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The affluent FilAm community
The FilAm Editorial Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a Wells Fargo executive who asked me a simple yet loaded question: “What is the Filipino community like?” With a touch of pride and candor, I replied, “The Filipino community is an affluent community.” I thought of the fundraising galas held in posh […]
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Gen Z mental health crisis requires cultural understanding
By Sunita Sohrabji As youth suicide rates climb and depression deepens across the United States, mental health experts are pushing for action that centers both evidence-based treatment and cultural belonging. At a July 25 news briefing hosted by American Community Media, speakers noted that effective care remains out of reach for too many. “We’re in […]
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Philippine Ballet Theatre’s Sarimanok flies to the U.S.
By Marivir R. Montebon Mark your calendar this October 2025 as we celebrate Philippine History Month in the United States. The multi-awarded Philippine Ballet Theatre brings to New York and other cities the Sarimanok, a ballet performance of the mythical colorful bird of Mindanao and a symbol of good fortune. The Sarimanok, directed by Ron […]
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Calendar from August
–Ongoing till September 1 Common Picnic: Halo-Halo Edition by artist Risa Puno Waterfront Plaza at Brookfield Place 230 Vesey Street NYC –Ongoing till September 9 Back to Our Roots: Summer Chefs Series September 2 – Pork Picadillo September 9 – Spaghetti with Prawns and Aligue Join on Zoom Contact: pafcomnj@gmail.com –Ongoing till October 5 Golden […]
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Gregoria de Jesus: Madonna of the Revolution
By Joel David The biggest still-to-be-resolved controversy about the Philippines’s anticolonial revolution, the first in Asia, centers on the status of Andres Bonifacio, founder of its liberation army, the Katipunan. Most adequately schooled natives would be aware that recognition of his stature as head of the country’s liberated territories was wrested by a faction that […]
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Typhoons, testosterones and caveman politics
By Mary Lou Cunanan Nothing says “Philippines” quite like the country being battered by four typhoons in two weeks while politicians challenge each other to fistfights. Crising, Dante, Emong, and Krosa have made sure we’re soaked, stranded, sliding down mountains, or clutching onto banana trees in knee-deep water — and yet, our leaders seem preoccupied […]
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Helping Filipino business owners get fast and easy financing
Getting money to run or grow a small business can be difficult. For Filipino business owners across the U.S., QM Advance offers a simple way to get the working capital they need – quickly and without stress. QM Advance provides funding to small and medium sized businesses in many industries, like restaurants, salons, grocery stores, […]
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‘Asian+American’ campaign celebrates the beautiful complexity of Asian American identity: TAAF
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) has unveiled the “Asian+American” campaign, a national PSA initiative that will encourage Asian Americans to celebrate the complexity and beauty of their dual identities. The campaign uses striking visual storytelling and imagery that will blanket everything from billboards to social media—all to foster pride in being both Asian and American. […]
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Concert producer Vince Gesmundo ordered to pay $23K to creditor
By Cristina DC Pastor A concert producer and a ranking member of the Knights of Rizal is being ordered to pay his creditor at least $23K, according to a civil judgment by the Queens County Civil Court dated June 26, 2025. According to a court document reviewed by The FilAm, Vicente Gesmundo, whose known address […]