Filipina senior attacked in NY says she forgives attacker
THE elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted in New York earlier this year has revealed that she forgives her attacker and “prays” for him. In an exclusive interview with ABC…
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COVID-19 vaccine availability gives hope for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
CDC continues to provide guidelines on safely gathering, traveling for fully vaccinated people MAY is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of AAPI achievements and a…
4 Pinoy cadets graduate from US Coast Guard with Biden as keynote speaker
FOUR Filipino cadets have graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), bringing them closer to becoming commissioned officers of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). First-class Filipino cadets Genison…
AG Bonta announces charges against several individuals accused of defrauding Filipino elders of $5-M through int’l ponzi scheme
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday, May 21 announced charges against 15 individuals for allegedly conspiring to defraud at least 30 known victims out of their retirement savings through…
PAL ‘forced’ to move to new LAX gate on June 1 amid concerns for elderly passengers
LA airport responds that transfer is part of modernization plan PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) announced that it will be “forced” to move to a newly built facility at the Los Angeles…
Kollaboration hosts EMPOWERD 2021: A virtual conference to inspire Asian American creatives
Kollaboration will once again hold its conference, where aspiring Asian Americans in arts, entertainment and new media can learn from the community’s inspiring professionals. Taking place on May 22, “EMPOWERD…
Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law
President Joe Biden signed legislation on Thursday, May 20 seeking to address anti-Asian hate crimes that have risen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The signing came two days…
Kamala Harris: Asian Americans ‘have the right to be recognized as American’
UNITED States Vice President Kamala Harris proclaimed that Asian Americans “have the right to be recognized as Americans, not as the other” and can turn the pain of the past…
Clark County to lift COVID-19 restrictions on June 1
CLARK County is poised to return to pre-pandemic life on June 1 after the county commission voted to lift the local COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings and capacity limits. The…
19-year-old Fil-Am killed during carjacking in San Mateo, California
A FILIPINO American teenager was shot and killed while reportedly protecting his girlfriend from a group of carjackers in San Mateo, California last week. Officers were dispatched to the San…
New York lifts mask mandate for the vaccinated, nurses’ union condemns CDC’s new guidance
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 17 the lifting of mask requirements in most public spaces for people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state. The decision was reached after…
Anti-Asian hate crimes bill passes House, heads to Biden’s desk
The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, legislation to address anti-Asian hate crimes that have risen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Introduced…
Malia Vella seeks to be first Filipina American elected to California Legislature
MALIA Vella, the current vice mayor of Alameda, California, is vying to be the first Filipina American elected to the state Legislature. A workers’ rights attorney and adjunct professor of…
Newsom includes support measures for AAPI community in California Comeback Plan
CALIFORNIA Gov. Gavin Newsom will include Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) support services in his California Comeback Plan following the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes over the past year….
California to lift mask mandate on June 15
Photo by Pam Menegakis on Unsplash Nurses’ union denounces CDC, state guidance Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement last week that face masks are no longer…
39 million families to receive monthly child tax credit payments starting July 15
AROUND 39 million families across the United States will receive the first monthly payment of the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) from the American Rescue Plan on July 15. The…
Workshop led by Fil-Am martial artist Diana Lee Inosanto equips community members with self-defense tips
FROM using a cane as a self-defense weapon to how to escape while in a headlock — these are some of the tips community members learned during a recent workshop…
What does approval of the Pfizer vaccine for teens and preteens mean for my child?
By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez/Kaiser Health News Q: THE federal government approved the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds. What does this mean for my child? Extending the emergency use of…
Documentary highlighting Fil-Am nurses launches Kickstarter campaign
A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to support a documentary that explores the history and humanity of Filipino nurses in the United States risking their lives on the frontlines of…
VP Kamala Harris to headline AAPI Unity Summit on May 19
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, the nation’s first Asian American and woman vice president, will deliver the keynote address for the first-ever virtual AAPI Unity Summit hosted…
Filipino parents, teens weigh in on whether or not to vaccinate their 12 to 15-year-olds
CA, LA County begin accepting vaccination appointments for kids in this age group THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday, May 10 announced that it amended its emergency…
Daughter of Fil-Am senior attacked in NY starts AAP(IBelong) project
THE daughter of the elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted in New York has launched a project that encourages Asian Americans to share their personal stories of racism and belonging…
CDC relaxes mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people
LA County still requires masks inside businesses AFTER a year of wearing masks, fully vaccinated individuals can forgo face coverings when outdoors or in most indoor settings, according to new…
Asian American legislators say systemic change must happen to address anti-Asian hate
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta, Congresswoman Grace Meng, and Assemblymember Evan Low spoke about the need for Asian American politicians to create inclusive legislation to protect the Asian American community….
LA County battles hunger with Calfresh
AMONG the many problems made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic in Los Angeles County is a familiar one: hunger. For the county’s Board of Supervisors it’s a top priority. “No…
Homicides surge in California amid COVID shutdowns of schools, youth programs
By Philip Reese, Kaiser Health News Amid a pandemic that left law enforcement agencies stretched thin and forced shutdowns that left young men with little to do, California registered a…
1.2 million working families in California eligible for tax credits, but still need to apply
With the tax filing deadline on May 17, there are 1.2 million working families in California who are eligible for tax credits from the State of California but may not…
Family of Filipino man attacked in Oakland still searching for answers
IT has been over a month since an elderly Filipino American man lost his only source of income when he was carjacked at gunpoint in Oakland, California, but his family…
How two chefs’ fascination with fast food led to the birth of Pogiboy DC
Pogiboy, the newest Filipino hotspot in the nation’s capital and the reunion project of two trailblazing Filipino American chefs, was born as an homage to the fast-food chains they enjoyed…
Free Fil-Am event on June 12 marks Philippine Independence Day in San Bruno, CA
“Salo-Salo” is an event that seeks to honor Philippine Independence Day on June 12 in San Bruno, California. Entrepreneurs Connie Villeta of Wicked! Photobooth and Edylyn Lagapa with NYL &…