Vaccinated Californians could win up to $1.5-M in new incentive program
CALIFORNIANS could win up to $1.5 million in a new effort to get more residents vaccinated leading up to the state’s reopening on June 15. Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday,…
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Philippine Airlines’ transfer to new LAX gate deferred to June 15
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) will transfer to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s newly built facility on June 15, two weeks after the previously announced date. In an advisory dated Friday, May…
Los Angeles launches ‘LA for All’ in Tagalog, other languages
CITY leaders and local artists launched “LA for All,” a multilingual PSA campaign led by the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) to share resources for…
Filipino father killed in San Jose mass shooting
By Ritchel Mendiola and Caroline Giovanie A FILIPINO father was among the nine employees killed at a San Jose rail yard on Wednesday, May 26, marking California’s deadliest mass shooting…
Poll: More Americans find anti-Asian hate increasing
A MAJORITY of Americans across racial and ethnic groups believe that discrimination against Asian Americans has worsened over the past year, according to a new poll. A poll from The…
AANHPI Heritage Month exhibit at White House features several historic artifacts, including shoes from Filipina ballet dancer Stella Abrera
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, in coordination with the White House and U.S. Department of Education, is honoring Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by…
LV nurses honored during Asian Pacific American History Month
WRAPPING up Asian Pacific American History Month with a bang, the National Federation of Filipino American Association-Nevada (NaFFAA-NV) joined forces with Bamboo Bridges and SEIU Local 1107 to honor our…
Netflix’s anime series ‘Trese’ features all-star Filipino cast
NETFLIX has announced the complete English and Filipino language voice cast for its highly-anticipated original anime series “Trese.” The streaming giant on Friday, May 21, revealed that Pussycat Dolls singer…
The much anticipated McDonald’s x BTS Menu collab is officially here
Customers can enjoy the pop icons’ favorite meal and celebrate with brand new merch, plus more CHICAGO – For everyone counting down the days until the BTS Meal arrives at…
Bask in the summer sun and enjoy the vibrance of Filipino talent in #FiestaFilipinas’ Flores De Mayo
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is inviting the public to the airing of the fifth installment of “Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals.” This episode of…
LA County to lift capacity limits, physical distancing on June 15
IN less than three weeks, Los Angeles County is set to revert to pre-pandemic life. The county plans to lift capacity limits and physical distancing at most settings, like restaurants…
Immigrant groups call on the LA County Board of Supervisors to embrace an inclusive budget
SEVERAL immigrant groups are banding together to demand an inclusive and just recovery in Los Angeles County. During the “Immigrants Are LA” event, the coalition called on the LA County…
COVID-19 vaccine availability gives hope for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
CDC continues to provide guidelines on safely gathering, traveling for fully vaccinated people MAY is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of AAPI achievements and a…
GEICO opens local office in Burbank
GEICO has opened a new local office at 3522 W Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank, California. Melody Avecilla will lead a team of licensed agents at the new location. Avecilla has…
AG Bonta announces charges against several individuals accused of defrauding Filipino elders of $5-M through int’l ponzi scheme
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday, May 21 announced charges against 15 individuals for allegedly conspiring to defraud at least 30 known victims out of their retirement savings through…
Clark County to lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1
CLARK County is poised to return to pre-pandemic life on June 1 after the county commission voted to lift the local COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings and capacity limits. The…
‘See Us Unite for Change’ event to feature Black Eyed Peas, Saweetie, more AAPI talent
POPULAR acts Black Eyed Peas and Saweetie will be performing during a special event that will celebrate and support the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. “See Us Unite…
39 million families to receive monthly child tax credit payments starting July 15
AROUND 39 million families across the United States will receive the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) from the American Rescue Plan on July 15. The…
Workshop led by Fil-Am martial artist Diana Lee Inosanto equips community members with self-defense tips
FROM using a cane as a self-defense weapon to how to escape while in a headlock — these are some of the tips community members learned during a recent workshop…