[COLUMN] A faith that is shared is a faith that endures
The reading from St. Paul to the Ephesians, 2:4-10, presents to us a beautiful verse: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you;…
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Biden said State of the Union is strong and made clear his campaign is off and running
President Joe Biden touted his administration’s accomplishments in health care in a wide-ranging State of the Union address on Thursday evening that touched on subjects such as immigration, the economy,…
Spring into luck at Graton Resort & Casino this March: A chance to win $1M cash!
ROHNERT PARK – Come to Graton Resort & Casino in March for luxury and entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to win big at the Net Big Cash Giveaway, Gold Rush…
[COLUMN] Party Party People celebrates 2nd anniversary
FRIDAY, February 25 saw a packed hotspot at The Noypitz in Downtown Los Angeles for Party Party People’s 2nd Anniversary. Longtime DJ Jerome Sto. Domingo with special guest DJ Garth…
America worries about health costs — and voters want to hear from Biden and Republicans
President Joe Biden is counting on outrage over abortion restrictions to help drive turnout for his reelection. Former President Donald Trump is promising to take another swing at repealing Obamacare….
[COLUMN] The freedom that the law provides
Imagine a world without laws or rules governing behavior and moral conduct; it would descend into chaos. In a world where everyone acts solely in their own interests, we would…
Jane Rockstar’s first gospel-themed concert highly successful
WSDM Productions staged its first-ever concert topbilled by local Filipino American gospel singer Jane Magan Chang, also known as Jane Rockstar, at The Noypitz in Cerritos last Sunday, February 25….
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES KICKS OFF 83rd ANNIVERSARY BLOWOUT DEALS
Philippine Airlines (PAL) launches a blowout seat sale to mark its upcoming 83rd Anniversary as Asia’s longest-serving airline. Score amazing travel deals when you book ahead for your next flight,…
[COLUMN] Heart attack predictor
WOULDN’T it be wonderful if there was a way to predict a heart attack before it actually happens to provide physicians an opportunity to exercise pre-emptive measures? Luckily for the…
California Gov. Newsom wants voters to approve billions more to help the homeless. Will it help?
SACRAMENTO — California voters will decide March 5 whether to pump billions more dollars into combating the nation’s worst homelessness crisis, an investment Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom argues will finally…
Escape to Summer Bliss at I’M Hotel
Unveiling a tantalizing array of pre-summer offerings, I’M Hotel invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of relaxation and indulgence. Dive into a world of luxury with its curated…
[COLUMN] This is a test!
TO prepare our local community for any emergency, we would hear an alarming sound from the radio, television, and our phones. Oftentimes, nothing disastrous has happened; it is only a…
Health care workers push for their own confidential mental health treatment
by Katheryn Houghton KFF Health News States are redefining when medical professionals can get mental health treatment without risking notifying the boards that regulate their licenses. Too often, health care…
[COLUMN] OSA & elixir of life
MY wife, Farida, and I have just been on a river cruise on the Vikings to historic Rouen, Omaha Beach, Normandy, Amsterdam, Belgium, and Paris, where the Faculty of Medicine…
[COLUMN] OSA & elixir of life
MY wife, Farida, and I have just been on a river cruise on the Vikings to historic Rouen, Omaha Beach, Normandy, Amsterdam, Belgium, and Paris, where the Faculty of Medicine…
An exclusive interview with LA Mayor Karen Bass
Valuing the ‘community of our humanity’ for the common good: Mayor Bass’ courage, core beliefs, and loving wisdom “The elder’s invisible productivity, of holding the field, a nonverbal transmission…
The powerful constraints on medical care in Catholic hospitals across America
Nurse midwife Beverly Maldonado recalls a pregnant woman arriving at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland after her water broke. It was weeks before the baby would have any chance…
Galerie Joaquin brings top Filipino artists to LA Art Show
GALERIE Joaquin, one of Manila’s most dynamic art galleries brings some of its leading artists to the L.A. Art Show which opened with a Vernissage on the 14th of February and…
[COLUMN] Lent: A heightened season of grace
THE Lenten season has commenced! Traditionally, it is viewed as a time of sacrifice, a period in which we forgo certain worldly pleasures and devote more time to prayer. While…
It is time you make these New Year’s ‘skin resolutions’
Wow, It is 2024! Is it just me, or don’t you all get the feeling that time passes more quickly now than it ever did? Not too long ago we…
DILG, MMDA, Metro Manila mayors meet in HiFi; ConGen Farewell Cup gathers golfers for a good cause
MEMBERS of the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Mayors converged at the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) headquarters…
New eligibility rules are a financial salve for nearly 2 million on Medi-Cal
Millions of Medi-Cal beneficiaries can now save for a rainy day, keep an inheritance, or hold on to a modest nest egg, without losing coverage, thanks to an eligibility change…
Naks: A chef’s culinary odyssey unveils authentic & unapologetically Filipino flavors in NYC
A NEW Filipino culinary haven has taken root in Manhattan’s East Village and it is called Naks. Under the skilled guidance of Chef Eric Valdez, this restaurant showcases the rich…
[COLUMN] Slow suicide
SMOKING kills. It is that plain and simple. There is no more doubt today that tobacco (cigarette smoking) is the predominant cause of lung cancer, besides other malignancies and cardiovascular…
GoFundMe has become a health care utility
by Elisabeth Rosenthal KFF Health News GoFundMe started as a crowdfunding site for underwriting “ideas and dreams,” and, as GoFundMe’s co-founders, Andrew Ballester and Brad Damphousse, once put it, “for…
1st Manila International Film Festival celebrates Philippine cinema and bridges Filipino diaspora
By Mic Diaz FRIDAY, February 2 saw the largest, most-sophisticated and much-lauded event of the year thus far — the 1st-ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) — at the…
Halfway through ‘unwinding,’ Medicaid enrollment is down about 10 million
Halfway through what will be the biggest purge of Medicaid beneficiaries in a one-year span, enrollment in the government-run health insurance program is on track to return to roughly pre-pandemic…
[COLUMN] To be like Christ
“Be imitators of Christ!” This is the theme of this year’s Together in Mission Appeal. Its aim is not only to appeal for help for the poor parishes and schools of…
Year of the Dragon promotions, events taking place at Graton Resort & Casino this February
Visit Graton Resort & Casino for Lunar New Year lion dance performances, gaming promotions and giveaways, brand new restaurant Bistro 101, and San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival & Parade…
[COLUMN] Aspirin: Safe?
MY column titled “Aspirin, the Wonder Drug” came out in 2002 when this common household item was on the spotlight for its new role in staving off heart attack, medically…