3 Fil-Ams receive 2019 Tony nominations
THREE Filipino Americans are among the artists and creatives who received nominations for this year’s 73rd annual Tony Awards. Broadway star Eva Noblezada is nominated for Best Performance by an…
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Presidential hopeful Cory Booker courts AAPI voters in Las Vegas
Presidential hopeful U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) met with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members during his recent three-day visit to Las Vegas. Hosted by the Asian…
Asian Pacific American Media Coalition issues report cards to TV networks for APA inclusion
ABC matches its historic high from last year, while Fox gets an “F” Washington, DC — On this first day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Asian Pacific American…
Maria Ressa at TIME 100 Gala: Let’s toast to freedom
Time magazine held its annual gala in New York to celebrate the list of the “100 most influential people,” which included veteran Filipina journalist and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa. Ressa,…
Plastic straws on request ordinance takes effect in LA
If you need a straw while dining in Los Angeles, you’ll need to ask for one, thanks to a new ordinance aimed at reducing single-use plastic waste. The ‘Plastic Straws…
LA Philippine Women’s Club welcomes Board of Public Works Commissioner Jessica Caloza
THE Los Angeles Philippine Women’s Club on Friday, April 12 hosted a meet and greet with Jessica Caloza, the new LA Board of Public Works Commissioner, who is the first…
Garcetti nominates Pinay to LA’s Dept. of Water and Power board of commissioners
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Tuesday, April 23 nominated a Filipina American public servant to join the city’s Board of Water and Power Commission. Susana Reyes, who has been…
Garcetti proposes LA’s 2020 budget with record reserves, investments in homelessness & infrastructure
City’s rating upgraded for strong fiscal management LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled on Wednesday, April 17, his $10.6 billion spending plan which strengthens the City’s finances and includes…
$20,000 reward offered in Arcadia homicide investigation
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the suspect(s)…
LA County to review eliminating criminal justice fees
When a person is convicted of a crime, in addition to serving time in jail or prison, they often face fines, fees, and penalties. These fees are incurred at nearly…
Ryan Cayabyab Singers enthrall in an evening of all-OPM music
Maestro Ryan’s singing group and roster of Filipino American singers wow the crowd in musical celebration A ROUSING finale of “Kay Ganda” brought the audience to its feet in a…