Community organizations, advocates unite against anti-API racism
As the United States continues to struggle with the lack of test kits and medical equipment to combat the new coronavirus outbreak, the country now leads the world with the…
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Five takeaways from $2.2 trillion relief plan
Trump signs off on sweeping spending bill to provide taxpayers with financial relief, businesses with a special lending program On the same day that the House approved the plan, President…
LA County closes down beaches
Los Angeles County beaches and beach facilities were closed to the public Friday, March 27 in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. By order of the Health Officer,…
Washington state names Fil-Am as head of health care response team
GOVERNOR Jay Inslee has named retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel Cruz Bono as Washington state director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management. As the former chief executive officer and director…
Money, fear and racism: Navigating the complex relationship between health and hysteria
As the world continues to fight the new coronavirus, the global Asian and Pacific Islander community pushes back on hate, discrimination There are fewer global phenomena that make a bigger…
Los Angeles County coronavirus cases surge to 660
11 deaths reported, including the first fatality under 18 years old In the past 48 hours, 256 new coronavirus cases have been identified in Los Angeles County, bringing the total…
As COVID-19 escalates, officials warn public of fake test kits, scam remedies
Panic-buying, school closures and, of course, contracting the novel coronavirus itself are not the only things to watch out for as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on in the United States….
LA public schools to remain closed until May 1
Public schools in Los Angeles, which serve over 700,000 students, will stay closed until May 1 in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Los Angeles Unified School…
Kabilang ang mga Batang Wala Pang 5 Taong Gulang sa Pinakahindi Nabilang nang Tumpak sa Nakalipas na Senso
Tauhan ng America Counts – Nobyembre 13, 2019 Isang pagsubok ang pagbilang sa bawat taong nasa Estados Unidos sa isang senso na ginagawa bawat 10 taon. Ngunit ang pagbilang sa bawat sanggol…
Fil-Ams reminded of new US State Dept. advisory restricting int’l travel
Filipino Americans are reminded to follow the U.S. State Department’s latest advisory on avoiding all international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles said…
After Filipina became first COVID-19 death in LA County, family frustrated at lack of tests being administered
Testing in LA County gradually expands, but the criteria for obtaining a test remains stringent A FILIPINA from Orlando, Florida — who was in Los Angeles visiting family — died…
IRS postpones tax-filing deadline to July 15
Taxpayers in the United States will have three additional months to file their federal taxes, the U.S. treasury secretary announced on Friday, March 20. Tax Day will now be moved…
SF Mayor announces moratorium on commercial evictions
SAN FRANCISCO Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, March 17 announced a moratorium on commercial evictions for small and medium-sized businesses related to financial impacts caused by COVID-19. The moratorium…
Filipino teachers, parents adjust to school shutdowns
Increased virus risk prompts LAUSD to close, open up food banks for students As it continues to spread, the novel coronavirus has prompted large-scale shutdowns of school districts, workplaces, and…
US, DOH partner to combat COVID-19 in the Philippines
THE U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced on Tuesday, March 17 that the U.S. government has committed more than P139 million ($2.7 million) to support the Philippine Department of Health…
LA County treasurer and tax collector not accepting in-person property tax payments
THE Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector will not be accepting in-person payments or providing in-person tax or business license services until further notice, following the closure of all…
Cold temperatures expected in parts of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles – The Los Angeles County Health Officer is issuing a Cold Weather Alert due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures. Wind chill temperatures are expected…
Trump declares national emergency in response to coronavirus pandemic
Weeks after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) went international and began spreading exponentially, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, March 13 officially declared a national emergency, which will funnel more federal…
EU leaders rip Trump’s travel ban as virus advances internationally
The temporary travel ban from the United States to European countries for 30 days took effect on midnight, Friday, March 13, in an effort “to keep new cases” of the…
Fil-Am community kicks off census week of action in LA County
As households across the country begin to receive invitations to participate in the 2020 Census, Filipino American organizations and leaders in Los Angeles County are holding a week of action…
Princess Cruises to suspend all voyages over virus concerns
6 Filipinos on MV Grand Princess test positive Princess Cruises announced on Thursday, March 12 that it will suspend all operations of its 18 cruise ships for 60 days after…
EU leaders rip Trump’s travel ban as COVID-19 advances across the world
Starting midnight Friday, March 13, travel to the United States from European countries will be temporarily banned for 30 days in an effort “to keep new cases” of the novel…
6 Filipinos on Grand Princess ship docked in CA infected with coronavirus
SIX Filipinos aboard the MV Grand Princess — now docked in Oakland, California — have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Philippine Department of Health confirmed this week. …
Filipinos in US urged to register to vote in next PH elections
AHEAD of the 2022 Philippine national and local elections, overseas Filipinos are being reminded to register to vote. Though the deadline to register is over a year away on September…
Over 500 Filipinos among those aboard cruise ship held off California coast
OVER 500 Filipinos are onboard the MV Grand Princess, a cruise ship being held off the California coast due to possible coronavirus cases, the Philippine Department of Health confirmed on…
‘A candidate to unite America’: Why Filipino Americans are coming out in support of Biden’s presidential bid
WHEN 19-year-old Angelo Salva Cruz mailed in his ballot for the California primary this week, his decision to vote for former Vice President Joe Biden was in part because he…
Several Fil-Ams advance to general election for Congress, state, local seats
Several Filipino Americans vying for seats on the federal, state and local levels will advance to the general election in November following the March 3rd primary. For Texas’ 23rd Congressional…
Kabilang ang mga Batang Wala Pang 5 Taong Gulang sa Pinakahindi Nabilang nang Tumpak sa Nakalipas na Senso
Tauhan ng America Counts – Nobyembre 13, 2019 Isang pagsubok ang pagbilang sa bawat taong nasa Estados Unidos sa isang senso na ginagawa bawat 10 taon. Ngunit ang pagbilang sa bawat sanggol…
Warren’s East LA rally honors Latina-led labor movements, ignores Fil-Am labor milestones
Massachusetts senator puts in a last-ditch effort to appeal to California voters by acknowledging the history of labor movements in the Southland WHEN Elizabeth Warren first announced her presidential campaign…
As a second coronavirus case is confirmed in California, WHO upgrades risk to ‘very high’
While the rest of the world is exploring ways to combat the viral spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within their respective countries, there has been a second confirmed case…