US eyes reinforced defense ties with PH
SENATOR Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the United States is exploring the possibility of strengthening its Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the Philippines to prevent further incursions into its territory….
Diwata Komiks heads to San Diego Comic-Con and announces their next title for US release
LOS ANGELES – After Diwata Komiks’ successful community launch at the end of October, the multicultural creative development and publishing group sets their sights on the world’s largest comics convention….
FASGI features Filipino artists during month-long exhibit in Historic Filipinotown until Nov. 30
Continuing the celebration of Fil-Am History Month, the Filipino American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI) in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown is holding an ongoing art exhibit until November 30. Named Pangitain…
California encourages full family vaccinations
THE California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging entire families – from young kids to grandparents – to get vaccinated, complete their vaccination series, and get a booster as part…
LA County launches ‘United Against Hate Week 2021’
THE LA vs. Hate Coalition, led by the Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS) and the LA County Human Relations Commission, announced LA vs. Hate United Against…
CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 to 11
CHILDREN as young as 5 years old in the United States can now get the COVID-19 vaccine as the country further expands its vaccination campaign. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
Disney releases 2nd Filipino-inspired Christmas short
WITH the holidays fast approaching, Disney has released its second Filipino-inspired Christmas advert focused on family togetherness and the power of storytelling. “The Stepdad” is a follow-up to last year’s…
Winwyn Marquez stars in suspense-thriller film ‘Nelia,’ an official entry in this year’s MMFF
“Nelia,” a film produced by A and Q Productions Films, Inc., has made it as one of the official films in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. Beauty queen Winwyn…
SFIO to invest US$100M to develop land into a resort-like condotel property in Batangas City, Philippines
SFIO has recently been named one of the “20 Promising Companies Everyone Should Know in 2021” by Global Business Leader Magazine. The joint venture project with Omnicor Industrial Estate &…
‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ to screen at San Diego’s Comic-Con Special Edition on Nov. 26
IN the midst of a remarkable film festival circuit run, “Lumpia With a Vengeance,” the popular, award-winning, Filipino American indie comedy feature, will be the centerpoint of an exclusive panel…
McDonald’s USA addresses financial hurdles facing underserved Asian Pacific Islander American Students with APIA Scholarship
55 APIA students set to receive $500,000 total in scholarships to help advance their academic journeys CHICAGO – A student inventor, a formerly homeless nursing major, and an aspiring teacher,…
Massage Envy honors veterans
For a 4th year in a row our local Massage Envy Las Vegas/Henderson locations partnered with US Vets Las Vegas to support our Veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. For…
Mayor Gloria signs onto COP26 joint zero emission vehicle declaration
Continuing his efforts to take meaningful steps to address the changing climate, Mayor Todd Gloria signed onto a joint declaration and announced on Thursday, Nov. 11 at COP26 for governments, businesses and other…
New Jersey Governor establishes Asian American Pacific Islander commission
Governor Phil Murphy signed A-5737/S-3763 into law on Monday, Nov. 8 establishing the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission within the Department of State. The commission is charged with developing policies…
Vaccine proof mandate takes effect in Los Angeles
LOS Angeles is now requiring patrons of indoor establishments such as restaurants, coffee shops, movie theaters, gyms, and salons to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. The city’s new…
NCR eases to Alert Level 2
COVID-19 restrictions in Metro Manila have relaxed after Malacañang downgraded the country’s capital region to Alert Level 2 starting November 5. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, Nov. 4, announced…
Ways to keep your child safe from COVID-19
Children 5 Years and older now eligible for vaccine Children and teens are catching and spreading COVID-19 at an increasingly high rate. Even if your child or teen has not…