LA mayor lauded for staunch support of Denim Day
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles City Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was recognized on April 24 by nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence (POV) on Wednesday for his efforts in raising awareness about…
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Overseas voting at PCG
LOS ANGELES – The Overseas Voting for the May 13, 2013 elections will run from April 13 at 9am Los Angeles time to May 13, 2013 at 4am Los Angeles…
Immigration advocates advise: ‘Start preparing’
LOS ANGELES – Immigration advocates and leaders are urging members of the community (who have family or will possibly benefit from the proposed comprehensive immigration reform bill) to start preparing…
Immigration bill draws mixed reactions from AAPI communities
LOS ANGELES – When the so-called ‘Gang of Eight’ Senators unveiled their proposed immigration reform bill, mainstream media and netizens were abuzz with reactions and statements. A host of immigration…
Est. 1M undocumented Pinoys to benefit from bipartisan immigration bill
To clear citizenship backlog but would eliminate family-based petitions for siblings and married children above 31 LOS ANGELES – Filipino immigration leaders say that nearly one million Filipinos (perhaps even…
Southern CA leaders dominate Fil-Am Democratic caucus exec board
Ramoso elected as new state chair LOS ANGELES – For the first time ever, a majority of seats in the executive board of the California Democratic Party Filipino American Caucus…
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLDS “BLESSING OF FAMILY REUNION”
The Knights of Columbus, St. Genevieve Council 14772, “2010 California State Best Council” in Panorama City, CA, had conducted the “Blessing of Family Reunion” held in Madonna Hall on April…
US postpones missile test in California
DUE TO TENSION WITH N. KOREA LOS ANGELES – In light of the recent escalating nuclear tension between the United States and North Korea, the Pentagon has decided to postpone…
Pinay accused of distracted driving due back in court
ANAHEIM – A Filipino-American woman accused of driving while distracted causing a fatal accident is due back in court again for an arraignment hearing on Thursday, April 4. Prosecutors allege…
Fil-Am coach wins second HS basketball title
LOS ANGELES – FilAm coach Bryan Camacho continues to cement his legacy in high school basketball. Camacho’s Bishop Alemany High School girls basketball team (31–5) captured the CIF Division III…
New evidence uncovered in murder of Fil-Am Navy vet in San Diego
LOS ANGELES – New evidence has been uncovered in the continuation of preliminary hearings on the case of Alvin Bulaoro, a 24-year-old Fil-Am Navy veteran who was allegedly killed by…
Fil-Am groups push for Medicare portability
LOS ANGELES – A group of Filipino-American health advocates continue to push for US Medicare portability, for Fil-Am retirees who want to live in the Philippines and bring their benefits…
Richard Caldito Sr. (1913-2011), The First Fil-Am Elected County Official in the US
Several weeks ago, a Filipino-American was posthumously honored in Hawaii. The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced the inaugural Richard Caldito Government Service Scholarship for a college student majoring…
Obama calls for ‘political courage’ in immigration
LOS ANGELES – President Barack Obama on Monday pushed for immigration reform at a citizenship oath-taking ceremony for 28 immigrants, and called for ‘political courage’ in doing ‘what’s required’ in…
Fil-Am Walnut Councilmember Cartagena urges eligible applicants to attend free citizenship (N-400) application workshop
FILIPINO-American Councilmember Antonio “Tony” Cartagena of the City of Walnut is urging permanent resident aliens to take advantage of attending a free US Application Workshop through the Filipino American Service…
Smoking tolerance among Pinoys lead to smoking-related illnesses
LOS ANGELES – Filipino-American Rico Foz was only seven years old when he was first exposed to an environment of smoking. His father was a smoker who worked for a…
Cerritos City Councilman Mark Pulido elected Mayor Pro Tem
For 2013-2014 term CERRITOS – Filipino American Cerritos City Councilman Mark E. Pulido was elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2013-2014 term by his city council colleagues…
Fil-Am fugitive arrested in Pampanga
LOS ANGELES – A man wanted for criminal raps here in California was arrested by operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Pampanga in the Philippines. Rodolfo Suacon,…
Fil-Ams reenlist to US Navy on PH shores
LOS ANGELES – For five Filipino-American sailors serving under the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge, it is a tremendous honor to take their Oaths of Reenlistment to the US…
Over 80 Pinoys to attend free citizenship workshop in LA Public Library
LOS ANGELES – As of press time, it has been confirmed that over 80 Filipinos will be attending a free citizenship workshop, to be hosted by the Asian Pacific American…
Reodica trial moved to May
LOS ANGELES – The trial for disgraced car dealer Eminiano Jun Reodica has been moved again, this time to May 21, 2013. Citing the case’s unusual and complex nature, United…
Parking employees receive $4.7M in class action settlement
LOS ANGELES – Thousands of parking lot attendants, cashiers and other employees received a whooping $4.7 million settlement after their class action lawsuit was settled. About 10,000 employees, some of…
Hawaii leaders introduce WWII Filvets family reunification bill
LOS ANGELES – A Hawaiian Senator and Congresswoman on Tuesday introduced legislation in both chambers that would reunite Filipino World War II veterans with their families. Senator Mazie K. Hirono…
Pinoy media lauded in 2013 NAM Awards Gala
PASADENA – Ethnic media practitioners in Southern California were recognized on Thursday night for excellence in journalism, and insightful coverage on ethnic community issues. Presented by New America Media (NAM),…
My close encounters with terrestrial stars, Part II
After a brief respite and heaps of social commitments that I had to cover, the continuation of my celebrity encounters resumes. Brace yourself for some more of my interesting nostalgic…
Three Pinoys convicted of gun smuggling in the US
LOS ANGELES – A US federal jury on Monday convicted three Filipinos of smuggling high-powered military and assault weapons including rocket launchers, machine guns, and other deadly explosives from the…
Two Fil-Ams vying for Cerritos City Council
CERRITOS – Two Filipino-Americans are vying for the City Council of Cerritos in the March 5 local election. Current City Planning Commissioner Frank Aurelio Yokoyama and retired Social Worker…
Fil-Ams, Asian Americans urged to vote in LA elections on March 5
LOS ANGELES – With at least two Filipino-Americans running for LA City Council seats, kababayans are highly encouraged to come out and vote in the coming LA City Primary…
4 Asian Americans vying for LA City Council seats
LOS ANGELES – A historic four Asian Americans are vying for a seat in the LA City Council — a place they have not had representation since the mid-1980s and…
Redefined: Everyday female ‘Sheroes’
LONG BEACH – College students gathered from all corners of Southern California for the 6th annual SCPASA Summit conference held at California State University at Long Beach (CSULB), on Saturday….