Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
HOW could an 18-year-old boy, who is not even of legal age to drink alcohol, be able to purchase a military-style assault weapon, storm into an elementary school in Uvalde,…
WHAT happens when you mix a group of guys behind some of Manila’s most successful and popular bars with an established New York-based Filipino chef who has a loyal following,…
CONSUL General Neil Ferrer visited the SFO Museum inside San Francisco International Airport on May 17, 2022 to promote the “From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure” Exhibit. Consul…
OAKLAND — A popular co-owner of a Filipino restaurant was killed in a shooting Wednesday night, May 18 in an East Oakland neighborhood. Jun Anabo, 39, co-owner of Lucky Three…
A NEW report shines a light on how the past two years exacerbated threats to the safety and wellbeing for Asian American elders ages 60 and up. The report takes…
ON June 7, voters for the City of Los Angeles will have the chance to elect a new mayor in the primary election, and as of press time, at least…
IN another step to promote protection against the coronavirus ahead of summer, Los Angeles County has begun administering booster shots to children ages 5 to 11. This move comes after…
AMONG other things, the month of May is an important month for two observances: celebrating Asian American heritage and spreading mental health awareness. In the United States, Asian Pacific American…
A seasoned trial lawyer born to immigrant parents is aiming to be a judge in Orange County. Israel “Izzy” Claustro has leveraged his unique background, experience, and skills to rise…
“Orange County is the safest major county in California for a reason – I prosecute the bad guys, enforce the law, and hold violent criminals accountable. I am running to…
LOS ANGELES — InterEdx and Marte Productions Inc present the Power of Strings, A Night of Music and Fashion on June 4, 2022, Saturday at the Sofitel Los Angeles at…
In a brand-new program, the first of its kind in the United States, California is offering college students $10,000 in pay and scholarship funding in exchange for 450 hours of…
THE Los Angeles County deadline to register to vote in the June primary election is approaching on Monday, May 23. Los Angeles City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott is reminding residents…
COMPARED to other Filipino American elected officials in California, Ariel Pe, Lakewood’s newly-installed vice mayor is relatively unheralded in the local media. Is it by design or by the circumstances…
AN all-day festival in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 124th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. The event will…
UNITED States Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday, May 19 that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), honoring the…
SAN RAMON – It has been over 500 years since the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, under the banner of the Spanish King Carlos, shared his faith with the tribal King…
THE New York City Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene on Monday, May 16 issued an advisory strongly recommending that all New Yorkers wear masks in all indoor public settings…
CDC and the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign emphasize vaccine availability and the need for continued safe practices AS Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities…
By Samantha Young/Kaiser Health News SACRAMENTO — When Johanna Trenerry found a nursing home for her husband after his stroke, she expected his stay would be temporary. He never came home….
With the highly infectious BA.2 subvariant and sub-lineages fueling case and hospitalization increases, Los Angeles County residents are encouraged to layer safety protections such as masking, testing, and staying away…
SAN FRANCISCO – Fernando Martinez never owned a computer until he left high school. Today the 22-year-old Kansas native is teaching computer programming to Bay Area youth while he studies…
SUMMER is around the corner and now is the perfect time to make plans for summer break! The City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer…
Targeted outreach and consistent care will provide San Franciscans in need of behavioral health services with a far more robust and proactive support system so they can avoid a cycle…
LOS ANGELES — After nearly two decades, the Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway, located at the heart of Los Angeles and the largest of its kind in the United States, was…
Exhibition runs May 20 – June 26, 2022 LOS ANGELES, CA – Cultural art gallery, The LA Art Box (The LAAB), in partnership with Parangal Dance Company, is pleased to…
PLEASE join Kalayaan Incorporated President Vicky Perez De Leon and the 2021-2022 Board of Directors in the 124th Anniversary Celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence to be held on…
FOR the last two years, Asian and Asian Americans have experienced a collective, unfortunate reckoning that has exacerbated the two destructive stereotypes toward the community: the perpetual foreigner and the…
OVERSEAS voters registered with the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York who have been sent postal voting packets but have not received their ballots may personally visit the…
Los Angeles — In an expansion of its COVID-19 resources, the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), through its Tayo project, announces the launch of a call center to assist community…
