In celebration of the 155th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Knights of Rizal - United States Council honored 18 Knights from various chapters for outstanding service to the Order. In his remarks, Sir Francis D. Sison, KGOR, Regional Commander for USA, said “When people - either in the course of their jobs, or in the course of their lives - enhance the well-being of the community, it is important to acknowledge their contributions in some way.
Read more: Consul General Mario De Leon Jr., 18 others honored by the Knights of Rizal - USA Council
NEW YORK CITY – The gallery of the Philippine Center in New York was bathed in a burst of colors shaped in the delicate silhouettes of petals and leaves as Manuel Baldemor's latest exhibit "Symphony of Flowers" opened on May 16.
Read more: Manuel Baldemor’s “Symphony of Flowers” blooms at Philippine Center Gallery
JERSEY CITY - Mayor Steven M. Fulop took yet another step today in support of Jersey City’s small business community, launching the Small Business Navigator online tool to assist aspiring entrepreneurs.
Read more: Jersey City Launches Online Small Business Navigator Tool to Assist Local Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. welcomed the enactment into law of Republic Act (RA) No. 10844, or the “Department of Information and Communications Technology Act of 2015”.
Read more: PH Envoy to the US Welcomes Creation of ICT Department
New York-based social impact innovator and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt philanthropic organization Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK) and the East Village’s Maharlika Filipino Moderno’s “An Evening in Manila” brought together adventure-seeking and fun loving foodies for one night, Friday, May 20, as the City’s top chefs, sommeliers and restaurant professionals took over The Harold Pratt House, an Upper East Side mansion at 58 East 68th Street and Park Avenue, and presented a truly unique dining and dancing experience in support of ARK’s feeding program, which aims to raise funds to provide one million lunches, get kids back to school and create much needed income for farmers in the Philippines [so that the rural community can sustain the program over the course of three years].
New Jersey Asian Americans Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Friends for Hillary recently kicked off on Tuesday, May 24, at LITM Restaurant in Jersey City, NJ.
FYLPRO announces its inaugural board of directors after officially gaining its nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Joining the board of directors are Chairperson Maria Katrina "Kit" Zulueta (Hawaii), Treasurer Rommel Deleon Clemente (California), together with Philippine Embassy Vice-Consul Darell Arates (District of Columbia), JR Calanoc (California), RJ Diokno (Washington D.C.), Ty J.K. Cullen (Hawaii), Melissa Medina (Washington D.C.), Lakhi Mangharam Siap (Chicago) and Mariana Zobel de Ayala (Philippines). FYLPRO President Bea Rico (Washington) also sits on the board as a non-voting member.
Read more: FYLPRO announces inaugural board of directors, embarks on fundraising campaign
NEW YORK CITY -- With a vision to build and operate a full care hospital in Manila and a number of satellite clinics in the outlying communities to serve the poor and marginal, the Gift of Hope Foundation, Inc. held its 1st Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the fabulous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.
Read more: Gift of Hope Foundation’s First Annual Fundraising Gala
NEWARK, New Jersey -- In preparation for the Sanatcruzan & Flores de Mayo celebration, the Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) hosted its Annual Santacruzan Presentation Ball at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel on Saturday, May 14, 2016.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A wide array of Philippine ingredients and products will be co-starring with Chef Claude Tayag and Filipino master mixologist Enzo Lim at the 8th Annual Embassy Chef Challenge that will be held on 25 May 2016 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.