Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
LOS ANGELES – Some 300-strong Filipino American supporters of Uniteam “Sama-samang Babangon Muli” presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (BBM) and his running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio are…
WITH the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Los Angeles County is observing another increase of new cases and test positivity rates. As of Tuesday, April 12, the average number of daily…
Filipinos take Holy Week very seriously. Many perform various acts to atone for their sins. They attend retreats, and go on periods of fasting. They give up something at Lenten…
LOS Angeles County is expanding its “test to treat” program and is adding additional tele-health services to make COVID-19 treatments more accessible to residents in the region. Two oral COVID-19…
GLENDALE, California now has a monument to pay tribute to the Filipino residents in the city and in greater Los Angeles County. The Filipino American Friendship Monument was unveiled on…
The long-awaited landmark celebrates the Filipino American community A community celebration to officially unveil the Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway will be held on May 7, following the landmark’s installation at the…
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles has joined forces with the leading Filipino supermarkets in Southern California, Island Pacific Seafood Market and Seafood City Supermarket, in holding “Filipino Food:…
A WAVE of pink descended upon Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown on Sunday, March 27 as Filipino American supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan rallied together…
THE next time you drive through Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown, there’s a new landmark to see as the long-awaited gateway was installed on Friday, April 1. The eastern entrance of…
LOS Angeles County will start administering second booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to eligible adults following the United States Food and Drug Administration’s authorization this week. Individuals 50 years…
ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA MEETS WITH FIL-AM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Fil Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles held its Horizon 2022 Gala Cruise aboard FantaSea One Yacht…
AS multiple COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is lifting the requirements for vaccine and test verification at indoor mega events starting April 1. LA County will align with…
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Los Angeles County holds deep fears of racial attacks, according to a new survey released by the Pat Brown Institute for Public…
In Los Angeles County, programs that have already saved small businesses millions during the COVID-19 pandemic are looking for ways to expand their outreach into underserved communities. Safer At Work…
ROHNERT PARK – Let’s gather with relatives and friends at Graton Resort & Casino to spend great moments together! The last Friday of March, April and May, there is Lexus…
THE proposed Filipino American Friendship Monument for the city of Glendale, California has advanced to the next phase. This comes after the Glendale City Council on Tuesday, March 8 unanimously…
Outdoor entertainment, spa services and only poolside gaming venue in San Diego SAN DIEGO – Sycuan Casino Resort announced on Thursday, March 10 that its outdoor pool venue Retreat Pool & Cabanas will…
Seven projects proposing a total of 662 apartments across city recommended for nearly $32 million in funding SAN DIEGO – As part of his efforts to produce more homes that…
ON Sunday, March 27, Incarnation Church will celebrate the closing ceremonies of 500 years of Philippine Christianity. A Eucharistic celebration will be held at 2 p.m. to be presided by…
STARTING March 12, indoor masking at Los Angeles County schools will no longer be required. Despite the lifting of the mandate, the state and county are continuing to recommend indoor…
APFW strives to create public awareness about sustainability issues and to cast a focus on ‘eco fashion’ PREPARE for two Saturdays of dazzling runway events, entertainment, and fashion expo in…
DAYS after Los Angeles County dropped the indoor mask mandate, health officials are continuing to urge residents to wear masks in certain public settings, regardless of vaccination status. An advisory…
AS the two year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic approaches, Los Angeles County hit a new milestone on Friday, March 4 and lifted its indoor mask mandate. The LA County…
Cerritos, CA — With her vast and glowing experiences as paralegal and field deputy of Los Angeles County’s two branches of services, Lynda Johnson may yet be the first Filipina…
AS Los Angeles County reaches the tail end of the winter coronavirus surge, county officials have eased indoor masking requirements for those who are vaccinated. Starting Friday, Feb. 25, vaccinated…
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services WITH more than 65,000 people living on Los Angeles County’s streets, there’s desperation in the air. Despite all efforts to address it, the situation is…
THE highly-anticipated gateway marking the entrance of Historic Filipinotown is slated to be unveiled in May, according to an update from Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell’s office. In a release…
As the winter coronavirus surge calms down, hospitalizations in Los Angeles County — which were previously rising at exponential levels just weeks ago — have declined significantly, leading to what…
ATTENTION FLORENCE FIRESTONE RESIDENTS – Free Oil Filter & Motor Oil Recycling Event! We invite you to bring in your used motor oil and used oil filters for recycling. Receive…
Ringing in the Lunar New Year with a “Mix-Meet-Mingle and Membership Drive,” the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) held a very successful mixer at Panda Inn Restaurant in…
