The Republic of the Philippines
Consul General Claro S. Cristobal recently received a donation of 1,200 pieces of face masks and 30 face shields for the use of the Fil-Am community and guests who go to the Philippine Center but are not wearing face cover.
The Philippine Consulate in New York hosted via its Facebook page the culminating activity of this year’s 22nd Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK) which was conducted online from 27 June to 01 August 2020 in partnership with AFTA.
Part 10 of the virtual Filipino American Health Forum on Covid-19 talked about Covid-19 and the nervous system, neurological complications.
The Philippines’ Retail Treasury Bonds - 24th Tranche (RTB24) was launched in the US on 23 July 2020 to inform and encourage kababayans to invest and help in the development of our country. Members of the Fil-Am community in New York and nearby states led by Consul General Claro S. Cristobal joined the event.
Bilog na Itlog is the tenth episode of online “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling.” It was read by Marilou Din Drapiza of the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc.
Itim the Chick (The Black Chick) is the ninth story on “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling.” It was read by Dr. Reynand F. Dinala-on of the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc.
Ay Naku! is the eighth story featured on “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling.” It was read by Lisa Russell of Iskwelahang Pilipino.
Episode 7 of the Filipino American Health Forum featured Dr. Joann Diray Arce of Boston Children's Hospital who discussed Covid-19 vaccines.
In celebration of the 159th Birth Anniversary of Dr Jose Rizal, Kwentuhang Pambata Episode 7 featured the story of The Turtle and the Monkey written by Paul Galdone.
Consul General Claro S. Cristobal received 1,000 pieces of KN-95 masks donated by Fil-Am JoAnn Sy Bathia, owner of The Prescription Shoppe, a pharmacy based in Jersey City, New Jersey.