US recommends booster shot 8 months after last dose
THE United States has announced plans to offer booster shots to Americans starting next month to extend the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines amid surges in cases due to the Delta…
Popular eats at Pechanga Resort Casino with bold flavors that rock the palette
PECHANGA Resort Casino features a variety of international cuisines, from exceptional fine dining to quick and tasty selections for those on the go. You’ll find a world of culinary delights…
PG&E, PAPC-USA collaborate for wildfire safety webinar
WILDFIRE season is upon us now, and more than ever Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) would like to prepare everyone in its service area to be prepared for any…
PH receives over 300K add’l Pfizer vaccine doses
MORE than 360,000 additional Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses have arrived in the Philippines. Of the total 365,040 procured doses, 262,080 landed around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, at the…
FAAE virtual festivities celebrates culture, builds community during pandemic
Global event promoted Stop Asian Hate efforts, gave tributes to Filipino frontline workers SAN FRANCISCO – The 28th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival hosted by the Filipino American Arts Exposition…
Community navigators to connect Los Angeles County immigrants to critical services
Finding accurate and up-to-date information from trusted sources is a challenge for many immigrants in Los Angeles County. Despite the devastating impact of the 2020 economic crisis on immigrant households,…
Anti-Asian hate mural unveiled months after Fil-Am man attacked at Cerritos park
TWO months after an elderly Filipino American man was attacked at a park in Cerritos, California, a new anti-Asian hate mural was unveiled at the same location to raise awareness…
US FDA authorizes booster shot for immunocompromised
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, August 12, authorized booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for some people with compromised immune systems. “The country has entered…
Fil-Am talents shine as ‘Pinoy’tainment presents live performances at The Ford
LXV Enterprises, LLC in association with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents ‘“Pinoy”tainment,’ an evening of music, dance and comedy featuring seasoned performers and up-and-coming artists from the Filipino-American community,…
Medicare Tip #8-Q4: Benefits of having Eastern Medicare coverage
Ito ay serye ng Medicare Tips hatid ng Clever Care Health Plan, isang nangungunang tagapagbigay ng East meets West Medicare services na sensitibo sa kultura ng kanilang mga miyembro. Ang…
Save lives, donate vaccines for the Philippines
The FACC Foundation, along with the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), united and signed a Memorandum Of Understanding…
Fil-Am family sues Antioch, CA over death of son in custody
THE family of a Filipino American man who died after a police officer allegedly knelt on his neck for almost five minutes has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the…
Jollibee acquires Tim Ho Wan
FILIPINO fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has fully acquired Michelin-starred restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan following the purchase of its remaining stake held by other investors. Through its wholly-owned…
CDC recommends COVID vaccines for pregnant people
THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new safety data to back up its recommendation that pregnant people should get vaccinated against COVID-19. “COVID-19 vaccination is…
13 of 17 Nevada counties have ‘high’ transmission risk for COVID-19
THE majority of Nevada counties are considered at high risk for COVID-19 transmission, according to Nevada Health Response. The agency’s update on August 10 said that 13 of the state’s…
Cathay Bank Foundation announces 2021 scholarship recipients
LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, August 11 Cathay Bank Foundation held a virtual award ceremony to recognize the high school senior recipients of the 2021 Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship. Each…
DOJ studying action vs US diplomat indicted for illicit sexual conduct in the PH
THE Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is studying possible courses of action against an American diplomat recently indicted for engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and possessing child…
SF launches new ‘Vax to You’ program
DPH’s Mobile Vaccine Unit to offer vaccinations by appointment to groups of people in their homes or workplaces SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department…