[COLUMN] Cherie Gil passes away after cancer battle
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,…
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Philippine Consulate attends special screening of Jo Koy’s ‘Easter Sunday’
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…
Lawmakers, advocates call on CA legislature to pass bill expanding ID access
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….
‘Easter Sunday’: Tita humor and the attempt at Fil-Am representation on the big screen
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…
Festival Of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) returns in person after 5 years with a strong lineup
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…
Cognitive rehab may help older adults clear COVID-related brain fog
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…
How to Start a Money Talk: Summer Money Tips for Kids
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…
[COLUMN] Let the music move you
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…
[COLUMN] Is your small business running out of cash?
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…
[COLUMN] Rest easy now, FVR
“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….
Jo Koy and friends raise $75K for Fil-Am nonprofit in Los Angeles
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…
The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) returns in person with CELEBRATION! featuring the music of Jose Mari Chan
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…
US government declares ‘state of emergency’ amid monkeypox outbreak
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…
Now is not the time to drop our guard on COVID, experts say
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…
CCHC National Health Center Week Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day, Aug. 13th
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…
Film, fashion, polo, finance come together in launch of ‘Celebrating Life’
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…
[OPINION] Catherine Cortez Masto and Joe Biden have left Nevada’s Asian Americans behind
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…
Jo Koy presented with Daly City ‘key to the city,’ speaks about keeping door open for more Fil-Am representation
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…
California declares state of emergency over monkeypox
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…
Fil-Am group launches campaign vs anti-Asian hate
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,…
New York City declares state of emergency over monkeypox
NEW York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an emergency executive order on Monday, August 1 declaring a local state of emergency due to the monkeypox outbreak. As of August 3,…
Beyond the Stars: Star Magic sets 30th anniversary tour in US
LOS ANGELES – “It’s going to be a different kind of magic”. ABS-CBN’s talent agency Star Magic is expected to wow hundreds of its fans from all over the United…
Philippine Airlines supports Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022
THE past two pandemic years were not particularly focused on flying or fashion events. However, given how well the Philippines’ tourism and fashion industries are currently doing and how they…
