NAPCA: Awareness About Osteoporosis
In this column, we will aim to raise awareness about osteoporosis, highlighting the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis, with a special focus on older women in the Asian…
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Trump Sends Chilling Message to Immigrants Declaring English Official Language
BySunita Sohrabji “The message being sent to immigrant communities is that we don’t belong, and that we should have no expectation of getting assistance from the Government.” – Marita Etcubanez,…
Assessor Prang to Host Disaster Relief Resource Fair
Assessor Prang to Host Disaster Relief Resource Fair Focus on Disaster Relief for Wildfire-Affected Property Owners Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang will host an in-person Homeowners’ Resource Fair in…
ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE CONDEMNS GUTTING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Organizations Say Trump Move Puts Equal Education at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C.––On March 12, 2025, President Trump moved forward with one of his most troubling campaign promises to dismantle the Department of…
The International Criminal Court: Justice Without Borders
The International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, Netherlands, is the world’s first permanent tribunal dedicated to prosecuting crimes against humanity. Led by a team of judges, prosecutors, and legal…
Rodrigo Duterte: The Rise and Fall of the Philippines’ Controversial Leader
Duterte remains an enduring figure—seen by some as a hero who brought order and by others as a leader who undermined democracy and human rights. Photo Credit : Creative Commons…
US senator condemns USAID cuts to PH
Sen. Schumer urges immediate restoration of funding DEMOCRATIC Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has strongly condemned the Trump administration’s decision to abruptly freeze and terminate nearly all U.S. foreign aid…
LA Fire Chief Appeals Dismissal: City Council to Decide Fate Amid Public Safety Debate
Kristin Crowley served as the 19th Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) from March 25, 2022, to February 21, 2025. She was the first woman and the first…
Get set to make a splash! Pechanga Resort Casino opens The Cove, its 4.5-acre pool oasis, February 24 for the season
PECHANGA Resort Casino gives guests the chance to make a splash, just ahead of Spring Break. The Cove, Pechanga’s 4.5-acre pool oasis and one of the largest resort pool complexes at…
US senators reintroduce bipartisan bill to reunite Filipino WWII veterans with family
A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would speed up the visa process to reunite Filipino World War II veterans with their families. The Filipino Veterans…
Why Black History Month Matters to Filipinos: A Shared History of Struggle and Progress
Every February, the United States commemorates Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black Americans. This observance traces its roots to historian Carter…
Fil-Am community leaders react to Trump’s return as president
UNITED States President Donald Trump on Monday, January 20 entered his second presidency with a renewed mission to “make America great again,” prompting a range of reactions from Filipino American…
Trump dissolves White House Initiative on AANHPIs in first executive actions
File photo shows President Donald Trump on May 13, 2019 signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Upon taking office for his second…
Pechanga Resort Casino the only US resort/casino on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Poll
Of 169 resorts rated, Pechanga Resort Casino is the only casino on the list TEMECULA – With the polls closed and votes tallied, Pechanga Resort Casino outside of Temecula, California…
Fil-Ams advance gov’t representation with election wins across the US
(L-R) San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria won his re-election bid; long-time public servant Jessica Caloza will be the first Filipina American assemblymember in California; former West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon…
Historic firsts: Caloza, Cabaldon break new ground as Filipino Americans in California Legislature
Two Fil-Ams make history and will serve in the California state Legislature following their wins in the 2024 election. Jessica Caloza (left), former Los Angeles Board of Public Works commissioner,…
Trump clinches US presidential victory as VP Harris concedes
DONALD Trump has clinched the United States presidency in a tightly contested election against Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a dramatic return to the White House. Trump’s key wins in…
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…
FABAG-GLAC Honors Outstanding Community Members at FAHM Event!
On October 19, 2024 – A very successful Filipino American History Month (FAHM) and EXPO2024 Cultural Celebration was co-hosted by the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) and Incarnation…
Citizen Pinoy answers immigration questions at a New York City pop-up event
IN this week’s episode of “Citizen Pinoy,” leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel heads to a vibrant Pop-up event in New York City called “Batok at Sulat,” where he…
Harris-Walz Campaign Shows Support for “Pinoy Pride” in New Nevada Ads Ahead of Filipino American History Month
On background from the Harris-Walz campaign: This week, Team Harris-Walz is rolling out digital “out of home” ads in Las Vegas, Nevada to engage with Filipino American voters as they…
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…
21st Annual New Works Festival to be held in Palo Alto, Aug 9-18
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley event artistic producer is Fil-Am Jeffrey Lo PALO ALTO — Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits…
Proposal to expand LA County Board of Supervisors could create special AAPI district
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has garnered support from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elected officials, who say that doing so could lead…
AANPHI-owned small businesses in Nevada show support for Biden-Harris
COINCIDING with the launch of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) for Biden-Harris, over a dozen small businesses in Nevada announced their support for President Joe Biden and…
PH Senator Risa Hontiveros takes on a ‘role of a lifetime’
by Dennis Heruela AJPress IN her teenage years, Risa Hontiveros captured the fancy and following of the Filipino audience as a budding theatre performer, and later as a broadcast journalist….
New poll: Majority of Californians want clean energy neighborhoods
A new poll released for the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) finds that a healthy 62% majority of California voters would support a pilot program to upgrade their neighborhoods to run…
LA County proclaims June 12 as Philippine Independence Day
JUNE 12 will be recognized as Philippine Independence Day in Los Angeles County, according to a proclamation from the county Board of Supervisors. The motion, authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn…
New poll: Majority of Californians want clean energy neighborhoods
A new poll released for the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) finds that a healthy 62% majority of California voters would support a pilot program to upgrade their neighborhoods to run…
Governor Newsom’s cuts to the Equitable Building Decarbonization program will harm low-income communities
LAST week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released an updated state budget proposal that cuts $283 million in funding from the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program (EBD) — a 30% reduction. The proposed…