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‘Come on over,’ Dr. Rolando Solis bravely said to the Aquino family in 1980
By Tricia J. Capistrano On August 21, 2023, the 40th anniversary of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination, Dr. Rolando Solis posted a photo of himself, a radiant Cory Aquino, Solis’ wife, Dr. Margarita Conanan-Solis, and Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino. The photo was taken in May 1980 in front of the Solis residence in Dallas, Taxas. Ninoy Aquino […]
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‘You’re the coffee that I need in the morning:’ A Valentine’s Day story
By Angelito Cabigao “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. holds a special place in my heart. Every time I play it on Spotify and hear the line “You’re the coffee that I need in the morning,” it instantly brings to mind my wife, Bianca. The song beautifully captures the moments of our “coffee dates,” […]
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Comedian Rich Kiamco attacked by gang of bike-riding teens
By Cristina DC Pastor What happened to standup comic Rich Kiamco the afternoon of February 10 was no laughing matter. As he wrote on Facebook, “i got jumped by a gang of teens en route to my club SAT, daylight 5:19pm…i was using a citibike Electric BIKE, fast 20-25mph, especially downhill. this group came running […]
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On Global Filipinos: A Philippine classroom at the University of Pittsburgh
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Very few Filipinos are aware that within the University of Pittsburgh is a tourist spot, an imposing building called the Cathedral of Learning. It is the only edifice in an educational institution within the United States and maybe throughout the world where there are “nationality classrooms” constructed in the likeness of […]
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Consul General Elmer Cato faces Senate investigation on alleged illegal recruitment in Milan
By Cristina DC Pastor Consul General in Milan Elmer Cato appeared before the Senate Migrant Workers Committee investigating illegal recruitment and his alleged “close ties” with the reported scam recruiting firm Alpha Assistenza SRL. Cato was previously head of the Philippine Consulate in New York. It was revealed during the hearing led by committee Chairman […]
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Writer Margarita Bruce: Finding joy in life’s many possibilities
By Maricar CP Hampton Margarita Tayone Bruce came to the U.S. in 1993 and was fascinated by the tech-operated doors she had never seen in Cebu City where she grew up. As a new immigrant, she would go to a bank, grocery stores, any building and watched as the sliding glass doors opened without her […]
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‘Remittance:’ A film about the lives of domestic workers
“Remittance” is a story about a young Filipina domestic worker in Singapore trying to cope with the hardships and abuse faced by low-wage migrant workers while balancing living for herself versus living for her family. The film stars Angela Barotia as Marie, who works as a domestic worker and moonlights as an actress in her spare […]
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Atty. Lara Gregory receives Claire Shulman Award for her support for individuals with disabilities
On February 27, hundreds of people will come together to dine, dish, and discover the menu of options at the Queens Centers for Progress’ 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. The event supports QCP’s programs and services, assisting more than 1,200 individuals with developmental disabilities to […]
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Dr. Connie Uy steps down as PAFCOM board chair after 10 years
Today is a personal milestone for me with ambivalent feelings of joy and sadness as I end my 10 years of being the chair of PAFCOM’s Board. As I traveled my road in PAFCOM , there were crossroads that I’ve encountered. Not only was I the chair of its board, I found myself at times […]