Nevada candidates address Fil-Am voters in virtual forum
by Gloria T. Caoile A GROUP of Filipino American voters heard directly from candidates on Monday, October 12, 2020. Taking part in a virtual candidates’ forum, they were able to…
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Utility boxes depicting Filipino Abakada alphabet pop up in SF’s SOMA neighborhood
THOSE walking down Folsom and Howard streets in San Francisco’s South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood can get a brief lesson in the Abakada alphabet, which was once taught as part…
AAPIs rally in support of Prop 16 as vote-by-mail ballots arrive to mailboxes
LOS ANGELES – Continuing the outpouring of support for Prop 16, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) held a virtual rally this past Monday, October 5, joined by prominent AAPI…
24-hour drop boxes and voting centers available in Santa Clara
ELECTION Day is November 3, 2020! The City of Santa Clara is sharing the following information to the community: Election Information The City of Santa Clara offers election information online…
Measure T proponents relay importance of open spaces, public parks amid pandemic
A BALLOT measure in this November’s elections in Santa Clara County will continue the vital work done by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority (SCVOSA) to protect open space…
Visitors reminded to be fire safe in regional parks
October peak of already catastrophic fire season THIS year’s fire season has been one of the most devastating on record with five of the 20 most destructive wildfires in California…
US Census count cut short to Oct. 15 after Supreme Court ruling
In the latest debacle over the decennial enumeration, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to halt all census counting efforts on Thursday, October 15, two weeks before…
Northern California Fil-Am father in desperate need of Filipino stem cell donor
People of color, including Filipinos, are less likely to find a stem cell match in national registry ALAMEDA, CA — In a year marred by crises of varying proportions, everything…
‘Filipinos Feed the Frontlines’ campaign comes to LA’s Historic Filipinotown
GOING eight months into the pandemic, the bayanihan spirit of the Filipino American community is unwavering, as individuals continue to extend generosity to support frontline workers and families in need….
LA Public Health advises individuals to quarantine, get tested if exposed to large gatherings
AS Los Angeles residents celebrated the Lakers’ victory and took part in large protests over the weekend, Los Angeles County health officials released new guidelines to remind that the threat…
National Filipino American Lawyers Association launches voter protection program to help voters in CA, AZ & NV
The National Filipino American Lawyers Association unveiled its first-ever Voter Protection Program (VoPro), a national non-partisan effort designed to protect the vote and rights of voters for the upcoming 2020…
Sequel to Fil-Am movie ‘Lumpia’ to premiere at Hawaii International Film Festival
The Hawaii International Film Festival has officially unveiled its 40th Anniversary lineup and among the roster of select films making its nationwide world premiere will be “Lumpia With A Vengeance.”…
Long Beach woman, center of viral anti-Asian tirades, gets 47-day jail sentence for assaulting Pinay
A Long Beach woman who was captured in two viral anti-Asian videos this past summer will get her time in jail for attacking a Filipina American at a South Bay…
‘Filipinos for Trump’ hold caravan to show support as president recovers from coronavirus
AS President Donald Trump spent last weekend at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after contracting COVID-19, a group of loyal Filipino American supporters in Southern California came together for a caravan…
Family of missing Filipino man in Ontario, CA requesting public’s help in search
A Filipino American family in Ontario, California is desperately calling upon the public to help search for an older family member who has been missing since mid-September. The person missing…
Nevada Dems unveil Tagalog voter protection hotline
FILIPINO American voters in Nevada who need in-language support before they cast their ballots can now call a Tagalog voter protection hotline. This new resource announced on Monday, October 5…
Members of Congress join Filipino Americans for Biden-Harris Nevada’s virtual Kamayan Zoomustahan
by Gloria T. Caoile SEVERAL special guests participated in Filipino Americans for Biden-Harris Nevada’s Kamayan Zoomustahan on Saturday, Oct. 3. The virtual event was a celebration of October’s Filipino American…
New digital series captures life-changing journey of young Filipino Americans in their quest for identity
Filgrimage starts streaming on iWant TFC, TheFilipinoSchool.com, myxTV, and other TFC platforms in time for Filipino American History Month SAN FRANCISCO – The series trailer for Filgrimage opens with a local saying, “Welcome to…
Fil-Am voters weigh in following vice presidential debate
A fly that landed on Vice President Mike Pence’s head and California Sen. Kamala Harris’ various smirks and “I’m speaking, Mr. Vice President” sound bite set social media abuzz following…
Covered California for Small Business announces a record-low weighted average rate change of 1.5 percent for 2021
SACRAMENTO – Covered California for Small Business unveiled the health plan choices and rates for small-business employers and their employees for the upcoming 2021 plan year. The statewide weighted average…
City Of Las Vegas 2020 Halloween Happenings
Free Fun Activities For The Whole Family! The days leading up to Halloween and beyond usually are filled with free activities for children and fun seekers of all ages. Find…
Mayor reopens libraries with in-person services, increased digital access & safety
SAN DIEGO – Continuing a phased reopen of City services prioritizing the health and safety of San Diegans and employees, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer announced that San Diego Public Libraries would…
White House doctor: Trump ‘symptom-free’ for over 24 hours
PRESIDENT Donald Trump is reportedly feeling “great” and has gone 24 hours without any coronavirus symptoms, the White House’s top doctor said on Wednesday, October 7, two days after the…
Public warned: Beware of COVID-related scams
AS the pandemic continues, individuals are advised to stay vigilant against the COVID-related scams currently spreading — from websites peddling fraudulent virus cures to calls pretending to be contract tracers…
Vote by mail ballots mailed out to LA County voters, early voting begins
STARTING this week, 5.6 million registered voters in Los Angeles County will begin to receive their vote by mail ballots for the November 3 presidential general election. Following an order…
Trump returns to White House to continue COVID-19 treatment
PRESIDENT Donald Trump told Americans to not “be afraid” of COVID-19 as he returned to the White House on Monday night, October 5 after a three-day stay at Walter Reed National…
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture returns virtually for Filipino American History Month
FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) announced the return of its popular Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC), the City of Los…
‘UNDISCOVERED X’: San Francisco’s popular Filipino night market moves online
“UNDISCOVERED X,” a two-day gathering of Filipino/a/x entrepreneurs, creatives and thought leaders will be mounted online from October 17-18. With four virtual stages, four streaming hub cities, over 60 key…
Duterte wishes Trump a ‘speedy recovery’ from COVID-19
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has extended his well wishes to United States President Donald Trump and first lady Melania after they both tested positive for COVID-19, Malacañang said on Monday,…
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans hosts virtual benefit on Oct. 10 to raise funds for future headquarters, programs
AMONG the upcoming events to mark Filipino American History Month is a virtual benefit for one of the oldest and longest-running non-profit organizations serving Fil-Ams in Los Angeles. Historic Filipinotown’s…