Filipina American selected as mayor pro tem of Sierra Madre, CA anew
A Filipino American is the incoming mayor pro tem of Sierra Madre, California for a second time. Rachelle Arizmendi, who was re-elected to the city council in 2018, was selected…
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Meet the progressive Filipino American CA Assembly candidate advocating for fair renting practices
Filipino American organizer and former public school teacher Godfrey Plata is seeking to make LA more renter-friendly AS state primaries and caucuses get underway, all the focus is squarely pointed…
SoCal-based talent join Sariling Himig Choir’s performance on February 22
Twelve parishes unite in the concert ‘Colours of Love’ The Sariling H.I.M.I.G. Choir, a registered non-profit organization, is collaborating with the dynamic Fr. Art Mateo in its very first-ever concert,…
Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats welcome new board
The Pilipino Americans Los Angeles Democrats (PALAD) elected a new Board of Directors, the group announced on Monday, February 10. With the March 3rd primary in a few weeks, the…
Fourth annual LA Food Bowl returns in May
The citywide festival will feature more than 100 events across Los Angeles with a mix of hometown favorites and international culinary talent LOS ANGELES — The fourth annual Food Bowl, a month-long…
Pechanga Resort Casino named founding partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park
Pechanga tribe announces $100,000 in grands for Inglewood educational and non-profit orgs SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park officially announced Pechanga Resort Casino as its newest Founding Partner of the new…
Franchise Trade Mission presents opportunity for Fil-Ams to learn about small businesses in PH
The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc (FACC Foundation) presented its kickoff orientation event for the Filipino American Franchising Trade Mission (FAFTM) at the Philippine Consulate on Wilshire Blvd…
AAPA mentorship program begins in March
THE Asian American Pacific Association (AAPA)’s mentorship program is currently accepting early applications. Take advantage of the early registration special of $250 through Friday, February 14th. The AAPA mentorship program provides professionals…
More Than Pink Walk™: 23rd annual Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County event
SUSAN G. Komen Los Angeles County will hold its 23rd annual event at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, February 29, its MORE THAN PINK Walk™. Known for raising significant monies to…
Improving emergency, paramedic services in LA County through Measure FD
The LA County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Measure FD to appear on the March 3 ballot MOST would agree that firefighters are arguably the most crucial public service members…
Officials warn against fake letter claiming coronavirus outbreak in Carson, CA
A LETTER being circulated on social media and through email about a 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCOV) outbreak in the city of Carson, California has been deemed fake, local officials warned…
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles announces nationwide search for new CEO
ASIAN Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) has launched a nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The search is a first for the organization, which was…
Filipina American basketball coach among victims of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
A Filipina American coach was one of nine passengers, along with basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, killed in the helicopter that crashed outside Los Angeles on…
AAPI organizations in LA launch collaborative for 2020 census outreach
Community organizations in Los Angeles launched a collaborative campaign this week to encourage participation in the 2020 census as Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) risk being undercounted. Led by…
More Than Pink Walk™: 23rd annual Susan G. Komen Los Angeles County event
SUSAN G. Komen Los Angeles County will hold its 23rd annual event at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, February 29, its MORE THAN PINK Walk™. Known for raising significant monies to…
Bloomberg campaigns in LA, meets AAPI community leaders
Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg held campaign events in Los Angeles over the weekend, including a breakfast meeting with members of various Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. In…
The Americana at Brand ushers in the Year of the Metal Rat
WITH the Year of the Metal Rat upon us, celebrations are underway across Southern California. One highly anticipated event to mark the new year is the annual festivities at The…
LA public schools to recognize October as Filipino Heritage and History Month
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will now recognize October as Filipino Heritage and History Month, following a resolution passed by the district’s Board of Education this week. Sponsored…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood presents Laurel Night
2020 officers and board of directors to be installed Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood (FACCHO) presents its Laurel Night 2020 on Thursday, January 23 from 6 p.m. to…
City of Oxnard welcomes first Fil-Am police commander
THE city of Oxnard, California now has its first Filipino American police commander. Marc Amon, who has been with the Oxnard Police Department for the past 24 years, moved up…
Filipina American becomes first woman of color promoted to full professor at USC English department
LOS ANGELES — A Filipina American this week became the first woman of color to be promoted to the rank of full professor within the University of Southern California’s English…
FACCGLA inducts new executive officers on January 12
AFTER a productive two-year run under President Ellen Samson, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) will be announcing its new officers to serve for the…
FACCGLA gala on January 12 features performing artists and entrepreneurs
THE ballroom will be decked in shining, shimmering splendor as guests are invited to come in their dazzling best to the annual fundraiser of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce…
The Feast of Santo Niño on January 19 in Los Angeles
SANTO Niño Cruzada USA is inviting all devotees of Santo Niño to come and join us in the 33rd year anniversary mass celebration of the Feast of Santo Nino, the…
GANAP Singers entertain on January 4 in North Hollywood
Underprivileged singers find a life of purpose inspite of hardships through performing arts FILAM Arts and Philippine Patrons of the Arts USA present “Music and More! with the GANAP Singers”…
Death rates in LA County appear to be on the rise in some groups
A NEW report on recent mortality trends recently released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) indicates death rates in LA County appear to be on…
FilAm Arts presents GANAP Singers in concert on January 4
Performance raises funds for the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture 2020 and GANAP Scholars AFTER a year hiatus, the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture will be relaunched in…
Preserving Filipino-Spanish flavor traditions in Southern California
WITH Christmas around the corner, Filipinos carry certain customs with them wherever they are around the world. One of them is the noche buena feast following midnight mass on Christmas Eve —…
FilAm Arts presents GANAP Singers in North Hollywood
Show on January 4 benefits of the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture A STORY of hope accompanies the GANAP Singers as it embarks on its “Lingkod” Tour. The singers…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA to install new president at 2020 fundraising gala
AFTER two years of presidency, Ellen Samson will pass the torch to Annie Nepomuceno who will serve a two-year term along with a new Board of Directors in the Filipino…