FilAm candidates for NYC City Council make final push in their campaigns
THE first citywide ranked choice voting in New York City is underway and Primary Day is on Tuesday, June 22. With less than a week to go, candidates and their…
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Cuomo lifts COVID-19 restrictions as New York reaches vaccination milestone
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday, June 15 the lifting of all remaining state-mandated COVID restrictions effective immediately as New York has reached the goal of 70% of adults receiving…
Movement to name a US Navy warship after Filipino American Telesforo Trinidad gains traction
MORE than a century after Telesforo Trinidad heroically rescued a couple of his fellow crew members in a boiler room fire aboard USS San Diego and earned him a U.S….
New York lifts mask mandate for the vaccinated, nurses’ union condemns CDC’s new guidance
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 17 the lifting of mask requirements in most public spaces for people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state. The decision was reached after…
How a Fil-Am filmmaker’s struggle for identity gave birth to an award-winning script
Stacie Gancayco-Adlao, a Filipina American filmmaker and actor, just scored the biggest win of her career so far. Her coming-of-age drama feature, ‘Clementine,’ won the Final Draft Big Break Grand…
Henry Golding jumps from romantic lead to action hero in G.I. Joe reboot
After establishing himself as a credible heartthrob for rom-coms, Henry Golding has embarked on a more adventurous role as he turns into an action star in his latest film Snake…
How two chefs’ fascination with fast food led to the birth of Pogiboy DC
Pogiboy, the newest Filipino hotspot in the nation’s capital and the reunion project of two trailblazing Filipino American chefs, was born as an homage to the fast-food chains they enjoyed…
NYC sets July 1 reopening
After more than a year of shutdown, New York City is set to fully reopen starting July 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week. The city was shut down…
Beyond a hashtag: AAPI women, allies urge community to speak up
INFLUENTIAL celebrities banded together on Wednesday, April 21 for an evening of solidarity to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community (AAPI) in fighting against anti-Asian hate and bigotry….
Mercado Vicente: Fostering the bayanihan spirit in the middle of a pandemic to promote Filipino creativity
IT was an idea that became a reality just as the pandemic was hammering the world last year. This is the story of Mercado Vicente, a story about Filipinos coming…
NY community leaders gather to denounce continued rise of anti-Asian hate incidents
THE assault on 65-year-old Vilma Kari has caused widespread alarm in New York City as multiple rallies were held over the weekend to denounce the continuing spike of attacks on…
‘Chopped’ champion chef Denevin Miranda on how his Filipino heritage defines culinary style
MEET the new Filipino American chef creating waves in the culinary industry. His name is Denevin Miranda and his latest claim to fame? He was recently declared as the champion…
New York expands vaccine eligibility to all adults starting April 6
NEW York has lowered the threshold of vaccine eligibility starting Tuesday, March 30 as New Yorkers 30 years old and older will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This…
Suspect arrested, charged with hate crime in brutal attack of 65-year-old Filipino woman in NY
THE suspect in the brazen and unprovoked attack on a 65-year-old Filipino American woman who was walking to church in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood earlier this week has been arrested….
65-year-old Filipina brutally attacked in midtown Manhattan
ATTACKS on Asian Americans continue to happen unabated in New York City. This week alone, the New York City Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating a few of…
Filipino car dealership owner jailed for bank fraud scheme dies
Jun Reodica was sentenced to 10 years for $64 million scam Eminiano “Jun” Reodica Jr., a native of the Philippines incarcerated for bank fraud, passed away on March 17, 2021…
NJ pauses reopening as COVID-19 cases spike
NEW confirmed cases continue to rise in New Jersey in the past few weeks, prompting Gov. Phil Murphy to pause the reopening of the state. Speaking on CNN, Gov. Murphy…
Fil-Am hoop star DJ Mitchell catches his elusive March Madness dream
March Madness is upon us and sports fans across the country are excited after missing out on the tournament last year due to the pandemic. A total of 68 men’s…
‘I’m not going to be a statistic’: How Noel Quintana’s faith led him to the path of healing
THE gash on his face may have healed but it has left a big scar on Noel Quintana’s face and every time he looks at the mirror, he is reminded…
Hundreds rally in NYC against rising Asian hate incidents
HUNDREDS of New Yorkers trooped to Foley Square in downtown Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 27 for the ”Rise Up Against Anti-Asian Hate” rally led by the Asian American Federation (AAF)…
De Blasio warns against Asian hate incidents in NYC
“Let’s be clear, if you’re even thinking about committing a hate crime, if you dare to raise your hand against a member of our Asian communities, you will suffer the…
Steven Raga announces bid for New York City Council seat
2 other Fil-Ams running as well THREE Filipino Americans are attempting to break the glass ceiling in New York City politics, running for city council posts in the upcoming June…
NYC’s target: 5 million fully vaccinated by June
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants about five million New Yorkers to be fully vaccinated by June. “We are on track – I’ve been asked this, and I want to affirm….
Asian American leaders condemn anti-Asian attacks, say ‘more action is necessary’
A NUMBER of Asian American organizations have called for an immediate action to end violence against Asian American communities following the recent string of attacks on several Asian elders around…
Ready for the spotlight: Teen actress Laya DeLeon Hayes takes on her biggest project to date
If you stayed on CBS last Sunday night after the Super Bowl to watch the premiere of The Equalizer, then you saw a possible breakout star named Laya DeLeon Hayes….
NJ loosens COVID-19 restrictions, lifts curfew for restaurants
GOV. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday, Feb. 3 an executive order that relaxes indoor dining restrictions in the state. Murphy lifted the 10 p.m. indoor dining ban that has been…
Stakeholders begin rebuilding PH tourism industry in 2021
Foreign visitors drop to 84% in 2020 due to travel restrictions PHILIPPINE tourism stakeholders believe that this year is crucial in rebuilding the country’s tourism industry battered by the global…
Biden admin appoints Fil-Ams to key roles
SHORTLY after taking his oath of office on January 20, President Joe Biden appointed acting heads of federal and development agencies, and among them is Gloria Steele who will serve…
New businesses bring Filipino flavor through simmer sauces, starter packs
THE unprecedented global health crisis brought by the pandemic has somehow forced many people to go back to their kitchens and either cook or bake and this presented an opportunity…
‘Through a Writer’s Lens’: Hollywood journalist recalls how his ‘pandemic baby’ was conceived
It’s a pandemic baby like no other. Coming out at a hefty 6 pounds, 7.6 ounces, “Through a Writer’s Lens” is a beautiful 12-by-14-inch 260-page hardbound compilation of photographs taken…