Farewell mass for Bishop Solis
A FAREWELL mass was held on Wednesday, February 1 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, in honor of Bishop Oscar Solis, who was recently…
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Fresh start
A NEW dawn awaits as the United States is perceived to undergo dramatic changes in its political, economic and social arenas under Donald Trump’s presidency. The coming change is also…
ASEAN at 50
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is turning 50 years old this year. The 10-member organization will celebrate a milestone, from starting as a loosely constructed regional association at…
Don Darryl Rivera: IN HIS OWN WORDS
HOW is it like being on Broadway? It’s so exciting here, there are so many opportunities. And to somehow represent the Filipino community on Broadway is really cool, too. Was…
Financial goals for the New Year
Among the top resolutions people make when the new year comes around is getting their finances on the right track. The promise of new beginnings and the burden of self-improvement…
Desensitization
DESPITE efforts by President Rodrigo Duterte to vociferously fight the drug crisis in the country, many still refuse to see its success. Whether they are guilty or not, the staggering…
He said, she said
“I WILL continue to fight against things I do not believe in. If being an opposition leader entails that, then I will be an opposition leader,” Vice Pres. Leni Robredo…
Futile attempt
THE Philippines has been a victim of drug abuse. This is why Pres. Rodrigo Duterte personally waged war on illegal drugs during his campaign. He promised to rid the country…
Driving tips for first-time drivers
BEING able to get a driver’s license is an enormous step in a person’s life, whether the new driver is a teen or older. Once the ability to drive is…
Cal State LA, UCLA work together to prepare young scientists for teaching
WHEN it comes to bioscience, the state universities that flank downtown Los Angeles—Cal State LA to the east and UCLA in the west—are teaming up. A new training program between…
When in Vegas
What happens in Vegas, doesn’t always stay in Vegas. For Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronal “Bato” Dela Rosa, his recent sojourn to Las Vegas, Nevada could have…
The history of Thanksgiving: Celebrating past the turkey
Thanksgiving is a particularly American holiday. The word evokes images of football, family reunions, roasted turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and, of course, shopping. However, the holiday is much more…
Davao City charms Japanese visitors
Prevalent peace and order, unperturbed nature and ecological wonders, world-class accommodations, and the genuine hospitality of the people boost up the prospects for tourist influx into Davao City and surrounding…
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…