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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 […]
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‘I didn’t care starting a hot gossip; I wanted to dance with her’
By Cristina D.C. Pastor It was an old-fashioned romance but one that blossomed in this millennial era of TikTok and COVID. Not that they were consciously looking for love, but when it became clear to octogenarians retired Dr. Emilio Quines and Dr. Angie Cruz that they were becoming fond of each other, they didn’t fight […]
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PIDCI’s 2024 Grand Marshal is Tondo girl now asset management professional Charina Amunategui
By Cristina DC Pastor The 2024 PIDCI Grand Marshal is Charina Amunategui, a Tondo Girl who came of age in Canada, and moved to New York 10 years ago. She now works as executive director of Business Execution at MUFG Investor Services, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, one of the world’s largest banks. […]
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Nena Lozada Smith: Growing her fabled Red Poinsettia Ball
Nena Lozada Smith has been through a myriad of community organizations since she first arrived in the U.S. in late 1990s. She made tons of friends and is known to bring joy to people’s lives through her vivacious parties. From then till now, her name is associated with dazzling fundraising where women wear floor-length gowns […]
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Nora Galleros firm among elite M/WBE companies in New York
By Cristina DC Pastor Balancing work and family can be a tightrope act if you’re a woman. That’s why Nora Galleros, CEO of Galleros Robinson Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, created a company with a culture that recognizes the importance of family and does not regard it as a liability. The CPA firm with 72 […]
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‘Maestro:’ From acting to directing, a fine film all around
By Wendell Gaa With this year’s awards season in full swing, one of the highest critically acclaimed films, and considered to be an Oscar frontrunner, is “Maestro” which is currently available for streamlining on Netflix. This movie is a biopic on the life of the legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein, who is renowned in history […]