Report finds Asians in US are healthier than other groups
A NEW study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that Asian adults – particularly Chinese adults – are physically and psychologically healthier than other US…
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Filipino on FBI’s Most Wanted list
A FILIPINO man from Los Angeles wanted for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend last month has been named to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Philip Patrick Policarpio,…
Campaign seeks to get AAPIs to vote in June 7 primary
AS California’s June 7 primary approaches, 20 organizations plan on calling 20,000 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) registered voters in Los Angeles and Orange Counties in a campaign called…
Obama congratulates Duterte
US reaffirms alliance with incoming PH president US President Barack Obama on Tuesday, May 17, personally called presumptive Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to congratulate him on his victory. “President Obama…
Measures introduced to continue funding for LA County parks
A NEW comprehensive report examining Los Angeles County’s park needs revealed that nearly half of residents live more than half a mile away from a park. The report comes as…
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recognized as Certified Duchenne Care Center
THE neuromuscular program at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) became recognized as a Certified Duchenne Care Center, making it one of only 10 in the United States and the…
Advocates rally to make overtime pay for domestic workers permanent
IN commemoration of Mother’s Day, labor organizations, domestic workers and their advocates demonstrated Monday, May 9, at Los Angeles City Hall’s South Steps to support a bill that would make…
So Cal Edison celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
IN celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), utilities company Southern California Edison (SCE) on Friday, May 6, awarded business and community partners for their contributions to energy efficiency…
Filipino suspected of shooting wife and others arrested
A FILIPINO federal security officer suspected of fatally shooting three and wounding three others was arrested Friday, May 6, the Associated Press reported. Eulalio Tordil, 62, is linked to shooting…
Report: 2 million California households hire domestic workers
Employment standards needed AMID a rising demand for domestic work and an unprecedented elder boom, a new report from the UCLA Labor Center has found that an estimated 2 million…
California raises smoking age to 21
CALIFORNIA Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday, May 4, signed into law a package of bills that changes the state’s legal smoking age from 18 to 21, among other new regulations….
Paba Calls On Authorities To Investigate Fatal Police Shooting Of Fil-Am Carson Resident
Los Angeles, CA – The Philippine American Bar Association (PABA) is saddened by the December 2015 fatal shooting of Mharloun Saycon, a Filipino-American resident of Carson. PABA, which serves the…
New report shows older-adult Asian Americans face language, income, educational barriers
Although Asian Americans are widely perceived as the model minority, a new report containing disaggregated data of older adults in the ethnic group paints a completely different picture. In Los…
Rep. Titus, immigrants call for immigration reform after SC hearing
FOLLOWING the US Supreme Court’s hearing on President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration, US Rep. Dina Titus on Friday, April 22, held a press conference that highlighted the nation’s…
Los Angeles County pushes for early childhood education
IN Los Angeles County, there are more than 800,000 children 5 years old and younger, an age range that is crucial to their development and future success. That’s why the…
Garcetti’s $8.7-B budget includes commitment toward homelessness
LOS ANGELES Mayor Garcetti unveiled an $8.76 billion budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 that would dedicate $138 million toward homelessness. The funds in the budget come amid a 12 percent…
Accomplished Fil-Ams share secrets to success
WHILE Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant cruised to victory in the final game of his career last week, dozens of individuals gathered that same day at the Muzeo…
Supreme Court appears divided on arguments over Obama’s immigration orders
THE nation’s top court on Monday, April 18, heard oral arguments for the case United States v. Texas, which challenges President Barack Obama’s executive actions to grant reprieve to millions…
Cleaner SoCal air linked to drop in lung problems in kids
Air in Southern California is cleaner than it was two decades ago, and a new study suggests children may be experiencing less respiratory problems because of it. The study, published…
CAUSE encourages leadership among API women, communities
As part of the official Women’s History Month in March, the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE) hosted Women in Power: Leadership in Law and Justice, at the…
Garcetti delivers 3rd State of the City
In his State of the City address, Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti portrayed the city as “not only strong, it’s getting stronger every day.” The address was the third by Garcetti…
Cleaner SoCal air linked to drop in lung problems in kids
Air in Southern California is cleaner than it was two decades ago, and a new study suggests children may be experiencing less respiratory problems because of it. The study, published…
SF Board of Supervisors unanimously approve resolution forming Filipino Cultural Heritage District
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 12 unanimously adopted a resolution establishing a Filipino Cultural Heritage District in the city called SoMa Pilipinas. The resolution also…
Flu season is milder this year, CDC says
FLU season isn’t over just yet, but it’s winding down and will go in the books as a relatively mild one, US health officials say. Lynette Brammer, an epidemiologist with…
Analysis: Children near old LA battery plant have higher lead levels in blood
CHILDREN residing near a now-closed battery recycling plant in Vernon, California have higher levels of lead in their blood compared to those living farther away, a new study by California…
USPS stamps drop 2 cents
The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Sunday, April 10, dropped the price of postage stamps by 2 cents for the first time in almost a century. Stamps now cost…
US jobless claims in late March fell below projections
Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits at the end of March, suggesting a continually strengthening labor market in spite of slow economic growth. Claims for unemployment benefits fell by 9,000…
San Francisco passes law mandating 6 weeks paid parental leave
SAN Francisco has become the first municipality in the United States to mandate that businesses provide workers who are new parents with six weeks of fully-paid parental leave. “Our country’s…
New campaign encourages Asian American immigrants to apply for citizenship
NON-profit organization Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, in partnership with community-based organizations and local government, on Wednesday, April 6, announced a new campaign to encourage and boost the…
New campaign encourages Asian American immigrants to apply for citizenship
Non-profit organization Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, in partnership with community-based organizations and local government, on Wednesday, April 6, announced new campaign to encourage and boost the number…