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…
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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…
Mabuhay ang mga Pilipina: 2022 Women’s Health/AAPI Heritage Month
LOS ANGELES – California Health Collaborative Every Woman Counts Los Angeles has joined forces with Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) and Cedars Sinai Cancer to celebrate Women’s Health and Asian-American/Pacific…
Rachel Alejandro headlines City of Carson’s 124th annual Philippine Independence Day celebration
AN all-day festival in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 124th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. The event will…
[COLUMN] On finding peace in this troubled world
YOU’VE often heard me say that we’re living in the most challenging time in this generation. I say it because we keep facing a world of conflicts, division, war, corruption,…
[COLUMN] Ian Veneracion celebrates 40th year in showbiz, signs up with management team of OPM icon
ACTOR Ian Veneracion is celebrating his 40th year in showbiz in 2022, and has decided to pursue more avenues, particularly his musical side, by signing up with the management team of…
‘Gifted to Give’: Archdiocese of Oakland celebrates 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
SAN RAMON – It has been over 500 years since the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, under the banner of the Spanish King Carlos, shared his faith with the tribal King…
New York City enters ‘high’ COVID-19 alert level
THE New York City Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene on Monday, May 16 issued an advisory strongly recommending that all New Yorkers wear masks in all indoor public settings…
[COLUMN] Part III: Auschwitz
Conclusion of 3 Parts (Continued from the previous week…) It is said that 1.3 million were in Auschwitz, of which over a million Jews either died of starvation, exhaustion, or…
[COLUMN] Loving truthfully
“I GIVE you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:24) Pope Francis says that love is a…