Free Fil-Am event on June 12 marks Philippine Independence Day in San Bruno, CA
“Salo-Salo” is an event that seeks to honor Philippine Independence Day on June 12 in San Bruno, California. Entrepreneurs Connie Villeta of Wicked! Photobooth and Edylyn Lagapa with NYL &…
Center for Elders’ Independence opens PACE in Contra Costa County to meet growing needs for senior care
New state-of-the-art center expands access to senior health services CONCORD – Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI), the East Bay’s leading provider of senior healthcare, is bringing PACE to Contra Costa…
Partnership for the Presidio announces call for entries ‘my park moment’ photo contest
Deadline to submit is on May 28; 400 photos to be showcased this September at a free outdoor photo show SAN FRANCISCO — The Partnership for the Presidio, in collaboration with…
CA DMV reverses decision to eliminate tests in 25 languages, including Tagalog
THE California DMV will still offer the written drivers license tests in 32 languages, backtracking on its previous announcement that it would eliminate 25 of the languages, including Tagalog. The…
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta launches Racial Justice Bureau to address hate crimes
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday, May 11 launched the Racial Justice Bureau within the state’s Department of Justice to address the increasing hate crimes in the state, particularly…
Fil-Am Remy Martin declares for NBA Draft
FILIPINO American Remy Martin has declared for the 2021 NBA Draft, following his four-year stint with the Arizona State Sun Devils. In a video posted on the Sun Devils’ Instagram…
Filipina teen wins New York Times’ STEM writing contest
A 16-year-old Filipina is among the 11 winners of The Learning Network’s second annual STEM Writing Contest organized by the New York Times. Natalia Araña, a Grade 11 student from…
New Consul General Badajos meets with Vegas’ Fil-Am community during outreach mission
PHILIPPINE Consul General Edgar Badajos, who recently took the helm of the Consulate General in Los Angeles, led the team’s first outreach mission in Las Vegas at the beginning of…
LA County approves motion to address anti-Asian hate during AAPI Heritage Month
THE Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 4 unanimously approved a motion that will continue to address anti-Asian hate in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander…
Mayor Gloria appoints Fil-Am community leaders to Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Group
Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Tuesday, May 4 the formation of his administration’s Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Advisory Group as a part of his commitment to ensure more diversity, inclusion, and…
Campaign seeks to have first US Navy ship named after Fil-Am
BERKELEY – In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and in keeping with this year’s theme of “Advancing Leaders through Purpose-Driven Service,” the USS Telesforo Trinidad Campaign…
Kiefer Ravena becomes first Filipino athlete signed with Jordan Brand
NLEX Road Warriors guard Kiefer Ravena has joined the iconic Jordan Brand. Ravena made the announcement on Tuesday, May 4, becoming the first Filipino athlete to become a member of…
Advancing Justice-LA launches Bystander Intervention Initiative to combat anti-Asian harassment
Initiative includes PSA narrated by actor Ken Jeong, free training workshops LOS ANGELES – In response to the alarming surge in hate incidents targeting the Asian American community, Asian Americans…
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides free financial assistance to income eligible households for unpaid rent and utilities
Rent relief is now available for California landlords and their renters who are struggling to pay rent or utilities due to COVID-19. Income eligible renters can apply for help to…
Fil-Am rock climbing athletes Pamela Price & Justin Nucum to compete on TBS’ ‘WIPEOUT’
COMPETITIVE Filipino American athletes, Pamela Price and Justin Nucum, are set to compete on the hit TV show, “WIPEOUT,” airing on TBS Network. Their specific episode will air on Thursday,…
Filipina senior attacked while shopping in Oakland
AMID the continued surge of anti-Asian hate and violence in the United States, an elderly Filipina American is the latest victim after being attacked and robbed in the Bay Area…
Registered nurses honor National Nurses Week with lobby days for federal legislation to protect patients and nurses
HUNDREDS of registered nurses from across the country will meet virtually with federal lawmakers on National Nurses Week to urge them to step up measures to improve protections for hospital…
No appointments needed at LA County COVID-19 vaccine sites
RESIDENTS in the city and county of Los Angeles do not need an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Several sites in the region are allowing residents 16 years and…
Journey at Pechanga hosts the 14th CM Pro-Am
JOURNEY at Pechanga hosted Character Media’s 14th Annual Pro-am Golf Tournament last April 5 and 6, 2021. This marks the 8th year the championship course set amid the Temecula rolling…
