PWC’s Historic Filipinotown Jeepney Tour Launches with Successful Inaugural Event
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…
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A World Cup debut and a family history: Reina Bonta’s “Maybe It’s Just the Rain” moves from festival circuit to wider release
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…
Ballots to decide future of Los Angeles streetlights as theft and outages strain system
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;…
Mountain Spirits exhibition to open at UCLA with Cordillera cultural performance
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. –…
The Global Phenomenon Returns: Two-Time Emmy® Award-Winning Producer Marc Anthony Nicolas Premieres Season 3 of ‘Make Your Marc’
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…
Newly surfaced allegations accuse César Chávez of abuse involving women and minors during his tenure as UFW leader
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. –…
Southern California Edison warns of outages linked to metallic balloons on Valentine’s Day
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…
Sacred Path Indigenious Wellness Center
SHARE AWAY! To my family, relatives, and friends who are based here in Los Angeles, I am delighted to let you know that you don’t have to look far to…
STEM scholarships offer families up to $50,000 in college support as Edison Scholars deadline approaches
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…
Harvard and Stanford Law Graduate Brian Goldsmith aims to represent Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills in election for California Senate District 24
LOS ANGELES, CA – Brian Goldsmith, a Los Angeles native and longtime resident, is running to represent California’s 24th Senate District, which includes Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance, Malibu, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. Brian aims to replace…
Island Pacific unveils what it calls the biggest parol outside the Philippines at Paskong Pinoy fiesta in Los Angeles
The Biggest Parol outside the Philippines LOS ANGELES — On November 22, 2025, members of the Filipino community in Los Angeles gathered for one of the season’s most festive celebrations: the…
Los Angeles, Milpitas mayors laud Carlos Bulosan; LA library to be named after Filipino writer-labor union activist
LOS ANGELES Mayor Karen Bass with Commissioner Jaime Geaga, president of the Carlos Bulosan Book Club, and a friend during the mayor’s meeting with the Filipino community. By Claire Morales…
Philippine Consulate in LA hosts roundtable on tax policy reforms
Left: Raymond “Mon” Abrea pays a courtesy call on Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz and Consul Francis Maynard Maleon at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, where they discussed…
San Diego renames park in honor of fallen Fil-Am officer Austin Machitar
Officer Austin Machitar of the San Diego Police Department’s Northern Division was a respected field training officer remembered for his professionalism, humility, and service to the community.(Photo credit : City of…
Millennials lead San Diego mortgage market but struggle with affordability
Millennials now make up more than half of mortgage inquiries in San Diego, but record home prices and steep down payments keep ownership out of reach for many. SAN…
California voters approve new congressional map projected to net Democrats up to five House seats
Governor Gavin Newsom rallies supporters at a “Yes on 50” campaign event urging Californians to back the redistricting measure ahead of the November 2025 election. (Screenshot from Governor Gavin Newsom’s official…
VIP Tour 2026 launches from Los Angeles, eyes Manila, Dumaguete and Cebu
Officials and community members gather at the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles for the official launch of the 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour. The event featured cultural exhibits…
Help name the new Cerritos cow sculpture
Rendering of sculptures for “Milking Time – A Tribute to Dairy Valley” display. Cerritos invites residents to help name a new bronze cow sculpture by Jane DeDecker, part of…
Remembering Carlos Bulosan this September
CARLOS BULOSAN and his book, “America is in the Heart.” Even in his death echoes telling and timely messages By Claire Morales True LOS ANGELES – This September, the death…
Jessica Sanchez is AGT Season 20 champion
From prodigy to champion: Jessica Sanchez first appeared on America’s Got Talent as an 11-year-old in 2006 (left), rose to fame as the runner-up of American Idol Season 11 in 2012 (center), and returned…
Cerritos recommits to economic growth with business-friendly policies
Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama (Photo courtesy City of Cerritos social media account) Cerritos Mayor Frank Aurelio Yokoyama highlights the city’s pro-business policies, as longtime firms expand and new food businesses open…
Clever Care opens flagship community center in Rowland Heights
From left: San Gabriel Councilmember Tony Ding, Clever Care Director of Community Engagement and Member Retention Maria Nguyen, Chief Operations Officer Erin Ramsey, President Richard Greene, CEO Karen Walker Johnson,…
Filipino American Business Association of Glendale marks 35th anniversary with education awards
Glendale Mayor’s Certificate of Recognition to outstanding FABAG members and business Glendale, CA – Founded in September 1990 in Glendale, CA, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) hosted a…
Philippine Ballet Theater returns with enchanting, vibrant new ballet; legendary Philippine designers to be showcased in “Pinagmulan”
(Los Angeles, CA. – September 15, 2025) – Philippine Ballet Theatre, the premier ballet company from the Cultural Center of the Philippines, bring a stunning new full-length ballet to UCLA’s Royce…
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…
CITY OF CARSON BREAKS GROUND ON NEXT-GENERATION FIBER OPTIC NETWORK
$27M City-funded project expands connectivity, closes digital gaps, and positions Carson as a South Bay smart city leader Carson, CA – The City of Carson on Wednesday, September 3, broke ground on its…
‘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…
