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Filipina Texan is 71st Miss Universe
By Lindy Rosales Eighty-four women from different countries vied for the title of Miss Universe 2022, two of them biracial Filipinas. In the final tally, Texas beauty R’Bonney Gabriel, whose father is Filipino, went home with the crown of blue sapphires and white diamonds. “In shock…but happy,” said her mother Dana when The FilAm asked for her reaction. […]
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Assemblyman Steven Raga vows to ‘keep my nose clean, make sure no scandal’
By Cristina DC Pastor Steven Raga took his oath as New York State Assemblymember on January 15 before Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Prominent community leader Loida Nicolas Lewis held the Bible on which Raga “solemnly swore” to support the constitutions of the United States and the State of New York and to “faithfully discharge” […]
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‘I Was the President’s Mistress!!’: Ridicule of the privileged class
By Allen Gaborro Miguel Syjuco’s literary talent and writing flair are pulsatingly progressive, demanding, and risqué. This was the case with his seminal novel, “Illustrado.” It is even more so with his latest craft of fiction, the titillatingly-titled “I Was the President’s Mistress!!” Entwined throughout Syjuco’s novel are a stock of internal and external montages, […]
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Free vaccines on Feb 12th usher in Year of the Rabbit
With vaccines and treatments, we’ve come a long way in preventing the worst outcomes from COVID-19. But older adults remain among the most at risk. As we gather together to celebrate Lunar New Year, there are many tools that older adults — and anyone — can use to help protect against a severe COVID infection. […]
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The cleaning lady turns Boss Lady in ‘Triangle of Sadness’
By Wendell Gaa When we as human beings are stripped of everyday modern conveniences which we take for granted, then how we adapt and how we survive reveal our true nature. Can we be strong enough to be resourceful without losing our morals and principles? These are but a few questions which are faced head […]
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New Congen Senen Mangalile extends ‘offer of partnership’ to Northeast FilAms
By Cristina DC Pastor Ambassador Senen Mangalile, a career diplomat and a former teacher in a Catholic school for boys, is the new consul general in New York. In a New Year’s message to the Filipino community on January 9, Mangalile said he extends “with absolute sincerity an offer of partnership” to Filipino Americans in […]
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The Filipino work ethic and its impact on a L.I. company
By Cristina DC Pastor When Hurricane Sandy flooded Lower Manhattan’s Financial District in 2012, one Long Island company came to its rescue. Power-Flo Technologies (PFT) rushed to 175 Water Street to survey the damage. PFT quickly dispatched their team to get the building back up and running. Thanks to their equipment, dedicated technicians and can-do […]
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The women of Red Poinsettia
Cecille Magsino Skala was crowned Mrs. Poinsettia Ball Queen 2022 at the Red Poinsettia Grand Ball held December 4 at the tony Leonard’s Palazzo. As a titleholder and longtime supporter of Nena Lozada Smith’s Red Poinsettia Charitable Foundation, Inc. Cecille knows how to show her appreciation. She had the Christmas flower tattooed on her navel […]
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Community mourns passing of King Phojanakong: ‘Great chef, great friend’
Chef King Phojanakong, known for his Southeast Asian specialty dishes served in his Lower East Side restaurant Kuma Inn has passed away. He suffered from a rare amoeba infection, according to a Gofundme piece written by his brother-in-law Eddie Nau. “King was admitted to NYU hospital with inflammation to the brain among other symptoms, including […]