Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
NEVADA Governor Steve Sisolak is pleading residents to limit nonessential activities for the next two weeks as COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the state. Dubbed “Stay at Home 2.0,”…
THE Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States are actively taking steps to meet the surge in demand for dual citizenship, passport, and visa services amid prevailing uncertainties…
BAKERSFIELD, California now has its first Filipino American councilmember. Eric Arias, a 24-year-old who was born and raised in the Kern County city, was elected to its council to represent…
A steep increase of COVID-19 cases in San Francisco is forcing San Francisco restaurants to close their indoor dining rooms starting Friday, November 13. Mayor London Breed announced that starting…
Leading the country out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supporting essential workers. Addressing racial inequalities. Tackling the climate crisis. Creating a pathway to citizenship for undocumented residents. These are some of the…
The Trump administration lodges several lawsuits alleging voter fraud, insufficient ballot count operations in key states ALTHOUGH mainstream media across the world reported President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020…
JUST 10 days after hitting 9 million cases of the novel coronavirus, the United States surpassed 10 million confirmed infections this week. The milestone happened on Monday, November 9, after…
TWO Filipino Americans came out victorious during the 2020 general election as they won re-election for their respective positions in Southern California. Corey Calaycay was re-elected to his fifth term…
Filipina American Ki’ilani Arruda has been crowned as Miss Teen USA 2020. Arruda, 18, bested 50 other candidates for the crown on Saturday, November 7 in Memphis, Tennessee. During the…
IN an election cycle with many historic firsts across the country, San Diego has its own barrier-breaking moment with the first openly gay and first person of color to lead…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte is among the world leaders who congratulated United States President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris after their projected win in the 2020 presidential election….
FIVE days after Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden came out victorious, becoming the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, November 7. Biden captured Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral…
LIFE in Los Angeles is not only notoriously steep on the average, but it also exists on the very extremes of wealth and poverty. It’s a city where, on one…
A FEDERAL appeals court on Wednesday, November 4 allowed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to continue enforcing the Trump administration’s expanded “public charge” immigration rule that would deny…
FOLLOWING re-election this week, Fil-Am Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said on Friday, November 6 that he would be taking a “personal leave” to assist President Donald Trump in challenging…
The Pilipino Workers Center and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs proudly present the Larry Itliong Day Festival 2020 on Saturday, November 7, in partnership with The Filipino Channel…
WHILE the nation continues to wait for a result from the presidential election, several Filipino American voters in battleground states like Nevada and Pennsylvania are urging patience in the counting…
Filipino American Todd Gloria is on the cusp of making history in San Diego, and become the first person of color and first openly gay person to be elected as…
LAS Vegas community organizations and leaders are urging Nevada’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to participate in the latest open enrollment period under Nevada Health Link, the state’s…
IN additional to the top of the ticket presidential race and local offices, California voters cast their votes for a dozen propositions during the 2020 election. Here’s how the 12…
It took the coronavirus pandemic for many former Filipinos to realize the importance of holding a dual citizenship. The Philippine government temporarily banned the entry of foreigners and suspended the…
For every test-drive of a Ford – in-dealership and virtually – on Saturday, Nov. 7 Ford to donate to FAAE’s Pistahan DALY CITY, CA – Serramonte Ford recently announced its…
LGBTQ Fil-Ams make strides in electoral politics, reporting historic outcomes in an era of diverse leadership THOUGH all eyes are on the contentious presidential race that continues to be too…
INCUMBENTS Rob Bonta, Juslyn Manalo, Glenn Sylvester, Christopher Cabaldon, Rozzana Verder-Aliga and Malia Vella were among a number of Filipino American bets in Northern California who won their respective races…
GOING nine months into the pandemic, a virtual help desk is connecting the Filipino American community in Los Angeles County with culturally relevant and in-language information and services. The “Tayo”…
AS the country tries to upend the divisiveness stemming from months of civil unrest and a global pandemic, local leaders in Los Angeles County are unpacking the increased hate against…
PUBLIC gatherings are likely to blame for the recent uptick in coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County, the region’s health official said. The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed…
Filipino World War II Veteran Venancio Espinosa recently received a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor, during a private ceremony in San Francisco. The presentation ceremony for the 93-year-old…
A Bay Area Filipino American family is in need of a bone marrow or stem cell donor for their 9-month-old infant. The baby, AJ, has been diagnosed with an extremely…
AS several states have encouraged voters to cast their ballots by mail to contain the spread of the coronavirus. election officials and experts are scrapping the idea that a clear…
