Old peso bills no longer valid starting Jan. 1
WITH the new year less than a week away, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is reminding the public that beginning Jan. 1, old Philippine peso bills will no longer…
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Under new law, IRS can revoke passports of delinquent taxpayers
Delinquent taxpayers who owe $50,000 or more to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may have their passports revoked under a new law Congress passed and President Barack Obama signed on…
Gum disease linked to breast cancer, study finds
THERE’S a link between gum disease and breast cancer for middle-aged and older women, according to a new study. The report, published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention,…
Philippines first in Asia to approve dengue vaccine
THE Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 22, approved the sale of the world’s first dengue vaccine, marking the first Asian country to do so. In clinical tests conducted on 40,000 people…
Clinton, Sanders, O’Malley take stage in final 2015 Democratic presidential debate
SIX days before Christmas, the three Democratic presidential candidates faced off in New Hampshire for the final Democratic presidential debate of 2015 and offered their opinions on issues such as…
Study: Screening for ovarian cancer could reduce related deaths
ABOUT one-fifth of ovarian cancer deaths could be prevented if women were given yearly blood tests that screened for the condition, a new study has found. The findings, published in…
US, Cuba reach deal to resume commercial flights
THE United States and Cuba reached an agreement to restore commercial flights between both countries for the first time in more than 50 years, the State Department announced Thursday, Dec….
Union City middle school renamed in honor of Fil-Am labor leaders
A HISTORICAL moment for Filipino-Americans in the United States took place Friday, Dec. 18, when a middle school in Union City, California was officially renamed in honor of Fil-Am labor…
Calif. needs 11 trillion gallons of water to recover from drought
A new analysis by NASA scientists reveals that it would take approximately 11 trillion gallons of water to remedy the drought that has plagued the Golden State for the last…
Obama: US-led coalition is hitting Islamic State ‘harder than ever’
AS countries across the globe continue fighting against the Islamic State (IS), President Barack Obama on Monday, Dec. 14, said the US-led coalition is hitting ISIS “harder than ever.” “ISIL…
Over 190 countries adopt historic climate accord in Paris
AFTER 13 days of negotiations on addressing climate change on a global scale, 195 countries on Saturday, Dec. 12, approved a historic, unprecedented climate accord that seeks to address global…
Study: Binge watching TV as a young adult could lead to decline in brain function
WATCHING excessive TV can lead to cognitive decline over time, a new study has found. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) conducted a study on more than…
Supreme Court refuses to hear case challenging assault weapons ban
THE Supreme Court has declined to review an appeal of an Illinois ordinance banning assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, marking a victory for gun control advocates. The decision on Monday,…
LA County Board of Supervisors votes to accept Syrian refugees
A DIVIDED Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday, Dec. 8, a motion to welcome Syrian refugees to the county. The vote comes days after a mass shooting…
Gov. Brown’s Appointments Secretary demystifies process in becoming governor’s appointee
EVERY year, more than 2,700 appointments are made to various boards and commissions in the State of California, each of whom have to go through California Gov. Jerry Brown’s Appointments…
SIPA Crew offers cost-free hip-hop dance & visual media arts classes to youth
ONE. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Standing before a wall lined with seven large mirror panels, Fil-Am Van Jovi Wong, 21, counts out loud while demonstrating a dance…
Trump calls for ban on Muslim entry to US
Controversial remarks condemned Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday, Dec. 7, called for a ban on all Muslims entering the United States, following a Dec. 2 mass shooting in San…
Zuckerberg and wife to give away 99% of Facebook shares
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook co-founder and chief executive, announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, that he and his wife will give away 99 percent of their shares in the company—which are currently worth…
Income inequality makes the rich stingier, study says
It might be the season of giving, but a new study shows that wealthy individuals residing in states with high income inequality are less likely to be generous toward others….
US issues worldwide travel alert citing increased terrorist threats
THE US State Department has issued a worldwide travel alert for Americans citing possible risks due to increased terrorist threats. The warning comes following deadly attacks in Paris claimed by…
Sanders’ plan would allow nearly 9 million immigrants to apply for deferred action
DEMOCRATIC presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has promised to take executive action on immigration if elected in 2016 to permit undocumented immigrants who have been in the United States for at…
Fil-Am doctor to open endoscopy surgicenter in Southern Nevada
THE sole Filipino-American gastroenterologist in Southern Nevada, Dr. Noel Fajardo, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art endoscopy surgicenter in the region this December. LV Surgery Center will be the…
Clinton proposes tax break for family caregivers
DEMOCRATIC presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday, Nov. 22, proposed a new tax credit offsetting up to $6,000 in costs for middle-class families who care for their aging parents or…
Long Beach community discusses raising min wage
As the City of Long Beach continues consideration of a minimum wage increase, community members, business owners, low-wage workers and representatives from non-profit organizations on Tuesday, Nov. 17, gathered in…
2016 Nissan Altima: A quieter driving experience with improved fuel economy
Amid five consecutive years—and counting—of sales growth, Nissan has introduced the 2016 Altima, a quieter car with improved fuel economy and a new “energetic flow” exterior. “We can confidently say…
UC president addresses barriers facing minority communities
WITH the University of California (UC) application deadline on Nov. 30, UC President Janet Napolitano met with ethnic media reporters to uncover perceptions held and barriers faced by minority communities…
Study: Consumption of red and white meat can increase risk of kidney cancer
Consuming large amounts of meat cooked at high temperatures or over open flames, as well as red and white meat, may raise the risk of kidney cancer, a new study…
Pinoy-British singer eliminated from ‘X Factor’ UK
A 24-year-old Filipino-British contestant on “The X Factor UK” was sent home Sunday, Nov. 8, following a double-elimination round on the televised talent competition. “It’s been an incredible journey,” contestant…
Abu Sayyaf releases Malaysian hostage
A MALAYSIAN woman held captive for nearly six months by Muslim militant group Abu Sayyaf was released by captors, authorities said Monday, Nov. 9. Militants freed Thien Nyuk Fun, 50,…
Two Filipinos charged with child trafficking, pornography
Over 100 photos seized in US THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) identified two Filipinos responsible for providing more than 100 nude photos of children to a man arrested at…