This Week Inside The Asian Journal

New report: 51% of Filipino adults in US say they have experienced racism

OVER 50% Filipino adults living in the United States have experienced racism firsthand in their lives, according to a new report. Market research company Morning Consult on Wednesday, April 7 released a…

Pinay senior attacked in New York raises over $260K for recovery

Doormen fired for not intervening IN a show of support after a brutal attack, the fundraiser for Vilma Kari, the elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted on her way to church in…

Philippine Consulate General in LA welcomes new ConGen

THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles welcomed a new head of post this week. Seasoned diplomat Edgar Barrairo Badajos will assume the Consul General role, presiding over Southern California, Southern Nevada…

Fil-Am Mike Magpayo wins award for top first-year coach

FILIPINO American coach Mike Magpayo is the recipient of the annual Joe B. Hall award given to the top first-year head coach in college basketball. Magpayo on Thursday, April 1, received the…

Ex-President Estrada’s condition improves

FORMER Philippine President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada has reportedly been removed from ventilator support. In a Facebook post, his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, expressed happiness over the improvement of the family…

Filipino Americans unpack the mental health toll of recent anti-Asian hate incidents, crimes

Trigger warning: this story references real-life experiences with self-harm. THE recent incidents involving violence and harassment targeting Asian Americans have left the entire community on high alert. The Asian American community has…

‘Vital part of Las Vegas’: AAPIs, elected leaders denounce recent acts of hate

THOUGH no incidents of anti-Asian hate have been reported in Southern Nevada, members of the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community were joined by Governor Steve Sisolak at a…

Sen. Rosen visits Fil-Am owned café in Las Vegas to promote relief for small businesses

SENATOR Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) visited a Filipino American-owned restaurant on Wednesday, April 7 to discuss how the American Rescue Plan and other relief measures are supporting Las Vegas’ small business community. The…

PH lawmakers call for probe after Filipino man dies doing 300 squats as punishment for breaking curfew

PHILIPPINE lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the death of an alleged quarantine violator who was forced to do 300 rounds of squats as punishment. Bayan Muna Reps. Eufemia Cullamat, Carlos…

US warns China over its maritime militia on WPS

THE United States is doubling down on its support for the Philippines amid the presence of Chinese ships at Julian Felipe Reef (Whitsun Reef) in the West Philippine Sea. “We have reiterated…

Mayor Gloria encourages low-income families to apply for rent relief

SAN DIEGO – Continuing his efforts to protect vulnerable San Diego families affected by COVID-19, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria today encouraged families with low income whose children attend schools in the San…