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…
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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…
Red Cross commemorates one year since Woolsey Fire
Nonprofit thanks 700 volunteers and community partners who supported relief effort ON Friday, November 8, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region gathered volunteers, staff, community partners and donors to…
CSUF Education Week celebrates teaching profession, college’s 15th anniversary
Nov. 12-14 event offers activities for future and current teachers and community members CAL State Fullerton’s College of Education is hosting “Education Week” Nov. 12-14, featuring programs and events for…
8chan owner sues founder for cyber libel in PH
8chan owner James Arthur “Jim” Watkins on October 30 filed a cyber libel complaint against its founder Fredrick Brennan for tweeting that Watkins is “going senile” on September when he…
U.S. EPA celebrates WIFIA Project with groundbreaking at Orange County Water District
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – On Friday, November 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Orange County Water District (OCWD) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Groundwater Replenishment…
Doubts about the Census: How will the first online census work and who guarantees confidentiality?
As 2020 approaches, many readers have questions about the upcoming census. If you have a question or any doubts about the Census, please write to [email protected] and we will consult…
The Asian Journal Media Group’s 3rd annual International Travel Trade & Consumer Expo set to be even bigger and better in 2020
Pasadena Convention Center will be the venue on its 3rd year The Asian Journal’s premier project is going to be one of the biggest Filipino American business events of 2020….
Flavor bans multiply, but menthol continues to divide
by Ana B. Ibarra AS states and communities rush to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products linked to vaping, Carol McGruder races from town to town, urging officials to…
APIAs lead Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign efforts in Nevada
California Sen. Kamala Harris is running for the Democratic nomination to restore justice and prosecute the case against four more years of Donald Trump. She is also running one of…
‘Isugid Pinoy!’: Mythic warriors of SOMA Pilipinas at the San Francisco Public Library
Comic book art exhibition celebrates and reflects the diversity of the Fil-Am community and experience “Isugid Pinoy!” (ee-soo-ghid), is “tell it Pilipino!” in the Philippine Bisayan language. Presented by Kularts,…
Driver who killed New Jersey Fil-Am family sentenced to probation
A Maryland truck driver who drove across a median on a Delaware highway and caused a crash that killed a Filipino American man and his four daughters and injured his…
Leaders skip Trump-less ASEAN-US session
President Rodrigo Duterte was among the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit that skipped a session with United States officials on Monday, November 4, after…
Groups sue Trump admin for making it ‘much harder’ for low-income immigrants to get citizenship fee waived
The city of Seattle, Wash. and five legal organizations have filed a lawsuit in California on Wednesday, October 30 against the Trump administration for changing the requirements for naturalization, which…
75th Anniversary of Leyte Landing observed in Carson
ON Sunday, October 20, a profound gathering in observance of the 75th anniversary of Leyte Landing was held as Liberators of the Philippines, third and fourth generations, and supporters came…