PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

29 May 2020 – Ibong Adarna is the fourth story in our “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling.” It was read by Ann Marie Wilson of Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, Inc. Kwentuhang Pambata is a project of the Philippine Consulate General in New York in partnership with: Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, Inc., Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc., Unified Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Filipino-American Community & Development Center, Iskwelahang Pilipino, The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey and STEM Beginnings. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/2432788653678742/

23 May 2020-The  fifth part of the Filipino American Health Forum on Covid-19 talked about health guidelines in reopening our communities. This online health forum is organized by the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA), Kalusugan Coalition (KC), Philippine Nurses Association-New York (PNANY), National Federation of Filipino American Associations-New York (NAFFAA) with the support of the Philippine Consulate General in New York. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/2168423366637582/

23 May 2020 - The Philippine Consulate General in New York in partnership with PAMANA, FYLPRO, NaFFAA and EPYC held the Filipino-American High School Leadership Workshop online on 23 May. The online event was attended by Fil-Am high school students from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/710060656411784/

22 May 2020 - The third story in the series “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling” was entitled Alamat ng Langaw (The Legend of the Fly), read by Jamie Mariano of Filipino-American Community & Development Center. Kwentuhang Pambata is a project of the Philippine Consulate General in New York in partnership with: Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, Inc., Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc., Unified Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Filipino-American Community & Development Center, Iskwelahang Pilipino, The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey and STEM Beginnings. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/179055473433375/

15 May 2020-Beautiful Eyes is the second episode of online “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling.” It was read by Venessa Manzano of The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey.  Kwentuhang Pambata is a project of the Philippine Consulate General in New York in partnership with: Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, Inc., Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc., Unified Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Filipino-American Community & Development Center, Iskwelahang Pilipino, The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey and STEM Beginnings. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/2590626761180370/

9 May 2020-The fourth episode of the Filipino American Health Forum series talked about Xenophobia and Racism in the Midst of Covid-19. This online health forum is organized by the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA), Kalusugan Coalition (KC), Philippine Nurses Association-New York (PNANY), National Federation of Filipino American Associations-New York (NAFFAA) with the support of the Philippine Consulate General in New York. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/372559280354990/

8 May 2020 - In celebration of the National Heritage Month, the Philippine Consulate General in New York launched the online series “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling” on 8 May 2020 via its Facebook page. The Kwentuhang Pambata which aims to teach our children a piece of our Filipino heritage while staying at home, is being held in partnership with: Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America, Inc., Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc., Unified Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Filipino-American Community & Development Center, Iskwelahang Pilipino, The Filipino School of New York & New Jersey and STEM Beginnings. To watch the episode, please click this link: https://www.facebook.com/PHLinNY/videos/233893251177084/

7 May 2020- Unity Iftar Celebration. The Philippine Consulate General in New York in partnership with Kinding Sindaw Melayu Heritage Group held an online unity Iftar celebration with Fil-Am community.

2 May 2020- Filipino American Health Forum on Covid-19 Episode 3. The third installment of the Filipino American Health Forum on Covid-19 talked about the effects on mental health of Covid-19 and ways how the community can cope with stresses and anxieties caused by the virus and home quarantine.

1 May 2020- Forum on the Impact of Covid-19 on Fil-Am Businesses. The Philippine Consulate General in New York with Commissioner Gregg Bishop of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Director Richard J. Meene of Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP held an insightful forum that will help Fil-Am businesses affected by Covid-19.