[OPINION] Maximum restraint and diplomacy
By: Babe Romualdez I was surprised, but actually more like shocked, about the information passed on to Senator Imee – most likely coming from a rumor-mongering individual – that the…
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[OPINION] Bro. Manny Ilagan: A man of multi-faceted persona
EMMANUEL “Manny” Ilagan has navigated an exceptional and well-rounded journey. With divergent interests: he was a community leader, a travel writer, a former choir member, a sportsman and with myriad…
[OPINION] Cultural consequences of multilingualism through mother tongue
Essay by Kobby Tran Once a year, an essay competition is held at CSUN, amongst Asian American Studies and Education majors, as part of an endowment set up by Prosy…
[OPINION] Navigating dual ownership: Property rights for Filipino American dual citizens
By: Sharon Ann Bathan-San Pedro FOR Filipino Americans holding dual citizenship, the landscape of property ownership in the Philippines is rich with opportunities and benefits. Thanks to Republic Act No….
[COLUMN] Philippine American Friendship Day to be celebrated on July 13 in Cerritos
Cerritos – On its third year run as Los Angeles County’s largest Philippine American Friendship Day, this year’s edition will be held on July 13 (Saturday) from 10:30 am to…
Former Mayonnaise lead guitar player Philip Manikan takes his multi-layered experiences to new heights in the US
By: Mic Diaz MULTI-talented musician and sound engineer Philip Manikan elevates his craft as musician and sound engineer to another level through his countless experiences. According to Philip, “There are…
California community college is helping me achieve my dreams – and it can help you too!
by Kevin Dinh AS a Vietnamese American, May is an important month for me. It is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a monthlong celebration where AANHPI…
[COLUMN] ‘Back to basics 2.0 summit’: Importing the right way
Long Beach – In response to the rapidly evolving landscape of the importing industry, EC Ferrer Customs House Brokers (CHB) Inc. in partnership with the Filipino American Chamber of Cerritos…
8 DJs, 8 genres, 1 epic night
By: Mic Diaz AMBITIOUS as it may seem, stalwart dance music organizations Club Manila Los Angeles (CMLA) and Party Party People (PPP) staged a monumental shindig last Saturday, May 4…
[COLUMN] 4th Historic Illipinos celebrates Fil-Ams in hip hop
By: Mic Diaz SATURDAY, April 20 saw a packed Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) headquarters office in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. Now on its 52nd year, the recently…
[COLUMN] This charming man: Philippine Consul General Edgar Badajos, Jr.
By: Mic Diaz I’VE had the pleasure to get to know Honorable Philippine Consul General Edgar Badajos Jr., better known as ConGen to many of us in Southern California and…
[COLUMN] The glory of Italy and Greece’s ancient history
Travelling to other countries like Italy and Greece is culturally and intellectually very enriching and stimulating. It rekindled my interest and passion in history especially ancient history and antiquities of…
[COLUMN] Acne scars be gone! Thanks to this AI-powered technology
Understanding Acne Scars Acne scars are very common. Some 80% of people between ages 11 and 30 will get acne, and one out of five of those will develop scars. …
[COLUMN] Sakay Na! raises funds for jeepney phaseout
FILIPINO Americans in Los Angeles converged at a corner space in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles for Sakay Na!, a pop-up designed to raise funds for transport workers…
Cecile & Mighty and Junior New System performed at a jam-packed 1810 Studio
LONGTIME singing and magic duo Cecile & Mighty with special guest world-renowned hip hop dance group Junior New System staged an unforgettable magic show for parents and relatives of their…
[OPINION] Navigating US and Philippine estate laws: A guide for Filipino Americans
By: Atty. Marivel Zialcita For Filipino-Americans, estate planning encompasses more than just deciding how assets should be distributed upon death. It’s about understanding and navigating the complexities of estate laws…
Why Reproductive Health Care and the Future of Medication Abortion Matters
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments that could limit access to mifepristone, a popular and widely-used drug for medication abortion that is safe, effective and FDA-approved. More than…
A conversation with Island Pacific founder Nino Lim
Lim discusses the history of Island Pacific Supermarket and business philosophies as the grocery chain enters a new era with newly-appointed CEO Maite Defensor AS OF 2024, Filipinos in the…
[COLUMN] Speakers exhort newly-formed Fil-Am press club to foster hopes to the Fil-Am community
Norwalk, CA – Despite the short preparation, the inaugural induction and gala night of newly-formed Philippine Global Media Group was fruitfully carried out at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton…
Aberdeen School of Nursing opens, CMLA epic new year’s party
By: Mic Diaz ABERDEEN Institute School of Nursing officially opened its doors at its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, January 13 in Van Nuys. Led by its Anthony…
[COLUMN] Southern California Filipino journalists form new press club
LOS ANGELES – A group of seasoned Filipino journalists, broadcasters and news photographers have formed a new media group to help professionalize the Filipino-American media industry in their efforts to…
SoCal bids farewell to ConGen Badajos
By: Mic Diaz VARIOUS legacy Filipino-American organizations and several local groups joined together to say au revoir to outgoing Philippine Consul General Edgar Badajos in a well-attended despedida party at…
Virgelia Productions kickstarts the Year of the Dragon with Gratitude Gala
By Mic Diaz VIRGELIA Productions fired up the year with The Gratitude Party, its signature year-starter event at The QD Venue in Westminster in Orange County last Sunday,…
[COLUMN] Glitter & Gold party caps 2023 at Euphoria West Covina
By Mic Diaz GLITTER & Gold brought some of the best Pinoy DJs in town — DJ Ting Maligaya, Dee Buen, George Garcia and DJ Mouth (Arvin Aberilla)…
[OPINION] ICAPP and the ‘Asian Guru’: the One and Only JDV
By Senator Mushahid Hussain Chairman, Senate Committee on Defense, Pakistan Co-Chairman, Standing Committee, International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) It is interesting that this time around, the birthday…
The Top Four Fil-Am Nonprofit 501 C-3 Organizations In My Book
As a tax practitioner dealing with income tax, sales tax along with two dozen Fil-Am non-profit, public benefit 501 C-3 organizations that I maintain, I have the top four in…
Women empowerment in Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA leadership
Liong Beach, CA — It appears that “Women Empowerment” in Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA’s top leadership team seems to be the mantra as the incoming board of directors elected two women to…
National Association of Filipino Priests holds historic assembly in Newark
Archbishop Caccia leads mass for 400 Filipino priests in cultural event IN a historic event, nearly 400 Filipino Catholic priests from across the United States came together in Newark for…
UPAAA’s 22nd grand reunion showcases global vision for UP’s future
IN an inspiring gathering of distinguished alumni, the 22nd Grand Reunion and Convention of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) took center stage in New Brunswick,…
Asian Pacific Islander business council thrives with successful events and ongoing engagement
THE Asian Pacific Islander (API) Business Council of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce has been making waves since its successful launch that took place at Seafood City on March…