How an Asian American female sergeant wants to “change as many lives as possible” through sharing Army benefits
With the United States Army’s 244th birthday on Friday, June 14, an Asian American sergeant in Southern California reflects on her time in service. Sgt. Min Na, a Korean American…
PTAA President Jose C. Clemente III calls on Consul General in New York
New York – Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) President Jose C. Clemente III paid a courtesy call on Consul General Claro S. Cristobal on June 6 at the Philippine Center….
WATCH: Award-winning indie film ‘Yellow Rose’ releases official trailer
Fresh from a winning streak at three film festivals, the trailer for independent film “Yellow Rose” has dropped on Thursday, June 13. “Yellow Rose,” a product of Home Away Productions…
SF Mayor London Breed announces expansion of CalFresh food assistance program
Expansion increases healthy food budgets for older adults and people with disabilities receiving SSI/SSP benefits On June 5, Mayor London N. Breed announced that San Francisco has implemented an expansion…
Beauty impresario Ferdie Syquia Villar’s 82nd birthday celebration a great success
Philanthropist and international beauty impresario Ferdie Syquia Villar’s 82nd birthday celebration added another memorable chapter in his glorious life. It took place last June 1 at his residence along Escanyo…
DND wants probe into collision near Recto Bank that sank Filipino fishing boat
DEFENSE Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is calling for a formal investigation into a collision between a Chinese fishing vessel and a Filipino fishing boat after the Chinese boat fled the scene…
Filipino-inspired dishes at LUCKYRICE’s Night Market of the Future
To close out Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, LUCKYRICE brought a multi-sensory experience to Los Angeles’ Grand Central Market on Thursday, May 30. The bottom floor of the indoor market…
PNB inaugurates new office of PNB Remittance Centers, Inc. in Glendale, CA
PHILIPPINE National Bank (PSE: PNB) formally opened the doors of PNB Remittance Centers, Inc. (PNB RCI) corporate office on May 30 in its new home at 225 West Broadway, Suite 301,…
Philippine Ballet Theatre brings its performance magic to LA on June 15
THE Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) will make its Los Angeles debut on Saturday, June 15 with “Filipino Masterpieces” and “Serye at Sayaw.” “Filipino Masterpieces” features two of three acts of…
Ruby Ibarra, Gingee among performers of FilAm ARTS-curated ‘Manila 2 MacArthur Park’ lineup
KICK off summer and Philippine Independence Day festivities this weekend with a two-day celebration of Filipino American culture and talent at Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park! After a year-long hiatus, FilAm…
Philippine Labor Secretary Bello announces overseas labor office in LA during town hall with Fil-Am community
Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced that the Consulate in Los Angeles will soon get its own overseas labor office during a recent town hall meeting with the local…
Duterte certifies bill to restore mandatory ROTC as urgent
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, June 3, certified as urgent the bill seeking the restoration of the mandatory Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program for Grade 11 and 12…
Travel, Trade and Consumer Roadshow Expo in Carson on August 3 and 4 features Fil-Am business and talent
THE City of Carson will be a bustling hub of activity when the Travel, Trade and Consumer (TTC) show comes to town on August 3 and 4. This exciting weekend…
99 Ranch holds annual Children’s Mother’s Day drawing
99 RANCH Market held its annual awards ceremony in celebration of children and their mothers at the San Gabriel location (140 W. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776) on Sunday,…
Bay Area group provides relief aid for Batangas City fire victims
ON April 6, 2019 a big fire hit Sitio Ibaba in Barangay Santa Clara, Batangas City and destroyed 150 houses belonging to 490 families consisting of 1,790 individuals. The evacuees…