IN honor of Filipino American History Month, get to know seven more Filipino Americans who are serving across the Biden-Harris Administration, from the office of the Vice President to government agencies. Continued from Part I: Fil-Ams in the Biden-Harris administration Loni Cortez Russell Deputy Associate Administrator Office of the Administrator, Office of Public Engagement and…
Los Angeles, CA — It wasn’t exactly an emergency, but Michael Reed, a security guard who lives in Watts, had back pain and ran out of his blood pressure medication. Unsure where else to turn, he went to his local emergency room for a refill. Around the same time, James Woodard, a homeless man, appeared…
THINKING about one’s demise is not something people want to spend time thinking about. However reality is that we all have to face this one day. It is just a matter of whether you depart this world prepared or unprepared. If you pass away with at least $184,500 in gross assets and you do not…
THE answer is coldly and astoundingly, yes. All California employers must provide Workers’ Compensation benefits to their employees under California Labor Code Section 3700. If a business employs one or more employees, it must satisfy the requirement of the law. First, what is workers compensation insurance? As the term implies, it’s a compensation plan for…
On October 31, the Supreme Court will hear two cases that will determine the future of affirmative action. Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) is suing Harvard and University of North Carolina (UNC) for considering race in their application process. Further, SFFA says Harvard’s admission policies discriminate against Asian American applicants. SFFA is a creation of…
Los Angeles, California — Health-e-Charity, a 501c(3) non-profit founded in 2017, today announced a partnership with Manny Pacquiao Foundation, the charity named and founded on behalf of future Hall of Fame boxer, Manny Pacquiao. The new partnership will launch Phase Two of Bodhi Connect in the Philippines, where a team of volunteer doctors and nurses…
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state will exit its state of emergency in February 2023, almost three years after it was first declared. Newsom on Monday, Oct. 17 said that the state will end the pandemic response on February 28, 2023. This timeline gives the health care system needed flexibility to handle any…
Q: I’m an account executive at a real estate company. I enjoy the work and I’m good at it. But I started having problems when I went on maternity leave, when my boss gave the majority of my best accounts to male colleagues on my team. I didn’t get them back when I returned to…
We’ve got to keep moving, trusting, and persisting amidst life’s difficulties and challenges. We’ve got to continue believing in the capacities and graces that God gives us, and we’ve got to fix our eyes on His promises for all who remain steadfast and faithful to him. And when everything seems at odds with our desires,…
By Céline Gounder/Kaiser Health News Last year, the emergence of the highly transmissible omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus caught many people by surprise and led to a surge in cases that overwhelmed hospitals and drove up fatalities. Now we’re learning that omicron is mutating to better evade the immune system. Omicron-specific vaccines were authorized…
WHAT are the things that you should not do before you file for bankruptcy? First on the list of things not to do is do not hide assets. Concealing assets What does not hiding assets mean? Let’s give an example. You own a house with a fair market value of $1.0M in Los Angeles. You…
New York Fashion Week once again brings together top designers, models, celebrities, and performers for a jam-packed fashion show. Fashion Industry insiders, prominent figures, top brands, influencers, and celebrities take part in a much-awaited fashion season. Seeing everyone dressed up to the nines at such events is always a treat, and there are always some…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel visited San Diego, where he answered questions of Kapamilya based locally, and even from some coming from out-of-town. In Part 2 of “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” viewers will hear answers to the following immigration concerns: Salvie, of National City, wants to know if there is a way to…
KAPUSO star Bea Alonzo has gotten inspired by the character she plays in the new GMA series, “Start Up, which looks at the world of start-up companies. Bea stars with Alden Richards, Yasmien Kurdi and Jeric Gonzales, among other stars, in the series. When asked about her next big goal, the beautiful actress said, “There’s…
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of a Filipino liquor store clerk in Los Angeles, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 13. The teenager was reportedly involved in the fatal incident in which Steven Reyes, 68, was struck in the head with a scooter while attempting to stop shoplifters in the…
SACRAMENTO – California Health & Human Services Agency Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, and Director of the California Department of Public Health and State Public Health Officer Dr.Tomás J. Aragón, issued a joint statement on the emergency use authorization of the updated COVID-19 boosters in the United States. Eligibility for the Moderna bivalent booster now extends…
THE Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) successfully celebrated Filipino American History Month with a free event for the community on Saturday, Oct. 8. Held at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center, the well attended event featured songs by the Holy Family Filipino Chorale, gongs music and southern dances by the Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble, dances by the Vessel of Mary…
LOS ANGELES — As part of the yearly celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), three outstanding Fil-Ams have been recognized and honored for their valuable contributions to the enhancement of the community’s history in the United States. This year’s honorees during the annual celebration at LA’s City Hall were community leader Linda Nietes Little,…
Filipino foodies and gourmands in the tri-state area are in for a treat this weekend as New York’s most renowned culinary festival takes over the Big Apple. The much-awaited Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) is making a grand comeback with a range of events to celebrate its 15th anniversary from October…
EXPERTS predict that while the United States was basically spared from influenza the past two years, the lower flu vaccination rate that resulted in low levels of immunity and the relaxation of COVID-19 mitigating strategy could trigger a harsher flu season this winter as the cold weather makes people stay indoors. The lower flu incidence…
UPON taking office, President Joe Biden promised to have an administration that reflected the United States’ diversity. In addition to having Kamala Harris as the first Black, South Asian and woman vice president, the administration has had a lot of ‘firsts’ in the Cabinet and key agency appointees. In honor of October as Filipino American…
LOS ANGELES — Relatives and community members are mourning the loss of a Filipino liquor store clerk who was attacked and killed during a robbery last week. On Thursday night, Oct. 6, Steven Reyes — a 68-year-old Filipino immigrant who worked at Tony’s Market in Highland Park, a neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles — confronted…
AS the midterms approach, voters are being bombarded with disinformation in multiple languages. People who are addicted to fake news get it from sources they trust. Trouble is, people who produce it know they are lying. “This information has always existed,” says Vanessa Cárdenas, deputy director of America’s Voice and a policy expert on political…
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy now has a day in his honor in the city of Los Angeles, home to the largest Fil-Am population in California. The Los Angeles City Council proclaimed Oct. 7 as “Jo Koy Day” during its meeting on Friday.“My goal was always to tell my story and represent my culture…
