New York
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On Father’s Day, immigrant advocates protest at ICE detention center in New Jersey
Jun 19, 2018ELIZABETH, NJ — It took nearly two hours for 7 congressional members to be allowed entry into this ICE detention facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. “This is a perfect example of the disorganization that they have, this... -
Filipino pride takes over Big Apple for Independence Day parade
Jun 12, 2018NEW YORK — From the world-famous Dinagyang festival dancers of Ilo-Ilo, to the bright and festive Manggahan festival dancers, these Filipino high school students brought color and more fun to the biggest Philippine Independence Day parade outside... -
Filipino voter turn out in New Jersey primaries: “every vote is a symbol of a person’s voice”
Jun 5, 2018JERSEY CITY — Voters slowly trickled in at the Moose Lodge polling center, as polls opened as early as 6 AM in New Jersey. Registered Republican Gine Ramos says every vote counts in this primary, and... -
New York Philippine Independence Day annual parade met with protests
Jun 4, 2018NEW YORK CITY — Once a year, the biggest Philippine Independence Day parade outside the Philippines takes over 15 blocks of Madison Ave. From beauty queens, teachers and migrant workers, Filipinos from all over the northeast... -
Protestors gather in New York City to advocate for immigrant rights, equalities
Jun 1, 2018NEW YORK — A few dozen immigrant advocates gathered at the steps of New York City Hall to send Mayor Bill de Blasio a clear message: the city must not forget about its vulnerable immigrant communities. Protesters... -
Pulitzer Prize 2018 winners, including two Filipinos, recognized in New York City
May 31, 2018NEW YORK CITY — For their relentless reporting that exposed the brutal alleged killing campaign behind Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, news organization Reuters — including Filipino correspondent Manuel “Manny” Mogato — received this year’s... -
Filipina international student and awardee graduates summa cum laude at NYU
May 24, 2018NEW YORK — Janelle Micaela Panganiban is celebrating her 22nd birthday with the greatest gift she ever received — she just graduated from the prestigious New York University, summa cum laude, with majors in global public health, public... -
Inaugural Unity Gala promotes Philippine fashion, music and tourism
May 18, 2018NEW YORK — It was a night of Filipino songs and dances, a showcase of the rich and elegant Filipino culture, held at the luxurious Cipriani on 42nd Street. Organized by “The Friends of the Philippines Society”... -
Fil-Am business owner faces charges of alleged visa fraud
May 16, 2018WOODSIDE, NY — Filipina business owner Rena Avendula was arrested last Friday, charged with five counts of visa fraud, and was released on a $75,000 bail. Avendula, founder and president of now-defunct medical staffing agency called Professional... -
DOT promotes the Philippine islands at Grand Central Terminal
May 10, 2018NEW YORK CITY — For the first time, a Philippine exhibit was mounted at the historic Grand Central Terminal in NYC. “Explore Island Philippines Expo” aims to promote the country as a premier tourism and investment destination...
