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Imelda Marcos’s nephew funds Harvard’s new Tagalog language course
‘The FilAm’ EXCLUSIVE By Cristina DC PastorA nephew of Imelda Marcos and the late Philippine dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, Sr., has given a “generous gift” to Harvard University to fund its new Tagalog language course, according to sources connected to Harvard University. The university, through a Harvard spokesman, declined to disclose the donor’s identity. The FilAm was […]
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Community Op-Ed: Outdoor dining is here to stay
By Mayor Eric Adams This past week we made it official: outdoor dining is here to stay. New Yorkers were hungry for an outdoor dining program that was cleaner, safer, and healthier. And by signing a new bill to bring al fresco dining to all five boroughs, we’ve delivered for them. Our new outdoor dining program, “Dining […]
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My husband just passed away; when can I receive survivors benefits?
We chose several questions about senior benefits eligibility from the calls and letters we received and want to share the information in this month’s column. If you have additional questions on Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, or COVID/Flu vaccination, there are three ways you can […]
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Heart-healthy Filipino dishes from 36 culinary trailblazers
Why do Filipinos ask, Kumain ka na? (Have you eaten yet?) whenever they meet? This book, compiled and edited by UK-based Filipina editor Jacqueline Chio-Lauri, presents the extraordinary food culture of the Philippines in stories and recipes from 36 culinary trailblazers—award-winning chefs, food writers and social media stars from around the globe. They share not […]
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Lolita Valderrama Savage celebrates a new exhibition in Italy Oct. 13 to Nov. 3
When nature is your muse, the world is your palette. For decades, artist Lolita Valderrama Savage has used this creative well to capture and convey the feeling of place and space that she experiences with every stop along her artistic journey. This international artist will present more than 60 mixed media artworks, all created during […]
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Vina Morales makes Broadway debut in ‘Here Lies Love’
The producers of “Here Lies Love,” the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim,are pleased to announce the upcoming Broadway debut of popular Filipino actress Vina Morales, who will join the show performing as Aurora Aquino for a limited guest engagement from Friday, September 22 – Sunday, October 22 at the Broadway Theatre. Morales steps into the role following Lea […]
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Looking for a job? Scammers are looking for you!
By Mark Hedin It’s a sad fact of life: If it seems too good to be true, beware! In this Wild West era of still largely unregulated online portals such as Instagram, WeChat, Tik Tok and others, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is battling a new crime wave: huge networks of criminals offering fake but […]
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Smoking and Asian Americans: Ways to break the cycle
Cigarette use and tobacco smoking are widely associated with the development of severe health conditions. Previous studies have shown that smoking prevalence among Asian Americans is lower than the general U.S. population — at 7% vs. 14% — but this suggests that smoking among Asian Americans is a relatively understudied subject. For instance, smoking prevalence has only […]
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The beauty and the builder
By Cristina DC Pastor During the pandemic, the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) was led for one year by Rely Manacay, a mild-mannered man with an eager-beaver smile. The year was 2020. Rely, 63, from Cagayan de Oro City was elected president of the organization that mounts the annual Philippine Independence Day Parade on […]