Tzeitel Paras-Caracci, Fil-Am mayor pro tem of Duarte, remembered as ‘great trailblazer’
DUARTE Mayor Pro Tem Tzeitel Paras-Caracci has died after nearly a three-year battle against lung cancer, the city announced on Monday, June 27. Paras-Caracci, 49, passed away from stage 4…
San Gabriel Valley Megamix Expo returns on June 30
GET ready for a packed schedule of workshops, networking and giveaways at the San Gabriel Valley Megamix Expo on Thursday, June 30. Held at the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel (225…
Tri Counties Bank and National Asian American Coalition launch down payment assistance program
CHICO, CA — Tri Counties Bank announced on June 22 a partnership with the National Asian American Coalition (NAAC), to provide a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program that will launch…
Suspect arrested, faces hate crime allegation after attack on SoCal Fil-Am family
THE Southern California man suspected of attacking a Filipino American family last month has been arrested this week and faces several charges, including a hate crime allegation. Nicholas Weber, 31,…
AG Bonta affirms support for commonsense gun laws following Supreme Court decision
Other conceal and carry restrictions remain in effect in CA CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta is reaffirming his support for commonsense gun laws in response to an opinion issued by the…
Philippine American Friendship Day to be held on July 9 in Cerritos, CA
Cerritos – All roads will lead to this city as non-stop musical entertainment, Philippine cultural presentations, inspirational messages, product booths, food vendors, and workshops, await attendees during the Philippine American…
MoTHER Movement leads holding of twin events in LA
THE International MoTHER Movement (IMM) led last weekend the commemoration of Philippine Independence Day and birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the county’s national hero. The important twin events…
Fil-Am community in Carson commemorates Jose Rizal Day
Jose Rizal Day was recently held in Carson, California. Councilman Jim Dear and Filipina American Councilperson Arleen Rojas led the birthday celebration of the Philippine national hero at the international…
Southern Nevada rolls out COVID vaccines for children under 5
THE Southern Nevada Health District has begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to children under the age of 5, following authorization from health officials. Last week, an independent panel of advisers…
Alma T: Las Vegas’ post-anesthesia nurse turns her fashion dreams into a reality
ALMA TOMENIO, often known as Alma T in the Las Vegas fashion scene, is currently employed at University Medical Center Las Vegas as a Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse. She…
Philippine Consul General meets first-ever Fil-Am catholic priest to be ordained at SF archdiocese
PHILIPPINE Consul General Neil Ferrer received Reverend Father Jerald Geronimo, the first Filipino American to be educated and ordained as a Catholic priest at the Archdiocese of San Francisco since…
Piña Couture: An Anthony Cruz Legarda 30-year Piña collection retrospective
SAN FRANCISCO – Hand woven Filipino fabric is getting attention on global runways these days. Though it has been an uphill effort, thanks in part to fashion designers proud of…
California to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
CHILDREN under the age of 5 years old will now be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This comes after an independent panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for…
Southern Nevada rolls out COVID vaccines for children under 5
THE Southern Nevada Health District has begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to children under the age of 5, following authorization from health officials. Last week, an independent panel of advisers…
UCLA Filipino alumnus recognized for improving health in an underserved population
On Saturday, June 11, 2022, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Filipino Alumnus Harold Sarmiento, an Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center where he serves…
LA County reports over 12,000 new COVID cases
LOS Angeles County confirmed over 12,000 new COVID-19 cases over a three-day period, the county Department of Public Health reported on Monday, June 20. The Department of Public Health announced…
Gawad Kalinga unveils new community center for SMDC GK Bayanihan Community
Gawad Kalinga unveils new community center for SMDC GK Bayanihan Community WHILE Leandro Capagcuan, “Tito Andy” to those close to him, lived a life of single blessedness, he was a…
LA County residents urged to wear masks before mandate gets reinstated
LOS Angeles County residents are being reminded anew to take caution and stay protected against COVID-19, especially in indoor settings, before restrictions are reinstated. This warning to wear masks in…
Four million hard-hit businesses approved for nearly $390-B in COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans
SBA delivered an unprecedented level of economic aid to small businesses impacted by the pandemic WASHINGTON, DC – As the country continues to transition from a historic economic recovery to stable,…