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[OPINION] Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Nevada’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities make up an essential part of our state’s economy and our culture. As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we’re recognizing the…
Hope Horizon Gala Holds Successful Gala
Hope Horizon East Palo Alto, which has been operating since 1984 and whose main mission is “to equip east-of-Bayshore youth to grow spiritually, gain life skills and develop as leaders…
ConGen Ferrer calls on Wilsonville mayor, meets Fil-Am community leaders in Oregon
WILSONVILLE, OR – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer paid a courtesy call on Mayor Julie Fitzgerald of the City of Wilsonville in Oregon and met with…
Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce launches Asian Pacific Islander (API) business council
Togetherness is an important part of what makes the Filipino community continue to thrive. This can be seen in connections with each other, through family and friends, or even in…
2nd annual Mayfest event is coming to City of Carson
Carson, California – Mayfest 2023 is happening at the Carson Civic Center on Sunday May 7, at 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be two stages of amazing performances,…
NaFFAA mourns loss of Fil-Am community advocate Jesse Vizcocho
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is mourning the passing of one of the Filipino American community’s most remarkable leaders, Jesus “Jesse” Antonio Vizcocho, who passed…
UPAAA all set to give Oblation awards
The 2023 Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC) of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) is fast approaching. This year marks the 22nd biennial gathering of UP Alumni…
National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada to celebrate Women’s History Month
In the spirit of recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, The National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada (NaFFAA NV) continues to recognize outstanding women that have demonstrated exceptional achievement,…
UERM-MAASC performs humanitarian medical missions in Bangued, Abra
After two devastating earthquakes centered in the region of Abra, residents needed some relief. About forty doctors, nurses, and paramedical personnel mostly from Los Angeles, California and belonging mostly to…
Filipino American Business Association of Glendale celebrates Lunar New Year
A very successful and well-attended Lunar New Year Party by the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) was held at Wokcano Restaurant in Burbank, CA. The program included a group…
NaFFAA LV hosts Sinulog 2023 celebration
Palm Mortuary and Ed Balecha, together with NaFFAA and Filipino Community joined the wonderful celebration of the Sinulog Festival. “I am amazed with our community. How quickly we can come…
UERM-MAASC resumes humanitarian medical missions
With most of the COVID travel restrictions lifted, the UERM~Medical Alumni Association of Southern California decided to resume their annual humanitarian endeavors. The recent earthquakes affecting Northern Luzon, specifically the province of Abra as the…
Humanitarian effort raises P3 million in Save Lives Campaign
FilAm Chambers of Commerce delivers cash and medical supplies to the Philippines After raising funds through a multitude of events, two non-profit business-oriented organizations fulfilled its mission to save lives…
[COLUMN] Pinoy actors part of new K-crime/ action/drama series set to air on Disney+
Q“BIG Bet,” an original series from Disney+ that is reportedly set to air this December includes Philippine actors/actresses who will play a variety of roles in the series. The series…
[COLUMN] Coco Martin to return to primetime TV via remake of ‘Batang Quiapo’
POPULAR actor-director Coco Martin is set to return to primetime television via another adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. classic, “Batang Quiapo.” The original film, which was shown in…
ConGen Ferrer attends Filipino Ministry’s 10th annual gala
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, attended the 10th Annual Gala of the Filipino Ministry last October, organized by the Filipino Ministry gala committee…
[COLUMN] Internationally known boxing champ Manny Pacquiao heads list of famous December birthday celebrants
FOR the merry month of December, internationally known boxing champ and former Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month….
[COLUMN] Pops, Sharon put retirement decisions on hold
IT’S never an easy decision to stay away from the limelight, especially when you have experienced success on a grand scale. Concert Queen Pops Fernandez and Megastar Sharon Cuneta in…
[COLUMN] Billy Crawford is grand champion of ‘Danse avec les stars’
FILIPINO dancer, singer, actor and TV host Billy Crawford was adjudged the season 12 champion of the French edition of “Dancing with The Stars” on Friday, November 11, along with…
[COLUMN] Get boosted and give yourself the gift of good health this holiday season
The winter is fast approaching and bringing in colder weather, it is more important than ever to get yourself and your family vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. For people ages…
[COLUMN] A beauty queen and the New York marathon
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach completed one of her life’s missions – the beauty queen recently ran and completed the New York Marathon that was held on Sunday, November 6….
[COLUMN] Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos heads list of November birthday celebrants
VILMA Santos-Recto, known to the Philippine entertainment world as the Star for All Seasons and who will reportedly be making a comeback in the movies and television, heads the list…
[OPINION] Los Angeles has the most to gain from Prop 30
By Mariela Ruacho Californians know increasingly well what it’s like to wake up every day to the stark realities of climate change. Shattered heat records. Smoke-filled skies. Drought. And along…
[COLUMN] Ian Veneracion: Not in it for the fame or money
POPULAR showbiz leading man Ian Veneracion recently celebrated his 40th year in showbiz. He seems to be enjoying doing various things, including movies, teleseryes and concerts. The actor revealed in…
[COLUMN] Actor Derek Ramsay semi-retires from showbiz
ONE of showbiz’s hottest hunks, Derek Ramsay, has decided to semi-retire from showbiz to spend more time with his loved ones. The decision seems to have formed after the pandemic…
[COLUMN] Bea Alonzo talks about goals – starting a business next in line
KAPUSO star Bea Alonzo has gotten inspired by the character she plays in the new GMA series, “Start Up, which looks at the world of start-up companies. Bea stars with…
Fil-Am Business Association of Glendale celebrates Fil-Am History Month
THE Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) successfully celebrated Filipino American History Month with a free event for the community on Saturday, Oct. 8. Held at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center, the well attended…
[OPINION] Filipino Americans strengthen our country. Democrats don’t.
October marks the start of Filipino American History Month. During a consequential election season, it’s important to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices Filipino Americans have made as well as the…
[COLUMN] Saving water & building a more resilient future
California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in…