AAPI labor and community leaders say No to 22, Yes on 15
Calls for California’s corporations to do their share in protecting workers and communities SAN FRANCISCO — On Monday, October 19, Asian American and Pacific Islander labor and community leaders spoke…
‘Lakbai Diwa’ cultural ceremony comes to SOMA Pilipinas on Oct. 24-25
This weekend, community members in San Francisco can experience a diasporic cultural ceremony and street mural tour while observing COVID-19 safety measures in SOMA Pilipinas, the city’s Filipino cultural heritage…
DOT: Hotels in GCQ, MGCQ areas can operate at full capacity
HOTELS in areas under the modified general community quarantine and general community quarantine are now allowed to operate at full capacity, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Wednesday,…
DNC rolls out new digital ad campaign in the Asian Journal to reach Fil-Am voters in Nevada, nationwide
With less than two weeks until Election Day, the Democratic National Committee is seeking to secure the Filipino American vote in Nevada and across the country through a new digital…
PH among top 10 in worldwide telco investments
The Philippines is among the top 10 countries in the world when it comes to investments in telecommunications, according to the Institute of Management Development’s (IMD) World Competitiveness Center. In…
AAPI nonprofits, OC Health Care Agency expand free coronavirus testing
Orange County is home to the nation’s third-largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI) who are facing barriers to getting COVID-19 information and accessing testing. The AAPI…
California issues new reopening guidelines for theme parks, stadiums
INDIVIDUALS itching to visit a theme park in California will still have to wait as the coronavirus pandemic continues. State health officials on Tuesday, October 20 issued new reopening criteria…
DOT website lists open tourist spots in PH
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched a website listing all the local destinations in the country that are accepting visitors again amid the coronavirus pandemic. The website, philippines.travel/safeph,…
San Francisco to host Filipino American History Month Virtual celebration on Oct. 21
Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE), San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, and the City and County of San Francisco announced the 2020 Filipino American History Month virtual celebration: “Lived History…
Oct. 19 is last day to register to vote in California
The deadline to register to vote in California is Monday, October 19, 2020. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a citizen of the United States, be at…
Jollibee among best fast-food fried chicken in US
PHILIPPINE fast-food giant Jollibee’s best-selling Chickenjoy is one of the best fast-food fried chicken options in the United States, according to online magazine, Redbook. In its “The Best Fast-Food Fried…
CA Dept. of Public Health releases guidelines for a safer Halloween
AS COVID-19 continues to be a threat for Californians, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising communities to find alternative and safer ways to celebrate Halloween. The safest…
US Census count cut short to Oct. 15 after Supreme Court ruling
In the latest debacle over the decennial enumeration, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to halt all census counting efforts on Thursday, October 15, two weeks before…
LA Public Health advises individuals to quarantine, get tested if exposed to large gatherings
AS Los Angeles residents celebrated the Lakers’ victory and took part in large protests over the weekend, Los Angeles County health officials released new guidelines to remind that the threat…
National Filipino American Lawyers Association launches voter protection program to help voters in CA, AZ & NV
The National Filipino American Lawyers Association unveiled its first-ever Voter Protection Program (VoPro), a national non-partisan effort designed to protect the vote and rights of voters for the upcoming 2020…
Sequel to Fil-Am movie ‘Lumpia’ to premiere at Hawaii International Film Festival
The Hawaii International Film Festival has officially unveiled its 40th Anniversary lineup and among the roster of select films making its nationwide world premiere will be “Lumpia With A Vengeance.”…
‘Filipinos for Trump’ hold caravan to show support as president recovers from coronavirus
AS President Donald Trump spent last weekend at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after contracting COVID-19, a group of loyal Filipino American supporters in Southern California came together for a caravan…
Fil-Am basketball star Sage Tolentino receives offer from Auburn University
FILIPINO American Sage Tolentino announced that he was offered a spot in Auburn University’s basketball program. “I am humbled and honored to receive an offer from Coach Bruce Pearl and…
Condé Nast Traveler names Cebu, Visayan Islands top island in Asia
Cebu and the Visayas Islands have been named the Top Island in Asia in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards. “Located in the center of the Philippines, Cebu draws…
Mayor reopens libraries with in-person services, increased digital access & safety
SAN DIEGO – Continuing a phased reopen of City services prioritizing the health and safety of San Diegans and employees, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer announced that San Diego Public Libraries would…
