[COLUMN] COVID brain damage
CURRENT research on the damages caused by COVID-19 infection seen among those who recovered reveal that, besides affecting the pulmonary and cardiovascular system, this serious viral infection also damages the…
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[COLUMN] Matinee idol Miguel Tanfelix of GMA-7 heads September celebrity birthday celebrants
ONE of the youngest and talented actors in the Philippine entertainment world, Miguel Tanfelix of GMA Kapuso Channel 7, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for the month of September….
[SPONSORED] A doctor’s note on COVID-19 testing
A Message Sponsored by Los Angeles County By Dr. Erika Flores Uribe, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services How does COVID-19 testing help me prevent the spread of the…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full approval from FDA
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19, the first vaccine against the coronavirus to be licensed in the nation. The agency made…
[COLUMN] The bucket list : The art of ‘staycation’
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your…
[COLUMN] On keeping our faith alive
HOW do we keep trusting in God in every mundane struggle? We meet life’s painful realities day by day, whether when it’s seeing children being harshly separated from their parents…
US recommends booster shot 8 months after last dose
THE United States has announced plans to offer booster shots to Americans starting next month to extend the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines amid surges in cases due to the Delta…
Popular eats at Pechanga Resort Casino with bold flavors that rock the palette
PECHANGA Resort Casino features a variety of international cuisines, from exceptional fine dining to quick and tasty selections for those on the go. You’ll find a world of culinary delights…
‘Experience a Taste of the Philippines’: Filipino Restaurant Week returns from August 18 to 27
THE Philippine Consulate General in New York announced on Monday, Aug. 16 the resumption this year of Filipino Restaurant Week, one of its flagship projects that started in 2015. Filipino…
[COLUMN] Director, producer glad for stars who joined project
A FILIPINO film recently won an award at the recent 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. “Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon),” directed by Carlo Francisco…
US FDA authorizes booster shot for immunocompromised
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, August 12, authorized booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for some people with compromised immune systems. “The country has entered…
Fil-Am talents shine as ‘Pinoy’tainment presents live performances at The Ford
LXV Enterprises, LLC in association with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents ‘“Pinoy”tainment,’ an evening of music, dance and comedy featuring seasoned performers and up-and-coming artists from the Filipino-American community,…
Medicare Tip #8-Q4: Benefits of having Eastern Medicare coverage
Ito ay serye ng Medicare Tips hatid ng Clever Care Health Plan, isang nangungunang tagapagbigay ng East meets West Medicare services na sensitibo sa kultura ng kanilang mga miyembro. Ang…
[COLUMN] Vaccine mandate
A FATHER’S pain A news writer expresses his fear, frustration, and anger about the current surges in the COVID-19 pandemic that infected his youngest son. I empathize with him. Here…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Fix the Broken
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your…
Save lives, donate vaccines for the Philippines
The FACC Foundation, along with the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), united and signed a Memorandum Of Understanding…
[COLUMN] We belong to Him
MY favorite time of the day is the early morning after I arise from bed and take a shower. Then, I would quietly go down to the kitchen to make…
Errol Mendoza: Finding Arcadia in abstraction
By Cid Reyes OF certain artists, it can be said that they paint with such joy and exuberance as if abstraction had never been discovered, as if their hands were…
CDC recommends COVID vaccines for pregnant people
THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new safety data to back up its recommendation that pregnant people should get vaccinated against COVID-19. “COVID-19 vaccination is…
Fil-Am-owned small businesses showcase their products at Project Barkada Market Market
It’s the season of summer street markets in New York City has several in every borough. There’s the established Smorgasburg chain, Queens International Night Market, Hester Street Fair, Bronx Night…
[COLUMN] Naelah Alshorbaji wins Miss Earth Philippines 2021 crown
FILIPINO-Syrian model Naelah Alshorbaji beat 65 other pageant hopefuls as she was declared the winner of the recent Miss Philippines Earth 2021 contest. She is set to represent the country…
[COLUMN] Booster shot?
A NEW recommendation from the US-CDC is in the offing: A booster shot with a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine, engineered to cover the deadlier Delta strain from India and other variants…
Eat like Saweetie at McDonald’s with her new ‘famous orders’ collab
RAPPER Saweetie has had top hit singles, landed on magazine covers, and racked up several accolades under her belt. But the latest career milestone for the Icy Girl? A McDonald’s…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: The world is your oyster — go travel
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your…
‘Wisdom and fear’ lead 90% of US seniors to COVID vaccines
AMID the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the United States hit a milestone that some thought was unattainable: 90% of people 65 and older are at least partly…
Clarity on COVID count: Pandemic’s toll on seniors extended well beyond nursing homes
As COVID resurges across the country, driven by the highly infectious delta variant, experts are extending our understanding of the pandemic’s toll on older adults — the age group hit…
Health experts: COVID vaccines still win in race against Delta variant
A panel of public health experts on July 30 debated the efficacy of COVID vaccines against the dominant Delta variant, concluding that — though the vaccines are 80 to 90%…
[COLUMN] An utterly indomitable faith
IT was an exciting weekend for my family. My first grandnephew, August James, received the Sacrament of Baptism! We passed on our Catholic Christian faith to “Augie,” the best treasure…
Filipino cuisine in Jersey City sees a resurgence
Jollibee, Fi’co, Flip Sigi open stores amid the pandemic There was a time when Filipino food reigned supreme in Jersey City with dozens of mom and pop restaurants and turo…
[COLUMN] Maine Mendoza learns new skills for #MaineGoals
ACTRESS Maine Mendoza revealed in a recent article in the Philippine Star that she had enjoyed learning new skills during shooting of her new show, “#MaineGoals,” that will air soon….