‘PH not yet ready for same-sex marriage’
Malacañang on Thursday, June 21 said that the Philippines may not be ready yet for same-sex marriage despite the start of oral arguments before the Supreme Court (SC) for a…
Palace: More Aquino allies should be charged over DAP
More allies of former Philippine President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III should face charges in connection with the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), Malacañang said on Thursday, June 21. The…
Mangudadatu clan hopeful for a conviction in Maguindanao massacre case this year
Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Mangudadatu is optimistic of an initial judgment this year for the 2009 Maguindanao massacre as wished by President Rodrigo Duterte. “We look forward to that. We fought…
Sen. Richard Lara, education leaders praise investments in legal help for immigrant students
SACRAMENTO – Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) joined education leaders to praise budget investments that support immigrant students in California’s public colleges and universities. The budget includes $21 million in…
Mercito Gesta captures NABO lightweight title via majority decision victory
Filipino boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (32-2-2, 17 KOs) on Thursday, June 14 captured the North American Boxing Organization (NABO) lightweight title against Roberto “Tito” Manzanarez (35-2, 28 KOs) via…
‘Mindanao: The Legend of Tabunaway, Mamalu and Their Descendants’ at La Mama Theater in NYC
FOR their 25th anniversary year, Kinding Sindaw Heritage Foundation, Inc. will premiere Mindanao: The Legend of Tabunaway, Mamalu and Their Descendants at La MaMa E.T.C from June 21 to June…
‘PH-US alliance a model for peace in Asia’
WASHINGTON – The Philippine-U.S. relationship stands as a model for ensuring peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific and America is proud to call the Philippines a friend and ally, Secretary…
California Big 11 Mayors applaud unprecedented action to address homelessness in State budget agreement
Sacramento, CA – Mayors of California’s largest 11 cities announced Monday, June 11, that Governor Jerry Brown and legislative leaders reached an unprecedented agreement to directly address the homeless crisis…
History and fun facts about Father’s Day
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, June 17, you may wonder how we came to celebrate this holiday for fathers and father figures. The annual observance — which falls…
Filipino Advocates for Justice chosen as Nonprofit of the Year
FILIPINO Advocates for Justice has been selected as a 2018 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Rob Bonta. The nonprofit headed by its Executive Director Geraldine Alcid and other…