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‘Top Gun: Maverick:’ Exciting aerial action adventure
By Wendell Gaa “Top Gun: Maverick” is truly one of the most entertaining and stimulating action dramas which Hollywood has produced in years, and also now one of my personal favorite movies starring the always charismatic and seemingly ageless Tom Cruise. I have cherished memories of my very first viewing of the original “Top Gun” […]
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Comedian Rich Kiamco finds ‘freedom in laughter’
FilAm standup comic Rich Kiamco is one of eight LGBTQ individuals whose stories were put on spotlight in the ABC’s special series “Our America: Who I’m meant to be.” He joins a fire chief in Fresno who is a woman, an out gay Muslim, a biracial personal chef and others who share the challenges of […]
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Magpabakuna! A survey of FilAm attitudes toward vaccines
A nationwide survey to document attitudes surrounding vaccination in the Filipino American community has been launched by the Filipino Young Leaders Program or FYLPRO. The MAGPABAKUNA na Tayo (“Measuring and Gathering data on Pilipino/a/x American Behaviors, Attitudes, and Knowledge Understanding the Novel Coronavirus vaccines”) study is a 20-minute survey that will be conducted online and […]
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One mother’s thoughts on Uvalde and how to improve school security
By Cristina DC Pastor Queens mom Casey DeLeon Pinola remembers shedding tears when she learned 19 children were mowed down in a school in Uvalde, Texas, a city once heralded as the “honey capital of the world.” She immediately thought of her three children Carlos, 15; Caydence, 6; and Coah, 4, who go to three […]
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Janet Cinco: ‘My mom was murdered by the hands of my father’
Hi my name is Paul Cinco and I’m fundraising for my Mom Janet Cinco. On May 26, 2022 she was murdered by the hands of my Father. Now it’s is only me and my sister, Kyla Cinco. All donations will be used to contribute to medical bills, funeral expenses, relocation costs, and general utilities to […]
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AAPI women account for 20% of those seeking abortions
By Sunita Sohrabji Almost two thirds of women seeking abortions come from communities of color, a data point often overlooked in the conversation around a woman’s right to choose. Earlier this month, a leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Center appeared on the website Politico. In the draft, […]
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Toms River HS auditorium named after Nobel recipient Maria Ressa
By Maggie Downs Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Toms River Schools alum, was celebrated on May 23 at Toms River High School North during the dedication of the school’s auditorium being named in her honor. Ressa was a part of Toms River North’s class of 1982 and was honored with a Nobel Peace Prize […]
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Jesusa Sonora is gone; long live Susan Roces
By Joel David Susan Roces’s recent passing made me realize at first how she could have been a star in Philippine politics as well, as the best First Lady and First Mother we never had. I’d voted for her late husband, actor-producer and National Artist Fernando Poe Jr., and later for her daughter, Grace Poe, […]
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Learning PHL history in a martial arts school
More of a cultural center than just your typical martial arts studio, Legacy Filipino Martial Arts has opened its doors to both children and adults of all backgrounds. This Daly City, Calif. school not only strives to help people with self-defense but also aims to promote Philippine history, culture, and traditions with the help of culture […]