PH Embassy celebrates Philippines Migrant Workers Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy recently celebrated Migrant Workers Day in a day-long event with members of the Filipino community from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Consistent with the theme “OFW: Saan Mang Panig ng Mundo, Galing at Katatagan Mo’y Hinahangaan,” video messages of the Administrator Arnel Ignacio of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Secretary…

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US Navy celebrates naming of ship after Fil-Am officer

Washington, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., led by Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez and supported by the Defense Attache Philippine Navy Captain Salvador Henry Quinto, joined the United States Navy in the naming celebration of the United States Ship Telesforo Trinindad (DDG 139) at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill…

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Speier legislation to remove sexual harassment from the military chain of command included in FY23 NDAA

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, December 7, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personal and Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, celebrated the inclusion of her provisions to finally remove the crime of sexual harassment from the military chain of command and to provide other key protections for…

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Four million hard-hit businesses approved for nearly $390-B in COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans

SBA delivered an unprecedented level of economic aid to small businesses impacted by the pandemic WASHINGTON, DC – As the country continues to transition from a historic economic recovery to stable, steady growth that works for families and small businesses, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, highlighted…

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Miss Universe Catriona Gray joins Washington, DC celebration of 121st Philippine Independence Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 400 guests attended the Diplomatic Reception commemorating the 121st anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Roof Terrace Restaurant of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 17. “It is very opportune that our theme for this year’s Independence Day celebration is ‘Courage…

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FilVetREP’s Jon Melegrito wins AARP Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award

AARP celebrated its 2018 Asian American & Pacific Islander Hero Award winner  Jon Melegrito  of Kensington, Maryland for his volunteer work with the  Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP)  on Wednesday, December 5 in Washington, DC.  Melegrito is the son of a Filipino World War II Veteran. From civil rights to the anti-apartheid movement,…

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Fil-Am Gina Ortiz Jones attends House’s freshmen orientation as ballot counts continue

Nearly a week after midterm elections took place, a new and diverse House freshman class came together for the first time on Tuesday, November 13 in Washington, D.C. for orientation. Among the attendees was Democrat Filipina-American congressional candidate Gina Ortiz-Jones who ran for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District and has trailed closely behind two-term holding Republican…

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