PH bans entry from US amid new COVID-19 variant
THE Philippines is barring the entry of foreign travelers from the United States to prevent the transmission of the new COVID-19 variant. The move comes after the new variant of…
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COVID vaccines appear safe and effective, but key questions remain
by Bernard J. Wolfson / California Healthline The recent rollout of two newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines is a bright ray of hope at the pandemic’s darkest hour. We now have a…
Resources and guides to living through the COVID-19 pandemic
By Yey Coronel, FASGI Executive Director; Melanie Sabado-Liwag, PhD, MPH – California State University, Los Angeles Faculty; Reener Balingit, CHES – FASGI Mental Health Program Coordinator; and Nicole Aniceto, California…
LAX launches innovative on-site COVID-19 rapid test lab
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is now offering COVID-19 rapid tests that are processed in a state-of-the-art, on-site laboratory, providing guests with a convenient and safe option for testing before…
Palace: US not included in PH’s travel ban
PH gov’t halts entry from 20 countries IN an attempt to prevent the new COVID-19 variant from entering the Philippines, the national government imposed travel restrictions from countries where its…
PH expands travel ban to more countries over new COVID-19 variant
THE Philippines has expanded its travel ban to 19 more countries in an effort to address the threat of the new COVID-19 variant. In a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary…
Self-care in 2021: Resisting commercialized wellness and appreciating what you have
Plus, taking a look at the radical history of self-care It could not be said enough: 2020 was awful. Nearly everybody could agree, and no matter what kind of silver-lining…
Filipino traditions to welcome 2021
2020 has been a turbulent year all around, offering no reprieve as it doled out concerning news and tragedies month after month. It’s no wonder then, that everyone is eager…
Kuya Lord pop-up series: Chef Maynard Llera ventures off to present Filipino food his way
PART II in series on Love-Infused LA Fil-Am Small Businesses In the Asian Journal’s previous Southern California midweek issue, I wrote about Max & Lucy’s ensaymadas, co-owned by Don Sagarbarria…
Next to hope
IT didn’t feel like Christmas last Friday with all the depressing news we heard about the pandemic. The headlines blared with the high death toll, the continuous rise of infections,…
[OPINION] COVID-19 cautionary tales from our social circle
During the initial pandemic wave of the spring and summer, we were lucky not to have anyone within our family and social circle get COVID-19. But during the current wave,…
Judy Ann Santos bags Luna trophy for ‘Mindanao’
KAPAMILYA actress Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo once again proved her mettle by bagging the Best Actress trophy in the recent Luna Awards held on December 18 for the movie “Mindanao.” The…
How Max and Lucy’s revived a family ensaymada recipe
Part I of a series on love-leavened Fil-Am small businesses Minyong Ordoñez, a Filipino anthropologist, wrote that the Filipino culture defines Filipino identity as [something] that “manifests goodness and virtues,…
COVID-19: New strain?
A NEW, 70 percent more rapidly transmissible, strain of SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) have been detected in up to three-fourths of cases in the United Kingdom today. PM Boris Johnson has ordered…
Dissecting the classic Noche Buena spread
IF the long list of Christmas trends and traditions was any indication, Filipinos love celebrating the yuletide season. Be it decorating the house with lanterns and ornaments as early as…
A Christmas Story: The Innkeeper’s untold tale
“As he told the story of that wondrous night to Luke, Joshua carefully removed himself from the narrative. It was to be between him and God alone.” JOSHUA was excited…
‘Spirit of hope’: Fil-Am health care workers among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine in LA County
FOR the first time since the pandemic hit Los Angeles County, Anna Medrano walked into work hopeful. With a quick jab to her left arm, the Filipina American nurse practitioner…
IATF allows foreigners to re-enter PH
THE Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has approved the re-entry of foreigners who left the Philippines on December 17 and onwards, Malacañang announced Friday,…
Celebrating faith and love this Christmas and New Year
IT will be a different Christmas and New Year’s celebration this year—one we never thought about in our generation. It will be Christmas and New Year without the crowds at…
Kayamanan Ng Lahi shares Filipino dance traditions during 61st annual LA County holiday celebration
Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts is putting Filipino cultural traditions on display during Los Angeles County’s 61st annual holiday celebration on Christmas Eve. The beloved holiday tradition, presented in conjunction…
Richard Yap signs contract with GMA Artist Center
ACTOR Richard Yap, who became widely recognized for his roles in primetime soaps, recently signed a management contract with GMA Artist Center, transitioning to become a Kapuso artist after spending…
Warning: Grapefruit
COVID-19 Update Worldwide: nearly 74 million cases, with almost 1.7 million deaths; the Philippines: about 452,000 and 9,000 deaths; the United States: around 17 million cases and 310,000 deaths. Last…
A new twist on an old tale — Micah of Samaria
“… He opened his swollen eyes slightly seemingly regaining consciousness. The man moaned asking where he was. Then he drifted out once more…” JOSHUA hurried outside the inn to the…
Cacao Innovation Pioneer Armi Lopez Garcia Elected National Chair of Philippine Cacao Industry Council
Armi Lopez Garcia, CEO of Cebu-based Tablea Chocolate, was recently elected National Chairperson of the Philippine Cacao Industry Development Council, December 9, 2020. Currently, the Chairperson of the Central Visayas…
The urgings to help the poor and the homeless
LAST Monday, a parishioner asked me to administer the Sacrament of Anointing to his brother, who is suffering from cancer. So after celebrating the eighty-thirty Mass that morning, I asked…
Holiday cheer arrives at McDonald’s as fans can enjoy the favorite menu items of Santa Claus, the Grinch, and more
From Dec.14 through Dec. 24, the Golden Arches will offer daily deals from iconic holiday characters through the McDonald’s App CHICAGO – This year, goodies won’t just be found tucked…
Kim Chiu remains a Star Magic talent
KAPAMILYA actress Kim Chiu recently renewed her exclusive Star Magic contract with ABS-CBN which keeps her in the network which the actress has credited for her successes in life. In…
COVID, Ghrelin, orgasm…
COVID-19 news: As of December 8, 2020, 12:48 GMT, worldwide, there were 68,057,474 cases with 1,553,408 deaths; USA, 15,371,268, with 290,649 deaths; and The Philippines, 442,785, with 8,670 deaths. In…
Filipina nurse administers first COVID-19 vaccine in UK
A Filipina nurse was part of history this week as she administered the first COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials to a 90-year-old woman in the United Kingdom. National Health…
Food and beverage gifts from Fil-Am businesses that deliver tasting experiences at home
Though the past year has been challenging, the holiday season is an opportunity to show support for small Filipino American businesses and restaurants in the community, as well as to…