Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
By Selen Ozturk The three weeks since President Trump’s inauguration has brought a regular slurry of executive orders — including one ending birthright citizenship. The order, issued on the first day…
By Ethnic Media Services Alejandra Molina | Boyle Heights Beat As reports of alleged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sightings flood social media and new interactive mapping platforms, immigrant rights…
AMERICANS are complaining that when they go to medical clinics or to the emergency rooms, they are seen by physician assistants or nurse practitioners, and not by physicians (MDs) anymore,…
A bipartisan group of United States lawmakers are reintroducing a bill that would speed up the visa process to reunite Filipino World War II veterans with their families. The Filipino Veterans…
THE World Health Organization observes “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31st of each year to remind people around the globe about the deadly effects on smoking and to inspire…
California state Assemblymember Jessica Caloza of District 52 took the oath of office administered by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas during a community swearing-in ceremony at the Los Angeles River Center…
BySelen Ozturk After one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history burned over 50,000 acres of Los Angeles County, immigrants are already cleaning up. After one of the worst…
THE swearing-in of Mr. Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States of America, on January 20, 2025 was held inside the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme weather condition…
UNITED States President Donald Trump on Monday, January 20 entered his second presidency with a renewed mission to “make America great again,” prompting a range of reactions from Filipino American…
File photo shows President Donald Trump on May 13, 2019 signed an executive order reestablishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Upon taking office for his second…
Seated front, from left: Bernie Benito and Rozita V. Lee Standing from left: Sam Buban, Connie Benito, Ernie Buo, Jocelyn Borromeo, Philip Paleracio, Corin Ramos, Virgilio (Bing) Longakit, Ron Sumbang….
This past Sunday, January 19, 2025, over 200 attendees gathered at Palm Northwest Mortuary in Las Vegas with their Santo Nino Images to celebrate the annual Santo Nino event, a…
THE historic massive landslide victory of Donald J. Trump in all sectors of the American electorate last November gave the 47th president of the United States a clear resounding mandate,…
Eva Noblezada | Photo by Jenny Anderson Performance Kicks Off The Soraya’s Month-long Jazz at Naz Festival on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8pm The 40-Piece, LA-based, hybrid big band…
The Pechanga Resort Casino has teamed up with the LA Rams Foundation to donate money to fire relief efforts. It has also been offering discounts to residents without power due…
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Emergency Consular Operations, 18 and 25 January 2025 (Saturdays)
Aview fromRaviSalgia’s houseon Jan. 7beforethe oncologistand his familyfled tosafetyin lessthansevenminutes. Salgia doesn’t know whether his homeis stillstanding.(Ravi Salgia) by Bernard J. Wolfson and Molly Castle Work and Emily Alpert Reyes,…
By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump’s return to the…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington. (J. David Ake/Getty Images) By Noam N. Levey The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Tuesday issued new regulations barring medical debts from American…
THE abuse of alcohol is the leading risk factor for disability and premature death in the world. Besides tobacco and other harmful agents, alcohol is the most common cause of…
This is the inspiring story of Ana (3rd from left), a busy hotel executive, who petitioned her Tita Susan (2nd from left) to help at home as a housekeeper. This…
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
THE holidays may soon be behind us but their physical effects, among others, will linger for a while. Medically speaking, it is actually a time for “damage control” for those…
By Pilar Marrero Which administration helped 3.5 million people complete the citizenship process, more than any other administration in history, issuing 4.3 million green cards for permanent residency? Which administration…
Bryon Johnson (right), a case manager with Shine a Light, walks through a tunnel under the Las Vegas Strip with Nick Freddes, a team leader for the homeless outreach organization. (Angela…
By Sunita Sohrabji California’s community health clinics, which serve an estimated 7 million low-income people annually, are facing possible federal and state budget cuts in the year ahead. President-elect Donald…
By Selen Ozturk The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a national debate over rising health care costs and claim denials. AI is used to deny millions of health…
By Amy Maxmen Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University…
By Amy Maxmen Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University…
The largest Filipino-owned supermarket chain in North America Seafood City recently hosted the biggest parol lighting event in California as a celebration of traditional “Paskong Pinoy.” | AJPress photo by…
