[COLUMN] Part III: Mindfulness as a survival skill
Part 2 of 2 (Continued from last week…) I plead the case for mindfulness for everyone at all times and in all places. Do you feel incomplete, naked, inept and…
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Asia Pacific Fashion Week presents fast-rising children’s clothing designer Chewy Jang
CHEWY JANG (Joo Yung Jang) is the CEO of Kid’s Dream, a special occasion children’s clothing brand that inspires young girls to feel beautiful and confident on their special day….
COVID cases increase at LA County skilled nursing facilities anew
With high rates of transmission across Los Angeles County, positive cases and outbreaks are increasing at skilled nursing facilities, the public health department reported on Friday, June 10. For the…
[COLUMN] What’s stirring inside of us
HAPPY Trinity Sunday! It’s the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit What do this feast and the dogma mean to us? How do…
Art, musical event takes place at iconic Yamashiro Hollywood
IN 1911, when the Bernheimer brothers built Yamashiro with a hundred Japanese craftsmen to replicate a palace located at the Yamashiro province mountains near Kyoto Japan, they had the vision…
Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening
Jessica Oberoi, 13, can’t exactly remember when her eyesight started getting blurry. All she knows is that she had to squint to see the whiteboard at school. It wasn’t until…
Aloha Game Nights at Plaza West Covina
Last Saturday, Plaza West Covina hosted an island-themed trivia night in honor of AAPI month. Included in the event was a performance by the Polynesian Entertainment Group. Guests enjoyed hula…
[COLUMN] Pinay-French beauty is new Miss World Philippines 2022
GWENDOLYNE Bolivar Fourniol is the new Miss World Philippines 2022! The Filipina-French beauty bested 35 other contestants to clinch the crown in the beauty pageant competition that took place on…
Historic Filipinotown coffee table book announced
“This July, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the designation of Historic Filipinotown as a distinct historic district of the City of Los Angeles, and we think the best…
LA County reminds residents to get tested after gatherings
WITH summer approaching and the increase in public gatherings, Los Angeles County is reminding residents anew to get tested. At-home testing for residents that have an exposure to a known…
Top LA model coach Tina Shih unveils fresh faces in Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022
LOS ANGELES – Tina Shih, a noted image consultant and model coach in Southern California and China, has recently re-branded her “Tina Modeling – House of Etiquette” modeling academy into…
[COLUMN] Mindfulness as a survival skill
I nearly had a vehicular accident. Operative word: Nearly. I was minding my business at a traffic stop when the vehicle before me decided to back up because her car…
Former Filipina caregiver, now a fast-rising fashion designer in Canada
Genette Mujar, a Vancouver-based fashion designer of Filipino descent, is a former caregiver turned fast-rising designer in Canada. Genette, who hails from Albay in the Philippines, is the owner and…
[COLUMN] A message on Pentecost Sunday
“THE Holy Spirit is real!” our seminarian, Hieu Nguyen, expressed to me as he went to his diaconate ordination at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angles last Saturday….
Los Angeles County confirms first presumptive case of monkeypox
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first presumptive case of monkeypox infection in Los Angeles County and is awaiting final confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control…
Santacruzan 2022 A celebration and prayer for peace
Los Angeles, CA – The 17th Annual Santacruzan-May Crowning was recently held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels on May 14, 2022, a celebratory Filipino Marian tradition that…
Summer promotions are here at Graton Casino!
ROHNERT PARK – In this hot summer, come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination – Graton Resort & Casino – to cool down the heat! The last Friday of…
Got long COVID? Medical expertise is vital, seniors should prepare to go slow
Older adults who have survived COVID-19 are more likely than younger patients to have persistent symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, muscle aches, heart palpitations, headaches, joint pain, and difficulty with…
Grand opening of Sky River Casino coming soon!
A new gaming destination in Elk Grove, CA SKY River Casino, the much-anticipated and long-awaited new gaming destination in Northern California, is scheduled for grand opening in Fall 2022. Having…
[COLUMN] John Lloyd Cruz heads list of celebrity birthday celebrants in the month of June
AWARD-WINNING actor John Lloyd Cruz heads the list of famous personalities celebrating their birthdays in the month of June. He turns 39 on Friday, June 24. One of the most…
[COLUMN] The power of kindness
WHAT does it cost to be kind to others? We often think that being kind costs us something — whether it is time, money, connections or any of what we…
LA County health officials urge vigilance ahead of Memorial Day weekend as COVID cases rise
WITH cases and outbreaks remaining high and many opportunities over the Memorial Day Holiday to gather, Los Angeles County residents are being encouraged to layer in safety measures to prevent…
Sushi & Sake keep festival season in full swing this summer at Pechanga Resort Casino
2nd Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival back by demand, benefits Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley FESTIVAL season gets into full swing in Southern California and for sushi and sake…
[AD] Revolutionary cancer treatment, good news for hopeless patients
EVERYONE suffers from large and small ailments during their lifetime. In particular, cancer has long been a terrifying disease that has long been thought to be an incurable disease, with…
[COLUMN] Where are thou?
MARTIN Buber, the Jewish theologian, tells the story of an encounter between a jailed rabbi and the chief jailer: Touched by the majestic and quiet face of the rabbi, who…
Gugu Room: How Jose Rizal inspired NYC’s newest Filipino restaurant
WHAT happens when you mix a group of guys behind some of Manila’s most successful and popular bars with an established New York-based Filipino chef who has a loyal following,…
[COLUMN] Movie legend Susan Roces passes away
LEGENDARY actress Susan Roces (Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe) passed away on Friday, May 20. According to news reports, Susan died of cardiopulmonary arrest. She was 80 years old at the…
ConGen Ferrer lauds PH pineapple textile exhibit at SF International
CONSUL General Neil Ferrer visited the SFO Museum inside San Francisco International Airport on May 17, 2022 to promote the “From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure” Exhibit. Consul…
Examining the youth mental health crisis in Asian America: ‘Child psychology almost always starts with the parents’
AMONG other things, the month of May is an important month for two observances: celebrating Asian American heritage and spreading mental health awareness. In the United States, Asian Pacific American…
The Power of Strings: A night of music and fashion
LOS ANGELES — InterEdx and Marte Productions Inc present the Power of Strings, A Night of Music and Fashion on June 4, 2022, Saturday at the Sofitel Los Angeles at…