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As immigration enforcement escalates, popular resistance is growing
By Selen Ozturk While immigration enforcement campaigns intensify nationwide, resistance is growing on both legal and grassroots levels. This escalation reached flashpoints with the fatal shooting of American citizens Renée Good on January 7, and of Alex Pretti on January 24. Both were shot by federal immigration agents during protests in Minneapolis. In both cases, the […]
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When cultural, generational identities clash in a Filipino kitchen
By Allen Gaborro There are few things in this world that Filipinos cherish more than food, family, drama, and their cultural heritage. So, when you combine all these disparate elements into a passionate, multifaceted chiaroscuro of a very personal work of fiction, you can’t help but feel the anticipation of experiencing what it means to […]
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Zaldy Alima: Inspiring students to love Science, curiosity, and exploration
By Catherine EspejoGrowing up in Surigao del Sur in Mindanao, young Zaldy Alima had his sights set on becoming a medical doctor, only for the chance to wear a white coat. However, that all changed when he took high school Chemistry, which inspired him to become a high school science teacher. Alima said his teacher […]
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Fear, uncertainty grip immigrant families navigating social services
Immigrant families from across the five boroughs are deprioritizing their health due to fear and uncertainty surrounding federal benefits like Medicaid and SNAP for fear of endangering their immigration status in the United States. That’s according to a new community brief released on January 22 by the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF). Titled “Restoring Trust, Protecting […]
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Marissa Alcantara: When FilAm students forget their culture, there’s Tagalog to help them remember
By Maricar CP Hampton For today’s students, culture and tradition can sometimes feel distant or lost. Filipino Tagalog teacher Marissa Alcantara said she makes sure she integrates language, heritage, and interactive activities to connect Filipino American students with their roots. “I try to bridge the gap by using the Filipino language and promote the culture […]
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George Conway, whose mother is a Filipino immigrant, is running in N.Y.’s 12th District
By Cristina DC Pastor George Conway, the son of a Filipino immigrant who worked as an organic chemist and an American defense contractor, has announced his candidacy for New York’s 12th Congressional District. He is looking to succeed Representative Jerry Nadler, who is retiring. “I’m running for Congress in NY-12, my home,” Conway said in […]
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Remembering Lea Salonga’s wedding as she confirms split from Robert Chien
By Elton Lugay More than two decades ago, I counted myself among the fortunate few reporters invited to witness the wedding of Lea Salonga and Robert Chien. At the time, I had just relocated from Cebu to Daly City to reunite with my mother and had begun working as a correspondent for Philippine News. I […]
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Filipino RNs join historic nurses strike, vow to fight ‘as long as it takes’
By Lindy Rosales On Day 3 of the historic nurses strike in New York City, The FilAm was able to visit two of the Montefiore System sites in the Bronx. Three major hospital systems are part of the strike: Mount Sinai, Montefiore and New York Presbyterian. An estimated 15,000 nurses walked out of their jobs […]
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Elton Lugay: Journalist is Hall of Fame honoree
By Elaine Joy Edaya Degale Last month, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza, the first Filipina elected to the California State Legislature, hosted the inaugural Filipino American History Month reception in Hollywood Hills. Among those recognized was journalist Elton Lugay, who received a Hall of Fame Award. “The award recognizes my longstanding work as a journalist and columnist […]