Tourism Chief takes “Listening Tours” to Luzon
Clark, Pampanga — As part of her nationwide listening tours, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco travelled to Clark, Pampanga on Thursday, July 21 to engage in back-to-back dialogues with all…
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Filipino American breakout actor Brandon Perea makes feature film debut in ‘Nope’
THE most anticipated film of the summer is, undoubtedly, “Nope,” the latest offering from Academy Award-winning writer and director Jordan Peele that promises a new take on the classic extraterrestrial…
Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed as world’s best islands
DOT celebrates back-to-back accolades for PH destinations THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) applauded the naming of the country’s three island destinations among “The 25 Best Islands in the World”…
Fil-Am community converges in Cerritos for Philippine-American Friendship Day
CERRITOS, Calif. — The Filipino American community of Southern California recently came together at the Don Knabe Community Regional Park for the Philippine-American Friendship Day hosted by the National Federation…
Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave
By Sam Whitehead and Arthur Allen/Kaiser Health News Gwyneth Paige didn’t want to get vaccinated against covid-19 at first. With her health issues — hypertension, fibromyalgia, asthma — she wanted…
[COLUMN] The 80/20 Rule
Eighty percent of things don’t matter; twenty percent do. That is essentially the Pareto Principle. Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian sociologist in the late nineteenth century, introduced the concept of the…
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles changes name to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA), the nation’s largest civil rights and legal services organization announced its official name change to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL). With…
FABAG-GLAC celebrates ‘Philippine-American Friendship Day’
GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale, Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC), in partnership with Glendale YMCA, celebrated “Philippine- American Friendship Day” with Installation of Officers and a…
Flash flood season is here in Southern Nevada. Are you prepared?
By Patranya Bhoolsuwan Even though we are known to be a desert oasis, flash floods are actually common in Southern Nevada. “Monsoon” or “Flash Flood” season runs from July through…
Pechanga Resort Casino racks up four more AAA awards for 2022
Awards include two Four Diamond distinctions and two Best of nods THE hit parade keeps rolling for Pechanga Resort Casino as it adds two new AAA Four Diamond Awards for…
‘Asian Persuasion’: An Ode to Culture and A Love Letter to NYC
Here’s one film to watch out for when it is shown next year. “Asian Persuasion,” Tony & Grammy Award-winning producer Jhett Tolentino’s directorial debut, wrapped up production in May and…
Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Manotoc meets with SoCal Fil-Am supporters
LOS ANGELES— Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Marcos Manotoc is encouraging Filipino American professionals, especially his fellow Ilocanos, to move back to the Philippines to help in the realization of…
Los Angeles County experiences ‘high transmission,’ may reissue mask mandate
Majority of cases are BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants Majority of cases are BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants LOS Angeles County residents may once again be required to wear masks in public…
Young Filipino student receives US President’s award for academic excellence
FERNANDO Tarriela Valderrama was given the Gold President’s Honor Roll Award in May 2022 for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Conferred by the President’s Education Awards Program in the United States, this…
Major highway named after late Filipina civil rights leader
Alice Peña Bulos Highway sign unveiling takes place July 16 DALY CITY — A historic moment for Asians, Filipinos, and Filipino-Americans is coming up with the unveiling of a literal landmark….
FAAE announces return to in-person celebration for 29th Pistahan Parade and Festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition on Monday, July 11 announced the return to an in-person celebration for the 29th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. With the theme…
UP students call on PH ConGen in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – Business Administration students from the University of the Philippines Diliman Virata School of Business, namely Jamila Victoria Domingo, Isaiah Kyle Inocencio, Clarizze Faye Mondoy, Nicole Chelsey Pua,…
[COLUMN] Rabiya, Pokwang focus on giving joy to people in new show
TIKTOCLOCK hosts Rabiya Mateo and Pokwang are focusing on their work as hosts for their new variety show even as they recover from their own reported heartbreaks. Pokwang admitted…
[COLUMN] Love found on Friendster ends up fulfilling a dream, this Sunday on Citizen Pinoy
THIS week’s episode of Citizen Pinoy has love at the center of it all, as we introduce viewers to Wendel, a lonely and depressed person, until he met Allen on…
[COLUMN] Fired for no reason – Is this ‘wrongful termination’?
Q: I worked in a company for over 5 years. A new manager, who did not like me and wanted to bring in his best friend to do my job,…
[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 family bonding
MY heart is filled with gratitude to God as I think of my family gathering and reunion last weekend to celebrate my nephew’s wedding in San Ramon, California. It was…
Designer in focus: Toshimi Pacumbala to showcase his opulent and whimsical creations at Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022
Toshimi Pacumbala has always had a passion for fashion. She had initially worked as a makeup artist and salon owner, but she had always had a special passion for and…
New York faces another surge
Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams announce launch of new COVID-19 treatment hotline THE sixth wave of COVID-19 has started, with the highly contagious omicron variant – the BA.5 variant – now…
Boracay included in TIME’s 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022
“The DOT affirms its pride and honor as Boracay Island once again proved its allure as a tourist haven. Such recognition will surely help us attain our goal of regaining…
[COLUMN] Filing bankruptcy to get out of credit card debt
CREDIT card debt is the most troubling financial problem for a lot of people today. Currently there are millions of people who can’t even afford to pay more than the…
Is your child prepared to have a fun & safe summer?
Whether it’s participating in a summer learning program, going to camp, or joining a new sports team, summer is an exciting time for children to learn, play, and grow through…