New York, 18 June 2019 –Following the success of the WE Empower Fil-Am Women's Entrepreneurship Forum held in April 2019, the Philippine Consulate General in New York has partnered with Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE NYC), an initiative of the NYC Department of Small Business Services, in organizing the WE Master Money Conference: Get Your Business Fundedwhich is slated on Saturday,22 June 2019, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, at the Philippine Center in 556 Fifth Ave., New York, New York 10036.

13June 2019, New York City – The Connecticut Association of Filipino and American Families together with members of other Fil-Am organizations in Connecticut, commemorated the 121st anniversary of Philippine Independence by holding its annual Philippine flag-raising ceremony at the town hall of Greenwich, Connecticut (CT) at 8:30 this morning. Selectman John Toner of the Board of Selectmen of Greenwich, CT, recalled the enduring friendship of the Philippines and the United States. As a volunteer of Greenwich Hospital, where he regularly encounters Filipino medical practitioners, he also praised Filipinos for their professionalism and work ethic. On the other hand, Vice Consul Tanya Faye O. Ramiro, who represented the Philippine Consulate General in New York, said, "It has been more than 121 years since we have transcended our colonial past, and Filipinos, wherever they may be in the world, are now making their own history." Cheers of "Mabuhay!" concluded the ceremony.

NEW YORK 17 June 2019 – The Philippine-American Mainstream Advocacy for Nonpartisan Associations, Inc. (PAMANA), the dynamic Filipino organization behind the annual celebration of Philippine Independence in the New England region, once more organized a parade, cultural show and street fair to celebrate Philippine independence on Saturday, 15 June 2019.