THE World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) also known as the only World Talent Olympics celebrated its 25th year anniversary last July 22 to 30, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Team Philippines was represented by 60 junior and senior delegates from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. They were chosen through auditions at SM Supermalls all over the…
MOST people think they can only file family petitions for relatives. Actually, they can also petition their family member for a green card through employment. In this brand-new episode, viewers can learn how Ana petitioned her aunt, Susan, as a housekeeper. Since the minimum requirement for the job was three months experience in housekeeping, Aunt…
TO mark Fiesta In America’s re-opening after a two-year hiatus, a free daylong concert starring Original Pilipino Music legend Florante De Leon and singer-comic Fe De Los Reyes will be held on Saturday, August 20 starting at 10 a.m. in Court A of American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Admission is open to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To address the growing impact of natural and manmade disasters exacerbated by the effects of climate change, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has piloted a program to coordinate Filipino diaspora groups across the United States. The program, FilAm Alerts, is an effort to streamline and efficiently coordinate resources and…
MULTI-AWARDED actress Cherie Gil, Evangeline Rose Gil Eigenmann in real life, passed away on Friday, August 5 after battling endometrial cancer. She was 59. In an Instagram post, her son, Raphael Rogoff wrote, “Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who expressed their concern for Cherie during this difficult time….
CONSUL General Neil Ferrer and Mrs. Miriam Ferrer led the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco during a special screening of the Hollywood film “Easter Sunday,” starring Filipino American stand-up comedy sensation Jo Koy, at CGV Cinemas San Francisco on August 2, 2022. “Easter Sunday is fun to watch and it is good to see…
Estimated 1.6 million undocumented residents will benefit CALIFORNIA lawmakers and a coalition of advocates are rallying behind a bill that will expand access to state-issued identification cards to undocumented nondriver residents. During a press conference on Friday, July 5, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – California, California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), and…
Despite a less-than-ideal weekend opening, the actors of Easter Sunday celebrate the largest Filipino-centric summer comedy LAST weekend, the highly anticipated comedy “Easter Sunday” premiered in theaters across the world and, on its surface, it was a groundbreaking moment. The film stars Filipino American comic Jo Koy, and for months, has been drumming up high…
SoCal’s longest-running Filipino American tradition takes place September 3 at Levitt Pavilion, MacArthur Park LA LOS ANGELES, CA – FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) is thrilled to announce the return of The Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC), the longest-running Filipino cultural celebration in Southern California…
By Judith Graham/Kaiser Health News Eight months after falling ill with COVID-19, the 73-year-old woman couldn’t remember what her husband had told her a few hours before. She would forget to remove laundry from the dryer at the end of the cycle. She would turn on the tap at a sink and walk away. Before…
Remembering those first few paychecks you received for a summer job, babysitting gigs, or an allowance from your parents brings back the nostalgia of simpler times. Fast-forward to today, and your kids are probably going through a very similar moment in time. “Kids start learning about money at an early age and by the time…
CARE to dance? Most people have rhythm embedded in their DNA. Music moves them emotionally and physically. Music is a powerful gravity-defying force that can speak to the soul. Watch when people listen to an upbeat Michael Jackson tune or even a Strauss waltz piece and before long, they will transform any empty space into…
AS a business owner, you understand that cash is the life blood of your business. It is a precious commodity that cannot be ignored and must be used effectively. Shortage of cash could be your first sign that your business is in trouble. You could be profitable, but without cash, you’re not going to have…
“We Filipinos have always found it easier to die for our country than live for it. In times of peace and civil order, we seem to fritter away in bickering. We split so easily into fractions, each intent on its petty agenda. We play at intrigue: each pursuing his or her self interest, although doing…
Comedian Jo Koy and film producer Dan Lin raised $75,000 in donations for a Filipino American nonprofit in Los Angeles during the Rise for Comedy festival on Thursday, July 29 at Historic Filipinotown’s Rideback Ranch. The recipient, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), helps the growth of small businesses among low-income immigrant communities in Los…
THE Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) presents CELEBRATION! featuring the music of Filipino singer and composer Jose Mari Chan and internationally recognized Filipino and classical suites. This concert is the orchestra’s return to in-person events since their last production in 2019, which makes this evening an extra special one not to be missed. Under the…
AFTER Los Angeles County and the state of California announced their own declarations of emergency over the monkeypox outbreak, the Biden administration on Thursday, Aug. 4 declared the outbreak a national public health emergency. The declaration allows the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) to set aside emergency funds and federal resources (like specific…
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services Health experts say that even as more people are vaccinated and boosted, the corona virus is here to stay. And they warn that future variants will likely keep medical practitioners and researchers on their toes as they work to keep both infections and the severity of infections down. Their message…
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with LA Care, Health Net, Valley Presbyterian Hospital and Blue Shield of California invites members of the multicultural community to CCHC National Health Center Week (NHCW) – Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day celebration to be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 9:30 a.m. at the Clinic…
ON July 30, 2022, at the legendary Bella Vista Polo Ranch in Santa Barbara, “Celebrating Life” (www.celebratinglife.la) had its extravagant debut with a flamboyant event, international guests and media. The innovative company creates global events and exclusive experiences, creating a kaleidoscopic way to unite business, entertainment, fashion, finance, music and sports. Award winning producer, Valentina…
By Adam Laxalt, Candidate for U.S. Senate As we get closer to November, Nevada’s AAPI families are wondering if they can make ends meet, send their kids to a good school, or have law and order. Rather than focus on the issues that matter the most like inflation and the economy, my opponent Catherine Cortez…
COMEDIAN Jo Koy was presented with a Key to the City of Daly City in the city council chambers in simple ceremonies on Friday morning, July 22. Accompanied by an entourage that included his sister Gemma, son Joseph Herbert Jr., Easter Sunday scripwriter Ken Cheng and friends and supporters, Jo Koy, who is Joseph Glenn…
AS part of California’s ongoing response to the monkeypox outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom on August 1 declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s vaccination efforts. The proclamation supports the work underway by the California Department of Public Health and others in the administration to coordinate a whole-of-government response to monkeypox, seek additional vaccines…
A Los Angeles-based Filipino American organization is raising awareness on anti-Asian hate through cultural programing and sharing stories of community members. Pilipino Workers Center, which is located in Historic Filipinotown, launched the “Stop AAPI Hate” campaign and hosted a private in-person concert for Filipino human trafficking survivors, victims of hate and racism, and community social…
