Covering the week’s most noteworthy news stories impacting the lives of the Filipino-American community in Southern California.
LOS Angeles County’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers and case rates dropped this week, as public health officials continue to tout the benefits of the vaccine. COVID-19 case rates for teens are…
In honor of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), which was first recognized by the U.S. Congress in 2009, two leading Filipina-founded brands and three Filipina-led Los Angeles restaurants are coming…
As Filipino American History Month is underway, community members are marking the month-long occasion with festivals and tributes to the community’s contributions to the United States. For one ice cream…
THE 6th annual POW! WOW! Long Beach made its long awaited return featuring artists from all over the globe who showcased their art throughout the city. The weeklong outdoor mural…
October is Filipino-American History Month, and if there’s one thing that’s a big part of Philippine culture, it’s FOOD. FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts…
The expected crowd doubled and quickly became standing-room-only at the fashion show of Beverly Hills-based designer Oliver Tolentino on Friday, October 8 for Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW). Tolentino presented…
THE Fil-Am Association of Santa Clarita Valley, in cooperation with the Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program, will celebrate its biggest cultural event of the year! Pistahan at Bayanihan will be…
THE Filipino American Business Association of Glendale/Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC) will commemorate Filipino American History Month on Saturday, October 23 at Pacific Community Center and Park (501 S. Pacific…
THE City of Los Angeles on Wednesday, Oct. 6 signed off on a mandate that requires proof of the COVID-19 vaccine for everyone entering most public spaces. The measure — which…
LOS ANGELES — The Philippine Consulate General and the Filipino-American Community in Los Angeles (FACLA) will celebrate Filipino-American History Month with a commemorative dinner and cultural fashion show on Saturday,…
A formal groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday morning, October 4, 2021, in La Canada to mark the start of construction of a new two-story, 4,750 square foot office building…
Christine Calderon-Caruso has been named Director of Development at St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, it was announced by SVMOW Executive Director Veronica Dover, effective immediately. Calderon-Caruso will lead fundraising for…
THE City of Carson, California and various organizations on Saturday, October 23 will join the entire community in honoring the life’s work and legacy of Larry Itliong – a Filipino…
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles County dropped below 800 cases in Los Angeles County, according to new data. The LA County Department on Public Health on Monday, October 4 reported…
Evolution for Southern California’s leading casino comes during major expansion project with hotel and resort to open in December 2021 Highland, Calif. – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians…
With October as Filipino American History Month, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) marked the occasion with colored lights inspired by the Philippine flag from September 30 to October 2. October…
By SSG Paolo Salonga / US Army AS a Filipino American, I am familiar with the similar struggles and sacrifices our loved ones endure migrating to America. My mother sacrificed…
Los Angeles County is now administering Pfizer booster third doses after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle P. Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization…
Return to in-person programming in Historic Filipinotown LOS ANGELES — FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) announced its return to live in-person programming…
New public health order to take effect Oct. 7 As the Delta variant continues to spread across the Southland, Los Angeles County officials are set to unveil stricter vaccine requirements…
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirmed 1,121 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths. The number of cases and deaths reflect the customary reporting delays…
WITH two days until California’s gubernatorial recall election, Governor Gavin Newsom made a final pitch to Filipino American voters in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown on Sunday, September 12. A crowd…
STUDENTS aged 12 years and older in the United States’ second-largest school district will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they can attend in-person classes next year….
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LOS Angeles County health officials are continuing to monitor coronavirus variants as highly transmissible strains have been detected in the region. To date, the most dominant variant continues to be…
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services SINCE the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of dollars have been made available in the U.S. to help people pay their rent. But, now that…
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles hosted a webinar to shed light on the laws, rules, and regulations affecting foreign migrant workers among the large Filipino community in the…
A Message Sponsored by Los Angeles County By Dr. Erika Flores Uribe, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services How does COVID-19 testing help me prevent the spread of the…
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Finding accurate and up-to-date information from trusted sources is a challenge for many immigrants in Los Angeles County. Despite the devastating impact of the 2020 economic crisis on immigrant households,…
