Dominic Ng appointed to chair APEC business advisory council during U.S. host year in 2023
The United States announces Dominic Ng, Chairman and CEO of East West Bank, who was appointed as a U.S. member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) on April 25, will serve as the Chair during the United States’ APEC host year in 2023. In this role, Mr. Ng will work closely…
LA County to start administering Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
LOS Angeles vaccination sites will start administering the Novavax vaccine beginning Wednesday, August 3. The Novavax vaccine was recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this month. Unlike the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, the Novavax vaccine was developed without the use of mRNA technology. The vaccine was found to be 90%…
‘I was not allowed to have my own thoughts’: CA Courts start penalizing domestic abuse
A JUDGE in Southern California embraced a new state law allowing victims to claim coercive control, that was designed to tip the balance in favor of women seeking child custody and restraining orders. It didn’t take long for Emily Caesar to realize that her husband Trevor had to have his way on everything — how…
[COLUMN] Should you sign that severance agreement?
Q: I worked for many years for a company in Los Angeles. During the last year, I have felt that the company is no longer a good place for me to continue working at. I want to leave. When I talked to my boss, I was offered a severance package and asked to sign a…
[COLUMN] Can you get out of debt without filing bankruptcy?
IF you are searching for debt reduction solutions, no doubt you’ve been inundated with advertisements for various debt management programs, companies, and solutions. The choices seem confusing to the average consumer. The truth is that every situation is different and what may work perfectly for others is not necessarily going to work the same way…
[COLUMN] Client relieved she chose Chapter 7 instead of consolidation of $60K credit cards
THE client is 50 and has two grandchildren living with her who are teenagers still in high school. She is married but separated. She is not divorced from her husband. They still live in the same house but they no longer treat each other as husband and wife. She takes care of her two grandchildren…
[COLUMN] Reimbursement for community contribution towards a spouse’s education and student loan during marriage
ONE of the biggest problems of millennials and Gen Z are educational cost and student loan debt. This eats up a large part of a household’s budget even among married couples. However, what happens to all the money paid towards one spouse’s education and student loans if the marriage fails and leads to divorce? Well,…
[OPINION] A voice for AAPI Nevadans in Senator Catherine Cortez Masto
By Angelyn Tabalba AS Chair of the AAPI Democratic Caucus in Las Vegas and an active AAPI community leader in Nevada, I have dedicated much of my time to improving the lives of our neighbors and friends and ensuring that our voice is heard by elected officials. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto has been a key advocate…
LA County avoids new mask requirements as cases decline
LOS Angeles County has dropped the plan to reissue the universal mask mandate as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have decreased over the last week, LA County Public Health said on Thursday, July 28. “As I noted last week, any indication that the county would soon be moving to the medium community level would be a…
Majority of AAPI voters have never been contacted by political parties, survey finds
FOR the last decade, it’s been known that Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters comprise the fastest growing electorate in the United States. However, a recent study shows that AAPI voters are still largely ignored by political parties and organizations, rendering the diverse community underrepresented when it comes to policy decisions. The Asian American…
The Islander’s Creamery: Bringing Filipino Flavors to New England
THE heatwave is on, and the summer of 2022 is turning out to be quite a scorcher. For the past week or so, the temperature has been steady, hovering above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Many families take this chance to make beach trips while others go to parks and have picnics. These warm and sunny summer…
Martial Law documentaries take the spotlight at AAIFF45 in New York
THE 45th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF45) is back as a hybrid festival, both in-person at Asia Society and streaming online globally, and runs from August 3-13, 2022. This year’s full lineup includes 18 World Premieres, 32 East Coast Premieres, and 31 New York Premieres. The films represent a total of 24 countries and…
Immigration advocate, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas appointed to CSU Board of Trustees
FILIPINO journalist and immigration advocate Jose Antonio Vargas was appointed to the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees, the Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday, July 22 as part of a new class of higher education appointments in the state. As founder of the immigrant education and advocacy group Define American, Vargas,…
Oliver Tolentino invited to show at Vienna Fashion Week
Oliver Tolentino received a great honor this week when the organizers of Vienna Fashion Week announced the invitation for the fashion designer to present at MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK.22 (MQVFW.22) this coming September in Vienna, Austria. Aurum 999,9 MagBook, the luxury coffee table magazine book, will sponsor Tolentino’s show. Tolentino, who is based in Beverly…
‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ to roll out in theaters this fall
Award-winning indie film announces multi-city national release at Comic-Con San Diego UC Culminating a remarkable film festival circuit run and at the conclusion of a packed San Diego Comic-Con panel and sold out premiere screening,, “Lumpia With a Vengeance,” the popular, award-winning, Filipino American indie comedy feature, gave its fans news that they had hoped…
[COLUMN] Life expectancy among Asian populations dropped three years during COVID-19
By: Dr. Dali Fan, UC Davis Health Getting vaccinated provides best defense to staying safer and keeping life expectancy higher Life expectancy has dropped for all Californians during the pandemic, including Asian populations who have historically had the longest life expectancy among all racial groups in the U.S., according to a new study released by…
[COLUMN] Told she must leave, Marie was able to receive her green card in the US
IN 2002, Marie and her three children visited the U.S. as tourists. They planned to visit family and then return home to the Philippines. However, Marie later decided to remain and became out of status. In 2009, Marie’s mother, a green card holder, petitioned Marie in the F2B category. When the priority date on her…
[EVENT] Fiesta In America now at American Dream
A Street Food Showcase, free concerts by Original Pilipino Music (OPM) legends, and a fashion show by innovative Filipino couturiers are just some of the expected highlights of Fiesta In America’s re-launch this summer. After a two-year pause following a 22-year run, Fiesta In America will re-open on Saturday, August 20 starting at 10am in…
[COLUMN] Showbiz powerhouse couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera heads August birthday celebrants
PHILIPPINE silver screen’s happily married couple and Kapuso Channel 7 Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, who were married on December 30, 2014, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for this summer month of August. The couple, who stars in a new sitcom entitled “Jose & Maria’s Bonggang Villa,” have two children:…
Embassy hosts FYLPRO 10th year anniversary: Reconnect and Reunite
WASHINGTON D.C. – In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) held a reunion dinner at the Philippine Embassy Chancery Annex last July 22. The event was attended by FYLPRO Officers, members, alumni, partners, Embassy officials, FYLPRO mentees, and other supporters. Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Jaime Ramon T. Ascalon, Jr. congratulated FYLPRO…
[COLUMN] On power nap, COVID
COVID still kills As of 10:28 AM (EST), Tuesday, July 26, 2022, the total global COVID-19 cases stood at 576,333,448 and 6,405,539 deaths. The numbers for the U.S. were at 92,339,925 cases, with 1,052,467 deaths, while total cases in the Philippines stood at 3,757,762 (2,360 new cases), with 60,694 deaths. On that day, there were…
[COLUMN] Money and the simple life
There are no shortcuts in arriving at a decision to live a simple life. Sometimes, one has to go through a personal hell experiencing an inner fatigue and helplessness over the never-ending chase for the almighty dollar and quality of life in order to come to a conclusion that there has to be a better…