Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Agency Emphasizes Heightened Summer Travel Increases the Risk of Pests Hitchhiking in Produce and Other Agricultural Products SACRAMENTO — With travel demand expected to be exceptionally strong throughout summer 2026,…
At the grand opening of The Filipino American Museum – Photo Courtesy of Ms Rozita Lee The Filipino American Museum opens in a cultural district shaped by the community’s businesses…
The panelists shared their professional journeys and personal experiences in shaping their careers, and their advice for young professionals and career shifters who want to enter or grow in the…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and Mme. Maria Fe B. Mangalile share a light moment with guests during the reception. (Photo by Mr. Michael Magsombol) NEW YORK CITY – The Philippine…
Grand Opening Scheduled for June 30, 2026, in SoMa Pilipinas SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Filipino Community Development Corporation (FCDC) will celebrate the House Warming and Grand Opening of Bahay…
Educator and health care leader will become Glendale’s first Filipina American elected to public office GLENDALE — Dr. Aileen O. Dinkjian, an educator, health care leader and longtime South Glendale…
The dedication of the Echo Park Branch Library honors the Filipino American author whose self-education through the Los Angeles Public Library helped transform a migrant worker into one of the…
21 June 2026, Honolulu, HAWAII— The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu welcomed the arrival of the Philippine contingent from the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard participating in the…
The One World Trade Center (left) and Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (right) in New York proudly display the colors of the Philippine flag. (Photos through Earthcam) NEW YORK CITY —…
Chicken adobo (left), kinilaw (middle), and Bicol express, all infused with coconut ingredients presented during the “The Filipino Table: A Coconut Feast.” NEW YORK CITY – In celebration of the 128th…
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile and officers of the Knight of Rizal offer wreaths to the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Philippine Center during the commemoration of his…
WASHINGTON — Delays in renewals for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are raising concerns that some immigrants brought to the United States as children could lose valid work authorization…
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles team, including members of the attached agencies from Philippine Trade and Investment Center, Social Security System, Migrant Workers’ Office, Office of the Police…
Lyndhurst, NJ – H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the United States, is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 “I Heart Children” Art Contest. Held from…
The new Workforce Pell program broadens how federal student aid may be used, with a focus on approved training tied to in-demand occupations. – Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department…
Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton advance to the Nov. 3 general election for California governor, shifting the race to a contest over the state’s next chapter after Gov. Gavin…
Judge Reynaldo “Reggie” Aligada Jr., a Ramsey County District Court judge, has been appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court, becoming the first Asian Pacific American justice in the court’s history….
SpaceX founder Elon Musk is seen in a file photograph. The company’s public-market debut on June 12, 2026, valued SpaceX at more than $2 trillion and elevated Musk’s estimated net…
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, left, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in the November governor’s race.-Photos via Wikimedia Commons Fil-Am Assemblymember Erica Mosca advances in District 14, while Maria…
David Briscoe served as Associated Press bureau chief in Manila from 1980 to 1986, overseeing coverage of the political upheaval that culminated in the People Power movement. He died June…
A proposed Visa and Mastercard settlement could give merchants more flexibility over swipe fees, surcharges and acceptance of certain premium cards, though the agreement still requires final court approval. A…
Photo from RobBonta instagram SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Monday the creation of a dedicated Affordability Response Team, an enforcement unit within the state Department of Justice tasked with investigating…
Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, is projected to advance to the November general election after securing a top-two finish in the state primary. He is expected to…
LAS VEGAS — On South Maryland Parkway, a corridor of restaurants, shops, remittance counters and community rooms has long carried the rhythms of Filipino life in Southern Nevada. This week,…
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, and City Councilmember Nithya Raman, right, will face each other in the Nov. 3 mayoral runoff. Bass led the June 2 primary in the…
Xavier Becerra, former U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services and former California attorney general, has advanced to the November general election in the race for California governor. Courtesy of…
Federal court rules administration lacked congressional authority to impose six-figure charge on skilled-worker visas, setting up a likely appeal over the limits of presidential immigration powers. BOSTON — A federal…
The DOJ has filed civil denaturalization actions against 17 naturalized Americans as part of an expanded citizenship revocation policy. – Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons The Justice Department says the…
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria assumes the presidency of the United States Conference of Mayors during the organization’s 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California. Gloria became the first mayor…
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano graced the reception hosted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and was organized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to honor the Consular Corps of…
