Cancer, schmancer — In California, coffee is king
by Anna B. Ibarra SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It turns out that California and the Trump administration do agree on at least one thing: Don’t mess with coffee. Trump’s hand-picked food…
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Bill to help human trafficking victims heads to Governor
SACRAMENTO – The Senate unanimously approved bipartisan measure co-authored by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that would help human trafficking victims get back on their feet. Specifically, Assembly Bill 900…
Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings
Warning letters for products that looked like juice boxes, cookies and candy part of efforts to protect youth from dangers of nicotine and tobacco product The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Celebrate the Moon Festival at Pechanga Resort Casino with a 2018 Mercedes Benz giveaway and great prizes
JOIN us at Pechanga Resort Casino this September to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with our exciting “Harvest Moon Grand Drawing”. There will be 50 winners of EasyPlay and one lucky…
DOJ criticizes Harvard University over alleged discrimination of Asian Americans
Groups including Asian Americans pledge support to the Ivy League university’s affirmative action policy The U.S. Department of Justice this week came out against Harvard University’s admission practices by announcing its…
Serenata Filipina Ver. 2 goes onstage at the Ford Theatres Oct. 7
All-female headliners perform Filipino-penned songs in English and Tagalog THE historic Ford Theatres will be the venue where prominent Filipina-American singers converge for an evening of nostalgic Filipino hits and…
Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente Hills holds grand opening, seeks to be No. 1 dealership in SoCal
FOR those who are eyeing to buy a Maserati or Alfa Romeo in Southern California, look no further than Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente Hills. Maserati Alfa Romeo of Puente…
Bill to increase access to ethnic studies ready for Gov. Brown’s signature
SACRAMENTO — State Assemblymember Jose Medina’s (D-Riverside) bill AB 2772, which increases access to ethnic studies education, was concurred upon on the Assembly Floor on Thursday, August 30. AB 2772…
Nietes, Palicte hold media workout at Wildcard Gym in LA
Three division world champion Donnie ‘Ahas’ Nietes and Aston ‘Mighty’ Palicte held a workout for the media on Wednesday, August 29 at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard Gym in Los Angeles. The…
PH to receive the biggest share of security aid for Indo-Pacific from the US
The Philippines will be one of the nations in the Indo-Pacific region to receive the biggest share in security assistance, a U.S. State Department official said this week. The amount…
Coronation of 2018-2020 Miss Pangasinan highlights 50th Golden Pangasinan Day celebration
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – As expected, a standing room only capacity graced the United Pangasinanes of America, Inc.’s (UPAI) 50th Golden Pangasinan Day and Miss Pangasinan coronation banquet and ball…
Resistance, Retaliation, Reconciliation and Rescission: Bataan Legacy Historical Society’s 4th Conference on WWII in the Philippines
BATAAN Legacy Historical Society (BLHS), Memorare Manila 1945, the Yuchengco Philippine Studies Program of the University of San Francisco (USF) and Kasamahan at USF would like to invite everyone to…
New study: taking aspirin daily does not reduce chance for heart problems
A LONG-standing theory that taking a low-dose aspirin every day will cut the chances of a heart attack, stroke or other heart problems has been debunked by a new major…
California confronts environmental threats in new climate change assessment
BEING a harbinger for environmental policies, California on Monday, August 27, published a comprehensive assessment outlining the risks of global warming that are threatening the state. Titled as California’s Fourth…
Bill to curb school bullying heads to Gov. Brown’s desk
Legislation comes as studies show divisive rhetoric in national politics has filtered down to schools SACRAMENTO — Legislation by Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) to prevent bullying and harassment in California…
California lawmakers to vote on net neutrality legislation
Big Telecom attempts to slow down support for net neutrality by spreading “misinformation” After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to slowly reduce net neutrality protections, Democratic lawmakers have promised…
US blacklists three IS recruiters including Filipino
All three had connections to Philippine terror group A 28-year-old Philippine national was among the three men from Southeast Asia to be added to the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions blacklist on…
Fil-Am receives Fulbright grant to teach English in Malaysia
23-year-old Dan Santos found inspiration from his immigrant parents’ journey Most Asian Americans grow up with the overwhelming expectation to academically and financially succeed pursuant to the wishes of their immigrant…
US has no comment on Duterte’s CIA accusations
THE United States has neither confirmed nor denied President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent accusations that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is devising a plot to kill him. U.S. Embassy in Manila…
California may overturn order to return $331-M to mortgage settlement fund
Hundreds of foreclosures resulted from Wells Fargo glitch Democratic lawmakers in Sacramento are hoping to overturn a court ruling that would order California to use $331 million in helping homeowners hit…
Filipino priest from Dallas accused of sexual abuse has gone missing
Investigators are trying to locate a Filipino priest from Texas who stole thousands of dollars from his parish, and is accused of molesting teenage boys. Officials of the St. Cecilia…
John Cho stars in groundbreaking film ‘Searching’
FRESH off the heels of the highly successful opening of “Crazy Rich Asians” is yet another groundbreaking film meant to raise the profile of the Asian American community. It is…
Yum Chat. 5 Chefs. 5 Dishes. All the stories. Twin Marquis releases docu-series exploring Asian American chefs and cuisine
New York, NY – Twin Marquis, a New York food company that specializes in noodles and wrappers, is releasing a 5-part docu-series, “Yum Chat,” celebrating Asian American chefs and cooking….
The Seniors Club, Inc. (SCI) of Jersey City celebrates 11th Annual Presentation & Coronation Ball
THE Seniors Club, Inc. (SCI) of Jersey City celebrated its 11th Annual Presentation & Coronation Ball at the Ramada Plaza Newark Liberty International Airport on June 9, 2018. Spearheaded by Mrs….
Presidio Picnic Features Filipino Cultural Performances on August 26
THE Presidio Picnic, a collaboration of the Presidio Trust and Off The Grid, will feature Filipino cultural performances by The Parangal Dance Company as it highlights Philippine and Filipino American…
Barry Manilow extends hit show into 2019 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
The award-winning superstar’s newest show will continue to dazzle audiences at the Westgate International Theater LAS VEGAS – GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter, arranger, producer and musician, Barry Manilow announced…
Fly LINQ to open at The LINQ Promenade by the End of 2018
Caesars Entertainment is giving a behind-the-scenes, first look at the new Fly LINQ, the first and only zipline on the Las Vegas Strip. Expected to open by the end of…
‘Healthy Mondays’ with AAPINA of Nevada
The Asian American Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) of Nevada has the “Healthy Mondays AAPINA of Nevada” radio program with PHLV Radio every Monday from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m, which…
US Army welcomes nearly 90 future soldiers in LA
NEARLY 90 young men and women joined the U.S. Army on Thursday, August 16 during a mass swearing-in ceremony in Los Angeles. The U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion in LA brought…
Fil-Am community leader announces run for Artesia City Council
Melissa Ramoso will be only woman on city’s November 6th ballot Filing her papers last week, Filipina-American Melissa Ramoso joins the race for Artesia City Council as the only woman to…