QCP’s programs and services, assisting more than 1,200 individuals with developmental disabilities to […]
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Dr. Connie Uy steps down as PAFCOM board chair after 10 years
Today is a personal milestone for me with ambivalent feelings of joy and sadness as I end my 10 years of being the chair of PAFCOM’s Board. As I traveled my road in PAFCOM , there were crossroads that I’ve encountered. Not only was I the chair of its board, I found myself at times […]
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Dr. Connie Mariano to receive Legacy Award from young FilAm doctors Feb 17
The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) to honor Dr. Connie Mariano, Former White House Physician with Legacy Award at National Conference in February The Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM) will honor Dr. Eleanor Concepcion “Connie” Mariano with the “Legacy Award” at 4th Annual Conference in Los Angeles. The award […]
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A historically obscure war
By Allen Gaborro James R. Arnold’s book, “The Moro War: How America Battled a Muslim Insurgency in the Philippine Jungle, 1902-1913,” turns our attention to a historically-obscure war, obscured by studies done in the service of elitist and colonial interests. That war was the Philippine-American War of colonization (1899-1902). In the aftermath of that war […]
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It’s back to the subway, courageously, optimistically
By Maricar Tangonan Since the pandemic lockdown, I switched and relocated my career to the suburbs. I now rarely take trips using the subway. Somehow I miss the feeling of being part and center of the daily NYC bustle. NYC transport system is an impressive combination of trains, buses, ferries, shuttles, tramway and underground tunnels […]
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Public service in a time of mendacity and gaslighting
The FilAm Editorial For public life, we probably live in a dream world where the politicians are honorable, truthful and act out of conscientious principles. They do not lie, cheat or are corrupt. They are not found liable for sexual abuse (a polite term for rape), keep gold bars, or cook the books on their […]
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COVID-19 activity is currently high; get vaccinated
In this month’s column, we want to share what is new in social benefits in 2024. If you have additional questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, or COVID/Flu vaccination, there are 3 ways you can reach us: Call: (English) 1-800-336-2722, (Chinese Mandarin) 1-800-683-742, (Chinese […]
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127 years ago, what was Rizal thinking?
By Juan Mariano Magdaraog Knight of Rizal, New York Chapter One hundred twenty-seven years ago, the man whose life and legacy we celebrate and emulate paid the ultimate price for his convictions. 127 years. Can you imagine how far we’ve come? Close your eyes for a few seconds, briefly paint the picture in your mind […]