{"id":20901,"date":"2024-10-28T18:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?p=20901"},"modified":"2024-10-28T18:02:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T22:02:53","slug":"nyc-first-deputy-mayor-maria-torres-springer-leads-conversation-for-filipino-american-history-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/2024\/10\/28\/nyc-first-deputy-mayor-maria-torres-springer-leads-conversation-for-filipino-american-history-month\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer Leads Conversation for Filipino American History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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NYC First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer \nLeads Conversation for Filipino American History Month <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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New York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer (right) shared her insights and experiences during a conversation at the PWC Building, moderated by Ms. Genevieve Gimbert (left), Partner\/Principal in PwC\u2019s Financial Services Consulting Practice. (Photo by Nikka Arenal)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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NEW YORK, 25 October 2024 – <\/strong>The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York proudly supported the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) in the conversation it organized with New York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, held at the PwC New York Office in celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) this October.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderated by Ms. Genevieve Gimbert, a Filipino-American working as Partner\/Principal in PwC\u2019s Financial Services Advisory, the conversation centered on heritage, leadership, and the contributions of Filipino Americans in public service and community development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reflecting on her Filipino heritage, First Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer shared how her immigrant background and Filipino roots have influenced her leadership. When asked about the unique qualities Filipinos bring to their work, Ms. Torres-Springer shared, \u201cFilipinos are endlessly optimistic. And I try to keep that too, because it keeps me going. Despite all of what is hard in the city and in this country, we believe\u2013and I believe\u2013that we can take a great leap forward as a city, because we have to, because that’s what New Yorkers deserve.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Filipino American professionals, business leaders, and members of the Filipino community engage in a thoughtful conversation with First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer. (Photo by Nikka Arenal)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer also underscored the City\u2019s commitment to addressing housing affordability, strengthening small businesses, and ensuring equitable access to arts and culture.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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(L-R) Ms. Janina Mariel Teoxon, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, and Ms. Ledy Almadin, Executive Director of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, deliver their remarks during the celebration of Filipino American History Month. (Photo by Nikka Arenal)<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In his opening remarks, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile honored the FAHM and First Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer\u2019s recent appointment, marking a significant moment for Filipino Americans in the public service and civic leadership. He highlighted the long-standing relationship between New York City and the Filipino community, noting the integral role Filipinos play in the city\u2019s business landscape. \u201cFor the Filipino Americans living here, New York represents not only a place to build dreams but also to make a lasting impact on its economic, social, and cultural landscape,\u201d he said. \u201cFrom small businesses that nurture neighborhoods to leadership roles in finance, technology, and healthcare, one can find Filipinos becoming integral pieces in the mosaic that is New York,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n

This gathering reaffirms New York City\u2019s dedication to honoring immigrant communities such as through the celebration of FAHM. END<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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