65-year-old Filipina brutally attacked in midtown Manhattan
ATTACKS on Asian Americans continue to happen unabated in New York City. This week alone, the New York City Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating a few of…
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Filipino car dealership owner jailed for bank fraud scheme dies
Jun Reodica was sentenced to 10 years for $64 million scam Eminiano “Jun” Reodica Jr., a native of the Philippines incarcerated for bank fraud, passed away on March 17, 2021…
NJ pauses reopening as COVID-19 cases spike
NEW confirmed cases continue to rise in New Jersey in the past few weeks, prompting Gov. Phil Murphy to pause the reopening of the state. Speaking on CNN, Gov. Murphy…
Fil-Am hoop star DJ Mitchell catches his elusive March Madness dream
March Madness is upon us and sports fans across the country are excited after missing out on the tournament last year due to the pandemic. A total of 68 men’s…
‘I’m not going to be a statistic’: How Noel Quintana’s faith led him to the path of healing
THE gash on his face may have healed but it has left a big scar on Noel Quintana’s face and every time he looks at the mirror, he is reminded…
Hundreds rally in NYC against rising Asian hate incidents
HUNDREDS of New Yorkers trooped to Foley Square in downtown Manhattan on Saturday, Feb. 27 for the ”Rise Up Against Anti-Asian Hate” rally led by the Asian American Federation (AAF)…
De Blasio warns against Asian hate incidents in NYC
“Let’s be clear, if you’re even thinking about committing a hate crime, if you dare to raise your hand against a member of our Asian communities, you will suffer the…
Steven Raga announces bid for New York City Council seat
2 other Fil-Ams running as well THREE Filipino Americans are attempting to break the glass ceiling in New York City politics, running for city council posts in the upcoming June…
NYC’s target: 5 million fully vaccinated by June
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants about five million New Yorkers to be fully vaccinated by June. “We are on track – I’ve been asked this, and I want to affirm….
Asian American leaders condemn anti-Asian attacks, say ‘more action is necessary’
A NUMBER of Asian American organizations have called for an immediate action to end violence against Asian American communities following the recent string of attacks on several Asian elders around…
Ready for the spotlight: Teen actress Laya DeLeon Hayes takes on her biggest project to date
If you stayed on CBS last Sunday night after the Super Bowl to watch the premiere of The Equalizer, then you saw a possible breakout star named Laya DeLeon Hayes….
NJ loosens COVID-19 restrictions, lifts curfew for restaurants
GOV. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday, Feb. 3 an executive order that relaxes indoor dining restrictions in the state. Murphy lifted the 10 p.m. indoor dining ban that has been…
Stakeholders begin rebuilding PH tourism industry in 2021
Foreign visitors drop to 84% in 2020 due to travel restrictions PHILIPPINE tourism stakeholders believe that this year is crucial in rebuilding the country’s tourism industry battered by the global…
Biden admin appoints Fil-Ams to key roles
SHORTLY after taking his oath of office on January 20, President Joe Biden appointed acting heads of federal and development agencies, and among them is Gloria Steele who will serve…
New businesses bring Filipino flavor through simmer sauces, starter packs
THE unprecedented global health crisis brought by the pandemic has somehow forced many people to go back to their kitchens and either cook or bake and this presented an opportunity…
‘Through a Writer’s Lens’: Hollywood journalist recalls how his ‘pandemic baby’ was conceived
It’s a pandemic baby like no other. Coming out at a hefty 6 pounds, 7.6 ounces, “Through a Writer’s Lens” is a beautiful 12-by-14-inch 260-page hardbound compilation of photographs taken…
Supreme Court rejects Trump challenge excluding undocumented immigrants from Census
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from the calculations used to allocate seats in the House of Representatives. “At present,…
COVID-19 Vaccination Begins in Hospitals Across New Jersey
‘A DAY WORTH CELEBRATING’ GOV. Phil Murphy and Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli marked the historic beginning of New Jersey’s vaccination effort on Tuesday morning, Dec. 15 at University Hospital in…
Inspired by lola: Kimberly Camara’s Kora doughnuts ooze with Filipino flavors and fillings
IT’S the season of the Filipino lolas. Disney UK recently released its Christmas video featuring a grandmother (lola) and the Filipino parol, tugging the hearts of Filipinos in the diaspora….
Bilao, Tradisyon and Jayhan’s Grill: How 3 Filipino Restaurants Defied the Odds and Opened in the Midst of a Pandemic
Opening a restaurant is tough. Opening one in the middle of a global pandemic makes it tons harder, yet three Filipino restaurants in New York and New Jersey defied the…
Fil-Ams mourn death of former NYC Mayor David Dinkins
David Dinkins, New York City’s first Black mayor, died in his Manhattan home on Monday, Nov. 23. He was 93. His death comes weeks after the death of his wife…
‘A Taste of the Philippines’: culinary event showcases DC’s top Fil-Am chefs
EVEN when he was still at Bad Saint, James Beard award-winning chef Tom Cunanan has been dreaming of coming up with a group of Filipino American chefs in the Washington,…
Todd Gloria poised to win as San Diego Mayor
Filipino American Todd Gloria is on the cusp of making history in San Diego, and become the first person of color and first openly gay person to be elected as…
Application for dual citizenship surges, consulate promises to shorten backlog
It took the coronavirus pandemic for many former Filipinos to realize the importance of holding a dual citizenship. The Philippine government temporarily banned the entry of foreigners and suspended the…
NAAC, City of San Diego forge partnership to help SDPD buy their own home through downpayment assistance
THE National Asian American Coalition (NAAC) and the City of San Diego have forged a partnership in order to help San Diego Police District officers in purchasing their own homes…
Malinowski: We don’t want another Ferdinand Marcos running the USA
CRANFORD – “What we came for America, our democracy, rule of law, having a government that actually cares about people, that’s responsible and not corrupt. We don’t want another Ferdinand Marcos…
San Diego race for Mayor heats up as Fil-Am Todd Gloria seeks community support to make history
Fil-Am Todd Gloria seeks community support to make history Filipino American Todd Gloria, a 42-year-old Democratic Assemblyman who currently serves as the majority whip in the California State Legislature, is…
Joel de la Fuente grateful to retell the story of an unknown American hero
JOEL de la Fuente made noise and created quite a following in the Emmy-winning series “The Man in the High Castle,” one of Amazon Studios’ most watched original series. But…
President’s Advisory Commission on AAPIs celebrates Filipino American History Month
The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), during its third open meeting virtually on Thursday, October 15, and in cooperation with the White House Office of…
New Fil-Am-led startup plans to harness the power of data and AI for the emerging middle class in the Philippines
EARL Valencia has been working on startups for as long as he can remember and he has made it his passion to help accelerate the development of the startup ecosystem…