On the quiet math of kindness
We do not truly know what goes on in people’s lives. People carry more than they let on, and what we notice is usually only a fraction of the truth….
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When politics plays with lives: the lesson America nearly forgot
The 2025 shutdown closed federal institutions and created hardship for federal workers nationwide. In Washington, D.C., World Central Kitchen stepped in to serve free meals to affected employees and families….
How We Can All Make a Difference Through Everyday Recycling
By: Sue Vang, Senior Environmental Scientist, CalRecycle Every November, America Recycles Day reminds us that our small actions, like recycling a can or composting an apple core, can have a…
Edison Scholars program opens applications for $1.5 million in STEM scholarships
ROSEMEAD, Calif. – High school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area can now apply for the Edison Scholars program, a $1.5 million scholarship initiative supporting students pursuing careers in…
U.S. presses final penny as production ends after more than 230 years
Trump administration halts one-cent coin to cut costs; pennies remain legal tender PHILADELPHIA / WASHINGTON – The United States has minted its final penny, ending more than two centuries of…
Doing things right vs doing the right things
Management thinker Peter F. Drucker (1909–2005) first posed the timeless question, “Are we doing things right, or are we doing the right things?” – a challenge that continues to resonate…
San Diego renames park in honor of fallen Fil-Am officer Austin Machitar
Officer Austin Machitar of the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division was a respected field training officer remembered for his professionalism, humility, and service to the community.(Photo credit : City of…
Millennials lead San Diego mortgage market but struggle with affordability
Millennials now make up more than half of mortgage inquiries in San Diego, but record home prices and steep down payments keep ownership out of reach for many. SAN…
Fil-Am Maria Torres-Springer joins NYC’s all-women transition team
Former new York City First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer has been named one of the co-chairs of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s transition team. (Asian Journal file photo) Filipino-American leader Maria Torres-Springer…
Socialism vs communism: what Zohran Mamdani’s win reveals about a changing political vocabulary
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shares a moment with supporters during election night celebrations in New York City, November 4, 2025. (Asian Journal Photo) Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York…
Filipino musical film ‘Song of the Fireflies’ wins Best International Feature Audience Award at Newport Beach Film Festival
The Song of the Fireflies won the Best International Feature Audience Award at the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of MQuest Ventures / Culturtain Musicat Productions) NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. —…
Helping Veterans Build New Futures Through Employment and Community
By Norman Manglicmot, Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist California’s Employment Development Department After 25 years in the US Navy, I thought I was ready for civilian life. I had served…
Heart of survivance: Aloha ‘āina as resistance and renewal
Abigail Lopez (Editor’s note: This essay was the winning entry in the 2024–2025 Abarquez Essay Competition at California State University, Northridge.) Growing up in the diaspora, I often attempted to…
Philippine Consulate General Honors First Filipina Board President of the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Left: Ms. Danilet Fandino is sworn in as South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce President by San Mateo Supervisor Jackie Speier as Ms. Mary Prem, CEO of SSF Chamber looks…
Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco Joins “Pista sa Bayan” in Fairfield, California, A Celebration of Filipino-American History Month
(L-R) Deputy Consul General Maria Paz G. Cortes, Senator Christopher Cabaldon, and Consul Marc Theodore P. Benigno, during the Pista sa Bayan, a celebration of the Filipino American History Month….
PH Consulate Joins the Launch of the Filipino American History Month Cable Car
Vice Consul Glaiza Quarteros (2nd from the right) with Daly City Councilmember Juslyn Manalo (3rd from the right), Mr. Al Perez, President of the Filipino American Arts Exposition and Commissioner…
The Power of Our Words in Breaking Financial Poverty
Have you ever noticed how quickly our words shape our reality? Especially in the area of finances, what we declare often sets the direction of our lives. Many people live…
Sariaya Association of California celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sariaya Association of California , Board of Directors with Deputy Consul General of Philippines Consulate of Los Angeles Maria Alnee Gamble. L-Right Benildo Tan -2nd Auditor, Myla Crisostomo Carranceja-1st Vice…
Play to invest: Philippine Stock Exchange to launch gamified stock trading for Filipino students
Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) President and Chief Executive Officer Ramon S. Monzon has championed the exchange’s investor education roadmap and digital initiatives aimed at expanding financial literacy among young Filipinos….
Beauty for Our Ashes
A tender green sprout pushes through the forest floor, catching light where fire once cleared the ground. Beauty and renewal emerge from what was once reduced to ashes, reflecting both…
Meet the Filipina who turned a suitcase filled with dreams into a billion-dollar reality
Jen Rubio co-founded Away in 2015. Discover how she turned a broken suitcase nightmare into a $1.4B unicorn and redefined what it means to dream and build. From suitcase mishap…
Strong earthquake rocks Cebu: casualties rise, homes and heritage shrine among damaged structures
Cebu Governor Pamela “Pam” Baricuatro addresses media and constituents after the September 30, 2025 earthquake, stressing safety inspections of public buildings and assuring communities that the provincial government is fully…
The Hercules principle
Light after struggle reveals that no beginning is final. Transformation is always possible. An old fable tells of a farmer whose cart became stuck in the mud. He cried…
Julia Barretto linked to Lucas Lorenzo after Anderson split
Following Julia Barretto’s split from Gerald Anderson, rumors have linked her to Lucas Lorenzo, CEO of Restaurant Concepts Group, Inc. (RCGI). Both Barretto and Lorenzo have remained silent on the…
A new world order from the streets?
From the Philippines to Indonesia to Nepal, Gen Z activists take to the streets, uniting against corruption and demanding accountability from those in power. With banners, placards, and collective voices,…
Yale offers Filipino language courses for first time
Yale launches Filipino language courses, a milestone in cultural representation and student advocacy on campus. NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University has introduced Filipino language courses for the first time,…
Palace keeps distance as ICC case against Duterte is postponed
MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday, September 24, reiterated that it has “no reaction” to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) charges against former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, emphasizing that the Philippine government is…
Jessica Sanchez is AGT Season 20 champion
From prodigy to champion: Jessica Sanchez first appeared on America’s Got Talent as an 11-year-old in 2006 (left), rose to fame as the runner-up of American Idol Season 11 in 2012 (center), and returned…
AB 1400 Offers a Lifeline to California’s Aspiring Nurses and Helps Diversify the Workforce
By: Xong Her, Registered Nurse, Sacramento City College Graduate California is facing a serious nursing shortage, and our communities feel the strain every day. Fewer qualified, diverse nurses mean…
The Tenets of Journalism Are No Longer Just for Journalists
Armed with a laptop and a smartphone, people everywhere have become citizen journalists, ready to capture and shape the news as it happens. In an age when every voice can…