This is the Minnesota first lady’s first trip to Nevada since her husband, Tim Walz, joined Harris’ campaign By Klarize Medenilla/AJPress GWEN Walz, wife of vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, kicked off a major canvassing effort for Democratic voters and volunteers in Nevada on Tuesday, Sept. 17, which happened to be National…
The “Naturalized and Ready to Vote!” tour hits key swing state Nevada, which has more than 41,000 newly naturalized voters since 2020 LAS VEGAS, N.V.—With less than two months before the 2024 general election, national immigration advocates are alerting candidates and political parties of a growing and enthusiastic electorate: naturalized citizens. On Monday, Sept. 9,…
THE San Diego community is mourning the loss of a Filipino American police officer who was killed last week while on high-speed pursuit. On Friday, Aug. 29, the San Diego Fire-Rescue and San Diego Police Department (SDPD) honored 30-year-old Austin Christopher Machitar in a vehicle procession near state route 52. The procession took place while…
Sept. 3 is the last day students, regardless of immigration status, can apply for financial aid AS the cost of higher education rises across the country, community leaders in California are urging students to take advantage of state and federal aid this academic year. The deadline to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student…
UNITED States Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday, August 22 as she heads into the 2024 general election against former President Donald Trump. With the acceptance, Harris became the first woman of color to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party. “On behalf of everyone whose story…
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, a coalition of leading Filipino American Democrats celebrated the likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Filipino Americans for Harris-Walz (FAFHW)—which was established on July 29 and formerly known as Filipino Americans for Harris—shared their support for…
With Biden dropping out of the race, Democrats across the country divert support to Harris IMMEDIATELY following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, Democratic leaders across the country—including several Filipino American lawmakers and politicos—publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Ranking members and leaders of the…
VP Harris, Asian American leaders address AANHPI community in Philadelphia A new survey from a coalition of Asian American advocacy groups shows that Biden is losing support from AAPI voters—the nation’s fastest growing voting bloc. The 2024 Asian American Voter Survey—conducted between April 4 to May 26—found that less than half (46%) of Asian American…
VP Harris is leading the campaign to appeal to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, the fastest-growing electorate AS the 2024 presidential election looms closer, the campaign to re-elect President Joe Biden is ramping up voter outreach efforts to the broad Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voting bloc. On Tuesday,…
Joyce Javier, MD, MPH, MS, is a pediatrician and physician scientist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC LOS ANGELES — With mental health awareness among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) on the rise, more families are more concerned over youth mental and emotional…
IN honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, community leaders and government officials of San Gabriel, California honored members and volunteers of an AAPI youth advocacy organization that seeks to foster multicultural connection. On May 28, the Asian Youth Center hosted its 2nd annual AAPI Heritage Month Recognition Ceremony where the multicultural group…
The $10 million grant program will fund 46 local organizations fighting food inequity COMPTON, Calif. — To tackle the widespread food crisis in the Southland, Los Angeles County has unveiled a new $9.6 million grant program that will help fund food-based community organizations dedicated to providing affordable, healthy food to struggling families. The program is…
How Filipinos have dealt with, and are currently dealing with, childhood bullying IN 2001, the massive influx of Asian immigrants settling in the United States that began in the 1980s and 1990s was still in full swing — and so was the promise of the American Dream. Among those immigrants was the Vargas family, who…
Lim discusses the history of Island Pacific Supermarket and business philosophies as the grocery chain enters a new era with newly-appointed CEO Maite Defensor AS OF 2024, Filipinos in the United States have the luxury of choice when it comes to Asian cuisine-focused grocery stores. Since food is an integral part of the community for…
ACCORDING to a 2023 U.S. News and Reports report, Los Angeles is the second-most expensive city in terms of cost of living. To most, that’s not a surprising find, especially to those who live in the City of Angels, in which homelessness and lack of affordable housing are two interconnected issues that have plagued the…
ON Sunday, Jan. 7, famed Filipino American stand-up comedian Jo Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globes and the public consensus was clear — he was dreadful. As soon as Koy — who had only gotten the gig 10 days before the ceremony — began his hosting duties, it was clear that Koy and his writing…
Only 8.5% of California Asians have updated their vaccine, booster FOR families everywhere, the beginning of November ushers in the excitement for upcoming holiday gatherings. But it also means the onset of regular viral outbreaks, like the flu, respiratory virus (RSV), and, now, coronavirus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently on a…
Only 8.5% of California Asians have updated their vaccine, booster FOR families everywhere, the beginning of November ushers in the excitement for upcoming holiday gatherings. But it also means the onset of regular viral outbreaks, like the flu, respiratory virus (RSV), and, now, coronavirus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently on a…
The black comedy revenge tale directed by Petersen Vargas is currently playing in theaters in the Philippines and the United States If there’s one thing to glean from the global economic downfall of the last few years, it’s that people are becoming more privy to the unjust system of power and wealth that gatekeeps opportunity…
The president proclaimed Sept. 25-Oct 1 as National Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPSI) week Last week, President Joe Biden released a first-ever formal proclamation celebrating educational institutions that serve significant populations of low-income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) program was…
Amid the skyrocketing cost of living, the City of Los Angeles has launched a rent relief program for low-income residents who need to pay off rent-related debts accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Renters Assistance Program aims to provide a financial cushion for Angelenos on the verge of eviction Under the city’s pandemic tenant…
Text scammers utilize AI to steal sensitive information like passwords and Social Security numbers as scam-based losses increase ORGANIZED scam operations have been a serious threat since before the digital age. But with the onset of more sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it is significantly more difficult to escape the grasp of the booming scam…
The Gen Z pop princess releases tour dates, including four shows in LA IN the music world, the second album is always the toughest. Arguably, the stakes are higher and the scrutiny is less forgiving with artists’ sophomore efforts: the expectations are much higher, the turnaround time is much shorter, and it solidifies whether or…
Filipinos across the Southland react to triple-digit temperatures Even as the summer winds down, Californians know all too well that the transition from summer to fall rarely equates to decreased temperatures. After a record-breaking temperature in July, several areas of Southern California have been experiencing triple-digit heat amid a heatwave that meteorologists say will continue…
AFTER anti-Asian hate and violence escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) have spent the last few years rallying for greater investment in AAPI mental health and safety. On Thursday, July 21, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) led an in-person…
The State of California this month launched “Heat Ready CA,” a new statewide educational effort to help Californians stay safe from this summer’s heat waves. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement, the $20 million campaign is designed to be a tool on how to stay cool and how to protect yourself and communities when temperatures…
Among the honorees include Lea Salonga, Steve Lacy, and Erik Spoelstra FROM media to sports, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) continue to make an impact across all global industries. Just in time for Asian Pacific American History Month, the AAPI advocacy and fundraiser group Gold House released its 2023 A100 List, a coveted catalog…
THE talented duo will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio on April 22 and the Sacramento Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on April 23 Amid a break from their successful stints as coaches on the Philippine version of “The Voice Kids,” singer-musicians KZ Tandingan and Bamboo Manalac are embarking on a North American…
The beachside city has reportedly refused to build more affordable housing per state housing requirements CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced he was suing the City of Huntington Beach for violating state laws that require it to approve more affordable housing and 13,000 new homes over the next eight years. Along with Governor Gavin Newsom…
WHEN United States Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) announced her bid to take over Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate, many wondered if her age would be an asset or hindrance. Lee is 76 years old and boasts a 12-term legislative career in the U.S. House of Representatives. But given longstanding concerns over the 89-year-old…
