HABI: The Philippine Textile Council is weaving the future
The 14th Likhang Habi Market Fair gathers the country’s best weavers and artisans, bringing traditions to the next generation (Makati City, September 18, 2024) … HABI: The Philippine Textile Council is gearing up for this year’s Likhang Habi Market Fair, happening at the Glorietta Activity Center from October 18 to 20, 2024. This is the…
PhilDev Foundation announces 2024 awardees for gala and awards on October 12
The Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) has announced the 2024 PhilDev Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. This year’s gala will inaugurate the Dado Banatao Legacy Award, named after our esteemed founder and Silicon Valley pioneer, Diosdado “Dado” Banatao. Awardees include: Education: Sheila Coronel, Director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism and…
Is your water safe?
THE First Industrial Revolution (1760) and the Second (1870), when machines took over countless jobs originally performed by man, severely contaminated our water supplies because factories directly dumped untreated waste into rivers and streams, resulting in widespread water pollution. While machines boosted productivity, these advances came with substantial ecological and societal costs. They have contributed…
Team Harris-Walz Ramps Up Historic Work to Mobilize Asian American Voters With New Battleground Ad
“My Mother” highlights Vice President Harris’ lifelong commitment to fighting for the American people. Campaign also bolsters staffing in battleground states, previews paid media push outlining the stakes of this election for Asian American communities. Today, the Harris-Walz campaign released “My Mother,” its latest ad airing across the battleground states that speaks directly to Asian American voters…
Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz meets AANHPI Dems in Las Vegas
This is the Minnesota first lady’s first trip to Nevada since her husband, Tim Walz, joined Harris’ campaign By Klarize Medenilla/AJPress GWEN Walz, wife of vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, kicked off a major canvassing effort for Democratic voters and volunteers in Nevada on Tuesday, Sept. 17, which happened to be National…
Overcoming the presumption of unenforceability of Premarital Agreements
Many spouses in California enter into a marriage thinking that having a fully executed premarital agreement is a “bullet proof” way of protecting their assets in case of a divorce in the future. However, it is not as simple as that. Although a premarital agreement offers some protection, the court needs to make certain findings…
Virgen de los Remedios at the LA Cathedral
Thousands of devotees from diverse nationalities will gather for the annual Virgen de los Remedios Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The festivities will begin with a procession to assemble at the Cathedral Plaza at three o’clock in the afternoon. This will be followed with a…
Honoring San Lorenzo Ruiz: A Special Celebration of Faith and Fellowship
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Filipino Ministry invites you to the San Fernando regional celebration of the annual feast day of the first Filipino saint, San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila. This festive occasion will take place on September 28, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church, located at 3722 Boyce Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039. This is…
Carson Opens First Tesla Supercharger Station at Carson Event Center
Carson, CA – September 10, 2024 – In a commitment to environmental sustainability and green energy solutions, the City of Carson is excited to announce the opening of a new Tesla Supercharger Station at the Carson Event Center. The station includes 20 V4 superchargers and will serve both Tesla and non-Tesla Electric Vehicles (EV). The…
PAMPUBLIKONG PAGDINIG NG TRANSPORTASYON NG LADOT PAGSUSURI SA EQUITY NG PAMASAHE PARA SA PAGPAPANUMBALIK NG MGA PAMASAHE
Ang Kagawaran ng Transportasyon ng Lungsod ng Los Angeles (LADOT) ay nagsasagawa ng isang hybrid na pampublikong pagdinig para ipakita ang mga natuklasan mula sa pagsusuri sa equity ng pamasahe para sa planong Pagpapanumbalik ng Pamasahe ng LADOT Transit sa Enero 2025. Ang Pampublikong pagdinig ay gaganapin sa petsa at oras sa lokasyong nakalista sa…
Tim Walz campaigns in Las Vegas ahead of presidential debate
Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned in Las Vegas ahead of the presidential debate on Tuesday. Walz arrived in Las Vegas on Monday evening and made a stop Tuesday morning at the Park Towers at Hughes Center for a fundraiser, where he predicted Vice President Kamala Harris would show the American people…
From the Pastor’s Desk: On Living the Gospel in the Present Moment
Early in my life as a teenager, I learned the wisdom of living the Gospel in the present moment through my involvement in the Focolare Movement, founded by the Italian teacher and author Chiara Lubich in 1942. The movement aims to proclaim the Word of Life (the Gospel) to all people, inspiring them to put…
AADAP to honor Kaiser Permanente, John Yamamoto, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Trisha Murakawa at ‘Showtime 2024’
LOS ANGELES – The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) is proud to announce that Kaiser Permanente, John Yamamoto, vice president of Community Health and Government Relations for Kaiser Permanente Southern California; LA City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Trisha Murakawa, Principal and Chief Problem Solver for Murakawa Communications will be honored at the upcoming “Showtime…
A look at current Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo
2024 Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo (center) with her proud parents, Randy Angeles and Contessa Manalo. Photos courtesy of Rogelio C. Medina CURRENT Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo believes that “everything happens for a reason.” As a child, she experienced bullying: “Yes, bullying doesn’t stop and still happens to any one… I keep focusing on…
Janet R. Nepales Elected to Golden Globe Awards Advisory Board
Veteran Hollywood journalist Janet R. Nepales was recently elected to the Golden Globe Awards (GGA) Advisory Board along with her colleagues, Ramzy Malouki and Asel Sherniyazova. GGA members voted for Janet, Ramzy and Asel in a recent election for the three open positions on the Advisory Board. Janet is an award-winning journalist and…
FAFHW energized by debate, launch nationwide mobilization with targeted regional efforts
FILIPINO Americans for Harris Walz (FAFHW) is riding a wave of enthusiasm following Vice President Kamala Harris’s commanding performance in Tuesday’s (September 10) Presidential Debate against former President Donald Trump. The debate energized Filipino American voters nationwide and across the Pacific Ocean, with over 100 attendees joining virtual and in-person watch parties in cities…
COVID-19 never left
AS of the week ending August 31, 2024, 2.6 percent of all deaths in the United States were due to COVID-19, with hospitalization of 4.6 per 100,000, 2.3 percent positive on emergency room visit, 16.3 percent positivity rate. Indeed, COVID-19 is very much still with us. Let’s not be complacent: The new COVID-19 vaccines against…
High fat, low carb
THIS vital issue is trending. The intense desire to have a healthy body and maximal longevity is a universal dream more sought for than ever before. Besides daily physical exercise (walking, moderate or brisk, as tolerated, at least 5 times a week, is recommended over the joint-busting jogging), various diets have been developed for better…
Turning pages: Roswell Encina’s path to the Library of Congress
Roswell Encina photo: Encina shared that his role as Chief Communications Officer has provided him with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work at the largest library in the world, where he helps make its vast collections accessible to the public. Photo from Instagram/@roswellencina Pop star Lizzo made headlines in 2022 when she played James Madison’s 200-year-old…
Alpha Skin Care Jumbo-Size Bottle of Renewal Body Lotion 12% Glycolic AHA
Perfect for all skin types, this lotion is specially formulated with the optimal balance of 12% Glycolic Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) and a pH level of 3.8. Glycolic AHA is an ingredient derived from natural sugar cane which helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles for a younger-looking you. Glycolic AHAs work naturally to…
CANDIDATES’ FORUM 2024 – EMPOWERING VOICES, SHAPING FUTURES
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations – NV (NaFFAA NV) and the Filipino American in Political Organization With Equal Representation (Fil-Am in POWER) are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 Candidates’ Forum with support from our major sponsors, Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) and Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA). This event will take…
Survey: 98% of naturalized citizens in swing states are likely to vote in November
The “Naturalized and Ready to Vote!” tour hits key swing state Nevada, which has more than 41,000 newly naturalized voters since 2020 LAS VEGAS, N.V.—With less than two months before the 2024 general election, national immigration advocates are alerting candidates and political parties of a growing and enthusiastic electorate: naturalized citizens. On Monday, Sept. 9,…
Cebu’s Triple Treat: Food, Cars, and Construction All Set for September
This September, three prime events in Cebu City—also known as the Queen City of the South—will bring innovation, recreation, and business together in a unique way. The Philippine Building and Construction Expo (PHILBEX Cebu), the Cebu Foods and Beverages Exposition (CEFBEX),), and the Cebu Auto Show (CAS) are set to provide an unmatched exhibition of…
MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)
Filmmaker Cece Asuncion produces ‘Manila Matriarchs’ A HUGE congratulations to Biyaya Animal Care and Biyaya Animal Sanctuary on its 2nd Anniversary. Its unwavering dedication to spreading love and hope to fur babies across the Philippines is inspiring. This year’s goal of providing 2,000 + free spay and neuter services to dogs and cats shows the…
The gift of ‘seeing’ and ‘hearing’
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God; he comes with vindication; with divine recompense, he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.” (Isaiah 35:4-6) We all…
Chef Diosdado ‘Jo’ Dijamco Pride in Kapampangan roots and culinary identity shaped by France, Spain and Italy’s flavor
“As a fellow Kapampangan, I am truly proud of Chef Jo Dijamco’s culinary talents and accomplishments. His extensive experience as a chef enables him to craft a delightful menu that resonates with many. Serving as the chef at the renowned [1917 Restaurant] in San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles, he is a source of pride…
AANHPI Leaders and Las Vegas Small Business Owners Praise VP Harris’ Plan to Support Nevada’s Small Businesses, Slam Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda
Today in Las Vegas, AANHPI leaders, including elected officials and local small business owners, hosted a press conference to highlight the contrast between Vice President Harris’ new proposals that will bolster small businesses and Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda that will champion wealthy corporations over Nevada’s small businesses. The Vice President’s new plan features a…
San Diego first responders, community leaders honor FilAm police officer who was killed in car chase
THE San Diego community is mourning the loss of a Filipino American police officer who was killed last week while on high-speed pursuit. On Friday, Aug. 29, the San Diego Fire-Rescue and San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honored 30-year-old Austin Christopher Machitar in a vehicle procession near state route 52. The procession took place while…
BEAUCON MANILA: ICONIC CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO BEAUTY – PROUD AND TRENDING
THE MAKING. United by their passion for beauty., three millennials who were close friends since high school Liz Tan, Jhomel Tiu, and John Louie Kiocho, embarked on a transformative journey Their shared love for exploring international and local beauty brands led them to come up with an idea where all of their favorites are gathered…
PAL, PVAO renew partnership to promote welfare of veterans
Philippine Airlines’ corporate social responsibility arm, PAL Foundation, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) of the Department of National Defense recently renewed its partnership to promote the welfare of Filipino World War II veterans. Taking to heart PAL’s service philosophy of Buong Pusong Alaga, the national flag carrier committed to extend its wholehearted service…
