Bernie Benito Voted New President of Filipino Town Las Vegas
Bernie Benito – President LAS VEGAS, NV [July 11, 2025] — Bernie Benito, a well-known leader in the Filipino American community and resident of Las Vegas since 1972, has been…
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A’s Break Ground on $1.75 Billion Las Vegas Ballpark at Former Tropicana Site
Photo from HNTB.com LAS VEGAS— The Oakland Athletics officially broke ground on Monday, June 23, 2025, on their new $1.75 billion stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. The groundbreaking ceremony,…
Nevada Senate Passes Voter ID Bill in Historic Bipartisan Compromise
CARSON CITY, Nev. — In a landmark move with national implications, the Nevada Senate has passed a bill requiring voter identification for in-person and mail-in voting, marking a rare bipartisan agreement…
Major education reform bill passes Nevada assembly, promising big changes for schools
Nevada’s Assembly passes a major bipartisan education reform bill reshaping school accountability, teacher recruitment, early childhood access, and student transfers statewide. CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers have passed one of…
Las Vegas Today: Rising Home Prices Reshape Buyer Expectations
Las Vegas Home Prices Are Rising Fast. Here’s What It Means for Working Families and First-Time Buyers. LAS VEGAS — Once seen as an affordable alternative to Los Angeles or…
NEVADA CLOCKS STAY ON THE MOVE: Daylight Saving Time Bill Fails to Beat Legislative
Nevada’s attempt to end daylight saving time fails to meet legislative deadline, keeping clock changes in place for the foreseeable future. In a setback for advocates of a permanent time…
Deserted by Affordability: Working Families Left Behind in Las Vegas Housing Market
Las Vegas faces a growing housing crisis as costs soar and affordable options vanish. State efforts are underway, but deeper land and infrastructure challenges raise doubts. LAS VEGAS — Long…
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
By Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Photo from https://www.facebook.com/catherinecortezmasto/ Nevada’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities make up an essential part of our state’s economy and our culture. As…
Las Vegas Tourism Declines Amid ‘Trump Slump’ and Border Crackdowns
LAS VEGAS – Tourism in Las Vegas has taken a downturn in 2025, with the city reporting a 7.8% drop in visitor arrivals and a 3.9% decline in passenger traffic…
Most Dangerous Intersections in 2025 Identified by Metro Police
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has released new data identifying the most crash-prone intersections in the valley for 2025, highlighting the urgent need for heightened caution…
Las Vegas Reaffirms Compliance Amid Trump’s Sanctuary City Crackdown
Official portrait of Shelley Berkley, Mayor of Las Vegas LAS VEGAS, NV — As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against so-called sanctuary jurisdictions, officials in Las Vegas are reaffirming the…
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Nevada’s Parental Notification Abortion Law
Las Vegas, NV – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a decades-old Nevada law requiring parental notification for minors seeking abortions, amid ongoing legal challenges in the…
Nevada Officials Warn Seniors of Social Security Scams Amid Soaring National Fraud Losses
LAS VEGAS – Nevada officials are urging seniors to be vigilant in the face of rising fraud schemes, particularly those involving scammers impersonating Social Security Administration (SSA) representatives. This warning…
A Grand Entrance: H Mart Opens in Las Vegas with Cultural Flair, Culinary Delight, and Community Excitement
L-R Raja Mourey(President, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce), James Yu, (Director, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce), Sheri Sakamoto(Vegas Chamber), Alex Kim(Las Vegas Korean American Association), Congresswoman Susie Lee(NV-03), Brian Kim(H Mart),…
Clark County approves Filipino Town cultural district in Las Vegas
Filipino community members celebrate after the Clark County Commission voted to approve the creation of the Filipino Town district along Maryland Parkway. IN a landmark move recognizing the vibrant Filipino community…
CELEBRATING THE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF “IMPACT: STORIES FROM WOMEN OF LAS VEGAS”
Las Vegas, NV – We are proud to announce the resounding success of the launch event for IMPACT: Stories from Women of Las Vegas, held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at…
Cortez Masto, Local Nonprofits Address Federal Funding Uncertainty and the Impact on Critical Services
Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and United Way of Southern Nevada hosted a roundtable to discuss the impact of ongoing federal funding uncertainties on critical…
The Women of Impact
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, the city of Las Vegas is set to celebrate with the release of a ground-breaking book, “IMPACT: Stories From Women of Las…
One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council to Host Advocacy Days at the Nevada Legislature
The groups plan to bring over 75 Nevadans to the state capital during the week of March 17th. Carson City – One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) will host…
Nevada Judiciary Expands Free Legal Resources with Self-Help Website
Nevada Judiciary Expands Free Legal Resources with Self-Help Website Enhanced legal self-help resources, including multilingual AI-powered support and step-by-step guides, assist self-represented litigants. Carson City, NV – The State of…
MedNews capsules
A SMALL study about “Post COVID Vaccination Syndrome (PCVS),” a very rare condition following vaccination that causes some neurologic symptoms, has recently hit the news media. The gullible and anti-vax…
Filipino Town Las Vegas to host public town hall meeting
Las Vegas, NV — Filipino Town Las Vegas will host a town hall meeting on February 28, 2025 at +6350 FIL-AM CENTRAL starting at 5:30 p.m. Filipino Town Cultural District is…
God is my GPS
OUR mental health is arguably more vital to our being than our physical health, although both are essential to our general well-being. A solid stabilizing anchor for all this is…
Medical practice today
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,…
Choosing our poison
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…
Filipino Town Las Vegas Announces New Board of Directors
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….
LAS VEGAS CELEBRATES SANTO NINO: A VIBRANT TRIBUTE TO FILIPINO HERITAGE AT PALM NORTHWEST MORTUARY
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…
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,…
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…
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…