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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 […]
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Health care for every Filipino: ‘Why I choose the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center’
By Rachelle Peraz Ocampo, EdM As a Filipino American living in New York City, it can feel overwhelming to find a health care provider who understands my culture, meets my needs, and is affordable. When I first started searching, I realized that I need more than just a convenient location or good reviews—I wanted a […]
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Out-of-pocket costs for prescription meds will drop from $8K to $2K in 2025
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, with some states extending it to January 15, 2025. Why is this fall’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) especially important? Starting […]
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The Babaylan and her cultural influence on Filipino society
By Allen Gaborro The Babaylan’s fundamental relation to the indigenous epoch that is pre-colonial Philippines has long been one of an annulled past. Sylvia Mayuga writes about this in “Back from the Crocodile’s Belly: Philippine Babaylan Studies & the Struggle for Indigenous Memory,” as “a record of severe struggle to hang on to our [indigenous] […]
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Domestic violence journalists seek new ways to end the cycle
By Selen Ozturk Journalists nationwide are fighting domestic violence by focusing on solutions for survivors before the cycle turns deadly. Every year, over 10 million people in the U.S. experience domestic violence, amounting to nearly 20 people physically abused by a partner every minute. Over a third of U.S. women (35.6%) and over a quarter of men […]
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Raymond Madamba & Cecile Duyongco: A match made in the Nation’s Capital
By Cristina DC Pastor Theirs is a story that blends the best elements of romance, politics and history. That it spanned across New York City and Washington D.C. makes the chain of events heartwarming as it is “When Harry Met Sally” iconic. Cecile Duyongco and Raymond Madamba met in the summer of 2021 on the […]
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John Bahia on why Filipino immigrants need to get involved in U.S. politics
By Hannah Lorenzo When giving tours around Woodside in Queens, 23-year-old John Bahia makes a special stop to Purple Dough, a Filipino-owned dessert shop. He recommends to friends and visitors to try the leche flan and ice cream that are filled with the nutty sweet flavor of ube, a Filipino purple yam. Down 63rd Street, […]
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Mayor Adams orders crackdown to halt the continuing decay of Roosevelt Avenue
By Cristina DC Pastor Community leader Flo Coronel has seen them all on Roosevelt Avenue: bellowing, beer-drinking men; pushcart vendors crowding the sidewalks; and scarcely dressed women soliciting massages which could be a prelude to prostitution. As recently as two weeks ago, Coronel, a resident of Woodside for more than 23 years, said he witnessed […]