Enjoy an intimate evening with David Foster in Las Vegas
“AN Intimate Evening with David Foster” returns to Las Vegas this Friday, April 22 and saturday, April 23, 2022 at Encore Theater at the Wynn (3131 S Las Vegas Blvd,…
Runway visionary Alexis Bong Monsanto opens LA Fashion Week with splendor
ONCE again, the fashion industry took center stage during LA Fashion Week. The season opened with a spectacular explosion of vibrant colors of Fall and Winter collection by runway visionary…
Mask mandate lifted for US travelers
THE United States government this week announced that it will not enforce the mask mandate on public transportation. The decision comes after a federal judge on Monday, April 18 ruled…
Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez live in an ‘iconic’ concert at Pechanga Resort Casino on July 22 and 23
PECHANGA Resort Casino presents a once in a lifetime concert of two prime Filipino singers — Megastar Sharon Cuneta and the Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez — who will provide hours…
Free oil filter in exchange for your used oil filter
Attention San Fernando residents – Free Oil Filter & Motor Oil Recycling Event! We invite you to bring in your used motor oil and used oil filters for recycling. Receive…
IRS Free File can help those with no filing requirement find overlooked tax credits and get a refund
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, April 14 urged low- to moderate-income individuals and families, especially those who don’t normally file a tax return, to use IRS Free…
Why Cebuana fashion designer Mayeth Codoy is making waves in Europe with her ‘Filipiniana’ creations
MAYETH Codoy, a Filipina fashion designer living in Norway, is one of the designers whose works will be showcased at Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022 (APFW) – a global platform…
Fil-Am Ditas Katague appointed associate director of communications at US Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the appointment of Ditas Katague as associate director of communications, responsible for leading internal and external communications activities of the nation’s largest statistical agency. This…
Overseas voting underway after encountering some delays
OVERSEAS Filipinos can now cast their votes in the 2022 national elections. The month-long voting period began on April 10 and will end on May 9. Registered Filipino voters abroad…
Philippine Consulate in SF begins overseas voting for 2022 election
Over 12,000 ballots mailed to eligible voters in 10 states under Consulate jurisdiction ELIGIBLE Filipinos voters in the United States can now cast their votes in the 2022 Philippine national…
COVID-19 cases up 49% in NYC
COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the United States with the Northeast states recording the highest seven-day case rates per 100,000. New York City is experiencing an uptick in positive…
Overseas voting for the 2022 Philippine election begins
Eligible Filipino voters in US to receive ballots by mail ELIGIBLE Filipino voters can begin casting their ballots about a month ahead of the May 9 Philippine national elections. The…
Not too soon to engage in Census 2030
ARTURO Vargas has been involved in census education and advocacy for over 30 years and says that after each decennial April 1—the day America takes a snapshot of its population—“it…
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti nominates Fil-Am Susana Reyes to city’s Board of Public Works
LOS Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has nominated Susana Reyes, a long-time public servant and community leader, to the city’s Board of Public Works. Reyes, who is Filipina American, is the…
Holy Week traditions leading up to Easter Sunday
THOSE of the Christian faith will mark the end of the 40-day Lenten season with Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. While the day is widely symbolized by the Easter…
LA County’s COVID-19 case rates increase anew
WITH the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Los Angeles County is observing another increase of new cases and test positivity rates. As of Tuesday, April 12, the average number of daily…
Bataan Death March heroes honored through memorial march
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March held on April 2. The Embassy contingent, led by Deputy Chief of Mission Jaime Ramon T. Ascalon, Jr.,…
[EVENT] Incarnation Church in Glendale celebrates salubong on Easter Sunday
Filipinos take Holy Week very seriously. Many perform various acts to atone for their sins. They attend retreats, and go on periods of fasting. They give up something at Lenten…
LA County expands access to ‘test to treat’ COVID program
LOS Angeles County is expanding its “test to treat” program and is adding additional tele-health services to make COVID-19 treatments more accessible to residents in the region. Two oral COVID-19…
