Lawmakers send contested vaccine bill to CA governor
by Ana B. Ibarra CALIFORNIA lawmakers dropped this year’s most controversial public health bill into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lap on Wednesday, but it’s not clear whether he will sign the…
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Starving seniors: How California’s aging are falling through the cracks
by Laura Ungar and Trudy Lieberman SAN JOSE, Calif. — In the neighborhoods around San Jose, more than 1 in 9 seniors struggle to get enough to eat. They are…
Children’s book author Carmelita Suarez wants to help you
THERE in the Abrahamic religions exists story upon story about prophets, conduits to God who were chosen by the Big Man himself. The stories we learned about Abraham and Moses…
Becoming ‘all flame’!
THERE is a famous story taken from the writings of the Desert Fathers, which reads this way: “Abbot Lot went to see Abbot Joseph and said: ‘Father, according as I…
Best fall haircuts for men and women
THE start of a new season means different things to different people. But as a hair expert, it primarily means one thing for me: new season equals new haircut. As…
Who takes care of the caregivers?
IN private homes, we learn yet of another world — of quiet angels with gentle hearts, who, back home, used to be teachers, bank tellers, office workers, civil engineers, registered…
Philippines Cultural Day comes to USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, CA
On Sunday, September 8, the USC Pacific Asia Museum will have a full day of activities celebrating the cultures of the Philippines. Enjoy performances, art-making activities, a chef conversation, and…
RECIPE: Carioca
(Fried Sticky Rice Balls with Coconut Caramel Sauce) Suman is a tube-shaped rice cake made with glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, wrapped in either palm, banana or bamboo leaves,…
RECIPE: Suman con Chocolate
(Steamed Glutinous Rice Cakes with Chocolate Sauce) Suman is a tube-shaped rice cake made with glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, wrapped in either palm, banana or bamboo leaves, then…
‘Rice. Noodles. Yum.’: A myriad of flavors from the Philippines and beyond
Author Abigail Sotto-Raines shares recipes of favorite noodle and rice dishes from all over Southeast Asia TWO staple ingredients not only in Filipino cuisine but in Asian dishes as well…
HHS purchases smallpox vaccine to enhance biodefense preparedness
AS part of ongoing preparedness efforts against biodefense threats, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will purchase smallpox vaccine, called ACAM2000, to build and replenish vaccine stored…
Diabetes and libido
Articles from Mayo, Harvard, Stanford, and other reputable medical centers, have been recently revisited and highlighted the effect of diabetes on libido and sexual performance among men and women. Does…
Once upon a time series… Meet Elaine, the rock
“ Opposites do attract but likes stay together…” (Part 1 of 2) ELAINE placed sunflowers on her husband’s gravesite and quietly said a prayer. She stood alone on a gentle…
DOT, Jollibee launch tourism campaign
The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, launched the “Eats More Fun in the Philippines” campaign over the weekend in a bid to take…
The Beautiful Life Celebration returns this year
Now accepting nominations for awardees Nominations are now open! Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of Filipinos who help make the Filipino American community a place for beauty,…
The ‘write’ stuff for column writing
WHAT does it take to be a columnist, a weakness for words? Every writer scrounges for inspiration in different places. I poached from current events and embellished to suit my…
Philippine Chamber Singers LA make transcendental history in Dream Orchestra’s first International Choral Festival
“THERE exist realities that pervade the entire universe either through the vast reaches of unimaginable light-years of space or the vast journeys of unimaginable eons of time. There exist presences…
15-year-old Fil-Am leukemia patient celebrates 5 years of survival
A young Filipina American leukemia patient returned to the hospital where she received a stem cell transplant, but this time it was to celebrate five years of survival. Myla Cunanan,…
The power of being and working together for Christ!
THIS past week, 330 of us priests of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, along with Archbishop Jose Gomez and his auxiliary bishops, were in La Quinta for a four-day convocation….
Popular Japanese cheesecake brand searches for ‘elite taste testers’ in CA
Uncle Tetsu, the unmistakable Japanese cheesecake that has satisfied customers around the globe, will begin its search for cheesecake lovers to try its new flavors – for free! To become…
Filipino designers present world-class products at SF pop-up exhibit
Bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories make use of unique, recycled, upcycled materials Woven textiles and beadwork from indigenous tribes. Hardwoods and plants from the Philippine countryside. Food bags from favorite snacks….
Vaping and other facts
Vaping/e-cig can kill Vaping or electronic cigarettes were invented to be a safe substitute for smoking. As I have written in this column last year, e-cigarettes/vaping were unsafe and maybe…
Hail to the ordinary
(Part 2 of 2) “ There are definitely some enemies in my life I definitely would wish celebrity on…” — Gary Coleman Star of the sitcom, ‘Diff’rent Strokes,’ who suffered…
Acclaimed Fil-Am chef Ross Pangilinan imprints ‘mix mix’ culinary identity on Orange County
IN recent years, Los Angeles has witnessed a handful of contemporary Filipino restaurants open up, typically the ventures of second-generation Filipino Americans who have cut their teeth cooking other cuisines…
WHO: PH ranks 3rd with the highest number of measles cases
THE Philippines ranked third worldwide with the highest incidence of measles over a 12-month period up to June this year with 45,847 cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)….
Part I: One mistake erases all the good one has done
A sad reality on being judgmental and unforgiving A FRIEND of mine spoke to me about how people can be so judgmental and unforgiving. He was very sad about how…
New dangerous painkiller approved
The U.S. FDA has recently approved a painkiller that is 10 times more potent than fentanyl and 1000 times more powerful than morphine, a faster killer when abused, a potentially…
What makes men interesting?
IF you were born a man, you wouldn’t worry about being unsafe, especially at night. You wouldn’t have to make use of a pretty face to hide your intelligence. You…
To be in close friendship with Jesus
IF there is one fundamental thing that God desires for each one of us, it’s a close relationship with him. After all, we are his sons and daughters. He wants…
‘Felix Starro,’ a new Filipino American musical set to premiere off Broadway
Finally, for the first-time ever, a musical created and directed by Filipino Americans will be presented off-Broadway. Ma-Yi Theater Company is pleased to open its 30th anniversary season with the world…