Golden age of America
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,…
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Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Led by Acclaimed Composer/Arranger/Conductor Chris Walden, Features Broadway and West End Star Eva Noblezada In Program of Jazz, Broadway, and Pop Songs
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…
Pechanga pledges $500K to aid LA fire victims
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…
Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Emergency Consular Operations, 18 and 25 January 2025 (Saturdays)
Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles’ Health Care
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,…
Trump’s Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block
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…
Biden Administration Bars Medical Debt From Credit Scores
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…
Alcohol – shortens life
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…
Citizen Pinoy kicks off the new year with inspiring employment petition success
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…
Dealing with Assets Omitted in a Divorce Case
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. …
Time for a makeover
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…
How Biden Lost the ‘Narrative War’ on Immigration
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…
Caseworkers Coax Homeless People out of Las Vegas’ Tunnels for Treatment
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…
California’s Community Health Clinics Face Deep Budget Cuts
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…
As AI-Denied Health Insurance Claims Rise, So Does Nationwide Frustration
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…
How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
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…
How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
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…
Seafood City lights up giant parol in California
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…
A Taste of Diplomacy: Philippine Consulate Promotes Filipino Cuisine at SoFC Culinary Showcase
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (right) shares a moment with a Georgian performer at the SoFC International Food Festival, alongside a display of Filipino dishes that brought the rich flavors…
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for U.S. Education
BySelen Ozturk The American education system is poised to be a battleground for funding, diversity and immigration issues under President Trump. The American education system is poised to be a…
California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Bird Flu
BySunita Sohrabji Bird flu disproportionately impacts immigrant workers, who work in crowded poultry packing and processing facilities. Fears of deportation are likely leading to an undercount of reported cases. (Jordan…
Asian Community Development Council receives $300,000 in federal funding to support citizenship process
Members of the ACDC and community partners came together on December 14 for an event announcing the organization’s awarding of a federal grant to help immigrants become U.S. citizens. LAS…
Removing a Splinter? Treating a Wart? If a Doctor Does It, It Can Be Billed as Surgery
by Elisabeth Rosenthal When George Lai of Portland, Oregon, took his toddler son to a pediatrician last summer for a checkup, the doctor noticed a little splinter in the child’s…
Christmas health issues
WHAT are common holiday ills? Common colds, Flu, RSV, COVID-19, holiday diarrheas and accidents at home and on the streets are some common conditions/events to expect during the holidays 2024….
Ysabel Jurado, LA’s first Fil-Am councilmember, takes office
The housing rights attorney attended her first city council meeting the day after her swearing-in ceremony ON Monday, Dec. 9, Ysabel Jurado was sworn in to the Los Angeles City…
Report: 31% increase in LA County anti-Asian hate crimes
Overall the hate crime rate reached a historic high, according to a new report from LA County Commission on Human Relations REPORTS of harassment, violence and other hate incidents fueled…
Philippine Center New York Celebrates 50 Years of Cultural Legacy and Community Service
Consul General Senen Mangalile On a milestone evening filled with reflections and aspirations, the Philippine Center in New York marked its 50th anniversary with a simple celebration, aptly titled “Fifty on…
South Africa’s healthcare system
My wife Farida, our daughter Portia, and her husband Chito, an interventional cardiologist in Elkhart Indiana, near Notre Dame in South Bend, and I just returned from our 12-day cruise…
The Next Big Public Health Scare: Oropouche Virus
By Sunita Sohrabji The little-known Oropouche virus is causing concern among public health experts. More than 10,000 cases have been identified this year, mainly in South America and the Caribbean….
Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own
Gayle Williams-Brett is frequently overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for her severely disabled mother, who lives with her in a two-story brownstone in Brooklyn. She has often felt entirely…