THE new commander of the U.S. forces said on Wednesday, May 30, that Indo-Pacific countries will not find a better ally than the United States in the pursuit of preserving peace and stability. “To our allies here in the Indo-Pacific, you will have no better ally. To our partners, I look forward to advancing our…
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday, May 29, said that the United States will continue to confront China over its territorial claims in the South China Sea, arguing that Beijing hasn’t abided by its promise to not establish military presence on contested islands. “We are going out of our way to cooperate with Pacific…
OZAMIZ City Councilor Ricardo “Ardot” Parojinog was arrested in Taiwan for illegal entry on Wednesday, May 23. Parojinog is a younger brother of slain suspected drug kingpin Reynaldo Parojinog Sr. He been the subject of a 10-month police hunt for his alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade. He was placed on the Bureau of…
Measure would create a standard process for applying for “Doe status” SACRAMENTO — Legislation authored by Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) to protect the identities of immigrants and crime victims in California courts passed the Assembly Monday, May 21. Assembly Bill 2185 would create a standardized process for receiving anonymous status in court proceedings and…
WITH May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), Southern California Edison (SCE) held its annual celebration on Friday, May 11 in Garden Grove, California, wherein the company highlighted the contributions of the APA community and business partners. In 1978, former President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution designating an annual week-long celebration, and in…
MANILA — A mood of renewed hope and confidence filled the main offices of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Belair, Makati City as some 500 employees warmly welcomed newly-appointed DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on her first day at the helm. Puyat took her oath of office administered by President Rodrigo…
After a year and a half of negotiations, the Senate and Assembly pass SB 606 and AB 1668, partner bills that would establish statewide water efficiency standards SACRAMENTO – Senator Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) recently announced that Senate Bill 606 (Hertzberg) and Assembly Bill 1668 (Friedman), which would establish permanent water efficiency goals across the…
REMINISCE the “Bagets” days and catch multi-talented crooner Raymond Lauchengco at the Walking on Sunshine tour on June 2, 7 p.m. at the Levocafe Entertainment Center in Burbank, California. Lauchengco will render his famous original Pilipino music hits “Farewell,” “So It’s You,” and “I Need You Back,” as well as songs from his album showcasing…
