Stars gather at Graton Resort & Casino
A big cash prize is waiting for you ROHNERT PARK – Goodbye 2021, win BIG in 202! Graton Resort & Casino will host the “New Year New Winnings Cash Giveaway” on Friday, January 28. Drawings will be at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. One lucky winner at each drawing wins $25,000 cash guaranteed. Plus, 20…
[OBITUARY] Remembering Rosemarie De Vera-Javier
The De Vera-Javier Family * Emerald Lantern Group * Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA sadly announce the passing of our dear Rosemarie De Vera-Javier (April 4, 1961 – January 15, 2022) (Daughter of the late Rustico de Vera of Mangaldan, Pangasinan & Zenaida Osorio Rosario-de Vera of San Carlos, Pangasinan) 1980 Mutya ng Pilipinas Movie Actress Singer Community Leader Philantropist…
US residents can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests
STARTING this week, residents in the United States can order free at-home rapid COVID-19 testing kits from the federal government. As part of the White House’s initiative to deliver rapid tests to Americans amid the latest surge, the website (www.covidtests.gov) to place orders went live on Tuesday, January 18, a day earlier than previously announced….
Nevada orders more COVID-19 tests amid latest case surge
NEVADA is ordering over half a million additional at-home COVID-19 tests in response to the current surge in cases, according to Governor Steve Sisolak. The Silver State is expected to receive over 588,000 at-home test kits, the governor announced on Thursday, January 13 during a virtual press conference to provide updates on the increase in…
2022 State of the City Address: San Diego Mayor Gloria focuses on issues of public safety, homelessness, infrastructure
SAN DIEGO – In his second State of the City address as the 37th Mayor of San Diego, Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday, January 12 spoke decisively and unflinchingly about some of the most pressing problems facing the City of San Diego – specifically, the city’s homelessness and housing crises, the decades-in-the-making infrastructure backlog and public safety amid rising crime. “Let’s be clear,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. “Under no circumstance is it compassionate to let…
SFIO announces $50-M eco-luxury community project in world-renowned Puerto Princesa, Palawan
With stunning views of Ulugan Bay, the eight-hectare seaside community will feature world-class resort amenities and pioneer health and wellness offerings in one of the world’s most iconic islands LAST month, global asset management company Starfleet Innotech, Inc. (OTC: SFIO) closed off 2021 by signing a joint venture with Filipino partners to build a world-class…
A year in review: Revisit the Asian Journal’s MDWK Magazine stories of 2021
HAPPY New Year! And just like that, we’re in 2022 and we’re still in the middle of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For the past couple of years, we saw a surge in small businesses that began during the lockdown. We also saw a rise in the cases of hate and violence against Asian Americans across…
Gov. Murphy reinstates Public Health Emergency in New Jersey
Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday, January 11 reinstated a Public Health Emergency, effective immediately, in order to ensure that the state is able to respond to the continued threat of COVID-19 and the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Executive Order No. 280 declares a Public Health Emergency and restates the existing State of Emergency across all…
SF issues new COVID-19 testing guidelines for health care providers
City also working with School District to provide more masks for staff and students, as well as testing supplies to help educators return to the classroom SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax on Tuesday, January 11 announced new COVID-19 testing guidelines for large healthcare providers like hospitals and hospital-affiliated systems…
Sentro Rizal SF marks 125 years of Rizal’s martyrdom via online filmfest
‘Rizal’s Pen’ makes world premiere SAN FRANCISCO – In commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Sentro Rizal in San Francisco spearheaded the holding of the CineRizal Online Film Festival on Rizal Day, December 30, 2021, which also marked the world premiere of the film “Rizal’s Pen.”…
Las Vegas Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
LAS VEGAS – Chinese New Year in the Desert/Spring Festival proudly returns to Las Vegas for the 11th consecutive year on Feb. 3 – Feb. 6, 2022. Chinese New Year in the Desert™has experienced explosive growth over the past ten years. From humble beginnings at the Fremont Street Experience in 2012, the celebrations have expanded…
LA County launches pick-up COVID tests to support demand
THE Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has launched a new program designed to increase and facilitate access to COVID-19 tests for LA County residents unable to obtain appointments. The program will allow residents to pick up a PCR test kit, perform the test, and return the completed kit to designated locations for processing. Residents…
Nonito ‘The Filipino Flash’ Donaire raises funds to assist victims of Typhoon Odette
In response to the extensive damages brought about by Category 5 Super Typhoon Rai (Local Name Bagyong Odette) in Central and Southern Philippines, Mabuhay Credit Union hosted a Press Conference / Meet and Greet / Fundraiser with WBC Bantamweight Champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire Jr. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Odette has claimed over…
Pink Caravan for Leni set in Union Township on Feb. 6
A group of Robredo supporters who helped organize the successful Pink Caravan For Leni in Jersey City on Dec. 12, 2021 is preparing to hold another pro-Leni motorcade at Rabkin Park in the Township of Union, Union County, New Jersey at 10:00 a.m. on February 6, 2022. This was announced by Eduardo Dela Cruz, a…
California extends mask mandate into February
AMID the surging cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, California is extending its statewide indoor mask mandate for another month. The state Department of Public Health announced on January 5 that masks should be worn in all indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status, until February 15. The mandate went into effect on…
Filipina entrepreneur and skin expert Imee Ong-Maghanoy on building a destination med spa in Beverly Hills, maintaining timeless beauty
IT’S a new year and with the blank slate comes an ambitious list of resolutions, whether it’s kickstarting a healthier and more active lifestyle or prioritizing self-care. While it may be daunting to tackle these personal goals alone, iSkin Face and Body Spa in Beverly Hills, California is a sanctuary where you can jumpstart a…
Filipino Americans in Las Vegas assist in Typhoon Odette relief
FILIPINO Americans in Las Vegas are doing their part in helping those devastated by Super Typhoon Rai. Known locally as Typhoon Odette, it blasted into the Philippines on December 16, 2021, with wind speeds of 160 miles per hour, affecting millions. Families lost their homes, crops, and livelihood. Thousands sheltering in crowded evacuation centers are…
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster for kids ages 12 to 15
THE United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week is recommending children ages 12 to 15 receive a booster shot five months after receiving their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. The announcement on Monday, January 3 comes after the agency’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 13-1 approving a booster dose…
Southern Nevada Health District recommends getting tested at community sites not emergency departments
The Southern Nevada Health District reminds everyone that COVID-19 testing is available at locations throughout the community. People seeking testing should visit one of the many community sites rather than visiting a hospital emergency department for testing. The Health District recently expanded its testing site hours at three College of Southern Nevada locations and mobile…
San Diegans urged to not go to emergency departments for COVID-19 testing
COUNTY health officials are urging San Diegans not to go to local emergency departments for COVID-19 testing. Local hospitals are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, as well as staff shortages due to the coronavirus and are preserving their resources for patients who are seriously ill. The County recommends that people worried about COVID-19 infection…