Covering the week’s most noteworthy life & style news stories impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Is it possible that God answers our prayers in ways that do not align exactly with our desires? Or is it that while God answers our prayers, He may not shield us entirely from challenges or distress? He may provide assistance through the people He sends our way, but still, we are required to exercise…
Allow me rephrase that title more accurately. What I was meaning to say was, “how to achieve your summer bod the fast (rather the fastest) way. With summer underway, it is not surprising for many people to aim for their summer-body goals. For most of them, it is losing weight; for some, it is gaining…
San Pedro – Get ready for a Filipino-American experience filled with vibrant performances, delicious Filipino cuisine, traditional arts, and an incredible community spirit. FILAMARTS, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, proudly presents the 30th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) on Saturday, September 14, from 12 to 9 p.m. at Point Fermin…
by Vanessa G. Sánchez KFF Health News COVID-19, mumps, and chickenpox outbreaks. Contaminated water, moldy food, and air ducts spewing black dust. These health threats have been documented inside privately run immigration detention facilities in California through lawsuits, federal and state audits, and complaints lodged by detainees themselves. But local public health officers who routinely…
THE topic of my column last week was about “Inventions,” which has made the whole world smaller, healthier, smarter, more comfortable, more productive, richer, and happier. Today, I am posting some more of those valuable inventions. Soap Soap originated back in ancient civilizations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians, as early as 5000 years ago….
Filipino American Laura Dadap ignited excitement with the fiery tale of Djablo Sauce, the first locally produced, family-owned Filipino hot sauce in the United States when we met her at the recent Summer Fancy Food Show in the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Born from a blend of bold flavors and cultural heritage, Djablo Sauce, launched…
Typically, we do not perceive ourselves as gifts bestowed upon the world. Instead, we view ourselves as workers, consumers, caregivers of families, leaders in communities, governments, and businesses. Consequently, we regard our responsibilities and obligations as cumbersome burdens that sap our joyful spirits. This perception often leads us to eagerly anticipate leisure and vacation times….
by Samantha Young SACRAMENTO — Californians working indoors are getting immediate protections from extreme heat as much of the state bakes in triple-digit temperatures this week. California has had heat standards on the books for outdoor workers since 2005, but the state announced on Wednesday, July 24 that a set of rules for indoor workers…
by Arthur Allen KFF Health News Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the…
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other public health experts say is a mental health emergency among young people. But California’s efforts, like those in other states, will likely face…
NO matter how busy Jesus was ministering to people who were sick and hungry for his words of wisdom, he would never skip praying. He would go to a deserted place to be alone with his Father. It was this practice that gave him the energy and passion to address the needs of God’s people….
by Angela Hart KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride…
Chris Quintos Cathcart’s journey from actor to executive producer is a testament to her unwavering commitment to amplify underrepresented voices in the film industry. From her early days as an actor and writer, crafting roles for herself due to the scarcity of interesting parts for her ‘type,’ to co-founding Unapologetic Projects, Cathcart has relentlessly pursued…
THE nobility, treasured peace, respect, and love of fellowmen and other Christian virtues that reigned over America after the second world war is now marred by extreme hate and violence from the liberal elements of our society, staining our soil with our own blood. The radical shift in paradigm in the thinking and behavior of…
MCDONALD’S has partnered with the hit anime series “‘Jujutsu Kaisen” to launch a new Special Grade Garlic Sauce, available exclusively on the McDonald’s App starting July 9. This new sauce is inspired by the iconic Black Garlic Sauce from McDonald’s Japan, featuring a blend of garlic and soy with a slight tangy sweetness. During a…
by Jordan Rau KFF Health News For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made…
There are a number of reasons why one develops skin tags. These small pieces of soft, benign growths that appear on the skin, can be annoying or bothersome, and would appear as bumps and shapes on our otherwise smooth skin. They can also rub against clothing or jewelry and get irritated, which can be painful…
Greetings! One thing is very clear about Jesus’s ministry as we read or listen to the Gospel: He desires that people be healed from all forms of illness, whether it is physical, spiritual, or emotional. He wants people to be liberated from any anxiety and fear, even the fear of death. He wants us to…
by Jordan Rau KFF Health News For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made…
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to pay. “It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything keeps getting more expensive,” said Connie Colyer, 68, of Pleasureville,…
ARE you taking multivitamins like more than 100 million Americans? Published last Wednesday, July 3, a new study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that multivitamins of any kind “won’t help extend your life.” The claim of improved longevity among those taking multivitamins daily is “not medically supported.” The clinical research posted on…
One thing is very clear about Jesus’s ministry as we read or listen to the Gospel: He desires that people be healed from all forms of illness, whether it is physical, spiritual, or emotional. He wants people to be liberated from any anxiety and fear, even the fear of death. He wants us to remain…
By Fe Koons The spectacle of the musical play, “Karim at Jasmin” is its production design. The costumes stand out. The tragedy of the love story is unfortunate. Like the themes of such Broadway plays, “Les Miserables” and “Miss Saigon,” we see on stage the conflicts of revenge, suicide, life and war. The heartfelt and emotional singing of…
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to pay. “It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything keeps getting more expensive,” said Connie Colyer, 68, of Pleasureville,…
BEER and bone health Dietary silicon, which is found in beer, helps keep bone strong by improving the bone mineral density, a new report from the University of California, Davis, stated in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. The silicon content varies from beer to beer. After testing 100 commercial beers, the…
by Stephanie Armour KFF Health News A landmark Supreme Court decision that reins in federal agencies’ authority is expected to hold dramatic consequences for the nation’s health care system, calling into question government rules on anything from consumer protections for patients to drug safety to nursing home care. The June 28 decision overturns a 1984…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision on homelessness Friday will make it easier for elected officials and law enforcement authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people who live on streets and sidewalks, in broken-down vehicles, or within city parks — which could have far-reaching health consequences for homeless Americans and their communities. In a 6-to-3…
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to buy up and forgive millions of dollars in medical debt as part of a comprehensive plan to tackle a $2.9 billion burden that weighs on almost 800,000 residents. The measure, authored by supervisors Janice Hahn and Holly Mitchell, allows the county to enter into…
SUGAR is sweet and “addicting”, and anything prepared with sugar becomes delectable, like many of our desserts: smooth fine velvety ice cream with various tropical flavors (halo-halo, macapuno, buko-pandan, ube-langka), suman sa lihiya, kalamay of various kinds, bibingka, kutsinta, and, of course, ginataan, sweetened calamansi juice, and sago-gulaman drinks, to name a few. Soft drinks…
SACRAMENTO — California’s nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers will rely on a significant boost in federal funding and exempt thousands of state employees under an agreement that is expected to be approved in the coming days. The minimum wage hike for more than 400,000 health workers, which will be phased in over several…
