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Support for Filipino Citizens Impacted by the Wildfires
Philippine Consulate General In Los Angeles Support for Filipino Citizens Impacted by the Wildfires Services Included: Financial Assistance Consular services (Passports, trvel documents) Connecting with families in the Philippines Location…
Manila International Film Festival postpones its second edition due to wildfires
The first Manila International Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in 2024. Photo by Steven Lam. Due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Manila International Film…
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Dear Parish Family, As we conclude the Christmas season this Sunday, the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, we will miss the festive decorations and joyful songs. Nevertheless, I…
When Wealth Breeds Conflict: Governance as the Key to Family Business Survival
Enrique M. Soriano, Senior Advisor, Wong Advisory Group One truth has become increasingly clear: enduring family businesses succeed not merely because of their financial strength but because of the strength…
Celebrating the Feast of Epiphany
Dear Parish Family, As we come together to celebrate the Feast of Epiphany, we reflect on the profound meaning and significance of this special day in our Christian journey. Epiphany,…
Feast of the Holy Family Message
Dear Parishioners, On this Solemn Feast of the Holy Family, we gather to celebrate the sacred bond of love and care that exists among Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As we…
God’s surprising ways
Dear Parish Family, The Fourth Sunday of Advent beautifully encapsulates the essence of this sacred season: promise, hope, restoration, repentance, transformation, and joy. These powerful themes do not emerge from…
Joey and Ut Rafael 40th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Happy 40th anniversary to the most amazing couple we know Joey and Ut! Your love and commitment are an inspiration to us all. Joey is the calm , cool ,…
Third Sunday of Advent :The True Essence of Joy
Dear Beloved Friends, As we gather on this Third Sunday of Advent, the theme of joy resounds through our readings, perfectly aligning with the spirit of the season. As Christmas…
Advent: A Time of Reversal, Restoration, and Transformation
Dear Beloved Friends, As we gather to celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent, let us immerse ourselves in the profound themes of reversal and restoration that permeate our readings today….
God’s Promise
God’s promise does not stem from a political system or a monarchy but from the root of David. We hear it in the First Reading (Jeremiah 33:14-16) on this First…
On Communal Discernment
We must discern the signs of the times. This is what the Gospel (Mark 13:24-32) reveals to us this Sunday when Jesus told his disciples, “Learn a lesson from the…
Lea Salonga Releases Holiday Album and brings Holiday Tour to San Diego
(New York, NY – September 3, 2024) Center Stage Records announced today the release of Lea Salonga: Sounding Joy – The Holiday Album. Her first holiday album in two decades,…
Now is the Time
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, who leads a $2 trillion software and AI company, delivered an impactful speech at the CSPA 2023 Annual Conference. “Very few people know this,” he shared….
[EXCLUSIVE] Vice President Kamala Harris: Freedom, opportunity, and a new way forward for Filipino American families
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 10, 2024. (Christopher Dilts/Harris for President) For generations, people of Filipino heritage have come…
City of LA hosts annual Fil-Am History Month celebration
LOS ANGELES — The Filipino American community in the City of Los Angeles once again showed unity to commemorate this year’s Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Lighting Ceremony & Celebration…
Governor Newsom Announces Over $1.3 Billion for Public Transportation Projects
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: More than $1.3 billion is being awarded from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to improve transit and passenger rail service in California. 27…
Venice: The world’s renowned lagoon
The author with his wife, Myrna E. Niño, aboard the gondola, the only mode of transportation in Venice. Photos by Denver Niño VENICE – Visiting Venezia, or well known by…
Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz.
This week, Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz. During a visit to Red…
MILLION TREES FOUNDATION HONORED WITH BANTAYOG NG LAWA AWARD
The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) was recognized with the Bantayog ng Lawa award during the 55th anniversary of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) recently in ceremonies held in…
Monterey Park Mayor Thomas Wong Hosts AAPI Leaders Luncheon & Briefing on Proposition 5: Affordable Housing & Public Infrastructure
Monterey Park, CA — Monterey Park Mayor Thomas Wong welcomed local AAPI leaders for a special luncheon and briefing today to discuss Proposition 5, a significant ballot initiative aimed at…
Remembering piano legend Nena Del Rosario-Villanueva: A legacy of music and inspiration
The New York City concert, co-produced by Jun and Myla Villanueva (second and third from left), showcased four talented Filipino musicians—pianists Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz (left) and Rene Dalandan (second from…
Remastered classic Bona returns to the spotlight at the 62nd New York Film Festival
Among those who attended the Cannes premiere of *Bona* were (from left) Daphne Chiu of TBA Studios, Vicky Belarmino from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Cinemalaya, Gil Quito,…
Nobel prizes for mRNA
THE Nobel Prize in Physiology-Medicine has been awarded to two scientists for their discovery of micro-RNA (mRNA), which “helps determine how cells develop and function, and malfunction.” A sample of…
On Guarding Our Thoughts
What narratives or stories do you create in your mind? Are they true or mere products of your insecurities and fears? Do they stem from childhood experiences that shape your…
Award-Winning Documentary *Nurse Unseen* Comes to Quad Cinema NYC This October
This October, the critically acclaimed documentary *Nurse Unseen* makes its New York debut at Quad Cinema, shedding light on the untold stories of Filipino American nurses who served on the…
PNB Travel Fair: Banking on Exclusive Travel Deals
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) in partnership with Ayala Malls, Mastercard, and Philippine Airlines is set to launch the first PNB Travel Fair on October 5-6, 2024 at the Activity…
Filipino American voters key to Nevada’s 2024 outcome, says Maya Harris
Maya Harris, sister of Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighted the pivotal role of Filipino American voters in Nevada during a phone-banking event organized by SEIU Local 1107 in Las Vegas….