Fil-Am teen fatally shot at Seattle home
A FILIPINO American teen was shot and killed when he answered the door of his Seattle home last week. According to police, officers were dispatched to a home in the…
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Biden urges House to pass bill expediting review of anti-Asian hate crimes
President touts pandemic recovery, reforms in first 100 days DURING his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28, President Joe Biden called on the House…
Beyond a hashtag: AAPI women, allies urge community to speak up
INFLUENTIAL celebrities banded together on Wednesday, April 21 for an evening of solidarity to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community (AAPI) in fighting against anti-Asian hate and bigotry….
Supplemental security income benefits for children with disabilities
By Annie Walters/Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources….
Fil-Am personalities, community leaders sound off on what fighting anti-Asian discrimination means
ASIAN Americans, including the Filipino American community, have been experiencing an increase in reports of violent attacks against their members since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. From…
CDC relaxes outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on Tuesday, April 27, easing outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated individuals. Fully vaccinated people no longer need…
Biden nominates Fil-Am veteran Gina Ortiz Jones as Air Force undersecretary
GINA Ortiz Jones, a Filipina American Iraq War veteran who ran for U.S. Congress twice, will be President Joe Biden’s nominee for undersecretary of the Air Force. Jones, who is…
Senate in ‘historic, bipartisan vote’ passes bill addressing surge in anti-Asian hate crimes
AAPI groups call on more community-centered policies WITH overwhelming bipartisan support, the United States Senate on Thursday, April 22 approved a hate crimes bill in response to the recent surge…
Fil-Am group calls on US to expedite vaccine delivery to PH
A FILIPINO American group is urging the U.S. government to expedite the release of three million doses of the Moderna vaccine purchased by the Philippines. The Filipino Young Leaders Program…
‘Solidarity has never been more important’: Fil-Ams reflect on Derek Chauvin verdict, transforming police standards
ON Tuesday, April 20, when the guilty verdict was called in the case of George Floyd’s murder by former Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin, millions of Americans cheered for what many…
Pew: One-third of Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks amid rise of hate during pandemic
WITH the current rise of anti-Asian hate and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic, over 30% of Asian adults say they have feared being threatened or physically attacked, according to a…
US advises against travel to the Philippines due to COVID-19 risk
Majority of countries on ‘Do Not Travel’ list THE United States is urging its citizens to “avoid all travel” to the Philippines due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 transmission…
FEMA begins accepting applications for funeral assistance
THE U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has started accepting applications for its funeral assistance program, which will reimburse families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Under the Coronavirus…
I’ve recovered from COVID. Why do I still have to mask up?
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez MORE than 120 million Americans have joined arguably the most sought-after club on Earth: those immunized against the coronavirus. Fully vaccinated people were given the green light…
AAPI lawmakers meet with Biden, Harris to double down on solutions to combat anti-Asian violence
PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on Thursday, April 15 in the wake of recent anti-Asian attacks and…
As school districts reopen, advocacy group urges schools to ensure well-being of AAPI students
AS school districts across the country prepare to return to in-person learning, the social advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate is urging K-12 institutions to take precautions and prioritize the well-being…
More Filipino World War II veterans and their families honored during virtual Congressional Gold Medal Awards ceremony
OVER two dozen Filipino veterans of World War II were recently honored at a Congressional Gold Medal Award ceremony hosted by the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FILVETREP). The…
More than 3,600 US health workers died in COVID’s first year
By Jane Spencer/The Guardian and Christina Jewett/Kaiser Health News More than 3,600 U.S. health care workers perished in the first year of the pandemic, according to “Lost on the Frontline,”…
New report: 51% of Filipino adults in US say they have experienced racism
OVER 50% of Filipino adults living in the United States have experienced racism firsthand in their lives, according to a new report. Market research company Morning Consult on Wednesday, April…
Filipino Americans unpack the mental health toll of recent anti-Asian hate incidents, crimes
Trigger warning: this story references real-life experiences with self-harm. THE recent incidents involving violence and harassment targeting Asian Americans have left the entire community on high alert. The Asian American…
US warns China over its maritime militia on WPS
THE United States is doubling down on its support for the Philippines amid the presence of Chinese ships at Julian Felipe Reef (Whitsun Reef) in the West Philippine Sea. “We…
GoFundMe page started for Vilma Kari, 65-year-old Filipina attacked in New York
There’s an outpour of support for Vilma Kari, the 65-year-old Filipina immigrant who was violently attacked on her way to church in New York during the start of Holy Week….
Pacquiao challenges perpetrators of anti-Asian hate: ‘Fight me instead’
PHILIPPINE Senator and eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is daring those committing violence against the Asian American community to challenge him instead. The 42-year-old people’s champ took to social media…
Sen. Cortez Masto of NV co-sponsors bill to address surge of anti-Asian hate crimes during pandemic
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined bicameral legislation introduced by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Representative Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) to address the rise of hate crimes and violence…
26 governors, former US officials condemn anti-Asian hate in bipartisan letter
TWENTY SIX governors, as well as several former Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) government officials, have denounced the disturbing rise in assaults and harassment toward the AAPI community in…
White House reveals new actions to address hate, racism against Asian Americans
The White House on Tuesday, March 30 announced several actions in response to the latest string of anti-Asian violence and racism in the United States. The move comes two weeks…
Filipino car dealership owner jailed for bank fraud scheme dies
Jun Reodica was sentenced to 10 years for $64 million scam Eminiano “Jun” Reodica Jr., a native of the Philippines incarcerated for bank fraud, passed away on March 17, 2021…
‘It felt like we failed our communities to keep them safe’: Filipino Americans mobilize to combat anti-Asian hatred across United States
FOR Asian Americans across the country, the events that unfolded on Tuesday, March 16 at three Asian-owned spas in Atlanta punctuated a mounting fear: the community isn’t safe. A 21-year-old…
March 26 to mark #StopAsianHate Virtual Day of Action and Healing
ASIAN American lawmakers and community leaders are observing #StopAsianHate Virtual Day of Action and Healing on Friday, March 26 in the wake of the Georgia shootings that killed eight individuals,…
FEMA to reimburse funeral expenses for some COVID-19 victims
THE U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced its plan to offer funeral assistance to families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming…