LA city officials flip switch on Historic Filipinotown street light installation
LOS ANGELES City Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, the Board of Public Works (BPW), Bureau of Street Lighting, and community stakeholders on Wednesday, October 26 officially unveiled a streetlight project that improves…
Bad apples
AS the saying goes, it only takes one rotten apple to ruin the whole bunch because the decay can quickly spread to the good ones. Such is the case of…
Fil-Am voters in Nevada face two very different visions for our future
By: Luisa Blue, BSN As a nurse, I have had the privilege to care for patients and help them get better. Few things are more rewarding, which is why so many…
Reciprocated
ON Monday, Oct. 17, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that money sent home by Filipinos living and working abroad reached $2.319 billion—growing at its fastest pace in over…
The largest Fil-Am History Month celebration hits Echo Park Lake
Hordes of Filipino Americans flocked to Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles for the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) on Saturday, October 8. FPAC…
Historic Filipinotown to mark 2nd annual Larry Itliong Day on Oct. 22
LOS ANGELES -— Honoring the life and work of labor and civil rights leader Larry Itliong, the City of Los Angeles, Pilipino Workers Center, Larry Itliong Day Committee, FilAm Arts and the…
Undervalued
“AMERICA has failed us,” said Foreign Affairs Sec. Perfecto Yasay as he echoed Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s sentiments against the U.S. Amid a maritime dispute with China in the West Philippine…
World War II in the Philippines: The Legacy of Two Nations
Second Annual Conference – Saturday, October 29 / San Francisco Public Library Exhibition – October 19 / Trophy Room, San Francisco War Memorial Veterans Bldg. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of…
The 9th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival
Sunday, October 30 / Empress Theater Celebrate Filipino American History Month, the City of Vallejo and Pinoy Jazz at the 9th Annual San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival (SFFAJF) concert…
4th Annual ICON Awards
The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) of Las Vegas presented its 4th Annual ICON Awards on Monday, Sept. 26 at Spanish Trails. this year’s ICON Award honorees are: Dr. Zhian…
“Balangay ng Langit”
Curated by Kollective Binhi The Balangay ng Langit is a continuous being – moving, growing, evolving, transforming and healing. The Balangay activates the kapwa spirit, healing, and strengthening our community. …
Pan Pavilion
Co-curated by Nico Nava and Nicole Arca The Pilipino Artist Network (PAN) Pavilion at FPAC serves as a space for Fil-Am artists and their creative allies to showcase their artistry…
Against all odds
DESPITE receiving a barrage of censure over his aggressive campaign against drugs and human rights violations under his reign, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte remains unfazed. The president has brewing friendships with…
LA City Hall marks Filipino American History Month
FILIPINO American History Month kicked off on Friday, September 30 as Los Angeles City councilmembers and community leaders came together to honor Fil-Ams who are excelling in various fields from…
Right & left sides in Feng Shui
By Sean Shono In Feng Shui, it is said that a house facing a downward slope to the left brings bad luck to male family members. The bad luck may…
Nevada Coin Mart celebrates one year anniversary
Community members, leaders and loyal customers came out to Nevada Coin Mart on Saturday, Sept. 24 to mark the one year anniversary of the store’s current location. Owned by Neil…
Cantankerous
THE word on the street is that for the next six years, the Philippines will “cross the Rubicon” with the United States, an idiom which means to pass a point…
Denouncement
OVER the past three months, more than 3,000 suspected drug dealers and traffickers have been killed amidst the Philippine government’s current bloody war against drugs. More than 600,00 others—mostly drug…
Being on the right side of the road: Tips on how to buy a car
Your vehicle is one of the most important purchases you will do in your life, but it doesn’t have to be daunting. Here are some tips that not only help make…
Sharp-tongued
U.S. President Barack Obama has described the Philippines as America’s oldest ally in Asia, a relationship bound by friendship and mutual respect. This may not hold true for his Philippine…
New Asian Culture Center in Las Vegas celebrates grand opening
Las Vegas’ new Asian Culture Center celebrated its grand opening ceremony on Monday, August 29. The festivities began at 3pm, with honorable mayor of the City of Las Vegas, Carolyn…
Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo
Born in Kidapawan, Cotabato on November 4, 1952. Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Saint Theresa’s College in Quezon City. Teo started…
A beginner’s guide to working out
Getting started on a workout routine may seem intimidating to beginners, but it’s certainly attainable. Longtime personal trainer and proud Fil-Am Joshua Hayes lends his tips to kick starting a…
Motivation
ONE can win races and break world records, but an Olympic medal is still the highest feat an athlete can accomplish. To conquer the Olympics is every athlete’s dream. On…
Turnaround
AMID President Rodrigo Duterte’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs, the Philippine National Police (PNP) proudly reported that the country has also seen a downward trend in crime in the first…