US warns China about attacking PH
THE United States has warned China anew that an attack on Philippine armed forces in the South China Sea would trigger a 70-year-old mutual defense treaty. “The United States reaffirms…
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Scholarship co-founded by Pinay rapper Ruby Ibarra seeks to uplift, provide opportunities for Filipina college students
Deadline to apply for ‘Pinays Rising’ scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year is July 15 AMONG Filipino American families, higher education is non-negotiable. Regardless of generation, attending college and earning…
Vaccinations prevent nearly all COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths, new data shows
THE California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding unvaccinated Californians that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, free and provides excellent protection from severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization and death. Out…
GoFundMe started for Fil-Am family who lost mom during childbirth
A GoFundMe page has been started on behalf of a Filipino American family who lost their mother after the birth of their third son. MariCris Morales Delgado is survived by…
A family wellness check: California invests in treating parents and children together
By Samantha Young/Kaiser Health News When a parent takes an infant to the Children’s Health Center in San Francisco for a routine checkup, a pediatrician will check the baby’s vitals…
Attorney General Rob Bonta announces guidelines to investigate fatal police shootings
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta this week announced the release of initial guidelines and protocols for the state’s Department of Justice to investigate fatal officer-involved shootings of unarmed civilians. Assembly…
Fil-Am named executive director of the California Medicine Coalition
THE Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation CCC) announced the appointment of Rowena A. Robles, Ph.D., as executive director for the California Medicine Coalition (CMC). In their announcement, Foundation CCC…
Medicare Tip #5: Intindihin ang Medicare Parts A, B, C, at D
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…
New research finds J&J vaccine has muscle against COVID’s Delta variant
IN the past two weeks, many medical experts started to question whether the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is administered in a single dose, would be as effective as the…
NAPCA announces partnership with LA County Health Department to provide in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for homebound residents
THE COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been ramping up across the country, the state of California and Los Angeles County with millions of residents getting vaccinated. However, there is a group…
Body of Filipina missing in Miami building collapse found
A Filipina American who went missing in the collapse of a condominium building block near Miami Beach, Florida has been confirmed as one of the victims. The body of Maricoy…
July 4 also marks PH-US Friendship Day
JULY 4 marks the Philippine-American Friendship Day, celebrated by the Philippines alongside the United States’ Independence Day. For context, the Philippines used to observe “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng…
AG Bonta reveals 107% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in California
The first Filipino American attorney general of California affirms state’s mission to better tackle anti-Asian hate crimes CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled new hate crime findings this week that,…
DMV offers free REAL ID upgrade
SACRAMENTO – The Department of Motor Vehicles invites all eligible Californians who received driver’s licenses or identification cards during the pandemic but did not get a REAL ID to upgrade now…
Race to fill Rob Bonta’s Assembly seat headed to runoff with wife Mia in lead
Fil-Am Alameda Vice Mayor Malia Vella finishes in third MIA Bonta, president of the Alameda Unified School District’s Board of Education, has taken the lead in the special election to…
Family of Filipina missing in Miami building collapse ‘hoping for a miracle’
THE family of an elderly Filipina American who went missing after the collapse of a condominium building block in Florida is staying hopeful that their relative will be found alive….
Graton Resort & Casino awarded coveted AAA Four Diamond rating
Resort boasts 200 premium hotel rooms with top-notch amenities, full-service spa, spacious outdoor pool and a variety of top-flight restaurants ROHNERT PARK, CA – Graton Resort & Casino, a 65-acre…
New report highlights diversity within New York City’s API communities
NEW York City is recognizing the fact that despite a long history of having been in the U.S. and increasing numbers and political influence today, the Asian and Pacific Islander…
Bonta adds 5 states to CA’s ban list of state-funded travel due to discriminatory laws against transgender community
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that California will restrict state-funded travel to several states due to their banning of transgender youth from athletic competitions and having access to “life-saving care.”…
CA lawmakers approve record-breaking $262.6 billion spending package
Legislature also approves extension of state’s eviction moratorium Three days before the new fiscal year begins, the California State Legislature passed the yearly state budget proposal on Monday, June 28…
File your tax return — you may qualify for tax credits, stimulus payments
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services AMID the COVID-19 global pandemic, California has led the way in establishing a variety of supports to help people through a time of increased needs…
Filipina among missing in Miami building collapse
AN elderly Filipina American is among the hundreds of residents missing from the collapse of a condominium building block near Miami Beach in Florida on Thursday, June 24. Maricoy Obias-Bonnefoy,…
LA Public Health strongly recommends indoor mask wearing for all residents amid Delta variant
THE Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is strongly recommending that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear masks indoors in public places to prevent the circulation of…
Pechanga Resort Casino says fully vaccinated guests can forego masks, expands venue openings
PECHANGA Resort Casino announced it is aligning with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the State of California regarding the use of face masks. As of June 15, 2021,…
Fil-Am Kataluna Enriquez wins Miss Nevada USA pageant, will be first transgender woman to compete for Miss USA title
Kataluna Enriquez, a Filipina American transgender woman who was crowned Miss Nevada USA on Sunday, June 27, will become the first openly transgender woman to vie for the Miss USA…
Filipino Americans celebrate move to name Delano park after labor leader Larry Itliong
FILIPINO American organizations and officials are celebrating the approval to name a Delano park after Fil-Am labor organizer Larry Itliong, a pivotal, yet often forgotten figure of the American labor…
Extreme heat warning for parts of Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas: Santa Clarita Valley – Saturday, June 26 through…
US State Department approves sale of fighter jets to PH
THE U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale of $2.43 billion (P118 billion) worth of fighter jets and military equipment to the Philippines. The U.S. Defense Security…
Fil-Am father claims he was kicked out of Santa Cruz boardwalk for ‘Pinoy Pride’ tattoos
A San Jose father was with his son at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Father’s Day when he claimed he was reportedly kicked out of the park for his…
Rizal Day celebrated in Carson, CA
KALAYAAN Incorporated participated in the celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 160th birth anniversary on Saturday, June 19 at the City of Carson’s International Sculpture Garden with a ceremonial wreath laying….