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…
Multiple voting options for military, overseas citizens for California gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14
REDWOOD CITY – Active military and citizens living outside the United States who wish to participate in the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election may receive their ballot via email,…
FAAE announces digital lineup for 2021 Pistahan virtual parade and festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) will be holding the 28th annual Pistahan Virtual Parade and Festival to celebrate Filipino heritage and culture. There will be live…
Detection of citrus disease, Huanglongbing, in San Diego County establishes new quarantine area
Detection marks first time plant disease has been found in San Diego County THE California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a quarantine in north San Diego County…
Filipino Chinese American Justine Wong-Orantes plays key role in first gold medal win for US women’s volleyball team
THE U.S. women’s indoor volleyball team made history during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with its first-ever gold medal — and among its 12 members is a decorated player of Filipino…
Rapper Saweetie talks about representing her heritage, proclaims Filipino cuisine is ‘the best food’
IT’S the year of Saweetie — from the viral hit “Best Friend” to a song collaboration with Gwen Stefani to securing key brand sponsorships. Though she’s made a name for…
Eat like Saweetie at McDonald’s with her new ‘famous orders’ collab
RAPPER Saweetie has had top hit singles, landed on magazine covers, and racked up several accolades under her belt. But the latest career milestone for the Icy Girl? A McDonald’s…
Pres. Duterte to give cash incentives to PH Olympians
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has pledged additional cash incentives to all Filipino athletes who represented the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “My office, the Office of the President, will…
PH ends recession as GDP grows by 11.8% in Q2
THE Philippines has pulled out of a pandemic-induced recession as its gross domestic product (GDP) grew 11.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2021, according to the country’s statistics agency….
Pacquiao to face new opponent on Aug. 21 after Errol Spence Jr. sidelined with eye injury
WITH a little over a week to go until returning to the ring, Filipino boxer turned Senator Manny Pacquiao will be facing a new opponent on August 21 in his…
Off-site center to open in LA for renewal of Philippine passports
AN alternative, off-site passport renewal center will soon open in Los Angeles to address the huge demand for ePassport renewal applications, according to the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles….
Assemblymember Chiu, advocates announce new EDD language access resources and reforms
Employment Development Department will receive $21 million to expand language services CALIFORNIA Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) joined Asian and Pacific Islander advocacy organizations on Thursday, August 5 to announce…
‘I have to prove that I’m not done yet’: Pacquiao holds media workout ahead of Aug. 21 bout
Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, August 4. With over three weeks…
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in areas of the country with high levels of COVID-19 transmission. The extension…
Gov. Sisolak signs emergency directive for masks, COVID testing for Nevada schools
NEVADA schools will be facing new mask-wearing and COVID-19 testing rules in the coming school year. The move comes after Governor Steve Sisolak issued an emergency directive on Wednesday, August…
Several Bay Area counties to require indoor masks again
EIGHT Bay Area counties are requiring residents to wear masks in public indoor settings anew. The mandate requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors…
LAUSD to require testing for students, staff regardless of vaccination status
THE United States’ second-largest school district will require all students and employees returning for in-person learning to get tested for COVID-19 weekly regardless of vaccination status. The Los Angeles United…
Introducing FilAm Arts’ new leadership
INTRODUCING FILAM ARTS’ NEW LEADERSHIP. Photo shows (L-R) Executive Director Giselle Tongi-Walters, FilAm Arts Board of Directors: Theresa Calimag (Chair), Alvin Catacutan (Vice-Chair) , Maurus Dumalaog, Keanu Valibia, Mic Diaz…
Consul General Edgar Badajos inducts new set of officers of U.P. Alumni Association
PHILIPPINE Consul General Edgar Badajos, a proud University of the Philippines alumni himself, recently inducted the 2021 to 2023 officers and directors of the University of the Philippine Alumni Association…