New ruling: 2020 Census must continue until Oct. 31
A FEDERAL judge ordered that the 2020 Census counting efforts must continue through the end of the month, not October 5. This comes after the Census Bureau was found violating…
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Newsom vetoes high school ethnic studies bill, says revisions are needed
IN an unexpected move, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, Sept. 30 vetoed a bill that would have required ethnic studies to be taught in all high schools. Earlier this…
President Trump transported to Walter Reed hospital after contracting COVID-19
UNITED States President Donald Trump has been transported to Walter Reed Medical Center after contracting COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the White House announced on Friday afternoon,…
Biden recognizes Fil-Ams’ ‘immense contributions to our country’ during start of Filipino American History Month
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden said that if elected, he would work alongside Filipino Americans “to protect the American people.” The presidential candidate’s promise came…
Iconic Philippine brand Tanduay brings its premium rums to Nevada
Award-Winning rum maker enters the market There’s a reason why Tanduay, a 166-year-old rum manufacturer in the Philippines, remains at the top of the wines and spirits category worldwide, and…
Biden campaign woos Fil-Am voters in Nevada through culturally relevant outreach
KAMAYAN feast fundraisers, packed phone banking sessions in Tagalog, door-to-door canvassing, and campaign staffers present at community festivals — these have been some of the traditional get-out-the-vote efforts during election…
Fil-Am voters sound off after heated presidential debate between Trump, Biden
AS President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden squared off in their first debate on Tuesday, Sept. 29, several Filipino American voters across the country reacted to what…
San Francisco’s CAAMFest FORWARD presents Fil-Am films during drive-in, virtual experiences
As the coronavirus pandemic put in-person gatherings on hold, events have been canceled left and right, or have had to adapt to the “new normal” by capturing audiences online. The…
Census Bureau announces ‘target date’ of Oct. 5 to finish counting efforts despite court order
The new target date to conclude 2020 Census self-response and field data collection operations will be on Monday, October 5, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said on Monday, Sept….
Philippine Consulate General in LA reminds Fil-Ams of procedures under ‘new normal’
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles has reopened to handle certain services, but advises the public to follow its guidelines under the “new normal.” The consulate — which covers…
Maria Ressa among critics set to launch new Facebook oversight board
A group of Facebook critics announced that it is launching its very own oversight board to hold the social media giant accountable as well as appraise its moderation decisions and…
Local Filipina-Chinese artist creates mural using 100 donated cereal boxes
Childhood memories enjoying cereal for breakfast served as the inspiration for reaching out to Cat Chiu Phillips, an artist known for reclaiming discarded items and making them into works of…
Advisory: Air quality unhealthy in parts of LA County
Individuals are advised to stay indoors on Wednesday, September 30 as the air quality will be unhealthy in certain parts of Los Angeles County, according to the South Coast Air…
‘Filipinos for Trump’ group organizes caravan to raise support for president’s re-election
Car parades will take place on Oct. 4 in the greater Los Angeles, San Francisco areas AS the 2020 election enters its final, most crucial stage, Filipino American political leaders…
Asian American voters support affirmative action but undecided on California’s Prop 16
by Sunita Sohrabji / Ethnic Media Services DESPITE overwhelming support for affirmative action, a large percentage of Asian Americans in California remain undecided on Proposition 16, a Nov. 3 ballot…
2020 Census deadline extended to end of October
UNITED States residents who haven’t filled out their 2020 Census forms will have another month to do so after a federal judge stopped the decennial enumeration from ending on September…
Las Vegas Fil-Am community comes together for COVID-19 relief efforts
by Gloria T. Caoile With countless local families and individuals suffering due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis, community members put together a day of action. Dr. Noel…
Proposed US bill seeks to halt security aid to PH over Anti-Terrorism Law
A BILL seeking to suspend the United States’ aid to Philippine security forces due to the alleged human rights violations under the Duterte administration has been formally introduced in the…
Fil-Am Democrats kick off grassroots organizing in final weeks before election
FILIPINO American Democrats across California and Nevada came together for a “weekend of action” to get their communities registered to vote and to make a plan to cast their ballots…
Fil-Ams in California urged to complete 2020 Census before deadline next week
AS the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census approaches on Wednesday, September 30, Filipino American community leaders are making a final push to ensure that Fil-Ams are all counted…
Stockton elementary school named after Flora Arca Mata, California’s first Fil-Am teacher, officially opens
Flora Arca Mata Elementary School honors the first Fil-Am teacher in California history THE closure of school campuses due to the pandemic has complicated the lives of students across California,…
‘It feels like the end of the world’: SoCal Filipino evacuees respond to Bobcat Fire
Residents in the San Gabriel Valley lament a disastrous fire season in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic AS of Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Bobcat Fire that was first sparked…
Educator of Filipina heritage elected as California Charter Schools Association board chair
Cristina de Jesus, an educator of nearly three decades, has been elected the board chair of the California Charter Schools Association, the organization announced this week. The association advocates for…
Nail salons allowed to reopen in California, but final decision up to counties
NAIL salons in California will be allowed to open, regardless of the tier the county is in on the state’s reopening roadmap, according to State Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly….
New AAPI study: Majority of Fil-Am, Tagalog-speaking voters to vote by mail
Preference for in-person voting drops amid COVID-19 As the presidential election looms just over a month away, the likelihood that the coronavirus pandemic will be gone in time for voters…
California mayors among coalition of leaders pushing for guaranteed income programs
A number of California mayors are among a coalition of at least 25 city mayors across the U.S. who are pushing to roll out guaranteed income programs for low-income individuals…
House passes resolution denouncing all forms of anti-Asian sentiment
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, September 17, passed a resolution to denounce anti-Asian rhetoric and discrimination fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduced by Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.), the…
Survey: Fil-Am voters most enthusiastic about 2020 election among Asian American groups
Majority of Fil-Ams prefer Biden, but segment shows 2nd highest support for Trump FILIPINO American registered voters are showing the highest levels of enthusiasm among the major Asian American groups…
Chef Raj Abat opens first Filipino vegan restaurant in New York
WHEN his boss Ravi DeRossi told chef Raj Abat last September to come up with an idea for a Filipino vegan restaurant, he was a little hesitant. Growing up in…
New Jersey allows undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses
NEW JERSEY Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill allowing the approximately 500,000 undocumented immigrants who live in the state to be able to apply for professional licenses. “This eliminates…