Fil-Am Press Club of New York

07/07/2026

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"When we know our rights, we gain the confidence and power to protect our future," quipped Edwin Josue, founding President of the Friends of the Philippines Society USA, Inc., organizer of the community forum Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future.

07/04/2026

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Happy 4th, dear readers and viewers!

In our diversity, we are strong. Happy 250th birthday, USA!

06/24/2026

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Assemblymember Steven Raga conceded to Aber Kawas who won in the Democratic primary for NY Senate District 12 late night of June 23, 2026. Raga, a Filipino American, serves as assemblymember for Western Queen’s District 30. “Tonight was not the outcome we hoped for. Yet I am filled with gratitud

06/09/2026

Our thoughts are with the victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Southern Philippines.

06/04/2026

Fil-Am Press Club of New York criticizes Phil senator Marcoleta for labeling media as paid; asks Philippine Senate to serve the Filipino people

The Filipino American Press Club of New York unequivocally condemns the reckless and unfounded accusations made by Senator Rodante Marcoleta labeling the media as “paid” or compromised. Such statements are not only baseless but also undermine the integrity of a free and independent press.

We strongly call on members of the Senate to stop dragging the media into the ongoing political spectacle within their ranks. The Senate must rise above internal conflicts and focus on its mandate to serve the Filipino people and address the nation’s urgent needs.

We stand firmly with the Senate media, who continue to uphold their duty to report the truth with professionalism, courage, and independence, without fear or favor.

We further demand that senators take full responsibility for the conduct of their security personnel and ensure that members of the press are treated with respect and protected from any form of intimidation or harm. Any attempt to threaten or injure journalists is a direct attack on press freedom and democratic accountability.

We call for the immediate resolution of the ongoing disputes within the Senate. The Filipino people deserve better than political infighting that wastes public funds and erodes trust in government institutions. #

05/11/2026

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The Filipino American Press Club of New York has elected Dave Llavanes Jr. as president and Don Tagala as vice president for 2026 and 2027. Also elected on May 9, 2026 were Lindy Rosales, as secretary, and Marilyn Abalos, treasurer.

04/26/2026

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The Borough of Bergenfield in NJ announced that former Mayor Robert Rivas has died, the first Filipino American to serve as Bergenfield mayor from 1999-2003. Bergenfield Mayor Arvin Amatorio paid tribute to Rivas “as a pioneer, a mentor, and a friend to so many.” He was 78, survived by spouse Ma...

04/24/2026

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Rest in peace, Mr. Mayor