San Diego marks 10 years of Get It Done service platform
City says the app has received more than 3.5 million reports since launching as a way to report non-emergency neighborhood issues SAN DIEGO — The City of San Diego is…
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Parks After Dark returns with free summer activities at five San Diego recreation centers
SAN DIEGO — Parks After Dark is returning to five City of San Diego recreation centers, offering free summer activities for families from June 5 through Aug. 1. The program…
DOT eyes BINI as possible tourism ambassadors
The tourism department says it has reached out to the P-pop group’s camp, but no formal appointment has been announced MANILA — Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the Department of Tourism…
Mark Pulido named Grand Marshal of Carson’s 128th Philippine Independence Day Celebration
CARSON, Calif. — Mark Pulido, a longtime Cerritos public servant and one of Southern California’s most visible Filipino American civic leaders, has been named Grand Marshal of the 128th Annual…
House expels Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga after months of disciplinary clashes
Comelec says removal does not automatically bar him from running again, leaving open the possibility of a special election in Dasmariñas MANILA — The House of Representatives has expelled Cavite 4th…
California primary narrows field for November as ballot counting continues
Filipino American candidates posted notable results across statewide, legislative, congressional and Los Angeles city races as California’s top-two system and local majority rules shaped the June 2 primary. LOS ANGELES…
UST Medical Alumni Association Marks 32nd Anniversary and 16th Biennial Ball with Grand Celebration
The UST Medical Alumni Association of Southern CA commemorated a landmark evening as it celebrated its 32nd Anniversary and 16th Biennial Ball, a gathering that brought together generations of Thomasian…
Zubiri apologizes after Inday Badiday remark in Senate dispute over Imee Marcos video
The late broadcaster’s grandson, IC Mendoza, said the family accepted the senator’s apology but objected to seeing her name invoked in a political exchange MANILA — Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri…
Kuh Ledesma releases new single on love losing its spark
OPM veteran Kuh Ledesma has released “Ano Ba’ng Nangyari sa Atin,” a new single about a relationship that has begun to lose its warmth. The song looks at the quiet distance that can grow…
Estrada detained at Quezon City jail as plunder case proceeds
Senator Jinggoy Estrada (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) Senator JV Ejercito says he is saddened by his brother’s arrest, while jail authorities place Estrada and three co-accused with the general…
Tiny island, immense capital: Singapore leads ASEAN’s billionaire wealth map
Singapore’s Marina Bay skyline at dusk. The city-state’s small physical footprint has not limited its financial reach. Singapore has become one of Southeast Asia’s most concentrated centers of private capital,…
Loan rule could put low-earning college programs at risk
A proposed U.S. Department of Education rule could affect federal loan eligibility for programs whose graduates repeatedly fall below earnings benchmarks. Religious colleges, trade schools and arts programs are among…
Fil-Am designer R’Bonney Gabriel joins ‘Project Runway’ season 22
Filipina American fashion designer and Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel, also known professionally as R’Bonney Nola, is among the 22 designers competing in “Project Runway” season 22. – Photos from…
Filipino-Chinese mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa wins top U.S. voice prize
Filipino-Chinese mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa won the $10,000 first prize at the 2026 Washington International Competition for Voice, adding to earlier recognition as a 2025 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont…
Jollibee named to TIME100 Most Influential Companies list
Photo courtesy of Jollibee Group The Philippine-born restaurant group was recognized under TIME’s “Disrupters” category as it expands its global store network and pushes deeper into international markets. MANILA — Jollibee…
Trump administration clarifies green-card policy after confusion over who must apply abroad
GAO file photo DHS says qualified applicants will not be barred from permanent residence, but immigration lawyers warn the new guidance could still bring greater scrutiny and delays LOS ANGELES…
Oklahoma lost its Thunder as Spurs return to NBA Finals
From left: Dylan Harper of the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs, Jordan Clarkson of the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks, and Jared McCain of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harper and Clarkson will face each…
June 2 primary puts California’s top-two system before voters
For voter-nominated state and congressional races, voters may choose any candidate regardless of party preference. The two highest vote-getters advance to November, even if they are from the same party….
Nevada primary gives party voters first say in November races
The June 9 election will determine which Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan candidates move forward, with party registration shaping who may vote in partisan contests. LAS VEGAS — Nevada voters will cast…
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: recognition, reality, and the unfinished American narrative
This year’s theme, established by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), highlights the importance of collective power, storytelling, and bridge-building within AAPI communities. It emphasizes the strength that comes…
Sandiganbayan issues arrest warrant, HDO vs. Jinggoy Estrada in graft case
Senator posts P90,000 bail in one graft case tied to alleged flood-control project irregularities; separate plunder case remains pending before another court division MANILA — Sen. Jinggoy Estrada personally appeared before…
Filipino American candidates seek wider influence in 2026 elections
Filipino American candidates and public officials featured in the 2026 election landscape include California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Jessica Caloza, Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia, Nevada Assemblymember Erica…
Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto arrested in Bulacan on trafficking charges
MANILA — Antonio “Tony” Meloto, the founder of Gawad Kalinga and one of the Philippines’ best-known civic figures, was arrested in Bulacan on Friday night, May 29, in connection with two…
PNASC’s Tala ng Kalinga team receives 2026 DAISY Team Award
The Philippine Nurses Association of Southern California announced that its Tala ng Kalinga team has been named the recipient of the 2026 DAISY Team Award by the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. Awards…
Primary elections and what is at stake: why we need to vote wherever we may be in the U.S.
The most consequential elections in America are not always the ones that draw the largest crowds, loudest rallies or most dramatic headlines. Often, the choices that shape public life are…
Becerra casts governor campaign as fight for affordability, health care and immigrant protections
In an interview with ethnic and community media, the former U.S. health secretary and California attorney general said his first priority would be a housing emergency, while arguing that California…
Eala, Tabudlo lead Philippine entries in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Composite photo of Alex Eala and Zack Tabudlo Image from facebook/@IamZackTabudlo, AlexEala The 2026 list recognizes young achievers across sports, music, technology, social impact and consumer startups. MANILA — Tennis player Alexandra…
Steyer pitches himself as California’s anti-corporate candidate in briefing with ethnic media
Photo courtesy of Tom Steyer’s campaign The Democratic candidate made affordability, immigration enforcement, health care and climate costs the center of his pitch. San Francisco — Tom Steyer, the businessman, climate…
Third Annual BARYO HiFi Brings 22,000 People to Historic Filipinotown for a Massive Celebration of Filipino Culture, Community, and Creativity
LOS ANGELES, CA — Historic Filipinotown came alive this past weekend as more than 22,000 people gathered for Baryo HiFi, a free community festival celebrating Filipino culture through music, food, art,…
Pope Leo XIV accepts retirement of LA Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan
Photo Courtesy of https://lacatholics.org/auxiliary-bishops/ Filipino-born bishop concludes decades of ministry in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Alejandro “Alex” D. Aclan as auxiliary bishop…