An all Asian American Cerritos City Council
The newly-organized Cerritos City Council in their first session on the stage of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Photo shows (from left) Jennifer Hong, Mayor Pro Tem Lynda…
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PH Consulate Joins PhilDev in Advocating for Young Filipinos in STEM
In a fireside chat, Ms. Emily Nishi of Discord and Ms. Regina Manzana-Sawhney of PhilDev discuss their experiences as Filipino American women in tech in the U.S. and how their…
Gloria Perlas Pulido Appointed Chair of the Cerritos Planning Commission
Gloria Perlas Pulido has been named Chair of the Cerritos Planning Commission. Learn about her leadership role and how the Commission shapes the city’s future through smart, community-centered planning. CERRITOS,…
WWII, Korean war veterans to be honored during Bataan Death March commemoration, April 5
SAN FRANCISCO – Four World War II and four Korean War Veterans will be honored on Saturday, April 5, during the Bataan Death March Commemoration organized by The Bataan Legacy…
Filipino American Press Club California Hosts Successful Induction and Achievement Awards
L to R: FAPCCA President Adrian Lecarros, West Covina Councilor Ollie Cantos, Cason Councilor Jim Dear, Philippine Consul General Adelio Cruz, Cerritos Mayor Frank Yokoyama The Filipino American Press Club…
New York City’s Mandatory Composting Program: Fines Start April 1, 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, NYC enforces its mandatory composting rules to reduce waste and tackle climate change. Learn about the fines, rules, and how residents and building managers can comply….
Green Card Holders at Legal Risk for Not Carrying Cards, Experts Warn
Sample of a U.S. Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as a green card), 2023. Source: Wikipedia. Image in the public domain via U.S. government. Millions of U.S. green card holders…
Trump Moves to Dismantle USAID Amid Myanmar Crisis and Southeast Asia Aid Disruptions
The Trump administration advances plans to dissolve USAID following a court ruling, sparking global concern as foreign aid disruptions hit the Philippines, Vietnam, and Myanmar during a major earthquake crisis….
Cerritos Makes History with Swearing-In of First All-Asian, Female-Majority City Council
Making History Together — The City of Cerritos’ first all-Asian City Council poses after the 2025 swearing-in ceremony. From left to right: Jennifer Hong, Lynda P. Johnson (Mayor Pro Tem),…
New York City to Retire MetroCard After 32 Years, Ushering in Tap-and-Go Era
OMNY card readers installed at a New York City subway station. The contactless system is set to fully replace the MetroCard by the end of 2025 as part of the…
Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Elections
March 25, 2025 — Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring voters to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register for federal elections….
Trump Orders Student Loans Transferred to SBA
Concerns rise over the future of key student loan relief programs, such as the SAVE Plan, PSLF expansions, and targeted debt cancellation. With the repeal of Biden-era policies, students and…
HUDSON COUNTY CLERK E. JUNIOR MALDONADO AND CONGRESSMAN ROB MENENDEZ TOUT RECORD SETTING PASSPORT DAY
Hudson County, NJ- On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Hudson County Plaza located at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey a record number of 71 applications were…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a…
Trump Sends Chilling Message to Immigrants Declaring English Official Language
BySunita Sohrabji “The message being sent to immigrant communities is that we don’t belong, and that we should have no expectation of getting assistance from the Government.” – Marita Etcubanez,…
Cortez Masto, Local Nonprofits Address Federal Funding Uncertainty and the Impact on Critical Services
Las Vegas, Nev. – Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and United Way of Southern Nevada hosted a roundtable to discuss the impact of ongoing federal funding uncertainties on critical…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
Promises made. Promises kept. Since assuming office, President Trump has signed a significant number of executive orders aimed at fulfilling his campaign commitments. Among his latest moves is the controversial…
Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit: City Officials Warn of Major Staffing Cuts
Karen Bass – Photo from Instagram LOS ANGELES—With a $1 billion budget deficit looming over the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Los Angeles officials have warned that widespread staffing cuts and service…
New York’s Noncitizen Voting Law Overturned by State’s Highest Court
NEW YORK CITY, NY – In a major legal decision, the New York State Court of Appeals struck down a law that would have granted noncitizens the right to vote…
Iconic OPM artists to perform live at Pechanga Resort Casino
TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort Casino is proud to present an extraordinary evening of classic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) featuring some of the most iconic artists in the genre’s history. On…
Social Security Administration Announces In-Person Identity Verification Requirements Amid Efforts to Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is tightening its security protocols in a bid to combat rising fraud, which has cost the agency over $100 million annually in direct…
The Women of Impact
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, the city of Las Vegas is set to celebrate with the release of a ground-breaking book, “IMPACT: Stories From Women of Las…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. LA County houses approximately 1,397,434 small businesses, comprising nearly 99.96%…
Henry Chen Installed as 2025 President of AREAA North Los Angeles Chapter
President Henry Chen and the 2025 AREAA North Los Angeles leadership team take their oath of office, officially installed by AREAA National President Jamie Tian at a gala held at…
Trump Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Battle Reaches Supreme Court
President Trump’s Executive Order 14160 faces multiple legal challenges, with the Supreme Court’s decision poised to reshape constitutional law, immigration policy, and the rights of millions. Will the justices uphold…
USPS and DOGE Agreement: Reform or Road to Privatization
Washington, D.C. – The United States Postal Service (USPS) has entered into an agreement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a bid to modernize its operations and cut costs….
One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council to Host Advocacy Days at the Nevada Legislature
The groups plan to bring over 75 Nevadans to the state capital during the week of March 17th. Carson City – One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) will host…
How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?
BySelen Ozturk Mar 11, 2025 Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. Since Trump’s termination of…
Pinalawig ang deadline para sa mga nakaligtas sa sunog sa LA na mag-aplay para sa Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Photo courtesy of EDD SACRAMENTO — Ang mga manggagawa, may-ari ng negosyo, at mga self-employed na tao sa Los Angeles County na naapektuhan ng mga sunog sa California ay mayroon…
Dealing with Assets Omitted in a Divorce Case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …