The need for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic escalated to such an extent that nurse Rosary Celaya Castro-Olege came out of retirement to join the frontlines.
Deportation stopped, but Kuya G’s life still hangs in the balance
The deportation of Greggy “Kuya G” Sorio was stopped at the last minute on Sunday, but advocates say the fight to keep him safe—and to get him the medical care he needs—is far from over.
Filipino activists rally for accountability over delayed WA state consulate
Filipino activists took to the streets on Bonifacio Day, Nov. 30, demanding accountability for the Philippine government’s failure to open a consulate in Washington state.
Family prepares homecoming for Filipino American mother
After spending eight months in ICE detention, Alma Bowman will finally be released from the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, and reunited with her family.
Montréal elects Stephanie Valenzuela as first Filipino Canadian borough mayor
Stephanie Valenzuela has been elected as Montréal’s first Filipino Canadian borough mayor.
Filipino detainee faces deportation amid health crisis
Local Filipino American groups and human rights advocates are making an emergency push to stop the deportation of a detainee known as “Kuya G,” who they say is being medically neglected at the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) and faces a dire health threat if sent back to the Philippines.
Filipino WWII veterans posthumously honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The sacrifices of four Filipino World War II veterans were recognized posthumously on Nov. 7 at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony held at the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington.
Outcry over detention of Filipino journalist Yaakub Vijandre
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC is demanding the immediate release of Yaakub Vijandre, a Filipino American advocate and photojournalist, who was arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Oct. 7.
Community rallies to release detained Filipino single mother
A green card holder known only as “Ate Michelle” was released from the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) on April 30 after a three-hour immigration hearing ended with a cancellation of her removal order, allowing her to remain in the U.S.
How people witnessed the ‘darkest day in Vancouver’ when a car slammed into a crowded festival
The smells of crispy lumpia, caramelized plantains and other Filipino street foods beckoned attendees of a Vancouver festival as they flooded out of a concert on an unusually sunny spring day in the Canadian city.
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