Tasting the flavors of Taiwan at 99 Ranch Market
Organized by 99 Ranch Market, sponsored by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Bureau of Foreign Trade, “Fantastic Flavors of Taiwan-2019 99 Ranch Market Taiwan Food Festival” officially kicked…
First Filipino Heritage Tour of Carson to be held on October 25
SAN PEDRO, CA – In conjunction with “Recuerdos-Souvenirs,” New Works by Eliseo “EL1SY” Art Silva which opened at Pinta*Dos Philippine Art Gallery on October 3 and will be up until…
Fil-Am actress Rinabeth Apostol brings life to ‘The Chinese Lady’
MAGIC Theater is proud to present the Bay Area Premiere of Lloyd Suh’s “The Chinese Lady,” directed by Mina Morita. Performing the lead role of “Afong Moy” — who is…
4 Fil-Ams named to Clark County AAPI commission
LAS VEGAS — Four Filipino Americans have been appointed to the reestablished Clark County Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Community Commission on Wednesday, October 9. Fil-Am community leader Margie Gonzales…
Celebrating beloved AAPI leaders
Last Saturday evening, October 12, friends and family gathered at Mint Indian Bistro to celebrate Mike & Rita Vaswani’s 50th Golden Anniversary. The party was organized by Mike and Rita’s…
Villar still richest among senators in 2019
Based on senators’ latest statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), Senator Cynthia Villar remains to be the richest member of the Philippine Senate, while Senator Leila de Lima…
Asian Community Development Council hosts Kamayan feast with Filipino community
LAS VEGAS — Last weekend on Saturday, October 12, the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) hosted a second Kamayan Feast at Bropards (Dance Starz Cafe). This was a free event,…
Gov. Newsom signs arbitration bill giving California’s workers, consumers a big win
SACRAMENTO – Delivering a big victory for California workers and consumers, Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday, October 13, signed SB 707, jointly authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Senate…
Major credit agency upgrades California’s credit rating
SACRAMENTO – Recognizing California’s decisions to build the state’s fiscal reserves and pay down long-term liabilities, as well as continued economic growth, a major credit agency – Moody’s Investors Service…
Mayor Garcetti launches ‘LA MADE 4.0’ to increase upskilling in LA manufacturing and create new career paths for Angelenos
By 2022, the initiative will retrain 3,000 workers and develop 500 manufacturing pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, October 15, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced LA MADE 4.0 —…
Jollibee named corporation of the year by LA Asian biz group
Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) was honored as corporation of the year by the Los Angeles Asian Business Association on Thursday, October 10. JFC, with its flagship brand…
Philippine Development Foundation hosts free summit at Google in Playa Vista, CA
BEARING its core values of education, innovation and entrepreneurship, the Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) is back with a summit on Friday, October 18 with the theme “Shared Prosperity through Entrepreneurship.” …
Pinay visionaries: A spotlight on Filipina American elected and appointed officials
Interviews by Malou Liwanag-Bledsoe, Joseph Peralta and Christina M. Oriel /AJPress THE late Thelma Buchholdt paved the way for Filipino Americans to serve in public office, when she was elected…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation banning ‘Pay for Delay’ to fight runaway prescription drug costs
SACRAMENTO – Building on the state’s first-in-the-nation investments in the California budget and the Governor’s executive actions to lower prescription drug costs, Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, October 7, signed…
