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To recommend solutions to uplift the lives of 78 million American seniors, Filipino American Dr. Lupo “Sonny” Carlota was appointed last week as a member of the Advisory Committee to the White House Conference on Aging.
“I feel honored and humbled for the President’s recognition to the Filipino-American community. We will identify problems and design solutions to improve the quality of life of seniors,” said Carlota.
Carlota, 69, of Lakeland, Tennessee, was also appointed as member of the White House initiative on the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in 2003. He was part of 22-team members who were appointed to the presidential committee on the elderly
Knowing that most seniors are vulnerable to illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases, Carlota would contribute greatly to the conference because as a physician, he would use his knowledge and expertise so that the aging population could manage their diseases.
Carlota and members of the conference would also study the changes needed to Social Security and Medicare to make it more responsive to the needs of seniors. As debates on Social Security reforms rage on, Carlota and his group would assess the current Social Security system and would consult the elderly to recommend measures that would impact the lives of the baby boomers and future generation.
The American Coalition on Filipino Veterans (ACFV) hailed the appointment of Carlota. For them, he is the right man for the job because he was part of the committee in 2003 which advised the President to sign the health care benefits for Filipino American veterans and the restoration of VA benefits.
Carlota attended the April 8 Bataan Day wreath-laying ceremony at National World War II Memorial with Philippine Ambassador Albert Del Rosario and US Major General Antonio Taguba. He also participated in last year’s Veterans Day event in the Arlington National Cemetery with the parents of two Filipino-American soldiers who were killed in Iraq conflict. Carlota is a well-known teacher of the scientific practice of acupuncture among American physicians. He is a well known Republican leader for Asian Americans and one of Bush’s top campaigner in Tennessee during the past two presidential elections.
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FAHSI to hold seminar on immigration
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2005 --- The New York State Citizenship Unit and New York Immigration Coalition, together with Filipino-American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI), will co-host on May 22, at 1:00 p.m., a forum explaining the recent changes in the immigration laws.
The forum will take place at the Philippine American Center, located at 185-14 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, New York.
Several legal experts will tackle issues that mainly affect immigrants, including:
1.) Questions regarding obtaining legal residency and applying for citizenship; 2.) Maintenance of Status: good moral characters, and 3-10 year bar, etc.; and 4.) Changes to immigration laws after September 11.
Consul Millicent Paredes of the Philippine Consulate General of New York will speak about requirements for dual citizenship of Filipino-Americans visa and passport requirements and other related topics.
According to Governor George E. Pataki, these seminars provide legal information only and are not meant to be relied on for legal advice. Although great effort has been expended to ensure that only relevant and meaningful information and resources are provided, New York State and the Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) do not vouch for the accuracy or thoroughness of any referenced information or service mentioned in the seminars.
“Any information or content expressed or made available by third parties, are those of the respective presenter, organization, law school or law firm, and do not necessarily reflect New York State or the OTDA’s position or policy. Information provided at these seminars also does not constitute a referral by New York State or OTDA,” Pataki said.
For more information about the seminar, call Vilma at (718) 883-1295, or Chun Sha (212) 961-8264
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Jersey City, NEW JERSEY, May 19, 2005 --- Dr. Victoria M. Rey received the KEAN University Presidential Excellence Award for her distinguished teaching for 2004-2005.
The award is given to a faculty member whose understanding teaching has made a positive impact on the quality of instruction and student life at the university.
KEAN University is a state university in Union, NJ.
Rey has been selected based on the observations made by her students and colleagues, her teaching philosophy and accomplishments.
Dr. Dawood Farahi, president of KEAN University presented Rey a plaque. She also received a monetary award from KEAN University Foundation.
Rey demonstrates a strong conviction to provide varied modes of instruction that would engage her students most effectively. At the beginning of the semester, she makes sure that she remembers all the first names of her students and engages them in interactive learning. Her vita reflects a foundation of teaching effectiveness, a strong record of publication, recognitions and awards, and service to her discipline and the community.
Presently Rey is an assistant professor, coordinator of Developmental Reading, and liaison to General Education at KEAN University. She gives workshops and presentations on reading and education at the university and conferences across the United States and the Philippines.
Rey graduated with a master’s degree in Teaching Reading at the Philippine Normal College, masters and doctoral degrees in Education at Centro Escolar University, and a certificate on Developmental Education Specialist at Appalachian University, South Carolina.
She is a certified teacher, reading teacher and reading specialist in New Jersey. She is the executive director of the Alliance for Educational and Cultural Services, chair of the education committee of the National Federation of Filipino-American Associations, Regions 1 and a member of several professional and community organizations.
Rey is a native of Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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NEW YORK, May 19, 2005 --- The Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) announced this week the independence parade participants’ assigned place in Manhattan.
The Independence Parade is set for June 5.
PIDCI said the assembly area is between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue, from 41st Street to 38th Streets.
The assigned places are the following:- East 40th between 5th and Madison Avenues is reserved for the floats;
- East 39th between 5th and Madison Avenues for the marching bands; and
- Dispersal Area is on 27th Street.
PIDCI added that marchers must turn left, and all vehicles (floats, cars, etc.) must turn right.
The assembly time for the parade is from 9 am to 10:00 am. The opening ceremony is at 11:30 am on Madison Avenue and 40th Street.
There will be parade marshalls, PIDCI said, to assist participants.
PIDCI invites participants to attend the Community Meeting on May 27, 6:30 pm, at the Philippine Consulate.
For more information, Ellice M. Flores, parade chairperson, at (973) 338-4668, or Wilson Verzosa, parade chairperson, at (201) 647-6195.
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