New Chief Justice de Castro vows independence
Newly appointed Chief Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro promised to instill independence as she took her oath of office on Tuesday, August 27, at the Supreme Court. De Castro said that…
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Bill to curb school bullying heads to Gov. Brown’s desk
Legislation comes as studies show divisive rhetoric in national politics has filtered down to schools SACRAMENTO — Legislation by Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) to prevent bullying and harassment in California…
Foreign Travel Agents And Philippine Sellers Converge For Phitex 2018
More than 200 buyers and over 220 sellers are set to participate in this year’s Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) – organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing arm…
US has no comment on Duterte’s CIA accusations
THE United States has neither confirmed nor denied President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent accusations that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is devising a plot to kill him. U.S. Embassy in Manila…
Palace: Recovery of ill-gotten wealth will continue
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said on Wednesday, August 22, that the government will still continue to recover the ill-gotten wealth from the Marcoses after Ilocos Norte governor Imee Marcos…
Duterte slams US support for AFP modernization
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, August 23, slammed the request from U.S. government officials asking him to meet them over the country’s armed forces modernization program. “It was sent…
Yum Chat. 5 Chefs. 5 Dishes. All the stories. Twin Marquis releases docu-series exploring Asian American chefs and cuisine
New York, NY – Twin Marquis, a New York food company that specializes in noodles and wrappers, is releasing a 5-part docu-series, “Yum Chat,” celebrating Asian American chefs and cooking….
The Seniors Club, Inc. (SCI) of Jersey City celebrates 11th Annual Presentation & Coronation Ball
THE Seniors Club, Inc. (SCI) of Jersey City celebrated its 11th Annual Presentation & Coronation Ball at the Ramada Plaza Newark Liberty International Airport on June 9, 2018. Spearheaded by Mrs….
Presidio Picnic Features Filipino Cultural Performances on August 26
THE Presidio Picnic, a collaboration of the Presidio Trust and Off The Grid, will feature Filipino cultural performances by The Parangal Dance Company as it highlights Philippine and Filipino American…
Duterte urges Filipinos: ‘Be like Ninoy’
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday, August 21 that the country needs citizens like the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. Tuesday marked Ninoy Aquino Day, the 35th anniversary since…
Duterte not in coma, vows to finish presidential term
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has responded to new accusations about his deteriorating health and that he has gone into a coma. This comes after communist leader Jose Maria “Joma” Sison…
Barry Manilow extends hit show into 2019 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The award-winning superstar’s newest show will continue to dazzle audiences at the Westgate International Theater LAS VEGAS – GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow announced…
Fly LINQ to open at The LINQ Promenade by the End of 2018
Caesars Entertainment is giving a behind-the-scenes, first look at the new Fly LINQ, the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip. Expected to open by the end of…
‘Healthy Mondays’ with AAPINA of Nevada
The Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) of Nevada has the “Healthy Mondays AAPINA of Nevada” radio program with PHLV Radio every Monday from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m, which…
DOT says 5,000 hotel rooms may reopen in Boracay on Oct. 26
MANILA — The Department of Tourism said around 5,000 hotel rooms are expected to open during the soft-opening of Boracay island on October 26. At the Senate hearing into the…
US Army welcomes nearly 90 future soldiers in LA
NEARLY 90 young men and women joined the U.S. Army on Thursday, August 16 during a mass swearing-in ceremony in Los Angeles. The U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion in LA brought…
Fil-Am recognized as one of Cal State LA’s outstanding professors
Cal State LA recognized Ray de Leon as one of the institution’s outstanding professors during the 2018 University Fall Convocation on Friday, August 17. De Leon, a professor of kinesiology in the Rongxiang…
San Manuel Casino breaks ground on expansion with onsite hotel, world-class entertainment venue
THE San Manuel Band of Mission Indians officially began its major expansion project, marked by Yaamava’, a celebratory event and groundbreaking ceremony, that was observed by dozens of community leaders,…
JBC conducts public interview of chief justice candidates
The Judicial Bar and Council (JBC) on Thursday, August 16, conducted a public interview on the five candidates for the position of Supreme Court chief justice. The five candidates for…
