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 gather to celebrate the richness of Filipino food and culture. Taxi tops, bus shelters, and billboards highlighting Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for “Pinoy Pride”…
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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 at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 21st Annual New Works Festival. Continuing the company’s legacy of fostering new theatre, this unique festival offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity…
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 to the creation of a special district for the community. Prominent AAPI congressmembers, Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36) and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), joined county supervisors…
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 Vice President Kamala Harris’s re-election campaign. The AANHPI-owned small businesses in Nevada expressed their endorsement for the president and vice president as AANHPIs for Biden-Harris…
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. “That was before I got happily hijacked by activism,” she quipped. In many ways, her foray into public service is but a performance, one that…
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 on 100% clean electricity. A neighborhood-scale pilot program could upgrade entire blocks of homes and businesses at once to be fully powered by clean, renewable…
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 and coauthored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, reads in part “The Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of this day to Filipino residents in Los…
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 on 100% clean electricity. A neighborhood-scale pilot program could upgrade entire blocks of homes and businesses at once to be fully powered by clean, renewable…
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 cuts could deny access to no-cost clean energy upgrades for tens of thousands of low-income households who otherwise would be eligible for the program. The…
TICKLING our fancy… The much-awaited concert of former couple – Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez – dubbed as Philippines’ “Concert King and Queen” – once again comes to life as they will perform in a live concert on June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pechanga Theater. Pechanga Resort Casino, conveniently located off Highway I-15…
IN a bold move to address the mounting challenges of energy affordability, environmental sustainability, and public health, the State of California is spearheading a comprehensive legislative effort to transition away from its reliance on natural gas. Introduced by Senator Dave Min of Orange County, SB 1221, also known as the Affordable Energy Transition And Workforce…
I’M Hotel, a renowned 5-star hotel in Makati, proudly unveils its exclusive Lenten Packages tailored for a serene and meaningful Holy Week experience within the city. From tranquil staycation deals to rejuvenating spa treatments, each package is designed to help guests relax, reflect, and recharge during this sacred time of the year. With a focus…
March 5 marked California’s primary election and several Filipino Americans ran for various state and local seats. Jessica Caloza, a women’s right advocate with extensive experience working for the federal, state and local government, continues to lead the race for Assembly District 52 with 30.13% of the votes (15,931), according to results from the California…
Eurotel Vivaldi, February 29, 2024 – Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the renowned hotel management company overseeing leading brands such as Hotel Sogo, Eurotel, Apo View Hotel, Hotel DreamWorld, and Astrotel, forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hotelogix, a cloud-based property management system. The tie-up aims to transform hotel operations and sustainability initiatives. At a recently…
A Filipino American-owned immigration and employment agency has launched its foundation in Manila. CSI Professionals Inc., a premier consultancy agency that deals with U.S. immigration and employment based in Southern California, has successfully conducted the pre-launch of its affiliate, CSI-MHO Global Foundation Inc. (CMGFI). In a press conference on February 15 to announce the formal…
GALERIE Joaquin, one of Manila’s most dynamic art galleries brings some of its leading artists to the L.A. Art Show which opened with a Vernissage on the 14th of February and runs from Thursday, February 15 to Sunday, February 18. It will be located at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Some of the artists that Galerie…
THE Democratic National Committee on Friday, Feb. 9 announced a new multilingual digital advertising campaign celebrating Lunar New Year to reach Asian American voters across the country. The ads will run in Chinese (Traditional), English, Korean, and Vietnamese in key national constituency media outlets, including the Asian Journal, Korea Times, Người Việt Daily News, and…
FOR companies seeking to expand their services, transporting large quantities of products efficiently and cost-effectively is necessary to enter new markets. Airspeed, a Filipino end-to-end logistics company, is proud to offer multimodal solutions that can handle various cargo sizes, making it an ideal choice for businesses dealing with bulk shipments. The company also offers warehousing…
A forum featuring Philippine officials tool place at Kumu LA Studios on Friday, January 5, part of the 2024 CES Business Mission. Photo above shows speakers at the forum (from left) Emmy Lou Delfin, Director, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT); Tereso Panga, Director General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA); Rafaelita Aldaba, Undersecretary, Department…
THE County of San Diego’s Free4Me program was awarded the 2023 California State Association of Counties Challenge Award. The program provides free menstrual products in county bathrooms. The Challenge Awards is an annual celebration recognizing innovative and creative programs across the state. Nearly two-thirds of low-income people in the United States report being unable to afford menstrual products at…
FairPrice Group, Singapore’s largest grocery retailer, has officially launched its popular and award-winning range of potato chips in the Philippines. The range is now available in leading supermarkets in Metro Manila. FairPrice Potato Chips – the top selling potato chip brand for FairPrice Group in Singapore – are made from 100% fresh potatoes and come…
LAS Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman issued a proclamation dedicating October as Filipino American History Month in the city, which is home to a sizable Fil-Am population. At City Hall on Tuesday, October 10, Goodman read the proclamation, dated Oct. 1, during a ceremony attended by prominent Fil-Am community leaders who have contributed to the fabric…
With its rich marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and continued commitment to conserving and promoting its aquatic ecosystems, the Philippines was hailed as the Best Dive Destination in Asia Pacific at the Travel Weekly Asia (TWA) Readers’ Choice Awards held last 03 October 2023 at Conrad Centennial, Singapore. Hosted by Northstar Travel Group, the awards…
DashoContent proudly presents dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow that masterfully integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) sophistication with human insight in the dynamic world of digital marketing and business growth. This year, dashcon kicks off in the vibrant city of Cebu, a beacon of innovation and creativity. dashcon 2023 is a community-driven roadshow that will journey…
Rhythm of Hope promises to be the concert of the year, not only because of its long list of A-lister performers, but more so because of its worthy beneficiary. Lighthouse is a non-profit organization out of Los Angeles, which serves as a resource center for victims of domestic violence. Wendy Lindo, a healthcare worker turned…
LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2023 – Hollywood fashion star designer, Alexis Monsanto, will showcase his Spring-Summer ’24 collection on Thursday, October 19th 7:30 PM at The Majestic Downtown located at 650 N. Spring, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Monsanto presents his collection, “Belles Fleurs” in vibrant colors and exciting elements of the garden. Monsanto will take the…
Emirates airline and Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., (LIPAD), the operator and manager of Clark International Airport (CRK), recently treated industry and business highflyers to a golf tournament at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. Emirates, one of the world’s best international airlines, and the Luzon International Premiere…
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) to develop research cooperation and capacity building between the two institutions. The momentous occasion took place today, October 10, 2023 via zoom. The signing of the memorandum marked a vital step to equalize opportunities and…
