Asin: How a suburban New Jersey Filipino restaurant found its footing
ONE of the newcomers at the Filipino Restaurant Week this year is Asin, a restaurant in Caldwell, New Jersey, a borough in Essex County, located about 20 miles away from…
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Cultural resilience through food: The rising popularity of Filipino cuisine
by Marissa Guiang NEW YORK CITY is no stranger to Filipino cuisine, thanks to a strong presence of Filipino communities in Queens and Jersey City. Small family-run restaurants serving up…
17th Annual Parol Lantern Festival and Parade to light up SOMA Pilipinas
THE parol lantern has always been the symbol of hope, blessings, luck and peace for Filipinos during the holiday season. This star-shaped lantern can be found lighting up windows in…
Cebu Institute of Medicine – Nexus 1987 reunion
DR. Santos Yu of the Neurology Center of Nevada played host to this year’s Cebu Institute of Medicine – Nexus 1987 class reunion. In a Las Vegas themed reunion, practicing…
IOCSF Choral Performs in Bay Area
THE International Orange Chorale of San Francisco, a recipient of the 2011 Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, will have upcoming performances in the Bay Area on December 7 (Christ…
Outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce
The Center for Disease Control (CDC), public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of E. coli…
Ressa selected as Princeton University’s 2020 Baccalaureate speaker
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa has been chosen as the speaker for Princeton University’s 2020 Baccalaureate ceremony, the university announced this week. The Baccalaureate ceremony is an end-of-year…
Coping with (power) loss: California’s hospitals, clinics, patients face new reality
by Mark Kreidler WE all know that when the power goes out, refrigerators, heaters and air conditioners stop running. Homes go dark, and desktop computers shut down. But those are…
West Ranch HS Marching Band pays tribute to Saugus HS during big championship win
SANTA CLARITA, CA — The West Ranch High School Marching Band and Color Guard took home the gold medal for best band on Saturday, November 16 after competing in the…
Former VP and presidential candidate Biden sounds off on Fil-Am issues
As the U.S. presidential elections draw near, Democratic front runner Joe Biden expressed his message to Filipino American, and pledged to champion their causes. TFC’s Bev Llorente and the Asian…
Soaring high: Aviation Institute of Maintenance addresses global demand for aviation technicians in Las Vegas
Las Vegas campus offers various programs to start your aviation career training The shortage of aviation maintenance technicians has been mounting for a while and is seen to slide downhill…
Soaring high: Aviation Institute of Maintenance addresses global demand for aviation technicians
Jumpstart your career with AIM while enjoying the San Francisco Bay Metro Area The shortage of aviation maintenance technicians has been mounting for a while and is seen to slide…
Suspect in crash that killed Filipino doctor in Las Vegas pleads not guilty
The impaired driver in a crash that killed a Filipino doctor last month in central Las Vegas has pleaded not guilty to murder and several other charges on Tuesday, November…
Palace slams Midler for Duterte criticism
Malacañang on Sunday, November 24, slammed singer-actress Bette Midler for describing President Rodrigo Duterte as one of the world’s most detestable leaders as well as lumping him together with the…
Governor Newsom announces Early Childhood Policy Council and a team to develop master plan for early learning and care
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, November 22, announced the selection of diverse experts, practitioners and parents to guide California’s efforts on early learning and care. The Governor today…
Pinay filmmaker sues LA’s Catholic Archdiocese over childhood sexual assault by Filipino priest
A Filipina American filmmaker from Hollywood is suing the Archdiocese of Los Angeles over sexual assault she experienced as a child by a Filipino priest. The suit is said to…
Filipino fast food giant Jollibee opens North American headquarters in West Covina
FILIPINO fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is setting out to bring more Chickenjoy across North America with the opening of its headquarters in West Covina, California. The grand…
Manila-bound Philippine Airlines flight makes emergency landing in LA shortly after departure
A PHILIPPINE Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 21 minutes following takeoff after one of its engines caught fire. Manila-bound flight PR113 left Los…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles confirms new board for 2020
THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) confirmed the new Board of Directors during the record-breaking mixer “Winning Together” last Wednesday, November 20. Ninong’s Cafe was…
UP Alumni to host speakers on Artificial Intelligence and sustainability in LA
“BIG Words Demystified: Fil-Am Authors on A.I. and Sustainability” will be held at the Echo Park Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library at 5:30 p.m on Monday, November 25. …
Covered California’s new state subsidies program provides relief for middle-income Californians
Open enrollment for 2020 is underway, and more Californians than ever before are eligible for financial help for their health insurance. The reason is a new state subsidy program. It…
Medi-Cal to expand eligibility to young undocumented adults. But will they enroll?
by Ana B. Ibarra Starting in January, young adults can sign up for California’s Medicaid program regardless of immigration status. But a fundamental question looms: Will they? Some young people…
McDonald’s commits $500K in scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander students
In partnership with APIA Scholars, fifty-five college scholarships will be awarded to students in 2020 CHICAGO – McDonald’s announced on Wednesday, November 20 that it has committed $500,000 to establish…
The preserve at Chino delivers a fresh start at 8 new neighborhoods
CHINO, CA — The Southern California dream can now be yours. In a new home at The Preserve at Chino by Lewis Community Developers, days are filled with first-class amenities,…
Nursing home safety violations put residents at risk, report finds
by Barbara Feder Ostrov AS huge swaths of California burned last fall, federal health officials descended on 20 California nursing homes to determine whether they were prepared to protect their…
Filipino stars, Pedro Fernandez coming to Chumash Casino Resort
SANTA YNEZ, CA – November 13, 2019 – The Chumash Casino Resort has announced that popular Filipino entertainers Ian Veneracion and Jona will join forces for a performance, and Latin…
Archbishop Bernardito Auza bids New York goodbye
POPE FRANCIS NAMES ARCHBISHOP AUZA AS APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO SPAIN Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza has nothing but good thoughts and warm wishes about the Filipino American community in New York…
PH envoy meets US senators seeking De Lima release
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez on Wednesday, November 13, met with two U.S. lawmakers who sought for the release of Senator Leila De Lima to discuss…
FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX celebrates Filipina empowerment
CLOSING out 2019, FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX returns to Genever Lounge in Historic Filipinotown to present a celebration of Filipina Empowerment and the Art of Burlesque on November 17,…
Filipino veterans host yearly Veterans Day demonstration to secure rights, recognition for Fil-Am vets
The veteran community demands action from lawmakers to secure rights and compensation to Filipino World War II veterans In Hollywood, Los Angeles on Monday, November 11, dozens of Filipino veterans…