U.S. NLRB says Jollibee engaged in ‘unfair labor practice,’ sets Oct 11 hearing
The July 6 protest in front of the Journal Square branch in Jersey City. Photo: Justice for Jollibee Workers The National Labor Relations Board is opening an investigation into the Jollibee labor...
View ArticleLawyer and suits creative Nikki Agravante
Filipina representation in law and fashion Trial lawyer Nikki Agravante is often teased for heading into her “second shift” after coming home from work at her 9-to-5. That “second shift” is the long...
View ArticleGeneral Manager Eric Bustamante: ‘PNB is like home’
Eric has overseen the growth of PNB New York in five years. By Maricar CP Hampton When Eric Bustamante accepted the job of general manager of Philippine National Bank New York branch, he was not quite...
View ArticleNew Longganisa varieties and shrimp-free Siomai in your Asian grocery stores
‘A taste of home no matter where Filipinos are’ Photo: Ramar Foods Don’t be surprised to find new products in your Asian grocery freezer: Sweet Garlic Longganisa, Sweet Hamonado Longganisa, Lucban...
View ArticleA flavorful journey of culture, community, and coffee
Philippine coffee now in NYC. Photos by Gino Cabigao By Gino Cabigao Let’s begin with a delightful buzz – coffee numbers that are as invigorating as the aroma of your morning brew. About “66% of...
View ArticleFired Jollibee workers return to work, vow to continue to speak up
Reinstated Jollibee workers outside of Journal Square location: Keyser Garganera (left) and a co-worker who requested that his name not be mentioned in the article. Photo: Justice for Jollibee Workers...
View ArticleArmless pilot Jessica Cox a speaker in ‘Women’s Leadership Day’
At JPMorgan Chase’s eighth annual Women’s Leadership Day where Cox spoke about ‘turning any challenge into an opportunity.’ Photo: JPM Chase The world’s first armless pilot Jessica Cox was one of the...
View ArticleFifth Avenue goes car-free for the holidays
‘Fifth Avenue is our front yard.’ Photo: Unsplash New York City Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled plans to open the iconic Fifth Avenue, and make it “pedestrian-friendly” and car-free, for the holiday...
View ArticleThe death of King Phojanakong opens 2023, the end of ‘Here Lies Love’...
The passing of Chef KING PHOJANAKONG on January 2 was an upsetting way to start the year 2023 for the Filipino American community. The beloved owner of Kuma Inn on the Lower East Side died from a rare...
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