Pinay senior attacked in New York raises over $260K for recovery
Doormen fired for not intervening IN a show of support after a brutal attack, the fundraiser for Vilma Kari, the elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted on her way to…
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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…
GoFundMe page started for Vilma Kari, 65-year-old Filipina attacked in New York
There’s an outpour of support for Vilma Kari, the 65-year-old Filipina immigrant who was violently attacked on her way to church in New York during the start of Holy Week….
Former Philippine Envoy to Libya is now Consul General in New York
Journalist-diplomat, Elmer G. Cato, officially assumed as Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in New York on Tuesday, March 30. A career diplomat with the rank of Chief…
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…
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…
‘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…
Remembering Katherine Creag: Fil-Am NBC reporter passes away
FILIPINA American Katherine Creag, a reporter for NBC New York, died suddenly this week at the age of 47. Creag’s passing on Wednesday evening, February 10, “was unexpected,” according to…
Filipino American man slashed in the face while riding NYC subway
A Filipino American man received almost 100 stitches after he was slashed across the face by another passenger on the New York City subway last week. Noel Quintana, 61, was…
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…
Governor reaffirms commitment to leading New Jersey through the COVID-19 pandemic
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS NEW Jersey Governor Phil Murphy aired his third State of the State Address from Trenton on Tuesday, Jan. 12, highlighting accomplishments from his first three…
COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hospitals Across New Jersey
‘A DAY WORTH CELEBRATING’ GOV. Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli marked the historic beginning of New Jersey’s vaccination effort on Tuesday morning, Dec. 15 at University Hospital in…
Filipino Christmas Kicks Off in New York With Simbang Gabi, Parols
THE Filipino community in New York and the entire US Northeast officially started their Christmas celebration with the lighting of the colorful parols and the Simbang Gabi sa Konsulado (Night Mass) at the Philippine…
Fil-Ams mourn death of former NYC Mayor David Dinkins
David Dinkins, New York City’s first Black mayor, died in his Manhattan home on Monday, Nov. 23. He was 93. His death comes weeks after the death of his wife…
‘The second wave is here’: New Jersey Gov. Murphy sets new restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge
JERSEY CITY - Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions early this week as COVID-19 cases have spiked across the state, recording 5,000 new cases over the weekend, and hitting the daily…
Application for dual citizenship surges, consulate promises to shorten backlog
It took the coronavirus pandemic for many former Filipinos to realize the importance of holding a dual citizenship. The Philippine government temporarily banned the entry of foreigners and suspended the…
Malinowski: We don’t want another Ferdinand Marcos running the USA
CRANFORD – “What we came for America, our democracy, rule of law, having a government that actually cares about people, that’s responsible and not corrupt. We don’t want another Ferdinand Marcos…
Ambassador Petronila Garcia is new Philippine Consul General in New York
NEW YORK – Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia officially assumed on Tuesday, October 20, her post as Philippine Consul General in New York. Ambassador Garcia is a career diplomat with the…
Chef Raj Abat opens first Filipino vegan restaurant in New York
WHEN his boss Ravi DeRossi told chef Raj Abat last September to come up with an idea for a Filipino vegan restaurant, he was a little hesitant. Growing up in…
New Jersey allows undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses
NEW JERSEY Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill allowing the approximately 500,000 undocumented immigrants who live in the state to be able to apply for professional licenses. “This eliminates…
Filipino restaurateurs in New Jersey remain hopeful as indoor dining with some restrictions resumes
Restaurants in New Jersey has allowed indoor dining beginning last Friday, September 4. On Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is lifting the six-month ban and will…
Filipino films ‘Babae at Baril’ and ‘John Denver Trending’ join lineup at the New York Asian Film Festival 2020
“The Girl and the Gun (Babae at Baril)” and “John Denver Trending” are both screening at the festival which offers more than 50 films from 10 countries including first-timers Bhutan…
Ambassador Manalo assumes as PH Permanent Representative to UN in New York amid COVID-19
AMBASSADOR Enrique A. Manalo officially commenced his duties as Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Nations last July 27 after presenting his credentials to the…