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San Diego to solicit community input in development of child and youth master plan
City seeking applications from qualified organizations to host town hall meetings on diverse community needs SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Office of Child and Youth Success is…
Mayor Gloria, local leaders break ground on Torrey Pines fire station
Fire Station 52 will be the 11th new or rebuilt fire station since 2015 SAN DIEGO – On Monday, Oct. 17, Mayor Todd Gloria, UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep K….
Exploring, unpacking API neglect in the US health care system
A HUNDRED years ago, in the 1920s, the state of California began a public health initiative to “expel” Filipinos from the Golden State. Amid a tuberculosis outbreak that impacted hospital…
City of San Francisco celebrates Filipino American History Month
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer joined Mayor London Breed and the Filipino American Community in the 18th annual official celebration of Filipino American History Month in the…
Part II: Meet the Fil-Ams working in the Biden-Harris administration
IN honor of Filipino American History Month, get to know seven more Filipino Americans who are serving across the Biden-Harris Administration, from the office of the Vice President to government…
‘Separate and unequal’: Critics say Newsom’s pricey Medicaid reforms leave most patients behind
Los Angeles, CA — It wasn’t exactly an emergency, but Michael Reed, a security guard who lives in Watts, had back pain and ran out of his blood pressure medication….
Supreme Court could strike down affirmative action
On October 31, the Supreme Court will hear two cases that will determine the future of affirmative action. Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) is suing Harvard and University of North…
California to end COVID-19 state of emergency
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will exit its state of emergency in February 2023, almost three years after it was first declared. Newsom on Monday, Oct. 17…
New York Fashion Week brings Filipino designers to the global spotlight
New York Fashion Week once again brings together top designers, models, celebrities, and performers for a jam-packed fashion show. Fashion Industry insiders, prominent figures, top brands, influencers, and celebrities take…
Teen arrested in killing of Filipino store clerk in Los Angeles
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Filipino liquor store clerk in Los Angeles, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 13. The teenager was reportedly…
City of LA celebrates Fil-Am History Month
LOS ANGELES — As part of the yearly celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), three outstanding Fil-Ams have been recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the enhancement…
Here’s all the Filipino talent at this year’s New York City Wine & Food Festival
Filipino foodies and gourmands in the tri-state area are in for a treat this weekend as New York’s most renowned culinary festival takes over the Big Apple. The much-awaited Food…
Part I: Meet the Fil-Ams working in the Biden-Harris administration
UPON taking office, President Joe Biden promised to have an administration that reflected the United States’ diversity. In addition to having Kamala Harris as the first Black, South Asian and…
Filipino immigrant killed in Los Angeles robbery
LOS ANGELES — Relatives and community members are mourning the loss of a Filipino liquor store clerk who was attacked and killed during a robbery last week. On Thursday night,…
Fake news kicks into high gear ahead of midterm elections
AS the midterms approach, voters are being bombarded with disinformation in multiple languages. People who are addicted to fake news get it from sources they trust. Trouble is, people who…
Jo Koy Day proclaimed in Los Angeles
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy now has a day in his honor in the city of Los Angeles, home to the largest Fil-Am population in California. The Los Angeles…
Appeals court deems DACA illegal, but current recipients still eligible for renewal
Decision prohibits new applicants to the Obama-era immigration program A federal appeals court on Wednesday, Oct. 5 ruled in favor of a lower court’s 2021 ruling that found an Obama-era…
The nation’s largest Filipino American book festival announces its return to San Francisco
Hosted by San Francisco Public Library, features in-person and virtual programs San Francisco – This October, Bay Area literature fans have something to celebrate: the 6th Filipino American International Book Festival (FAIBF),…
Entrepreneur Olivia Quido-Co’s beautiful journey lands in NYC
Olivia Quido-Co, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles-based O Skin Med Spa did not actually dream to become where she is right now. As a young teen growing up…
‘Very proud Filipina Texan’: Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel becomes first Filipino American to win Miss USA title
Gabriel will represent the U.S. during Miss Universe ON the third day of Filipino American History Month, Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel made Fil-Ams proud as she was crowned Miss USA…
Unpacking California’s record-breaking $54 billion climate budget
AMID unprecedented heat waves and major wildfires, California signed off on the state’s most ambitious effort to combat climate change with a $54 billion spending package designed to cut emissions…
Biden marks Fil-Am History Month by celebrating ‘innumerable contributions’ of Fil-Ams in US
UNITED States President Joe Biden paid tribute to the strength of Filipino Americans as the country celebrates October as Filipino American History Month. The commander-in-chief took to social media to…
City of Glendale, CA proclaims Oct. as Fil-Am History Month
Glendale — Board members of the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) appeared before the regular Glendale City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to receive a Proclamation declaring the month…
Home care agencies cited with misclassifying workers, must pay over $1.8M
FILIPINO home care workers are among those who have been improperly misclassified and subjected to wage theft violations, according to a citation issued by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. Two…
Survey: 63% of older AAPI women experience workplace discrimination
National AARP poll describes connection between workplace bias, AAPI women’s mental health ASIAN American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women continue to experience workplace discrimination based on their gender, ethnicity, and…
OCNHS Class 1972 celebrates 50th high school reunion in San Diego
UNITED States-based graduates of Olongapo City National High School (OCNHS) celebrated their 50th Reunion in San Diego on September 9-12, 2022. Over 60 classmates who live in the U.S. from California, Idaho,…
Filipino Community Center searching for volunteers
THE Filipino Community Center (FCC) offers many opportunities for community members to stay in touch with the organization. The FCC recently announced that individuals who are interested in getting involved…
City and county of SF, Fil-Am History Month host committee present 2022 FAHM celebration
18th celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month akes place at City Hall’s Rotunda, Oct. 5 SAN FRANCISCO – Filipino American History Month Host Committee, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, and…
Health plan shake-up could disrupt coverage for low-income Californians
Almost 2 million of California’s poorest and most medically fragile residents may have to switch health insurers as a result of a new strategy by the state to improve care…