The launch of the NJ Farmacy & Peace Garden in the quiet neighborhood in Union Township was well-applauded by the community who created it too.

A collaboration of the global organization Women's Federation for World Peace International, UN Office and the nonprofits Always Forward and the Ecuadorian Foundation for Social Services, the event signals a conscious effort to return to nature for good health, healing, and community cohesion.

Government and sustainability leaders from the US, Philippines, and Mexico say that the success of the seemingly lofty Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the UN is how it has improved the lives of local people. 

At a recent international parallel event to the 2026 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, speakers from the Philippines, US, and Mexico agreed on the strategies of community-buy-in, accountable leadership, and collaboration for SDGs to transform lives.

The parallel event, organized by the Women's Federation for World Peace International on July 16, 2026, came at a crucial time when the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are ending in 2030.

Filipino American artist Ronald Cortez sweeps three recognitions for his pastel masterpieces on the 1st half of 2026.

Deputy Consul General in New York Adrian Cruz bids the Big Apple goodbye to begin a diplomatic assignment in Laos as Deputy Chief of Mission, opening doors to broader responsibilities with lots of good memories from the East Coast USA as pabaon.

You haven't really tasted the real purple yam in your pastry or shakes unless you have tried the ube kinampay (Dioscorea alata) which is endemically grown in the province of Bohol, in the Philippines. 

"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.

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 gratitude, because together, we built more than a campaign. We built a people-powered movement rooted in the neighborhoods of Western Queens—immigrants, workers, families, and neighbors united by a simple democratic principle: that the future of Western Queens ought to be shaped by the people of Western Queens,” he said in his speech.

A Filipino American community grows in the posh Eagle Rock Resort in Hazleton, PA, celebrates the 128th Philippine Independence Day and Father’s Day.

Filipinos in Woodside, home to the majority of those in the East Coast diaspora, formally inaugurated its first park, the Little Manila Park on 70 Street & Roosevelt Avenue on June 13, 2026.

A vision and labor of love of Noel and Dori Gamboa, the park is a result of bayanihan (cooperation) among groups and individuals in New York.

While highly anticipating the 3rd game of the New York Knicks that evening on June 10, we enjoyed a fine dining experience with coconut-centered cuisine. It was tendered by the Philippine Trade and Industry in New York, through the leadership of Trade Commissioner Alma Argayoso at the Tradicionale Restaurant on Chelsea.

Filipino American Maria Torres Springer is among the honorees of the New Yorkers for Culture & Arts on its 5th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00-9:00PM, at Mabou Mines on 150 First Avenue in New York City.

First Filipino Congolese American female cadet graduates from USMA West Point.

“We welcome the stranger, yes. But we must have a sound immigration system,” said the head of the church-based legal immigration assistance center who batted for empathy for people migrating to the US in search of supposedly better lives.

This study highlights US immigration needing reform, and recommends the practice of Transformative Journalism, by surfacing real stories from the ground, to bridge political divides.

A retired New York Times senior editor and freelance columnist described today’s media environment as “anti-intellectualism creeping in the guise of populism.”

With weakened standards, making truth harder to distinguish from opinion and misinformation.

“Audiences now believe what they want, reducing the value placed on rigorous reporting,” said one journalist.

Political polarization did not begin or end with journalists. Media organizations, driven by ideology and commercial interests, have widened polarization by reinforcing the public’s existing political and ideological beliefs.

The painful struggle over how the US talks about immigration is nearly as old as the nation itself, influencing not only politics but also the stories people read, hear, and believe.

This study found out that resentment and hate towards immigrants and confusion over immigration issues in the public sphere are caused by the lack of historical context, the use of hateful language, and being too focused on the political lens.

Council Member Julie Won (CD-26, Queens) introduced on March 14, 2026 a resolution before the New York City Council declaring June 12 as Philippine Independence Day in NYC. The resolution recognizes the historic significance of June 12, 1898, when General Emilio Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence from more than 300 years of Spanish colonial rule, and honors the enduring legacy and contributions of Filipino New Yorkers to the city's civic, cultural, and economic life.

The creation of sustainable urban garden has begun at the Cebu Institute of Technology University (CIT-U) in Cebu City, Philippines which is in partnership with a global women’s organization.

This was revealed by local sustainable agriculture expert Engr. Roberto Bajenting who is leading the trailblazing project of the CIT-U and the Women's Federation for World Peace International, UN Office.

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.

Multi-stakeholder in approach and youth-led, Manila’s Move as One Coalition bested over 300 entries worldwide for the 2025-2026 Prize for Cities of the World Resources Institute Ross Center.