New York City Mayor says COVID-19 cases down, vaccinations up
NEW York City Mayor Eric Adams announced early this week some good news in the city’s fight against COVID-19. The mayor said that these multiple milestones include a massive decrease…
How to tell if someone is using your identity
TAKING steps to protect your personal information can help you minimize the risks of identity theft. But what if a thief gets your information anyway? Here are some of the…
CDC warns against travel to PH for ‘very high level’ of COVID-19
THE United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning individuals against traveling to the Philippines, citing the “very high level” of COVID-19 in the country. The CDC…
Lunar New Year 2022: How to usher in the Year of the Tiger
HAPPY Lunar New Year! Welcome the Year of the Water Tiger! Unlike the fixed new year of the Gregorian calendar commonly celebrated on January 1st, the date of the Lunar…
Lunar New Year Promotions at the Grove and The Americana at Brand!
Celebrating Year of The Tiger, great promotions from January 24 – February 6 The festive nature of the holidays continues with the 2022 Lunar New Year. The storied meaning, tradition…
Biden appoints Fil-Am community leader to regional role at Small Business Administration
PRESIDENT Joe Biden this week appointed a Filipina American community leader to a key regional leadership role at the United States Small Business Administration (SBA). Geri Sanchez Aglipay was named…
How to get free COVID-19 test kits in Los Angeles County
Need to get rapid tested for COVID-19? There are several ways Los Angeles County residents can receive a free at-home COVID-19 test. The LA County program is designed to increase and…
Filipino-Chinese psychologist named president of Cal State University Channel Islands
The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Richard Yao, Ph.D., to serve as the fourth president of California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). Yao, who identifies as a…
Gov. Murphy signs bills requiring New Jersey schools to teach Asian American history
Governor Phil Murphy signed a couple of bills last week that will ensure that the contributions, history, and heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are included in the…
Gold House, other API brands to usher in Year of the Tiger with campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Gold House is partnering with several Asian and Pacific Islander-owned brands for its second annual Lunar New Year campaign for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to bring…
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria unveils new strategic plan
Mayor Todd Gloria released on Wednesday, Jan. 26 his administration’s updated strategic plan which outlines the changes he hopes to see in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities…
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with $100,000 EasyPlay, Cash Drawings at Pechanga
AS 2022, the Year of the Tiger, approaches, Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes everyone to join in the celebration of the festival with a series of promotions and giveaways this February….
Covered California has a record 1.8-M enrollees with the Jan. 31 deadline approaching, encourages uninsured Filipino Americans to sign up now
SACRAMENTO — With the final deadline for the current open-enrollment period quickly approaching on Jan. 31, Covered California announced that 1.8 million Californians have signed up for coverage as of…
‘The hash brown goes where?!’ For the first time ever, McDonald’s® USA officially introduces fan-inspired hacks to menus
Four ‘hacked’ menu items will be available for customers to order by name, assemble and enjoy at participating restaurants nationwide starting Jan. 31 CHICAGO – Hacks this delicious deserve a…
Attorney General Bonta warns Californians to beware of illegitimate COVID-19 testing sites
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an alert warning Californians to beware of fake COVID-19 testing locations and websites. With an increased demand for COVID-19 testing due to the recent spike…
Los Angeles County reports highest daily number of deaths since March 2021
LOS Angeles County on Thursday, January 20 reported 102 additional COVID-19-related deaths, the highest number of fatalities reported in a single day since March 2021. The number of new deaths…
New York city’s COVID-19 cases continue to decline
MAYOR Eric Adams touted the city’s numbers at a briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 18 saying that 16 million doses have been administered, including 2.5 million booster shots, and that the…
Eileen Viray Alcones joins JPMorgan Chase as San Leandro Community Manager
EILEEN Viray Alcones was raised in the heart of the East Bay after her parents immigrated to the United States from the Philippines to live out their American dream. Now, as…
