Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Rich Tu breaks down the vibrant symbolism behind his FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Official Poster, starting with the patchwork soccer ball at the center—representing the global fandom of the…
Filipino community members celebrate after the Clark County Commission voted to approve the creation of the Filipino Town district along Maryland Parkway. IN a landmark move recognizing the vibrant Filipino community…
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck near Julian, a historic town in Southern California, on April 14, 2025. Centered just south of the town, the tremor was felt across a wide…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive directive ordering the Department of Justice and other federal agencies to begin cutting discretionary funding to sanctuary jurisdictions—reviving one…
Consul General Donna Rodriguez (center), chairperson of the Embassy’s Special Board of Election Inspectors (SBEI) looks on as the status report from the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) is…
Trump Administration Invalidates Immigrants’ Social Security Numbers to Encourage Self-Deportation WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that has drawn widespread criticism and legal challenges, the Trump administration has reportedly invalidated…
“Why would we help the big banks at the expense of working people? “ Attorney General Bonta to the U.S. House of Representatives:… OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta on April…
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) of mailing services price changes to take effect July 13. The new rates include…
Las Vegas, NV – We are proud to announce the resounding success of the launch event for IMPACT: Stories from Women of Las Vegas, held on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at…
THIS April, Graton Resort & Casino is turning up the excitement with dream car giveaways, live concerts, and all-new resort experiences. Don’t miss your chance to drive away in your…
LOS ANGELES – Gerard “Gerry” O. Panga has formally assumed his post as the new Tourism Representative of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) at the Philippine Consulate General in…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
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),…
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…
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….
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, 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
