Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
CA Catholic Superintendents zooming with St. Gen’s student leaders Students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools are taking their student-led “A Valiant Effort” campaign statewide, inviting schools throughout California to join an ambitious…
Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz (third from left) joins IAABE lead organizer and COFACC President Mr. Gerry Palon (left-most), Indian Consul General Dr. K.J. Srinivasa (2nd from left), Torrance…
Photo credit: Andrew Ge Sponsored by JPMorganChase J.P. Morgan’s Commercial Banking team brought entrepreneurs and business leaders together in Los Angeles for its Business Leaders Symposium. The event is built around…
Nakikiisa ang Konsulado Panlahat ng Pilipinas sa Los Angeles sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Kasaysayan ngayong Agosto 2026. Sa pangunguna ng Pambansang Komisyong Pangkasaysayan ng Pilipinas, tampok sa pagdiriwang ngayong…
Educator and health care leader will become Glendale’s first Filipina American elected to public office GLENDALE — Dr. Aileen O. Dinkjian, an educator, health care leader and longtime South Glendale…
The dedication of the Echo Park Branch Library honors the Filipino American author whose self-education through the Los Angeles Public Library helped transform a migrant worker into one of the…
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles team, including members of the attached agencies from Philippine Trade and Investment Center, Social Security System, Migrant Workers’ Office, Office of the Police…
LOS ANGELES, CA — Historic Filipinotown came alive this past weekend as more than 22,000 people gathered for Baryo HiFi, a free community festival celebrating Filipino culture through music, food, art,…
Photo Courtesy of https://lacatholics.org/auxiliary-bishops/ Filipino-born bishop concludes decades of ministry in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Alejandro “Alex” D. Aclan as auxiliary bishop…
Los Angeles, CA — May 2026 — After drawing more than 17,000 attendees last year, Baryo HiFi returns to Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, May 16, 2026 for its third annual…
Mylah de Leon with President Fidel V. Ramos during the president’s visit to Los Angeles in November 1993. LOS ANGELES — Distinguished journalist and award-winning lifestyle columnist Mylah de Leon passed…
Mothers, caregivers and community leaders were recognized for service, sacrifice and contributions across generations LOS ANGELES — Mothers, caregivers and women community leaders were honored during a Mother’s Day Tribute celebration…
Consul General Cruz conferring a certif,cate of appreciation to Mr. Ruel Rodriguez, President of Cavite Association of Nevada, in acknowledgement of the organization’s invaluablesupport to LA PCG resulting to a…
Photo: SANDIEGO.GOV SAN DIEGO — Buying a home in San Diego is becoming less about aspiration and more about who can realistically afford to enter the market. Recent housing data show…
Photo: TODDGLORIA.COM SAN DIEGO — Mayor Todd Gloria has introduced a budget proposal that includes layoffs, employee furloughs, and reductions to public services as the City of San Diego confronts a projected $146 million…
Sgt. Varooj Karibyan of the Glendale Police Department leads a workshop on scam prevention. GLENDALE, Calif. — The Filipino American Business Association of Glendale and Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC), in…
Cerritos Mayor Lynda Johnson, the first Filipina mayor of Cerritos, poses in front of the official stage backdrop with supporters and sponsors of the event. CERRITOS, Calif. — The Largest…
LOS ANGELES, CA — A vibrant celebration of Filipino American history and culture took place on April 4, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 153 Glendale Blvd., Los…
Official artwork for Maybe It’s Just the Rain, a short documentary directed by Reina Bonta. Short documentary, now available on the Los Angeles Times platform, links the Philippines’ 2023 World…
LEADERSHIP BRIEFING: Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) officials (from left) Fabian Cheng, Assistant Director and Chief Engineer; Miguel Sangalang, Executive Director and General Manager; Manuel Reyes-Hago, Street Lighting Construction and Maintenance Superintendent;…
The rice terraces of Ifugao in northern Luzon cascade across mountainous terrain, reflecting centuries of Indigenous engineering, agricultural knowledge, and cultural stewardship that continue to shape community life today. –…
LOS ANGELES, CA — Two-time Emmy® Award-winning producer and celebrated host Marc Anthony Nicolas is officially back for a third season of his hit series, Make Your Marc. The highly…
César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers. Chávez led national boycotts and organizing efforts that brought attention to the working conditions of agricultural laborers in the United States. –…
PHOTO CREDIT: LAWRENCE TSUEI Utility reports more than 500 balloon-related outages last year affecting over 800,000 customers; statewide conductive-balloon ban set for 2031. LOS ANGELES — On Valentine’s Day, Southern…
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ROSEMEAD, Calif. – Families with high school seniors planning to pursue science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degrees have until January 22, 2026, to apply for the Edison Scholars program, according to Edison…
