Rizal Day celebrated in Carson, CA
KALAYAAN Incorporated participated in the celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 160th birth anniversary on Saturday, June 19 at the City of Carson’s International Sculpture Garden with a ceremonial wreath laying….
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First-generation Fil-Am university student devotes career to finding new cancer treatments to honor dad’s memory
Contributed by Zen Vuong On June 11, Melissa Joyce Valerio became the first in her family to receive a master’s degree, putting her a little closer to her goal of…
[OPINION] Protecting our kids with COVID-19 vaccines
By Dr. Erica Pan CALIFORNIA’S future is brighter now that protection from COVID-19 is within reach for even more of our loved ones. Adolescents aged 12 to 15 can join…
Broadway Barkada brings a mesmerizing show to Las Vegas
By Gloria Caoile AFTER a difficult year for the arts and art lovers, Las Vegas was treated to a performance of BROADWAY STRIPPED by Broadway Barkada on Friday, June 11….
Broad coalition of Americans fights against voter suppression laws
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services The dramatic image of Texas Democrats leaving the legislature before midnight to block a voter restriction bill spotlights a surge of activism to secure access…
[COLUMN] H.R.3 is the last thing we need right now
By: Bill Wong, board member, Las Vegas Asian Chamber Last month, Congress re-introduced H.R.3, a bill that would enact price controls on prescription drugs. While well-intentioned, price-setting legislation could harm…
Grace Mercado is set to take over San Pedro’s Little Sisters of the Poor home for the elderly
Grace Mercado has acquired the Jeanne Jugan Residence owned and operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor in San Pedro, California. Although the Little Sisters of the Poor have…
Ethnic businesses in the post pandemic: Catch the boom or left behind?
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services From its spot on iconic U Street in Washington, D.C., Ben’s Chili Bowl has served diners for more than six decades: demonstrators from the civil…
Together again after months apart: A perspective
AS CDC guidelines ease, Holy Name of Mary Parish in San Dimas, California re-opened its door to parishioners last Sunday, May 23 at masses held in various times. It was…
Hesitancy and lack of access contribute to low rates of kids vaccinated
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services Vaccinating 12 to 17 year olds will be one of the great milestones in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., experts speaking on an…
[OPINION] Health care is a right, and the Nevada Public Option gets us there
by Carlo Miciano, R.N. Everyone should have access to adequate health care regardless of their ability to pay or socioeconomic status; however, this is not the case in Nevada and…
New immigration bills open the door for scammers
By Nina Mohan / Ethnic Media Services PRESIDENT Biden’s proposed immigration reforms could provide a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented immigrants, but the proposed changes also offer fresh opportunity…
[COLUMN] A doctor’s note
A Message Brought to You by Los Angeles County By Dr. Eloisa Gonzales, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Q: Maaari ko bang kunin ang bakuna ng Pfizer para…
Salt of the earth: The socio-political-economic impacts of monosodium glutamate and its ties to anti-Asian sentiment
[Editor’s note: Once a year, an essay competition is held at Cal State University, Northridge, amongst Asian American Studies and Education majors, as part of an endowment set up by the columnist, Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz, for…
[COLUMN] On honoring APA Heritage Month
By Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes WHETHER one identifies as Asian Pacific American, Asian American Pacific Islander, some subset of those categories or, like me, all of the above, May…
[COLUMN] Appreciate nurses — we can all do our part to help end the pandemic
By Dr. Raynald Samoa THROUGHOUT the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been inspired by the strength and resilience of California’s nurses, many of whom are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)….
Celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day, but protect her by keeping masks on
By Sunita Sohrabji / Ethnic Media Services Contributing Editor CARMELA Bernal vividly remembers “El Dia de la Madre” Mother’s Day celebrations of her childhood. “The whole family would get together…
[OPINION] A call to action and for abolition during Heritage Month
By Gregory A. Cendana WE have arrived at another May, which many in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities know as our Heritage Month. It is yet another moment, for…
[COLUMN] May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Camille Maben / First 5 California Executive Director Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritages that span…
Supplemental security income benefits for children with disabilities
By Annie Walters/Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources….
[OPINION] Dismantling AAPI hate for a more inclusive future
By Bobby T. Rimas SO far this year, America has seen many great moments of more diverse representation than ever before with Deb Haaland, the first Native American United States…
Fil-Am producer, director Stacey Angeles nominated for Directors Guild of America award
By Normita Fenn The Directors Guild of America recently announced the nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in television, commercials and documentary for 2020. One of the nominees for outstanding achievement…
Commonly asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
by Ethnic Media Services DR. Dali Fan, Health Science Clinical Professor at UC Davis, is also a volunteer vaccinator at a clinic on the California Northstate University campus in Elk…
Southern California community commemorates 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines
Parishioners of Incarnation Catholic Church in Glendale, California observed a Eucharistic celebration of 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines last Sunday, March 21. The event started with praying the…
[COLUMN] A border of bureaucracy has kept my family apart for 35 years
by Michael Milan I was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents from the Philippines. My father served in the U.S. Navy and my mother was a registered nurse who…
UP alumni virtual get-together set for April 24
FUN, fellowship, and friendship awaits all U.P. alumni in the 5th Annual Spring Fling get-together of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) scheduled on…
[COLUMN] Getting vaccinated will help end the pandemic and get us back to the life we miss
Every Californian age 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination on April 15. Vaccination is one of the most important ways to end the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
East West Bank Foundation stands with the AAPI community in time of need
THE East West Bank Foundation is committed to supporting diversity and anti-discrimination efforts. To help stem the rash of violence against AAPIs, the East West Bank Foundation is contributing to…
Government of Japan pledges P190M agreement with UNICEF to strengthen COVID-19 immunization response
MANILA, 31 March 2021 – The Government of Japan pledged additional PhP190m to UNICEF strengthening its support to the Philippine Government’s COVID-19 immunization response. The pledge is part of the…
PHL, DOT nominated at Asia Edition of 2021 World Travel Awards
The Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) secure positions as nominees to the 2021 World Travel Awards (WTA), one of the most prestigious and comprehensive global recognition bodies that…