LA City Council joins in the celebration of PH independence
LOS ANGELES – On Flag Day (June 14), the LA City Council joined the Filipino community in celebrating the 115th anniversary of Philippine Independence and passed a resolution that enjoins…
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PCG-LA celebrates PH Independence Day, fiesta-style
LOS ANGELES – Bicol 2nd District Representative Al Francis C. Bichara, who was a special guest at the Philippine Consulate General’s (PCG-LA) cocktail reception on June 12, Wednesday, enjoyed seeing…
Khan: Modest Pinoy hero in Santa Monica shooting
LOS ANGELES – The Filipino student who emerged as a local hero on Friday’s grim shooting in Santa Monica remains humble, amid praises from fellow students and online netizens for…
Gov. Brown’s revised CA budget proposal could leave millions without health coverage
HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES WARN LOS ANGELES – California Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget proposal for the state has been announced, and health care advocates are not happy. In Brown’s revised…
CD13 candidate John Choi thanks campaign supporters
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Municipal Election is over, and the city is now waiting for the certified results to be announced by the LA City Clerk’s Office. Although…
The Samsung Galaxy Camera packs a punch
LOS ANGELES—If the Samsung Galaxy Camera were a professional basketball player, it would be the Lebron James of the point-and-shoot cameras league. Before this escalates into a heated debate on…
$37 million in grants awarded to CA groups
For Outreach and Education on Obamacare LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, independent state government arm Covered California announced that 48 lead organizations will be receiving a total of $37 million…
Republicans reach out to Asian Americans
LOS ANGELES – With Asian American Heritage Month in full swing, the Republican Party sought to take advantage of the momentum of the cultural event and reach out to the…
Joel Jacinto endorses John Choi for CD13
LOS ANGELES – With only a few days left until the LA General Filipino community advocate and Council District 13 (CD13) stakeholder Joel Jacinto made a bold move and expressed…
$37 million in grants awarded to CA groups
For Outreach and Education on Obamacare LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, independent state government arm Covered California announced that 48 lead organizations will be receiving a total of $37 million…
LA City Hall holds opening ceremonies for APIA Heritage Month
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Government held the colorful opening ceremonies for the 2013 Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month on Friday, May 10, at the…
‘Safe Sleep for Baby’ campaign to launch in LA
To prevent infant death due to unsafe sleep practices LOS ANGELES – In Los Angeles County, approximately one baby dies every 5 days due to suffocation from bed-sharing and unsafe…
CD 13 candidates debate in forum
IN DISTRICT WHERE HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN IS LOCATED LOS ANGELES – Candidates for City Council District 13 (CD 13) locked horns in a candidates’ forum on Wednesday night at the St….
SCE celebrates AAPI heritage month
IRWINDALE – Celebrating the diversity in business and community partnerships, the Southern California Edison (SCE) got together with company executives and managers, community organizations, and business leaders on Friday, May…
Furutani welcomed as new LA Board of Public Works Commissioner
LOS ANGELES – An intimate reception was held on Tuesday, to welcome newly-appointed LA Board of Public Works Commissioner Warren Furutani. The event was hosted by the Asian Pacific Policy…
Council District 13 candidates’ forum to be held on May 8
Hosted by APALC, SIPA, and other community groups LOS ANGELES – Various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community groups will be hosting a candidates’ forum for Los Angeles Council…
LA mayor lauded for staunch support of Denim Day
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was recognized on April 24 by nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence (POV) on Wednesday for his efforts in raising awareness about…
Annual Fil-Am Authors’ Night held in APALC
LOS ANGELES – Nine Filipino-American authors were given their time in the spotlight on Friday night in an intimate event organized by the Philippine Expressions Bookshop at the Asian Pacific…
Immigration bill draws mixed reactions from AAPI communities
LOS ANGELES – When the so-called ‘Gang of Eight’ Senators unveiled their proposed immigration reform bill, mainstream media and netizens were abuzz with reactions and statements. A host of immigration…
Southern CA leaders dominate Fil-Am Democratic caucus exec board
Ramoso elected as new state chair LOS ANGELES – For the first time ever, a majority of seats in the executive board of the California Democratic Party Filipino American Caucus…
US postpones missile test in California
DUE TO TENSION WITH N. KOREA LOS ANGELES – In light of the recent escalating nuclear tension between the United States and North Korea, the Pentagon has decided to postpone…
New evidence uncovered in murder of Fil-Am Navy vet in San Diego
LOS ANGELES – New evidence has been uncovered in the continuation of preliminary hearings on the case of Alvin Bulaoro, a 24-year-old Fil-Am Navy veteran who was allegedly killed by…
Obama calls for ‘political courage’ in immigration
LOS ANGELES – President Barack Obama on Monday pushed for immigration reform at a citizenship oath-taking ceremony for 28 immigrants, and called for ‘political courage’ in doing ‘what’s required’ in…
Smoking tolerance among Pinoys lead to smoking-related illnesses
LOS ANGELES – Filipino-American Rico Foz was only seven years old when he was first exposed to an environment of smoking. His father was a smoker who worked for a…
Fil-Am fugitive arrested in Pampanga
LOS ANGELES – A man wanted for criminal raps here in California was arrested by operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Pampanga in the Philippines. Rodolfo Suacon,…
Fil-Ams reenlist to US Navy on PH shores
LOS ANGELES – For five Filipino-American sailors serving under the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge, it is a tremendous honor to take their Oaths of Reenlistment to the US…
Over 80 Pinoys to attend free citizenship workshop in LA Public Library
LOS ANGELES – As of press time, it has been confirmed that over 80 Filipinos will be attending a free citizenship workshop, to be hosted by the Asian Pacific American…
Pinoy media lauded in 2013 NAM Awards Gala
PASADENA – Ethnic media practitioners in Southern California were recognized on Thursday night for excellence in journalism, and insightful coverage on ethnic community issues. Presented by New America Media (NAM),…
Fil-Ams, Asian Americans urged to vote in LA elections on March 5
LOS ANGELES – With at least two Filipino-Americans running for LA City Council seats, kababayans are highly encouraged to come out and vote in the coming LA City Primary…
LA City Clerk’s Office and Election Division ready for March 5 polls
LOS ANGELES – With the March 5 primary nominating elections fast approaching, Los Angeles City Clerk June Lagmay and LA Chief of Elections Jacob Wexler spoke before members of…