Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Los Angeles County.
HISTORIC SWEEP – Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman speaks at a lectern alongside City Controller Kenneth Mejia (left photo). City Attorney-elect Marissa Roy is pictured at right. Raman’s and Roy’s November…
Former Cerritos mayor defeats Republican Paulo Morales in 67th District race CERRITOS, Calif. — Filipino American Democrat Mark E. Pulido, a two-time former mayor of Cerritos, has won California’s 67th…
Filipino American Republican outlines commitments to fiscal responsibility, health care reform, public safety and education in 44th District bid. LOS ANGELES — Republican Genevieve Angel, a Filipino American family nurse…
Mayor Karen Bass pays tribute to late historian Florante Ibanez as city recognizes cultural, civic and historical contributions LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Hall was illuminated in the colors of the Philippine flag…
Los Angeles — City Clerk Patrice Y. Lattimore reminds eligible residents to register to vote in the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election. To be eligible to vote, a person…
Carson Finance Department Wins PAFR Award, Securing Dual Excellence in Financial Reporting CARSON, CA — The City of Carson announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 that its Finance Department…
COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS: From left: Edwin Baloloy, Neil Estrada, Sue Ann Estrada-Tumakay, Ellen Rodriguez-Swing, Camille Rose Estrada (daughter of Neil Estrada), Abigail Roxas, Eliza Leigh Serna, Christine Consunji, Demeven Quirino and…
JEEPNEY: A colorful symbol of Filipino heritage, the Pilipino Workers Center jeepney drew festivalgoers throughout the weekend, becoming one of the most photographed attractions at the second FAHM UbeFest in…
California Senate District 24 candidate Brian Goldsmith, center right, with Ron Wong, at left of Goldsmith, founder and CEO of Imprenta Communications, and other attendees at an AAPI community gathering…
Edward Yen AANHPI media roundtable examines the elected County Executive, Board expansion, ethics oversight and the years-long implementation ahead LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is moving through a multiyear restructuring…
L-R. Photo shows Philippine Global Media Group (PGMG) officers PRO Ellen Rodriguez-Swing, Chairman Val Abelgas, President Dan Nino and Media Touchstone Ventures, Inc. (MTVi) President Melandrew Velasco. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — The…
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…
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…
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. –…
