Covering the week’s most noteworthy events in the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
THE Los Angeles Philippine Women’s Club on Friday, April 12 hosted a meet and greet with Jessica Caloza, the new LA Board of Public Works Commissioner, who is the first Pinay to hold this position. Caloza, who was previously the director of scheduling for Mayor Eric Garcetti, is now a part of the five-member, full-time executive…
Maestro Ryan’s singing group and roster of Filipino American singers wow the crowd in musical celebration A ROUSING finale of “Kay Ganda” brought the audience to its feet in a standing ovation befitting the night of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). The top-notch seven-singer group, The Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS), were in top form, in spite…
One of the most popular OPM (Original Pilipino Music) bands in the Philippines gets to perform before their Filipino American fans as Aegis takes centerstage at the Pano Hall in Thunder Valley Casino & Resort in Lincoln, California on April 6 starting at 8pm as part of their worldwide album tour. Composed of seven members…
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The third annual Los Angeles Food Bowl is back this May to celebrate the city’s vibrant food scene — and you can expect a line-up of Filipino American chefs to be featured. The month-long festival hosted by the Los Angeles Times will have close to 200 events highlighting chefs and restaurants in the city, as…
The world-renowned MOSCOW BALLET “La Classique” with BOLSHOI BALLET stars Nina Kaptsova and Alexander VolchKov for a resident show at the New Frontier Theater (Araneta Center, Quezon City) from June 14 to 22, 2019 accompanied by the Russian Symphony Orchestra. The MOSCOW BALLET “La Classique” will stage SWAN LAKE, a story of romance, betrayal, and redemption that is…
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ musical lands in LA for three weeks THE national tour of Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” direct from Broadway is now in Los Angeles for a limited three-week engagement at Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Tickets for Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are now on sale, and available…
The Bataan Legacy Historical Society, in partnership with the Veterans Administration Golden Gate National Cemetery, will commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March and the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. at the Golden Gate National Cemetery (1300 Sneath Lane, San Bruno, CA 94066)….
Exciting cast joins musical celebration on April 7 ANGELENOS will once again enjoy a top-notch musical performance from the Ryan Cayabyab Singers (RCS) on Sunday, April 7 at the John Wayne Performing Arts Center in Glendale California. On this third U.S. tour, the multi-talented RCS, directed by Maestro Ryan, will perform hits from the Cayabyab…
IT’S a date! It would be another Spring bonanza for all of the guests and avid patrons of Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, with the wholesome performance of the much-coveted Filipino entertainer, Vice Ganda, who will perform in a live concert on Sunday, May 5 at 5 p.m. Pechanga Resort Casino is well-known for…
Apart from ensuring that one’s vehicle is well-maintained and equipped with emergency kits and tools, part of the fun of owning a car is the variety of upgrades and accessories that are meant to further enhance one’s riding experience. Good thing for car owners, this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) is intent on having…
For its 24th year, the World Building and Construction Expo, or simply WORLDBEX 2019, is setting the benchmarks higher with another groundbreaking trade presentation. Armed with the grit to usher in “A World Built Bolder”, this year’s show pays tribute to industry leaders who have boldly dedicated their craft in improving communities throughout the country….
HONOLULU, March 14, 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu and the Filipino community in Hawaii participated in the 25th Honolulu Festival from 08 to 10 March 2019 at the Hawaii Convention Center and Kalakaua Avenue, the main thoroughfare of Honolulu’s tourism and commercial hub. This year, several Filipino Community organizations performed at the Hawaii…
The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Community of Southern New Jersey (PCSNJ), held its first Consular Outreach for the year on 04 March 2019 in Stratford, New Jersey. A total of more than 130 consular services were entertained. Deputy Consul General Kerwin Orville C. Tate led the nine-person team….
Following the success of its 23rd edition, the Philippine World Building and Construction Exposition (WORLDBEX) is gearing up to showcase a newer, better, and bolder installment this 2019. Intent on championing sustainability and innovation as the benchmark of excellence, this year’s WORLDBEX aims to forge “A World Built Bolder”. The upcoming show aims on bringing…
On Tuesday night, February 19, Chinatown took over Two Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, as lanterns, lion dances, dim sum carts, parasols, and red envelopes adorned the cobblestone walkway. To wrap up the Lunar New Year celebrations, LA philanthropists Christine and Dr. Gabriel Chiu gathered over 100 individuals for #Chinatown90210, with sponsors Bottega Veneta…
The “Grandmother of All Shows” goes onstage at the Aratani Theatre WHAT do you do when you are friends with legendary female icons of the Philippine Music Industry? Comedienne Fe de los Reyes is at the helm of “Lolaland,” with a script she developed with close friend, songwriter Odette Quesada. The show was conceptualized at…
Festivities set for June 1 in LA LOS ANGELES – Kalayaan Incorporated invites the community to its celebration of the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel (5855 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA). Kalayaan is extremely proud to have Honorable Risa…
Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) hosted its 18th annual Chinese New Year celebration at the Duty Free Luxe in Pasay City today. DFPC Chief Operating Officer (COO) Vicente Pelagio A. Angala, wife Maria Salome Angala, Tourism Attaché to Beijing, China Tomasito Umali, and renowned author and journalist Jullie Yap Daza led the…
Fans talk of growing up with the Rams, its former Fil-Am player Roman Gabriel, and the team’s love for Filipino lumpia After breaking a two-decade run of Los Angeles not having an NFL franchise, the Los Angeles Rams made the most of their 2016 comeback to the city by making it to the 2019 Super…
SouthBay Pavilion will once again be the center of Filipino-American trade expo THE Travel, Trade and Consumer Roadshow (TTC) is building up steam as the Asian Journal representatives make a courtesy call to the Mayor of the City of Carson, Albert Robles. The leading officers of Filipino Chambers of Commerce lend their support, namely newly-elected South Bay…
IN anticipation for Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 5, Westfield Santa Anita is hosting its seventh annual celebration on Saturday, February 2, with an afternoon for the entire family and a month of activities and specials. Westfield Santa Anita’s Lunar New Year public event from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., celebrates the “Year of…
99 RANCH held its 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Sweepstakes Award Ceremony on Saturday, January 26 at its newly launched Cravings by 99 Ranch Market location in Chino, California. The 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Award Ceremony honored the six finalists who were in the two-month long sweepstakes. The ceremony encompassed two stages leading to the reveal…
Live at Pechanga Resort Casino on February 22 with Nina & JayR IT’S a date! Highly-acclaimed singer-composer and lyricist, David Pomeranz, along with famed Filipino singers- Nina and JayR, will perform live in a ‘Heart & Soul’ concert at the Pechanga Resort Casino on February 22 at 8p.m. Pechanga Resort Casino, located off I-15 in Temecula California, is…
Friday, February 22 will be an unforgettable evening as it marks the much anticipated first tribute concert to the Total Entertainer Rico J. Puno since his passing last October 30, 2018. Rico’s youngest daughter 17-year-old Chenza Puno is set to headline this heartfelt tribute concert together with special guests her sister the beautiful and talented…
LEADING up to the Lunar New Year on Feb. 5, The Americana at Brand in Glendale, California held its popular celebration for the holiday on Sunday, January 27. This is the property’s 10th year to hold an afternoon full of cultural activities to mark the holiday — from a lion dance to stage performances to…
The Philippines’ Catriona Gray was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday, December 17. The fans went wild as 2017 Miss Universe Demi Leigh Nel Peters from South Africa awarded the Miss Universe Phoenix Mikimoto crown to the 24-year-old Filipino-Australian who was up against 93 countries. Miss Venezuela Sthefany…
IN PHOTOS: The closing ceremony of the Antique Harvest marks the last day of another successful food and travel fair. It showcases the best of agri-based and community-based tourism products of the province of Antique. In attendance is Tourism Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III delivering a message on behalf of Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat. #AntiqueHarvestFair #ExperienceWesternVisayasFirst#ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
ATM: Inaugural flight send-off ceremony from San Jose, Antique to Clark, Pampanga. Among those in attendance are Tourism Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado III, Education Undersecretary Annalyn Sevilla, and Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao. The arrival of the Philppine Airlines aircraft was welcomed with a water cannon salute and a ground-breaking ceremony. With direct flights from Clark…
The Pangasinan Presidents Club (PPC) USA, club of past presidents of towns and cities organizations from Pangasinan, held its second Induction & Inaugural Ball and Holiday Celebration last Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Best Western/Grosvenor Hotel in South San Francisco, California. Jose S. Esteves, former mayor of Milpitas, California, inducted the incoming executive officers,…
