Family Style Food Festival returns to LA on Sept. 13
Family Style Food Festival, the cultural event that brings together the worlds of food, fashion, and community, returns home to Los Angeles on Saturday, September 13 at The Los Angeles State…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Los Angeles County.
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‘Love the Philippines’ campaign continues to promote destinations in Los Angeles
Officials from PCGLA, PDOT, local travel agencies, community leaders, Miss and Mister Philippines USA 2025 winners and organizers, and special guests pose with the “Love the Philippines” Bus at Hollywood…
Gigette Reyes: From Teleseryes to Disney’s Freakier Friday
Veteran Filipina actress Gigette Reyes, a familiar face from teleseryes like Pangako Sa ’Yo, Darna, and Sana Maulit Muli, makes her Hollywood debut in Disney’s Freakier Friday as Loretta, the mother of Manny Jacinto’s character Eric…
IN THE MIX BY MIC DIAZ: FASO Triumphs with Ode to Summer at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
Sofronio Vasquez and FASO. Photo by Marc Pijuan The majestic walls of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels resonated with pride, culture, and artistry on Saturday, August 16,…
Postal Worker Who Showed Off Cash Online Pleads Guilty to Multi-Year Mail Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme
Mary Ann Magdamit, 31, of Carson, posted images on Instagram showing stacks of hundred-dollar bills and luxury purchases, which prosecutors say were funded through a multi-year scheme to steal checks…
Philcongen LA swears in first Philippine Honorary Consul in Arizona
Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz administers the oath of office to Ms. Jenny Lynn M. Ho-Vijungco as the first Philippine Honorary Consul in Arizona. LOS ANGELES, CA – In…
2,000 Troops Withdrawn, but Military Presence Continues in Los Angeles Amid Immigration Tensions
Remaining troops face growing criticism, court challenges, and pressure from state leaders to end the federal crackdown on immigrant communities. LOS ANGELES — The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered…
The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra Presents “Ode to Summer” Concert Featuring The Voice 2024 Winner Sofronio Vasquez
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 Bass meets with Mexican Consul General as National Guard deployment at MacArthur Park stirs backlash
@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…
Minimum Wage Jump and New Worker Protections Take Effect in Los Angeles
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…
A lucky penny, premonitions & surrounded by plenty of family, single mom from Long Beach wins brand new Temecula home – courtesy of Pechanga
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…
From Wall Street to Courtside: Who Is the Billionaire Behind LA’s Biggest Sports Takeover?
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…
Fil-Am community welcomes Bahai Deals, the largest direct-to-developer property listing for Filipinos in North America
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…
Filipino Among 11 Immigrants With Serious Criminal Records Arrested in ICE Raid
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…
L.A. Considers Minimum Wage Hike to $30 for Hotel, Airport Workers by 2028
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…
LA Mayor Karen Bass to Take Pay Cut Amid $1 Billion L.A. Budget Shortfall
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…
SSI Recipients to Receive Two Payments in May: What to Know About the 2025 Schedule
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…
Public Health Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak in Los Angeles County
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…
ASIAN AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (3AF) RELEASES 3AF IMPACT 50 –THE MOST IMPACTFUL ADVERTISERS REACHING ASIAN AMERICAN CONSUMERS
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…
Mayor Bass Proposes Layoffs to Address $1 Billion Budget Deficit
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…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
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…
Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit: City Officials Warn of Major Staffing Cuts
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…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
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%…
Henry Chen Installed as 2025 President of AREAA North Los Angeles Chapter
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…
Pinalawig ang deadline para sa mga nakaligtas sa sunog sa LA na mag-aplay para sa Disaster Unemployment Assistance
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…
PMASC and UERM~MAASC 2025 Medical Missions, Carcar and Cavite, Philippines
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 2025 Election Results: New Council Members Elected and Charter Amendments Approved
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…
Eviction Protections for Renters Affected by Recent Fires in Los Angeles County
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…
Let’s Eat LA: Celebrating Food, Culture, and Family During March National Nutrition Month
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…
Tulong sa Kawalan ng Trabaho Dahil sa Sakuna (DUA) magagamit na ngayon para sa mga manggagawa sa Los Angeles County na apektado ng mga sunog sa California at malakas na hangin
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…