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Behavior analyst Cherry Ann Chishti: Helping improve autism care in Filipino families
In New York’s close-knit Filipino American community, family comes first. When a child is diagnosed with autism or a developmental delay, immigrant families can face daunting challenges. Navigating the U.S. special education and healthcare systems can be confusing. Language barriers, limited resources, and the high cost of quality care can create additional obstacles. For behavior […]
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ON GLOBAL FILIPINOS Luly Esclamado, the silent power behind NaFFAA
By Loida Nicolas Lewis In August 2026, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) celebrated the nearly 29 years of its founding in Denver, Colorado. The host committee headed by Giselle Rushford, supported by NaFFAA National Chair Mariela Fletcher, decided that the first part of the agenda would be the panel of the […]
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How a song inspired by Eala and written from a hospital bedside became a viral hit
By Gary Manalus A few weeks ago, I was going through one of the hardest stretches of my life. A close family member needed me, and I couldn’t get to them. My flight got canceled, more than once. I spent a night stranded in a random hotel with no idea when I’d actually make it […]
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Mabuhay, Lea. Mabuhay, Alex!
The FilAm Editorial There are two Filipinas, rare individuals whose talent, discipline, and character have become a source of inspiration for an entire nation. We’re referring to Lea Salonga and Alex Eala. They come from different generations and inhabit very different worlds. Salonga conquered Broadway and Hollywood with her extraordinary voice and acting talent. Eala […]
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When Spider-Man must grapple with the adult realities of guilt, loneliness, and depression
By Wendell Gaa “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is without a doubt this year’s biggest summer blockbuster. Having seen this at cinemas three times already (twice here in Ankara, Türkiye where I’m currently based and once in Basel, Switzerland along with a new friend of mine from this recent workshop I’ve attended there), I can understandably […]
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Trans woman Cassey Arrobang from Albany crowned Ms. PAFCOM LGBTQ 2026
By Elton Lugay Every time Cassey Arrobang steps into the spotlight, she carries more than a microphone. She carries a story. “As a performer, my greatest goal is to tell a story through every performance,” Cassey, a transgender woman, singer, dancer and community leader from Albany, shared in an interview with this writer. “Whether it’s […]
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From raising five sons to caring for newborns, ‘Tita Miles’ finds her calling
By Elton Lugay Before the feedings, the overnight shifts and the first-time parents looking for reassurance, Milagros dela Cruz Llamas begins with a simple belief: newborn care is not just about caring for a baby. It is also about helping a family find its footing. For more than two decades, Dela Cruz Llamas has worked […]
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Joel David’s ‘Canon Decampment:’ Philippine cinema through the years
By Allen Gaborro What many Filipinos think about Philippine cinema off the top of their heads are the plethora of heavily marketed, A-list action flicks, romantic and socio-economic on-the-edge melodramas, and hilarious comedies that have illuminated theater screens for decades. Distinguished cinema analyst and academic Joel David acknowledges the significance of this familiar view. But […]
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Janet Salazar writes about the real power behind decision-making in debut book
Every one of us has faced a decision we could not make alone. The pivot out of a steady job to chase the thing you actually love. The choice to start a business, or to put your name on a ballot. The morning you had to lay someone off. We watch bigger versions of the […]