US to donate vaccines to PH, other countries
THE United States has announced that it will donate 7 million of its surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines and other Asian countries. In an effort to end the…
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‘The Angelo Quinto Act’: California Assembly advances measure banning police use of restraints that cut off oxygen
Bill in response to Fil-Am killed in police custody prohibits law enforcement from using knee-to-neck restraint among other practices THE California Assembly on Wednesday, June 2 passed a bill that…
Newsom extends support for restaurants, bars as CA begins reopening
GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom announced that the state of California will maintain pandemic-related relief for restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries to support business recovery. Restaurants will continue to be permitted to…
Ethnic businesses in the post pandemic: Catch the boom or left behind?
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services From its spot on iconic U Street in Washington, D.C., Ben’s Chili Bowl has served diners for more than six decades: demonstrators from the civil…
LAX begins offering COVID-19 vaccinations on site
LOS Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, is now offering free, on-site COVID-19 vaccinations to…
Medicare Tip #2-Q2: Preparing for Medicare
Ito ay serye ng Medicare Tips hatid ng Clever Care Health Plan, isang nangungunang tagapagbigay ng East meets West Medicare services na sensitibo sa kultura ng kanilang mga miyembro. Para…
Army National Hiring Days to run until June 14
THE U.S. Army is hosting virtual career fairs nationwide to hire 1,700 new soldiers as part of the military service’s second Army National Hiring Days campaign, which runs until June…
Medicare Tip #1-Q2: Turning 65?
Ito ay serye ng Medicare Tips hatid ng Clever Care Health Plan, isang nangungunang tagapagbigay ng East meets West Medicare services na sensitibo sa kultura ng kanilang mga miyembro. 65…
Comcast NBCUniversal introduces ‘We Belong,’ a multimillion dollar initiative in support of AAPI Heritage Month
NEW YORK – During Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Comcast NBCUniversal celebrated the extensive and often unrecognized contributions that the AAPI community has made to American history, culture…
Filipino Young Leaders Program, community partners offer free pop-up vaccine clinic in Carson, California
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) and its virtual COVID19 help desk Tayo is partnering with the Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM), Mabuhay Credit Union, Filipinx/a/o Community…
Filipino American-led ‘We Heart L.A. Parks’ celebrates the rich history of Los Angeles parks and the diverse communities that uplift them
Filipina American publisher Teena Apeles details the activity book’s complicated conception and creation during quarantine Los Angeles is known for many things. It’s the birthplace of modern entertainment, it’s the…
Fil-Am man photographed with ‘walis tambo’ arrested for participation in US Capitol riot
THE man who was photographed carrying a “walis tambo” (broom) during the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol has been arrested in Norfolk, Virginia. Kene Brian Lazo was…
Hesitancy and lack of access contribute to low rates of kids vaccinated
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services Vaccinating 12 to 17 year olds will be one of the great milestones in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., experts speaking on an…
PWC’s Team and Changes program helps Filipinos pay for phone, internet and utility bills during pandemic
THE Pilipino Workers Center, through its Team and Changes Program, is finding ways to provide resources and financial aid to Filipino individuals and families struggling to pay their bills during…
Vaccinated Californians could win up to $1.5-M in new incentive program
CALIFORNIANS could win up to $1.5 million in a new effort to get more residents vaccinated leading up to the state’s reopening on June 15. Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday,…
California AG Rob Bonta sounds off on issues since taking office — from hate crimes to int’l Ponzi scheme targeting elderly Filipinos
‘My goal is to protect Californians who are hurt’ AS Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) comes to a close, the vast Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community continues…
Philippine Airlines’ transfer to new LAX gate deferred to June 15
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) will transfer to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s newly built facility on June 15, two weeks after the previously announced date. In an advisory dated Friday, May…
Los Angeles launches ‘LA for All’ in Tagalog, other languages
CITY leaders and local artists launched “LA for All,” a multilingual PSA campaign led by the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (LA Civil Rights) to share resources for…
Filipino father killed in San Jose mass shooting
By Ritchel Mendiola and Caroline Giovanie A FILIPINO father was among the nine employees killed at a San Jose rail yard on Wednesday, May 26, marking California’s deadliest mass shooting…
Poll: More Americans find anti-Asian hate increasing
A MAJORITY of Americans across racial and ethnic groups believe that discrimination against Asian Americans has worsened over the past year, according to a new poll. A poll from The…
Biden signs executive order to establish White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) on Friday, May 28 as AANHPI Heritage Month comes…
LV nurses honored during Asian Pacific American History Month
WRAPPING up Asian Pacific American History Month with a bang, the National Federation of Filipino American Association-Nevada (NaFFAA-NV) joined forces with Bamboo Bridges and SEIU Local 1107 to honor our…
‘An Asian American story of intergenerational courage’: One family’s fight against anti-Asian racism
WITH the current rise in anti-Asian hate and discrimination across the country, Asian Americans have been opening up about their family histories and personal experiences with racial bias. Though there’s…
Movement to name a US Navy warship after Filipino American Telesforo Trinidad gains traction
MORE than a century after Telesforo Trinidad heroically rescued a couple of his fellow crew members in a boiler room fire aboard USS San Diego and earned him a U.S….
LA County to lift capacity limits, physical distancing on June 15
IN less than three weeks, Los Angeles County is set to revert to pre-pandemic life. The county plans to lift capacity limits and physical distancing at most settings, like restaurants…
Asian American law organizations to provide pro bono services to victims of anti-Asian hate crimes
LEADING Asian American law and civil rights organizations will offer pro bono legal services and resources for victims of anti-Asian hate. The Alliance for Asian American Justice (The Alliance) and…
New immigration bills open the door for scammers
By Nina Mohan / Ethnic Media Services PRESIDENT Biden’s proposed immigration reforms could provide a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented immigrants, but the proposed changes also offer fresh opportunity…
Immigrant groups call on the LA County Board of Supervisors to embrace an inclusive budget
SEVERAL immigrant groups are banding together to demand an inclusive and just recovery in Los Angeles County. During the “Immigrants Are LA” event, the coalition called on the LA County…
Coalition calls on LAUSD to protect AAPI students, staff
Increased anti-bullying trainings, mental health resources and other measures to take place as LAUSD reopens in fall 2021 AS public schools prepare for a total return to in-person teaching, a…
[COLUMN] A doctor’s note
A Message Brought to You by Los Angeles County By Dr. Eloisa Gonzales, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Q: Maaari ko bang kunin ang bakuna ng Pfizer para…