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…
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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…
Q3 Medicare Tip #7: 10 common Medicare mistakes to avoid
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. Para…
Filipina-Chinese senior citizen attacked at San Francisco home
A Filipina Chinese senior citizen was attacked in her own home in the Oceanview neighborhood of San Francisco during an attempted robbery earlier in July. In an exclusive interview with…
Metro Manila, surrounding areas to revert to enhanced community quarantine on Aug. 6
METRO Manila will go back to the most restrictive enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on August 6 to curb the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19, according to…
Covered California announces 2022 plans: Full year of American Rescue Plan benefits, more consumer choice and low rate change
SACRAMENTO — Covered California announced its plans and rates for the 2022 coverage year, which will include a full year of lower premiums under the American Rescue Plan. The new…
California issues updated school guidance for 2021-22 school year
EARLIER in July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated K-12 school guidance reinforcing the shared priority of full in-person instruction for students by recommending strategies for…
Saweetie taps in for a new collab with McDonald’s USA, unveiling her signature order
The Saweetie Meal will arrive at participating US restaurants on Aug. 9 CHICAGO – Summer is about to get icy as McDonald’s and platinum artist Saweetie team up to bring…
‘Excited to represent the Philippines’: Fil-Am Jalen Green picked by Rockets during NBA draft
FILIPINO American Jalen Green was the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, becoming the third player of Filipino descent drafted to the basketball league. The Houston Rockets on…
