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…
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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 &…
Center for Elders’ Independence opens PACE in Contra Costa County to meet growing needs for senior care
New state-of-the-art center expands access to senior health services CONCORD – Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI), the East Bay’s leading provider of senior healthcare, is bringing PACE to Contra Costa…
Partnership for the Presidio announces call for entries ‘my park moment’ photo contest
Deadline to submit is on May 28; 400 photos to be showcased this September at a free outdoor photo show SAN FRANCISCO — The Partnership for the Presidio, in collaboration with…
Fil-Am family seeks answers after son shot by LA County sheriff’s deputy during mental health call
Miguel Delos Santos, 27, remains hospitalized after suffering several gunshot wounds A FILIPINO American family is seeking answers after their 27-year-old son was shot multiple times in an encounter with…
Over 6,600 anti-Asian hate incidents reported since March 2020
ANTI-Asian hate incidents in the United States continued to increase in the year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate, a…
CA DMV reverses decision to eliminate tests in 25 languages, including Tagalog
THE California DMV will still offer the written drivers license tests in 32 languages, backtracking on its previous announcement that it would eliminate 25 of the languages, including Tagalog. The…
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta launches Racial Justice Bureau to address hate crimes
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday, May 11 launched the Racial Justice Bureau within the state’s Department of Justice to address the increasing hate crimes in the state, particularly…
Newsom proposes second round of $600 stimulus, benefitting two-thirds of Californians
CALIFORNIA Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a proposal on Monday, May 10 to send more direct payments to state residents, including middle-class taxpayers. The proposal stemmed from California’s budget surplus of…
City of LA celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with virtual ceremony
TO commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Los Angeles on Thursday, May 6, recognized high-profile personalities, elected officials, community leaders and businesses who have contributed to the city and various…
Nearly half of Asian Americans in California are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
30 million vaccine doses administered in CA AS California prepares for a total reopening of the state, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported this week that hospitalizations and…
Celebrate your mom this Mother’s Day, but protect her by keeping masks on
By Sunita Sohrabji / Ethnic Media Services Contributing Editor CARMELA Bernal vividly remembers “El Dia de la Madre” Mother’s Day celebrations of her childhood. “The whole family would get together…
New Consul General Badajos meets with Vegas’ Fil-Am community during outreach mission
PHILIPPINE Consul General Edgar Badajos, who recently took the helm of the Consulate General in Los Angeles, led the team’s first outreach mission in Las Vegas at the beginning of…
LA County approves motion to address anti-Asian hate during AAPI Heritage Month
THE Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 4 unanimously approved a motion that will continue to address anti-Asian hate in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander…
Mayor Gloria appoints Fil-Am community leaders to Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Group
Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Tuesday, May 4 the formation of his administration’s Asian-Pacific Islander (API) Advisory Group as a part of his commitment to ensure more diversity, inclusion, and…
Campaign seeks to have first US Navy ship named after Fil-Am
BERKELEY – In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and in keeping with this year’s theme of “Advancing Leaders through Purpose-Driven Service,” the USS Telesforo Trinidad Campaign…
NYC sets July 1 reopening
After more than a year of shutdown, New York City is set to fully reopen starting July 1, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week. The city was shut down…
Advancing Justice-LA launches Bystander Intervention Initiative to combat anti-Asian harassment
Initiative includes PSA narrated by actor Ken Jeong, free training workshops LOS ANGELES – In response to the alarming surge in hate incidents targeting the Asian American community, Asian Americans…
Fil-Am siblings killed by driver fleeing police in San Jose
TWO Filipino American siblings were killed after a fleeing vehicle crashed into their car in San Jose, California last week. The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as…
SOMA Pilipinas celebrates 5 years of advocacy work at Kapwa Gardens in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – Trendsetting cultural district SOMA Pilipinas marked its fifth year of advocating for Filipino residents, businesses, heritage and culture/arts in the South of Market (SoMa) area as it hosted…
CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program provides free financial assistance to income eligible households for unpaid rent and utilities
Rent relief is now available for California landlords and their renters who are struggling to pay rent or utilities due to COVID-19. Income eligible renters can apply for help to…
Filipino teen punched, subjected to racist slurs during Bay Area basketball tournament
A FILIPINO American teenager sustained a concussion after he was reportedly punched and called racial slurs during a basketball tournament in Oakland, California. The victim, identified only by his first…
Pew Research: Over 4.2M Filipino Americans in the US
FILIPINOS make up 18% of the Asian population in the United States, according to a new report by the Washington-based polling firm Pew Research Center. “A record 23 million Asian…
Report: Anti-Asian hate crimes rose 164% in first quarter of 2021
Significant increases occurred in the country’s largest cities and counties As 2021 approaches the halfway mark, more statistics on anti-Asian hate crimes and hate incidents are being released, highlighting the…