Fair warning: Think before you post (Part 2 of 2)
“You are free to post whatever you like. You are not free of its consequences however.” (Continued from last week’s issue…) Your postings at all social networking sites define who…
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PH 2nd ‘most instagrammable’ place in the world for 2021
WITH 7,017 islands, the Philippines has been hailed as the world’s second most “Instagrammable” destination in 2021. Global travel website Big 7 Travel on Thursday, January 14, released its 50…
‘There’s a lack of national guidance’: Medical professionals lament the ‘slow’ vaccine rollout in the US
When the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines were confirmed to effectively combat the coronavirus, people across the world were overjoyed. Lawmakers in the United States promised a swift, widespread distribution of…
PH expands travel ban to include UAE, Hungary
THE Philippines has banned the entry of foreign travelers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hungary to prevent the spread of the new, more contagious COVID-19 variant. The two…
Some OFWs from countries under PH travel ban ready to go home
OVERSEAS Filipino workers (OFWs) returning from countries included in the Philippines’ travel ban are ready to go home after finishing their mandatory 14-day quarantine, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)…
Chef Reina Montenegro rebrands with a clearer mission to deliver vegan Filipino food
FOR small business owners, especially those in the restaurant industry, “pivot” was a buzzword of 2020 — whether it was making meal kits, embracing delivery services or offering online cooking…
Air travelers now required to show proof of negative COVID-19 test before entering US
New measure applies to all foreign nationals and U.S. citizens THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 that anybody flying to the United States…
Award-winning actress Ara Mina engaged to PTIC head
FAMAS, Metro Manila Film Festival and PMPC Star Awards best actress winner Ara Mina is now engaged to Philippine International Trading Corporation president and chief executive officer Dave Almarinez. According…
Fair Warning: think before you post (Part 1 of 2)
“Social media should improve your life, NOT become your life!” – Patrick Driessen FOR good or ill, advances in communication technology have reshaped our lives drastically far more than we…
Our New Year’s challenge and wisdom to change
HOW often have we heard from fellow Christians that this pandemic calls for repentance, for a change of heart? How often have we heard them asking us to examine our…
Beauty queen Ariella Arida makes film debut in MMFF entry
ARIELLA Arida, the 2013 Miss Universe Philippines titleholder who eventually placed third runner up in the Miss Universe competition, describes her film debut as “scary and exciting.” She is one…
COVID-19 vaccine myths
IN this information age and era of rapid telecommunication and split-second transmission, data, truths, and facts are disseminated with lightning speed to do business, social contact, educate, and entertain, but,…
After US, PH bans 7 more countries due to new COVID-19 variant
China not included in travel restrictions FOLLOWING a recent ban on foreign travelers from the United States, the Philippines has expanded the restrictions to seven more countries to prevent the…
LAX shares tips for essential travel amid the pandemic
LOS Angeles city, state and health officials continue to urge people to avoid traveling for the winter holidays to help stop the spread of COVID-19. For those who need to…
Mindfulness aka situational awareness
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” – Ways of the Peaceful Warrior THESE are the best of times. These are the worst of times. Charles Dickens could…
Chinese American Artist Professor Yuhua Shouzhi Wang Received “International First-Class Artist” Title
On December 20, the UNESCO convention was held on the occasion of the 2020 United Nations International Day for Human Solidarity, and the United Nations Secretary-General His Excellency António Guterres…
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…
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,…