Three contingencies in home buying
by: Martin Santiago, Broker-Associate BUYING a home is a big deal. Too often, I think people rush into home ownership because it’s seen as a sign of adulthood and financial…
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Trump administration takes historic steps to lower US prescription drug prices
ON Wednesday, December 18, President Trump, along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)…
Las Vegas Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Rat
LAS VEGAS — Chinese New Year in the Desert/Spring Festival proudly returns to Las Vegas for the 9th consecutive year on Jan. 25 and 26, 2020. Chinese New Year in…
CHP offers advice to help keep motorists off the ‘naughty list’
SACRAMENTO — To help keep motorists safe during this busy travel season, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is giving the gift of traffic safety tips. During the hustle and bustle…
Trump admin takes historic steps to lower prescription drug prices
ON Wednesday, December 18, President Trump, along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)…
West Sacramento Mayor Cabaldon: Under Pete Buttigieg, America will be a place of welcome
By Mayor Christopher Cabaldon That a young Irish-German woman from a small Iowa town was asked to become director of the Filipino Community House of Chicago as World War II…
Doña Juana’s own Paella Mixta recipe
(Serves 6) Ingredients • 2 1⁄2 cups – Bomba or Valencian Rice • 5 cups – salted chicken or fish broth or a little more as needed • 8 tablespoons…
Preserving Filipino-Spanish flavor traditions in Southern California
WITH Christmas around the corner, Filipinos carry certain customs with them wherever they are around the world. One of them is the noche buena feast following midnight mass on Christmas Eve —…
FilAm Arts presents GANAP Singers in North Hollywood
Show on January 4 benefits of the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture A STORY of hope accompanies the GANAP Singers as it embarks on its “Lingkod” Tour. The singers…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA to install new president at 2020 fundraising gala
AFTER two years of presidency, Ellen Samson will pass the torch to Annie Nepomuceno who will serve a two-year term along with a new Board of Directors in the Filipino…
Rosen co-sponsors bipartisan resolution highlighting importance of the upcoming 2020 Census
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, December 17, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced her co-sponsorship of a bipartisan resolution, introduced by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), recognizing…
MassMutual approves $1.7 billion estimated 2020 policyowner dividend payout
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced last November 4 that its Board of Directors has approved a $1.7 billion estimated dividend payout in 2020 to eligible participating policyowners and…
Asian Community Development Council and UNLV ROAR host GraduAsian fall 2019 ceremony
LAS VEGAS — The Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) and UNLV Raising Our Asian Rights (ROAR) hosted the GraduAsian Fall 2019 ceremony at the Foundations Building at the University of…
Acclaimed film ‘Quezon’s Game’ to be screened in LA Dec. 16-22
Critically acclaimed during its multi-award-winning festival run and successful May 2019 theatrical release in the Philippines, “Quezon’s Game” will have sneak peek screenings Dec. 16-22 in Los Angeles. There will be…
Big ways for small businesses to save energy during the holidays
THE holiday season is often an active time that can become even busier for small business owners who keep the rush humming. From serving their neighborhoods to wrapping up end-of-year…
Remembering a community historian
LOS Angeles Philippine Women’s Club board of directors member and historian Lorna Dumapias passed away on November 30, 2019. Lorna was one of the longtime members of the 58-year-old organization…
Simbang Gabi 2019: ‘Come and celebrate as we encounter Christ; For we are one body’
LOS ANGELES: The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is now preparing for its annual Simbang Gabi celebration, which will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at…
Deadline for Covered California enrollment approaching
Consumers who want their coverage to start on Jan. 1 must sign up by Dec. 15. A life-altering letter in the mail from Covered California has changed John and Shannon’s…
Red Cross: 10 ways to safely decorate your home
Christmas and New Year’s are the top days for home candle fires in the U.S. THE 2019 holiday season is here, and the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region wants…
Dec. 16 is deadline to apply for $1.2 million in scholarships from Edison Scholars Program
ROSEMEAD, Calif. — There’s still time for high school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math…
One year of California for All
By: Governor Gavin Newsom There’s no state in America quite like California. In troubled times for the Nation, California is where the American Dream is alive and well. The most…
Hello Panda Festival Lights Up the NYC Holiday Season with Radiant Displays of Color, Culture and Craftsmanship
Featuring over 120 Instagrammable displays utilizing more than ten million individual lights, the first-time event now open at Citi Field through January 26, 2020 FROM New York to Los Angeles, lantern festivals –…
Caldwell celebrates with Philippine Rondalla Holiday Concert
ON December 14 at 2pm, the Alay Philippine Performing Arts Rondalla and special guests will present an afternoon of Philippine music, as well as well-known favorites and holiday melodies, at the Caldwell…
Dec. 16 is deadline to apply for $1.2 million in scholarships from Edison Scholars Program
ROSEMEAD, Calif. — There’s still time for high school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math…
Celebrate Graton’s 6th Year Anniversary
This November, Graton Resort and Casino invites you to join them in celebrating their 6th Year Anniversary! Come and check out exciting casino games, gourmet food and entertainment shows. Get…
Work begins on Presidio Tunnel Tops
Groundmaking ceremony features House Speaker Nancy Pelosi HOUSE Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a special guest at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Groundmaking Ceremony in early November which marked the beginning of…
AAG of Las Vegas celebrates annual Holiday Season Party
THE Asian American Group (AAG) of Las Vegas hosted its annual holiday season party on December 4 at the Indian Mint Bistro (located at 4246 S Durango Dr., Las Vegas,…
How to make ube cheesecake in an Instant Pot
Reprinted with permission from ‘The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook’ “NOT to be mistaken for taro, ube has been a longtime staple in Filipino desserts and has recently made its way…
What you need to know about the vape outbreak
A sudden and severe lung illness from vaping has affected over a thousand people in the US1, becoming a public health crisis. Nearly all patients have been hospitalized, receiving treatments…
PH hosting 2020 Asian swim meet
CLARK, Pampanga — Seemingly on its way to declare its hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games successful, the Philippines again got the nod to host another major sporting…