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FILAMSPEAK: Is Jose Cuisia an absentee ambassador?
By Cristina DC Pastor & Maricar CP Hampton A Philippine columnist made a most startling accusation: Ambassador Jose Cuisia is a part-time ambassador! That he sits on the board of nine Philippine companies and that he is often “absent in (his) job making money in the Philippines.” We sought comments from the Philippine Embassy and […]
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Asian Pacific leaders echo Obama, urge Congress to act on immigration reform
Members of the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) stood with President Obama last October 24 when he called on the House to pass comprehensive immigration reform. “With three in five Asian and Pacific Islander Americans being foreign-born — the highest proportion of any racial group — comprehensive immigration reform is our highest priority,” […]
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Memorial mass for lawyer Rod Garcia, 59, on Oct. 29
By Maricar CP Hampton The FilAm community is still in shock over the demise of beloved community leader, musician and lawyer Rodney Garcia Garcia, 59, succumbed to a cerebral hemorrhage on October 26 after battling several strokes over the past few years. His family and close friends were at his hospital bedside in Alexandria, Virginia […]
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In sending money home, vigilance is key
By Daniel Llanto The National Bureau of Investigation-National Capital Region arrested on October 7, two persons suspected of being involved in planning a scam designed to bilk beneficiaries of thousands of pesos in remittances from abroad, even as the alleged mastermind remains at large at press time. Arlene Galvan and Joshua Aron Estrellado, who were […]
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Remains of W. Virginia Filipina murdered 10 years ago to be shipped to family
A Filipina immigrant who disappeared in West Virginia more than 10 years ago and who was later found to have been murdered will soon be reunited with her loved ones in the Philippines,according to a statement from the Philippine Embassy. The Embassy, at the same time, expressed its appreciation to authorities in Waynesboro, West Virginia, […]
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Lone Filipino arrested in D.C. rally: He’d do it again for immigration reform
By Maricar CP Hampton “No I wasn’t surprised. I was expecting to be arrested,” Gregory Cendana, said as he reflected on the aftermath of the October 8th March for Dignity and Respect immigration reform rally. Hours after the rally, Cendana, executive director of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (Apala), found himself handcuffed by the […]
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I let the dogs out
By Maricar CP Hampton On most mornings, I give Sassy, Rasky and Zippy a tummy rub before I leave for my chores for the day. When I get home, they gather at my feet playfully begging for food or attention. I walk them daily and bring them to pet groomers when they need their nails […]
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‘Coming out’ for immigration reform
By Ben de Guzman October has always been a special month in my household, since it’s when my twin brother and I celebrate our birthday, surrounded by family. But October is also Filipino-American History Month and LGBT History Month, both of which I’m uniquely situated to appreciate: As a Filipino American, I am part of […]
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Celebrating Asian unity in a racetrack
By Maricar CP Hampton This weekend, Rosecroft Raceway in Maryland hosted the 10th annual Asian Festival filling the “Raceway by the Beltway” with the colors, the music and culinary aroma of cultures from countries like China, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines The September 28-29 festival with the theme “Unity of Asia” drew hundreds of […]