AI – friend or foe
ONE of the greatest human innovations introduced in recent times is Artificial Intelligence, which crude forms have actually been around for centuries. The recent field of AI research started in 1956 at the Darthmouth Summer Research Project. Still a controversial matter, AI, a double-edge sword, and could cut both ways. The vast benefits artificial intelligence…
Lemuel Balagot, Founder of LA Rose Cafe and Beloved Filipino Community Icon Passes Away at 73
Lemuel Teofilo Lorenzana Balagot, celebrated restauranteur and beloved owner of LA Rose Cafe, Hollywood’s long-running Filipino cafe, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on October 17th, 2024. He was 73 years old. His death came after he endured an encephalitis infection followed by a two-year bout with myelodysplastic syndrome that resulted in…
What’s at stake: in 2024: A pivotal election for six big health issues
by Vanessa G. Sánchez, KFF Health News In the final days of the campaign, stark disagreements between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the future of American health care are on display — in particular, in sober warnings about abortion access, the specter of future cuts to the Affordable Care Act,…
On Medicare enrollment, COVID-19 vaccination
THE annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024, with some states extending it to January 15, 2025. <Q1> Why is this fall’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period especially important? Positive…
Election 2024: Voters to weigh in on 10 propositions on California ballot
California voters face a range of propositions this 2024 election season, covering issues from education and public health to housing and criminal justice reform. Here’s a guide to each proposition, the key supporters and opponents, and the arguments on both sides. Proposition 2: Authorizes Bonds for Public School and Community College Facilities Summary: Prop 2 would approve…
How Californians can vote
With November 5 days away, how can Californians make sure their vote counts? “We’re in a political environment where there’s a lot of unreliable information, and the number one question I get asked is: ‘Where do I vote?’” said Joe Kocurek, California deputy secretary of state for communications, at a Friday, October 25 Ethnic Media…
LA unites to celebrate Dodgers’ 2024 World Series Championship
Thousands of fans come out to celebrate and honor the Los Angeles Dodgers in the streets of downtown Los Angeles and Dodger Stadium on Friday, November 1. The parade and celebration came two days after the team defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 in game 5 of the World Series. AJPress contributed photo ON November…
Trump Wants Harris To Pay a Political Price for Generous Immigrant Health Policies
Maria Sanchez immigrated to the Chicago area from Mexico about 30 years ago. Now 87, she’s still living in the U.S. without authorization. Like many longtime immigrants, she has worked — and paid taxes, including Medicare taxes — all that time. But Sanchez never had health insurance, and when she turned 65, she couldn’t enroll…
Fil-Am Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza sustains momentum in final campaign stretch
Jessica Caloza is a long-time public servant who could potentially become the first Fil-Am woman in the California Legislature. Photo by Derek Humphrey LOS ANGELES — With the 2024 election a few days away, Jessica Caloza is making her final pitch to voters in the race to represent District 52 in the California State Assembly….
‘We’re not a monolith’: How the growing Filipino American electorate is voting in the 2024 election
Democrat, Republican, third-party—regardless of political stripe, Fil-Ams are fired up about the election and the future of America WITH mere days away from, once again, the most important election of our lifetimes, the push to get out the vote has accelerated: every other TV commercial is a campaign ad, the constant text messages from political organizers,…
Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?
When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East Orosi is clean enough most of the time to wash dishes, flush toilets, and take showers, but it’s not safe to swallow. Drinking water is…
Philippine Ballet Theater’s “Ibalon” Captivates Audiences at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
From left: Rosie Chua, executive producer; Rocio Nuyda, descendant of Ibalon; Marilou Magsaysay, president, PBT. THE Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT), the national ballet company of the Philippines, recently delivered a mesmerizing performance of “Ibalon” at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. This stunning production, which draws from Filipino history and heritage, was met with…
Would VP Kamala Harris be the 1st female American president?
From left: Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, Rogelio Medina and Alexander John Fong THE first time I met Kuh Ledesma, a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer, it was in Boracay years ago when we were invited by then Tourism Undersecretary Ramona Lopez-Ty. I was a writer for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and my late editor-in-chief…
‘HARD WORK, HUMILITY, AND OPTIMISM’ Maria Torres-Springer Reflects on Leadership and the Importance of Filipino American History Month
Maria Torres-Springer, the recently appointed First Deputy Mayor of New York City, is a trailblazer whose Filipino heritage and personal experiences growing up have profoundly shaped her leadership capabilities. At a recent event sponsored by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce New York celebrating Filipino American History Month, Torres-Springer shared her journey from growing up between California and the Philippines to holding…
Historic Filipino Roundtable at City Hall Spurs Hope for Change
The New York City Mayor’s Community Affairs Unit held the first Filipino roundtable discussion at City Hall last week, convened by Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer. The event, organized in recognition of Filipino American History Month, brought together city officials and Filipino leaders to address pressing issues facing the Filipino American…
The Filipino American vote in Nevada: A decisive force in the 2024 election
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton with Nevada Assemblymembers Brittney Miller and Erica Mosca and community leader Rozita Lee during his visit to Las Vegas in October 2024. AJPress file photos by Robert Macabagdal AS the 2024 presidential election enters the final leg, Filipino American voters in Nevada have become a focal point for both Republicans…
Los Angeles Dodgers Capture Eighth World Series Title, Setting Records and Cementing a Legacy; Freddie Freeman Named MVP
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed a historic victory in the 2024 World Series, defeating the New York Yankees in five games to secure their eighth championship title. This latest triumph adds to a storied legacy that began with the team’s first World Series win in 1955, back when they were based in Brooklyn. After relocating…
Tatiana Yokoyama Bui: A Dedicated Advocate with Deep Community Roots
Tatiana Yokoyama Bui’s campaign for the ABC Unified School District (ABCUSD) Board of Trustees, representing Area 4, is gaining attention not only for her platform but also for her rich cultural heritage. Tatiana brings a unique perspective that resonates within ABCUSD’s diverse community. Her background shapes her commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students from…
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Expands Culturally Responsive Health Services to Queens, New York
[NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 1, 2024] — The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC) is proud to announce the expansion of its services in Queens with the opening of a new site at 131-72 40th Road in Flushing, Queens. This addition marks a significant milestone in CBWCHC’s mission to provide affordable, culturally responsive, and…
[EXCLUSIVE] Vice President Kamala Harris: Freedom, opportunity, and a new way forward for Filipino American families
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 10, 2024. (Christopher Dilts/Harris for President) For generations, people of Filipino heritage have come to America in search of hope and opportunity. The earliest Filipinos arrived at Morro Bay, California, in the 16th century. Today, more than four million…
A Heartwarming Evening at the Maligayang Noche Buena Dinner Fundraiser
Panorama City, October 28, 2024 — The Maligayang Noche Buena dinner and dance fundraiser brought together a spirited community of supporters and distinguished guests at Bamboo Bistro for an evening filled with warmth, generosity, and hope. Organized by Maribel Catala, with the dedicated support from PWU Alumni Relations Director Ruth Penano and Leah Digman, treasurer…
Fil-Am Anthony Volpe Keeps Yankees’ Championship Hopes Alive in World Series with Pivotal Grand Slam
New York, NY – In a thrilling Game 4 of the World Series, the New York Yankees clinched an impressive 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Filipino-American shortstop Anthony Volpe delivering a game-changing grand slam. This decisive win has re-energized the Yankees as they prepare for a critical Game 5 tonight, reigniting their…
Success story: Comatose mother’s petition reinstated in a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
Jasper (extreme left) with his niece and Atty. Gurfinkel (extreme right) U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel takes on one of the most challenging cases in the show’s 19-year history. Judy was petitioned by her father in 1993, but a series of tragic events complicated her case: Judy fell into a coma in 2002, and…
Stem cell scam
FRAUD, scams, hacking, and fake news are victimizing the unsuspecting and uninformed public. The perpetrators are not limited to criminals only; there are professionals, medical clinics, even physicians on their own, who have forgotten the Hippocratic Oath they took because of the blinding flash of silver and gold. Indeed, there are snakes in every forest….
White House Filipino American History Month Celebration
Last week, I had the honor of representing my city and state – Artesia, CA at the White House Filipino American History Month Celebration. It has been quite the honor to be an elected official invited to the People’s House of America. It is a privilege for anyone to be invited and it should never…
Support further solidifies for Fil-Am CA Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza as election draws near
Jessica Caloza’s platform, hinged on putting community first and to deliver much-needed resources to help all families succeed, has earned her an overwhelming groundswell of support from various communities, local leaders, youth volunteers, and more than 250 organizations. She is poised to become the first Filipina American Assemblymember representing District 52 in the CA State…
City of LA hosts annual Fil-Am History Month celebration
LOS ANGELES — The Filipino American community in the City of Los Angeles once again showed unity to commemorate this year’s Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Lighting Ceremony & Celebration at City Hall. City of LA FAHM committee chairperson and LA Board of Public Works Commissioner Susana Reyes told the Asian Journal on the sidelines…
Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: More than $1.3 billion is being awarded from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to improve transit and passenger rail service in California. 27 projects are being funded statewide and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 4.3 million metric tons – equivalent to taking more than 1.3 million…
Venice: The world’s renowned lagoon
The author with his wife, Myrna E. Niño, aboard the gondola, the only mode of transportation in Venice. Photos by Denver Niño VENICE – Visiting Venezia, or well known by its international name Venice, has always been a tourist hub in my bucket list to visit someday. True enough, when my family visited Florence to…
