Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Los Angeles County.
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 17, 2025) – The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), a nonprofit organization known for celebrating Filipino musical heritage and developing youth music education programs, presents Ode…
@Mayor Karen Bass | Facebook account Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass meets with Mexico’s Consul General after National Guard and ICE agents descend on MacArthur Park, sparking outrage, legal aid…
LOS ANGELES – As of July 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the City of Los Angeles increased to $17.87 per hour, while unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County now require a $17.81…
Home Sweet Win! host Ty Pennington with winner Mayra V. and promotional model. Photos courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino TEMECULA – The winner of a brand-new Temecula house says the…
Mark Walter at the White House at an event celebrating the 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers (Photo from The White House) Mark Walter, the billionaire behind Guggenheim Partners…
From left: Talino Ventures Studios President and CEO Winston Damarillo; DTI Trade Service Officer Eric C. Elnar; Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz; and…
Photo source U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement LOS ANGELES — A 55-year-old undocumented Filipino immigrant was among 11 individuals apprehended in recent immigration enforcement operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office has introduced a draft ordinance that could significantly raise wages for thousands of workers in the city’s tourism sector. Under the…
PHOTO CREDIT : Photo by Karen Bass For Mayor, Flickr (CC BY 2.0) LOS ANGELES — Facing a projected $1 billion budget deficit, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that she will take…
LOS ANGELES – Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two checks in May 2025, part of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) regular schedule adjustment…
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has declared a community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A following a sustained increase in clinical cases and elevated virus levels detected in local…
Los Angeles, CA – In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF) announces the 3AF Impact 50, recognizing outstanding companies marketing to Asian…
More Than 1,600 City Workers at Risk as LA Faces Deep Cuts; Public Hearings Begin LOS ANGELES – Confronting a nearly $1 billion shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has introduced a…
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a…
Karen Bass – Photo from Instagram LOS ANGELES—With a $1 billion budget deficit looming over the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Los Angeles officials have warned that widespread staffing cuts and service…
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. LA County houses approximately 1,397,434 small businesses, comprising nearly 99.96%…
President Henry Chen and the 2025 AREAA North Los Angeles leadership team take their oath of office, officially installed by AREAA National President Jamie Tian at a gala held at…
Photo courtesy of EDD SACRAMENTO — Ang mga manggagawa, may-ari ng negosyo, at mga self-employed na tao sa Los Angeles County na naapektuhan ng mga sunog sa California ay mayroon…
Medical Mission Team in Action – with Dr. Warren Gabrillo III, PMASC President (left photo) in Carcar City and Dr. Neda Ballon, UERM-MASSC Past President with Dr. Ed Banez, Over-all…
Cerritos, CA – The City of Cerritos concluded its General Municipal Election on March 4, 2025, with the election of three new City Council members and the approval of two key…
The eviction protection measure passed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors provide a vital safety net for renters who are facing income loss due to the fires. By…
Celebrating National Nutrition Month: Metro Los Angeles and DPSS Promote Health and Community Connection This March, Los Angeles joins the nationwide celebration of National Nutrition Month, emphasizing the vital role…
Photo provided by EDD SACRAMENTO – Ang mga manggagawa sa County ng Los Angeles na naapektuhan ng matinding sunog at hangin ay maaari na ngayong mag-aplay para sa federal Disaster…
The housing rights attorney attended her first city council meeting the day after her swearing-in ceremony ON Monday, Dec. 9, Ysabel Jurado was sworn in to the Los Angeles City…
Overall the hate crime rate reached a historic high, according to a new report from LA County Commission on Human Relations REPORTS of harassment, violence and other hate incidents fueled…
Ysabel Jurado, a tenants rights attorney, is Los Angeles’ newest councilmember after defeating incumbent councilmember Kevin de León in the race for City Council’s District 14 seat. Progressive candidate Ysabel…
LOS ANGELES — The Filipino American community in the City of Los Angeles once again showed unity to commemorate this year’s Filipino American History Month (FAHM), Lighting Ceremony & Celebration…
LOS ANGELES – The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) is proud to announce that Kaiser Permanente, John Yamamoto, vice president of Community Health and Government Relations for Kaiser Permanente…
THIS vital issue is trending. The intense desire to have a healthy body and maximal longevity is a universal dream more sought for than ever before. Besides daily physical exercise…
THE San Diego community is mourning the loss of a Filipino American police officer who was killed last week while on high-speed pursuit. On Friday, Aug. 29, the San Diego…
