Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in New York and New Jersey.
The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe Cariño III (right), joins the community in celebrating Ms. Evangeline Paredes’ 110 remarkable years of life and…
Panelists share perspectives on the evolving landscape of maritime law and ocean governance with invited guests. NEW YORK CITY, 31 July 2026 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York and…
NEW YORK, NY — Jeremiah Abraham, Founder and CEO of Tremendous Communications, has been named one of Campaign US’s 2026 40 Over 40, recognizing marketing leaders who are shaping the future of…
The panelists shared their professional journeys and personal experiences in shaping their careers, and their advice for young professionals and career shifters who want to enter or grow in the…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Mme. Maria Fe B. Mangalile share a light moment with guests during the reception. (Photo by Mr. Michael Magsombol) NEW YORK CITY – The Philippine…
The One World Trade Center (left) and Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (right) in New York proudly display the colors of the Philippine flag. (Photos through Earthcam) NEW YORK CITY —…
Chicken adobo (left), kinilaw (middle), and Bicol express, all infused with coconut ingredients presented during the “The Filipino Table: A Coconut Feast.” NEW YORK CITY – In celebration of the 128th…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and officers of the Knight of Rizal offer wreaths to the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Philippine Center during the commemoration of his…
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 “I Heart Children” Art Contest. Held from…
(Left) Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz lead the distribution of medals and certificates to the honorees; (Right) Mr. Jose Raymundo Mayo II addresses the audience on behalf of…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration says the program will use public sites and private grocery operators to lower costs on staple goods in selected neighborhoods NEW YORK — New York City is…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (left) and Ms. Amanda J. Reffsin, Director of Strategic Relationships, Middle East & Asia, of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs (center) engage with one…
A view of the New York City skyline at dusk. State regulatory actions have cleared the legal path for the city to be considered for full-scale, Vegas-style casino licenses. (Photo…
Former new York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer has been named one of the co-chairs of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. (Asian Journal file photo) Filipino-American leader Maria Torres-Springer…
Filipino and non-Filipino food enthusiasts in New York savored a diverse buffet spread of Filipino cuisine during HANDOG SA HAPAG. NEW YORK, 21 October 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General…
From left: FILIPINXT Co-Founder and Fashion Designer Bessie Besana, Filipino-American Fencer Mitchell Saron, Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Nola Gabriel, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and FILIPINXT Co-Founder Rob Mallari D’Auria…
The unlikely but spirited pairing of Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez drew fans’ attention at the 2025 US Open. A cross-generational duo, 45-year-old Williams and 23-year-old Fernandez teamed up for…
Photo source @leylahannietennis instagram NEW YORK — On Saturday afternoon, Venus Williams reminded the tennis world of her enduring brilliance. The 45-year-old former world No. 1, playing alongside Canadian star Leylah Fernandez,…
Credit: Instagram/@venuswilliams, @leylahannietenis Leylah Fernandez and Venus Williams upset the sixth seeds Kichenok and Perez in the opening round of US Open doubles. Williams later called Fernandez “the best partner…
Ale Eala and Leylah Fernandez | Photos from WTAtennis.com Alexandra Eala makes Open Era history with her first Grand Slam main-draw win, while Leylah Fernandez powers past Rebecca Marino at…
Rescue crews and state police at the scene of a fatal charter bus crash along the New York State Thruway in Genesee County on August 22, 2025. Five people were…
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce a new integration with NationsBenefits®, a leading supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech…
A touch of whimsy in the Hamptons. This windmill-style home in Hampton Bays captures the area’s storybook charm, offering a unique coastal retreat just a few hours from New York…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (www.governor.ny.gov) ALBANY, NY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened an emergency cabinet meeting this week to assess the projected impact of the recently enacted federal…
NEW YORK, NY — New York City public schools are preparing for a major policy shift this September as a statewide cellphone ban—backed by Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Chancellor Melissa…
Tourists gather on 42nd Street in Midtown Manhattan to capture the rare spectacle of Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns precisely with the city’s grid, creating a canyon of light…
A rendering of the fully transformed complex. (Designed by Perkins Eastman) QUEENS, N.Y. — Just beyond the rumble of JFK’s runways, in a corner of the city more associated with…
PHOTO CREDIT :@jordanclarksons instagram Jordan Clarkson joins the New York Knicks, bringing bench scoring, cultural pride, and Filipino-American representation to Madison Square Garden. NEW YORK — Jordan Clarkson hasn’t played a…
Wearing green Hotel101 Global jackets and proudly waving Philippine flags, executives and team members pose beneath the Nasdaq tower in Times Square, New York on June 27, 2025. The digital…
From Zohran for NYC campaign website – Photo credit: Madison Stewar Progressive Assemblymember Emerges as Frontrunner in November Race for Mayor NEW YORK, NY — New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has officially…
