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…
Last September 28, 2022 the town of Majayjay in Laguna successfully held its very first on-the-spot painting competition, dubbed “Salik-Sining”, using oil pastel and illustration board as the medium. The objective of the competition was to discover (“saliksik”) the visual artists of Majayjay. To assist us in determining the best visual artists, Maestro Fernando Sena…
Check out this EXCLUSIVE clip from an all-new episode of “THE CLEANING LADY” airing tonight, Monday, Oct. 10 on Fox. After Fiona puts herself in a dangerous situation, Thony resorts to calling Arman for help, which continues to drive a wedge between Arman and Nadia. Meanwhile, Garrett works to get put back on the Cortez…
Decision prohibits new applicants to the Obama-era immigration program A federal appeals court on Wednesday, Oct. 5 ruled in favor of a lower court’s 2021 ruling that found an Obama-era immigration program unlawful but allowed the hundreds of thousands of recipients the option to renew their DACA status. The decision concerns the Deferred Action for…
October marks the start of Filipino American History Month. During a consequential election season, it’s important to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices Filipino Americans have made as well as the impact they will continue to have as we look toward Election Day. Filipinos have been in the United States since the very beginning of our…
Hosted by San Francisco Public Library, features in-person and virtual programs San Francisco – This October, Bay Area literature fans have something to celebrate: the 6th Filipino American International Book Festival (FAIBF), the largest of its kind in the country. More than 40 authors and artists from the United States, and as far away as the Philippines,…
Olivia Quido-Co, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles-based O Skin Med Spa did not actually dream to become where she is right now. As a young teen growing up in Manila, all she wanted was to have great skin. “I used to have a lot of pimples, grabe. I didn’t know how to fix…
AS Mon Cargo Services Incorporated celebrates another year of success, its management and staff would first like to thank its valued customers for being an essential part of the company’s achievements as it marks its 36th year of offering unparalleled service to the Northern California region. At Mon Cargo, one of the main factors to…
ROHNERT PARK – Where to go this coming Autumn? Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination – Graton Resort & Casino – to share the luck and have fun! On Friday, October 21, there is the Cascade of Cash Giveaway, where there is one (1) guaranteed winner of $25,000 cash at 10 p.m., and…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel visited San Diego, where he answered questions of Kapamilya from “America’s Finest City” and neighboring areas. In Part 1 of “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” viewers will hear answers to the following immigration concerns: Kathy, of Mira Mesa, wants to know if a person can visit the U.S. even…
Gabriel will represent the U.S. during Miss Universe ON the third day of Filipino American History Month, Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel made Fil-Ams proud as she was crowned Miss USA 2022 on Monday, Oct. 3. Gabriel, a 28-year-old eco-friendly clothing designer and model, was named this year’s Miss USA, becoming the first Filipina American to…
JUST in time for this year’s celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the award-winning Fil-Am indie comedy feature film, “Lumpia with a Vengeance” rolls out in major theaters across the country. “Lumpia with a Vengeance” is a representation of Filipinos’ unique character, heritage and culture rolled into one like a wrapped “lumpia,” said the…
IF you’ve been given the chance to restart a new life after you’ve gone through some life-changing, miraculous experience, such as surviving a horrific accident when everyone else perished, or finding yourself inexplicably healed from a deadly disease, then you’ll know what it feels to be given a reprieve, a fresh slate, a clean paper,…
Most people are unaware that credit card companies will negotiate with you if they believe that it is in their best interest to do so. Many times, you can negotiate a reduction of your interest rate, elimination of late charges and annual membership fees. If you are delinquent in payments, they may even agree to…
California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in California, but across the entire American West. These changes mean we must continue adapting to a hotter, drier future. Without action, state officials believe extreme…
AMID unprecedented heat waves and major wildfires, California signed off on the state’s most ambitious effort to combat climate change with a $54 billion spending package designed to cut emissions and phase out fossil fuels. The $54 billion funding “complements” a group of bills that Governor Gavin Newsom signed on Sept. 16 that aim to…
“Been there, done that.” People are feeling like they’ve heard enough about COVID-19. But staying on top of the facts, vaccinations, and level of spread in the community is still important to keep your family and communities safe. In fact, updated vaccines that can better protect against the highly transmissible Omicron variant and its subvariants…
THOUGH it feels as if Filipinos only just made it to the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century, it’s worth knowing that Filipinos made their mark centuries earlier. The first recorded Filipinos to touch North American soil arrived on Oct. 18, 1587; Filipinos arrived in Morro Bay, California before the United States was founded….
After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility recuperating from a fall, Paula Christopherson, 97, was told by her insurer that she should return home. But instead of being relieved, Christopherson and her daughter were worried because her medical team said she wasn’t well enough to leave. “This seems unethical,” said daughter…
UNITED States President Joe Biden paid tribute to the strength of Filipino Americans as the country celebrates October as Filipino American History Month. The commander-in-chief took to social media to “celebrate” the “innumerable contributions and rich heritage” of the Fil-Am community. “Jill and I are proud to recognize Filipino American History Month and celebrate the…
