Filipino car dealership owner jailed for bank fraud scheme dies
Jun Reodica was sentenced to 10 years for $64 million scam Eminiano “Jun” Reodica Jr., a native of the Philippines incarcerated for bank fraud, passed away on March 17, 2021…
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California to expand vaccinations to residents 16 and older starting April 15
CALIFORNIANS over the age of 16 will get their shot at receiving a COVID-19 vaccine by April. Starting April 1, individuals aged 50 and over will be eligible to make…
New rent relief program tries to help small landlords
Jie Wang owns three rental properties in Oakland. Her whole family relies on income from tenants paying their rent. Many have lost their jobs during the pandemic. Eviction moratoriums protect…
Las Vegas AAPI community, Metro PD address ‘credible threats’ of hate
THE Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is addressing growing safety concerns within the local Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community following the recent violent attacks across the country. During…
SUHSD Seeks Donations for Karangalan Scholarship 2021
THE Sweetwater Unified High School District (SUHSD) is seeking assistance from the community for donations to its 2021 Karangalan Scholarship. The Karangalan Scholarship was established in the Spring of 2000,…
NJ pauses reopening as COVID-19 cases spike
NEW confirmed cases continue to rise in New Jersey in the past few weeks, prompting Gov. Phil Murphy to pause the reopening of the state. Speaking on CNN, Gov. Murphy…
Rob Bonta makes history as California’s first Filipino American attorney general
CALIFORNIA is set to have its first Filipino American attorney general. Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Alameda), who became the first Fil-Am in the state Legislature, is making history again after Governor…
‘It felt like we failed our communities to keep them safe’: Filipino Americans mobilize to combat anti-Asian hatred across United States
FOR Asian Americans across the country, the events that unfolded on Tuesday, March 16 at three Asian-owned spas in Atlanta punctuated a mounting fear: the community isn’t safe. A 21-year-old…
March 26 to mark #StopAsianHate Virtual Day of Action and Healing
ASIAN American lawmakers and community leaders are observing #StopAsianHate Virtual Day of Action and Healing on Friday, March 26 in the wake of the Georgia shootings that killed eight individuals,…
‘These attacks feel more personal’: California’s Fil-Am chief justice responds to violence against Asian Americans
CALIFORNIA Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye has condemned the violent attacks against Asians and Asian Americans in the United States. In a statement issued on Friday, March 19, the Filipina…
FEMA to reimburse funeral expenses for some COVID-19 victims
THE U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced its plan to offer funeral assistance to families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming…
Report: 83 Filipino registered nurses in the US have died of COVID-19
OVER 80 registered nurses of Filipino descent have died from the coronavirus, making up 26.4% of total RN fatalities in the United States since the beginning of the pandemic, according…
CA’s My Turn COVID-19 vaccine scheduling system now available in Tagalog
CALIFORNIA’S COVID-19 vaccine scheduling tool My Turn is now available in 12 languages, including Tagalog. MyTurn.ca.gov — a website that allows the state’s residents to schedule appointments and be notified…
‘Words have consequences’: Biden, Harris meet with Asian American leaders, denounce violence following Atlanta attacks
UNITED States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Asian American leaders in Atlanta on Friday, March 19, three days after eight people, including six Asian women,…
PH Consulate in LA: Fil-Ams advised to ‘exercise vigilance’ amid anti-Asian violence
FILIPINOS and Filipino Americans should ‘exercise vigilance’ amid the reported attacks against Asian Americans, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles advised. The Consulate General issued an advisory on March…
House passes two immigration bills, sets pathway to citizenship for undocumented youth
THE U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, March 18 overwhelmingly passed a pair of immigration bills designed to overhaul the American immigration system, including creating a pathway to citizenship for…
Fil-Am nurse practitioner part of Cal State LA’s community care program
In time of COVID-19, Cal State LA’s Chin Institute places nurses in at-risk communities On her first shift in the field in her new job, Cal State LA nursing graduate…
‘Unfortunately it is very American’: House committee holds hearing on rise of anti-Asian crimes, discrimination
SEVERAL prominent Asian American lawmakers and activists testified before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Thursday, March 18, two days after a horrific Atlanta-area shooting that left eight individuals, including six…
Filipino, Fil-Am celebrities call to #StopAsianHate in the US
FILIPINO American celebrities have joined in calling for an end to the hate and violence being directed at various Asian communities in the United States. The hashtag #StopAsianHate has trended…
Fil-Am Community of Nevada mourns after targeted shootings of Asian women in Georgia
by Gloria T. Caoile THE Filipino American Community of Nevada (National Federation of Filipino American Associations – Nevada) is mourning after eight people were murdered at three spas in Georgia…
Covered CA, community leaders and health plans highlight key American Rescue Plan provisions and lay out a roadmap to lower premiums and help millions get covered
SACRAMENTO — Covered California released new data and announced new partnerships to highlight how the American Rescue Plan can benefit 25 million Americans, including 3 million in California. “The new…
All Nevadans 16 and over will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on April 5
NEVADA Governor Steve Sisolak this week announced two major updates on the state’s COVID-19 vaccination timeline, with more residents having access to the vaccine within weeks. On March 22, vaccination opportunities will be…
Mayor Gloria reflects on first 100 days of progress
Touts efforts to address COVID-19, homelessness, among other issues WITH Saturday, March 20 marking his 100th day in office, Mayor Todd Gloria reflected on the major steps taken to improve the…
‘Heartbroken by these murders’: AAPI community activists, leaders react to deadly Atlanta shooting
ASIAN American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the country are reeling after eight people, including six Asian women, were shot dead at three Atlanta-area massage parlors. The March 16 victims…
Filipino Chinese man attacked during lunch break in San Francisco
AFTER almost a year of working from home, Danilo Yuchang returned to his company’s office in downtown San Francisco for the first time on Monday, March 15. At around 1:45…
Stop AAPI Hate: Nearly 3,800 anti-Asian hate incidents reported across US since start of pandemic
503 incidents in first 2 months of 2021 alone; 7.9% of total reports came from Fil-Ams, Stop AAPI Hate finds NEARLY 3,800 hate incidents have been self-reported by Asian Americans…
AAPI Democrats endorse Fil-Am Nani Coloretti to lead Office of Management and Budget
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic leaders are urging President Joe Biden to nominate Filipina American Nani Coloretti to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) amid concerns…
Bay Area man charged with hate crime in sexual assault against Filipina medical worker
A San Francisco man was arrested and charged with a hate crime for attacking and sexually assaulting a Filipina American woman in a Caltrain station in San Jose last week,…
Los Angeles County relaxes COVID restrictions with move into red tier
LOS Angeles County this week gave the green light for several businesses and activities to operate indoors, including restaurants, gyms and movie theaters, as it moved into the less restrictive…
CA launches rent relief program for tenants, landlords
CALIFORNIA has announced the launch of a statewide COVID-19 rent relief program, intended to help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, both for arrears and future payment. Supported by the…