Hidilyn Diaz to return home to over P30M worth of incentives for Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal win
A CASH incentive worth over P30 million, a house and lot, and a condominium unit await Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz when she comes home after becoming the Philippines’ first ever…
Cal State University to require students, staff to get COVID-19 vaccine
THE California State University announced on Tuesday, July 27 that it will require faculty, staff and students on the system’s campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The university said though…
Get Ahead LA connects county residents in need with free financial resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant financial challenges to many residents of Los Angeles County. To combat these challenges, the LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Center for…
FinLocker and eCredable announce strategic partnership
Combine efforts to accelerate the dream of homeownership for Americans with low to moderate incomes MOST Americans will experience a lifelong reliance on credit to qualify for everything from credit…
LA County reports rise in COVID-19 cases anew
LOS Angeles County is observing a “rapid rise” in COVID-19 transmission with cases doubling over the last 10 days, according to the county Department of Public Health. As of Thursday,…
Fil-Am veteran Gina Ortiz Jones confirmed by US Senate as undersecretary of the Air Force
FILIPINA American Iraq War veteran Gina Ortiz Jones has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the undersecretary of the Air Force, becoming the first woman of color to serve…
Clark County workers required to wear masks indoors amid spike in COVID cases
EMPLOYEES in Clark County—which includes the Las Vegas area—will be required to wear masks while working in indoor public spaces amid a new spike of COVID-19 cases in the region….
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala now world’s no. 2 junior player
FILIPINA tennis ace Alex Eala is now the second best junior player in the world after dominating the junior grade A tournament in Milan, Italy last week. As per the…
Santa Cruz, CA now has its first Fil-Am judge appointed to bench
A FILIPINO American defense attorney has made history after being appointed as the new Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge. Hon. Jerry Bustos Vinluan III, 49, is the county’s first…
Q3 Medicare Tip #6: What kind of dental coverage is included with Original Medicare?
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…
AG Bonta launches new community engagement office within CA DOJ
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced the launch of the Office of Community Awareness, Response, and Engagement (CARE) within the California Department of Justice (DOJ). As part of the…
St. Jude pediatric cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux will be youngest American going to space at age 29
THIS September, Hayley Arceneaux will be the first pediatric cancer survivor and youngest American to go to space, all to raise awareness and support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®….
Heat alert: High temperatures forecast for parts of LA County
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a Heat Alert as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas: • Antelope Valley – Saturday, July 17 through Tuesday,…
NCR eases to ‘regular’ GCQ until end of July
THE “additional restrictions” in Metro Manila have been lifted as it relaxes to regular general community quarantine (GCQ) until July 31, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday,…
Chula Vista police provides investigation updates on missing Fil-Am mother
THE Chula Vista Police Department has released an investigative update detailing its efforts in the search for Maya “May” Millete, a Filipina American mother from the Southern California city who…
Filipinos criticize the govt’s move to standardize adobo
FILIPINOS took to social media to criticize the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) proposal to “standardize” adobo and other staple dishes. In a statement released Friday, July 9,…