‘Not quite on board’: Parents proving a tough sell on COVID vax for teens
EVEN as the U.S. prepares to roll out a covid-19 vaccine to elementary school-aged kids, its efforts to inoculate teenagers — who have been eligible for the shot since May…
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Readers across the country rank Pechanga Resort Casino Best in the West outside of Las Vegas
Readers across the country rank Pechanga Resort Casino Best in the West outside of Las Vegas PECHANGA Resort Casino was just named the West’s Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas,…
[COLUMN] The curious case of Stephen C. Davis: Ghost story
JUST for kicks during my halcyon days as a full-time working /full-time grad student at the University of the Philippines long ago, I had agreed to act as medium for…
Errol C. Mendoza: The man endowed with creative gifts
IF there’s somebody who passionately dares to thread a career path that’s rarely taken by like-minded professionals, Errol C. Mendoza typifies this description. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Errol’s artistic…
To boost or not to boost: What is the answer?
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services Contributing Editor AS of Oct. 22, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommended expanding…
California law aims to strengthen access to mental health services
THE number of people with symptoms of depression and anxiety has nearly quadrupled during the covid pandemic, which has made it even more maddeningly difficult to get timely mental health…
[COLUMN] Congresswoman and Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos heads list of November birthday celebrants
VILMA Santos-Recto, known to the Philippine entertainment world as the Star for All Seasons and now a congresswoman representing the province of Batangas, heads the list of prominent celebrities who…
[COLUMN] Your COVID-19 queries
FOLLOWING our series of articles on COVID-19 the past few weeks, we have received more than two dozen questions from our readers. We have integrated them in this Q&A: Are…
FDA panel recommends Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
On Tuesday, Oct. 26, a committee from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended the Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 5 and 11 years old, a move that is…
Renewal process begins for Covered California consumers
During this historic COVID pandemic, more people than ever before signed up for health insurance through Covered California, the state agency that administers the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a. Obamacare). With…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Travel light
TRAVEL is a pure metaphor for our life’s journey. There are two choices in the way we can travel. We can travel light or we can load up on stuff…
CDC endorses boosters for Moderna and J&J vaccines
UNITED States residents can now get booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed its advisory committee’s recommendation….
[COLUMN] On the need for clarity
“Clarity is kindness,” Brene Brown, renowned author and speaker on emotional intelligence, would often say. She’s right. When things are “muddy” or our vision is blurred, we get confused and…
[COLUMN] On the need for clarity
“Clarity is kindness,” Brene Brown, renowned author and speaker on emotional intelligence, would often say. She’s right. When things are “muddy” or our vision is blurred, we get confused and…
‘History ripples into perpetuity’: Fil-Am author’s sprawling memoir weaves family history, migration, colonialism
Author and BuzzFeed News inequality editor Albert Samaha’s second book Concepcion is his definitive love letter to his family, and the entire Filipino diaspora by extension. The book tells the…
[COLUMN] Golden girl Hidilyn Diaz gets engaged
THE Philippines’ first-ever Olympics gold medal winner Hidilyn Diaz is now engaged to her longtime boyfriend and coach, Julius Naranjo. On Friday, October 15, Naranjo proposed to the weightlifting Olympic…
[COLUMN] Booster shot?
DO people need (is it safe) to be vaccinated against COVID-19? The almost 6.5 billion COVID-19 vaccines given have shown the vaccines are safe and effective. The massive global deaths…
Children with disabilities face special back-to-school challenges
LOS ANGELES — Christopher Manzo, a boy with curly brown hair and bright-blue-and-yellow glasses, has lived a third of his five years at home because of the pandemic. And he…
Q&A: How will California’s new 988 mental health line actually work?
By Jenny Gold/California Healthline IN September 2020, Congress passed bipartisan legislation creating a three-digit national suicide hotline: 988. Think of it as an alternative to 911 for mental health emergencies….
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Ask for help
WE live in the Age of Information. You could say it is both a blessing and a curse to live during what could very well be “the best of times,…
Filipina-owned brands, restaurants in LA team up for Fil-Am History Month with ‘turon’ inspired ice cream
In honor of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), which was first recognized by the U.S. Congress in 2009, two leading Filipina-founded brands and three Filipina-led Los Angeles restaurants are coming…
Diwata Komiks introduces ‘Carmina: A Filipino-American Urban Mythology’ and a number of upcoming titles
AS the world looks to discover new stories for media consumption, Diwata Komiks (simply the English word “comics,” adapted to fit native Filipino languages) launches with a premiere slate of…
PH updates green list, quarantine protocols for travelers
New measures don’t apply to US arrivals THE Philippines has updated its roster of “red, yellow, and green” countries and jurisdictions following its decision to ease the quarantine protocols for…
Filipino cultural fashion show slated in North Hollywood
LOS Angeles-based runway models and event organizers gather for a grand photo-op during final final rehearsals for “Ani” (Harvest), a cultural fashion show, slated Oct 16, 2021 at 11455 Burbank…
An ode to growing up Fil-Am: SoCal ice cream brand celebrates Fil-Am History Month with special flavors
As Filipino American History Month is underway, community members are marking the month-long occasion with festivals and tributes to the community’s contributions to the United States. For one ice cream…
Annual city-wide arts festival in Long Beach makes return
THE 6th annual POW! WOW! Long Beach made its long awaited return featuring artists from all over the globe who showcased their art throughout the city. The weeklong outdoor mural…
Fans troop to Javits Center and witness a ‘new normal’ New York Comic Con
Thousands of fans made a beeline to the convention center to attend the four-day extravaganza for fans of pop culture. Event organizers made sure health and safety protocols were followed….
Rising from the ashes: Fil-Am playwright brings ‘brown’ to the fore
‘Lizard Boy’ to premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley “From the ashes of Mount St. Helens emerged a monster with mysterious powers—powers that changed one boy’s life forever. Freak or hero?…
Fully-vaxxed travelers from ‘green countries’ no longer required to undergo quarantine in PH
FACILITY-BASED quarantine will no longer be mandatory for fully-vaccinated inbound Filipino and foreign travelers from certain countries starting October 14, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday, Oct….
[COLUMN] Alexandra Garcia becomes first Filipina to win Miss Aura Int’l title
FILIPINA Alexandra Faith Garcia has added herself to the list of international beauty queens from the Philippines. The Olongapo native was recently crowned Miss Aura International 2021, beating 30 other…