DOH, WHO optimistic PH can contain the spread of coronavirus
Representatives of the Philippine Department of Health and the World Health Organization on Monday, February 3, expressed optimism that the country can prevent the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from further spreading….
Fil-Ams in music industry come together for pre-Grammy celebration
A recent luncheon hosted by Myx before the Grammys honored three Filipino Americans representing various facets of the music industry. Those recognized on Friday, January 24 were Grammy nominated rapper…
Officials warn against fake letter claiming coronavirus outbreak in Carson, CA
A LETTER being circulated on social media and through email about a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) outbreak in the city of Carson, California has been deemed fake, local officials warned…
Biden for President announces Nevada AAPI Leadership Council
Las Vegas, Nevada — Biden for President announced on Friday, January 31 its Nevada Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leadership Council, which will focus on mobilizing and engaging Nevada’s…
SWS: More Filipinos expect lives, economy to improve in 2020
MORE Filipinos expect their lives and the country’s economy to improve in the next 12 months, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The poll, conducted from December…
Fil-Am pastor among members sworn into Trump’s AAPI advisory commission
A Filipino American pastor was among the 13 members sworn into President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) by Vice President Mike Pence on Monday,…
Filipina American basketball coach among victims of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
A Filipina American coach was one of nine passengers, along with basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, killed in the helicopter that crashed outside Los Angeles on…
US donates P5.1 million aid for Taal Volcano relief
The United States government will be providing P5.1 million in relief assistance to the communities affected by the Taal Volcano’s continuing activity, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said this week….
US hospitals need Filipino nurses
There is currently a shortage of 11 million nurses in the United States, an immigration company said on Tuesday, January 21. U.S. employers are going overseas, including the Philippines, to…
New dim sum menu unveiled by Graton’s Boathouse Asian Eatery
GRATON Resort & Casino’s Boathouse Asian Eatery recently unveiled its new dim sum menu at a media preview for Asian print/news outlets. Boathouse Asian Eatery is one of Graton’s four…
PAL to reinstate Cebu-Los Angeles flight route this May
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will once again have its nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles flight starting this May. In a press release on Tuesday, January 21, PAL said this flight is the…
The Americana at Brand ushers in the Year of the Metal Rat
WITH the Year of the Metal Rat upon us, celebrations are underway across Southern California. One highly anticipated event to mark the new year is the annual festivities at The…
Stage actress Marina Kondo on being a part of the ‘Frozen’ world
The national tour of Disney’s “Frozen” has been warming the hearts of theatergoers since it landed at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in December. There’s still an opportunity to catch it…
Vegas AAPI organizations gear up for 2020 census outreach
LAS VEGAS — With Census Day approaching on April 1, local Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations are beginning to encourage community members to fill out the questionnaire. The…
NV Dems, AAPI caucus host mock caucus
On Monday, January 13, NV Dems and the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Caucus hosted a mock caucus to prepare Nevada Democrats. With less than 40 days before NV…
Philippines shows highest global support for Trump, poll finds
DESPITE low ratings from individuals around the world, support for U.S. President Donald Trump remains its highest in the Philippines, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Results from…
