Taipan Lucero and his quest to introduce CalligraFilipino to the world
Taipan Lucero is a man on a mission. A calligraphist and visual artist, George Ian “Taipan” Lucero wants the world to know about the beauty of Filipino calligraphy as an…
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Los Angeles Chivalry Lions Club holds induction and installation of new members
Held August 18 at Filipino American Community Los Angeles Los Angeles Chivalry Lions Club recently held induction and installation of new members at the Filipino American Community Los Angeles (FACLA)…
[COLUMN] When bankruptcy is the best solution: What you need to know
Considering bankruptcy is often the last option for most people in attempting to resolve their debt problems. Realizing the conditions for bankruptcy, the kinds of debts that may or may…
[COLUMN] Ride the blast from the past
Forget the past and fully live in the moment. Why? It is because life is just too short. Or so they say. I say we still ought to make time…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya during part 2 of the San Diego leg of Citizen Pinoy’s ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’
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…
KULARTS presents the world premiere of ‘Nursing These Wounds’
KULARTS presents the world premiere of SF Artistic Legacy Awardee choreographer Alleluia Panis’s “Nursing These Wounds,” a site specific, immersive dance performance investigating the impact of colonization on Pilipinx health…
[COLUMN] Parent’s right to change child’s residence to another state in custody cases
Parents that are going through divorce and legal separation sometimes have to make a decision to move out of state for various reasons. It may be because their family network…
If elected LA mayor, Caruso would tackle Asian hate crimes
AS an advocate of crime prevention and public safety, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso has vowed to put an end to Asian hate crimes in his jurisdiction. In an…
[COLUMN] Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos heads list of prominent personalities celebrating birthdays in September
CURRENT Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr., who is also known by the intials BBM, heads the list of prominent personalities and celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays in…
Month-long LA Times Food Bowl returns, celebrates city’s top culinary talent
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Times has announced details for Food Bowl, its annual festival celebrating Southern California’s dynamic food scene, taking place September 1 – 30. The monthlong festival presented by City National Bank will…
High-powered GMA Pinoy TV performers ‘together again’ at Pechanga Resort Casino live Sept. 24 & 25
SIX of the most sought-after singers, comedian, and showbiz personalities from Manila, led by famed actor Dingdong Dantes, takes centerstage at the Pechanga Resort Casino as they perform in a…
Biden administration to forgive up to $20 million total student loan debt
Fil-Ams react to the landmark effort that will affect 43 million borrowers IN 2015, when she graduated from USC with a degree in criminology, Filipina American Stephanie Rivera was tasked with…
[COLUMN] Employees do not have to disclose immigration status in court
California lawmakers voted unanimously this month to pass Senate Bill 836, which reenacts and expands the provisions of an existing law (SB 785) signed by former Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018….
[COLUMN] Parent’s right to change child’s residence to another state in custody cases
Parents that are going through divorce and legal separation sometimes have to make a decision to move out of state for various reasons. It may be because their family network…
[COLUMN] On fulfilling Christ’s mission
THE most intimate moments when Jesus would relate to his disciples were during meals. During these times, he would teach them and share his thoughts and sentiments with them. But…
Unraveling the interplay of omicron, reinfections and long COVID
The latest COVID-19 surge, caused by a shifting mix of quickly evolving omicron subvariants, appears to be waning, with cases and hospitalizations beginning to fall. Like past COVID waves, this…
[COLUMN] Trustee & debtor mutually dismiss adversary claims for $1M
THE client’s company filed for Chapter 7 relief as it was bankrupt. It had two warehouses and rent for one was $15,000 a month, the other $20,000 a month. The…
First human cases of West Nile virus reported in LA County for 2022
All residents should take precautions against mosquitoes THE Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has confirmed the first cases of human West Nile virus (WNV) infection in…
Commissioner Lara issues PSAs on unlicensed insurance scams, ‘vehicle warranties
Commissioner-sponsored bill for restitution for victims of insurance scams passed state legislature SACRAMENTO — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday, August 18 issued Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to warn California consumers and…
More communities are giving flavored tobacco the boot. Will California follow?
By Zinnia Finn/Kaiser Health SAN JOSE — California’s third-largest city banished flavored tobacco products from store shelves this summer, joining scores of other cities and counties in the state in…
Timely mental health care is a key factor in strike by Kaiser Permanente workers
By Bernard J. Wolfson and Zinnia Finn [Editor’s note: KHN, which produces California Healthline, is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.] A California law that took effect in July requires health…
[COLUMN] Star for ‘All Seasons’ considers herself very blessed
ACTRESS-turned-public servant Vilma Santos-Recto, who recently finished her term as representative of the 6th district of Batangas in June of 2022 and is now back to being an ordinary citizen,…
Mayor Gloria, Council President Pro Tem Montgomery Steppe welcome Valencia Park community to new La Paz Mini Park
$2.6M facility brings much-needed family-friendly park space to former site of vacant lot SAN DIEGO — In a continuing effort to provide more high-quality recreational spaces to San Diegans in…
[COLUMN] Lessons from COVID
FAKE news Fake news, downright lies, mis- and disinformation, in various media, especially social media, have conceivably caused hundreds of million COVID-19 infections and deaths around the world. The falsehood…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya in San Diego on part 1 of Citizen Pinoy’s ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’
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…
