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FilAms helping FilAms in a time of Covid-19
By Cristina DC Pastor In a time of calamity, trust the Filipino American community to act quickly and act with heart. Powerful earthquakes and typhoons in the past have prepared Filipino organizations to efficiently rally their members to fundraise. But in a time of Covid-19, a fast-spreading virus that has forced the shutdown of cities […]
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On Global Filipinos: How a PHL president welcomed Jewish refugees fleeing the Holocaust
By Loida Nicolas Lewis On January 27, the United Nations remembered the 75th year of the liberation of Auschwitz during the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Among the activities was a short screening of the award-winning documentary “An Open Door: Holocaust Haven in the Philippines.” Director and producer Noel “Sonny” Izon’s work and research of 10 years […]
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Retired Navy surgeon Raquel Bono, a Pinay, is Washington’s top adviser on COVID-19
Gov. Jay Inslee on March 22 named retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono as Washington state director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management. Bono is currently a senior fellow with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. As the former chief executive officer and director for the Defense Health Agency, Bono led a joint, […]
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Why illegal immigrants don’t seek treatment for COVID-19
By Sunita Sohrabji, India-West Immigrant communities fear to seek treatment for COVID-19 because of the new public charge rule that says those who seek any for m of federal public aid could be denied permanent status in the U.S. Dr. Daniel Turner-Lloveras of the Harbor UCLA Medical Clinic made this remark at a webinar organized […]
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Search is on for individuals who serve AAPIs 50-plus community
During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, AARP is celebrating unsung heroes. AARP’s 3rd annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Hero Awards acknowledge the extraordinary staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations that serve AAPIs age 50-plus. AARP is seeking nominees who are important contributors to their organizations, who make a difference and whose stories inspire others to […]
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Job opportunity for FilAms at a senior care facility
Angels Garden a prime senior assisted living home in the DC metro area is in search of an experienced and compassionate Filipino caregiver who understands the importance of meeting the needs of the elderly while helping them maintain a high quality of life. They are looking for a committed individual who has impeccable communication skills and […]
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Washingtonians gets a taste of the Philippines at embassy open house
More than 7,000 Washingtonians and visitors to the U.S. capital experienced the best of the Philippines and the unique brand of Filipino hospitality during the Philippine Embassy Open House on May 5. from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Culture, Tourism, and Cuisine are the main themes of the Embassy’s participation in this year’s much-anticipated Passport DC […]
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Embassy officer Ivan Gonzales: A desire to transform the Philippine economy
By Wendell Gaa Believe it or not, contributing to the economic development of the Philippines was an aspiration Ivan Gonzales had since he was 4 years old. Today, he is making that dream a solid reality working for the Economic Section of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. The son of writer P.J. Gonzales […]
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Necitas Homes: A family story
By Maricar CP Hampton For Marrieta Barcelon-Cinco, an experienced Certified Geriatric and Critical Care Nurse, putting up a senior assisted living home is something personal. “I grew up in my grandmother’s home, from my father’s side. I was very close to my lola Felisa. When she started getting weak due to old age I was […]