Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories in the United States for the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
