Will the US overcome its complacency even as the COVID threat returns?
A FEW months ago, it seemed as though the country was poised to finally tame the pandemic, after two years of restrictions and tens of billions in government spending. The…
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Milan-based Filipino designer invited to Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022 in Los Angeles, Las Vegas
MILAN-BASED Filipino young designer Lionell Christian Lanuzo comes across as a humble man with a strong desire to accomplish his job with excellence and passion. Christian, as he is known…
Fil-Am candidates advance to general election for Assembly, judicial races in Las Vegas
TWO Filipina Americans vying for elected positions in Southern Nevada are heading to the general election in November. Erica Mosca, an educator, non-profit leader and social justice advocate, won the…
Pinoy family mocked, attacked in North Hollywood
A FILIPINO family was a victim of another hate crime when they were mocked and physically attacked at a fastfood restaurant in North Hollywood, California. An ABS-CBN report said the…
Board votes to oversee grant program to harden homes in rural communities
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, June 14 to establish a Home Hardening Program as part of a state pilot program to encourage homeowners to create fire-resistant…
County surpasses 800,000 COVID-19 cases since start of pandemic
MORE than 800,000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the San Diego region since the start of the pandemic, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported on Thursday, June…
Max’s new spot rises in Woodside; The Backyard hopes to become a hotspot in Jersey City
Filipinos in the tristate have a couple more reasons to drive up to two areas known as hubs for authentic Filipino dining: Westside Avenue in Jersey City and the Woodside/Roosevelt…
Mayor Gloria launches city’s new ‘Employ + Empower’ youth workforce
New program will provide 1,000 local youth with paid internships, workforce training opportunities SAN DIEGO – Continuing his commitment to supporting and investing in San Diego’s youth, Mayor Todd Gloria…
[COLUMN] Beauty impresario Ferdie Syquia Villar’s 85th birthday celebration a great success
PHILANTHROPIST and international beauty impresario Ferdie Syquia Villar’s 85th birthday celebration added another memorable chapter to his glorious life which took place on Monday, May 30 at his residence along…
[COLUMN] Fraud and entering the US under an assumed name – just some of the immigration issues that Atty. Gurfinkel answers on part 3 of a series of Q&A on Citizen Pinoy
CITIZEN Pinoy’s “Your Tanong, My Sagot” in Chicago is now on its third installment, and leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions from Kapamilya in the…
[COLUMN] Here we go again!
CORONAVIRUSES are single-strained RNA viruses with large genomes, of which there were two. In late 2019, in Wuhan, China, a third “novel” (new) coronavirus emerged, identified as SARS-CoV2, which started…
Mayor Breed announces $6M grant for gun violence prevention program
SFPD will use state grant to support and expand the Violence Reduction Initiative that works to intervene with those who are most at risk of engaging in or being the…
Fil-Am designer collaborates with Vans to release shoes inspired by Filipino heritage, father’s immigration story
LOS ANGELES – When Filipino American artist and graphic designer DJ Javier was designing the shoes for his biggest collaboration with shoe manufacturing giant, Vans, all he could think about…
Biden signs off on first steps toward national AAPI museum
UNITED States President Joe Biden on Monday, June 13 signed a bill that will kickstart the creation of a national museum dedicated to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history and…
California mortgage relief program expands eligibility for homeowners amid COVID hardships
THE California Mortgage Relief Program announced that it is significantly expanding eligibility requirements to offer funding to a greater number of California homeowners who have fallen behind on housing payments…
Omicron variants fueling recent increases in COVID-19 cases
9 INCREASES in new Omicron variants continue to fuel high transmission in Los Angeles County, with cases and hospitalizations currently much higher than they were at this time last year,…
Long Beach social justice art exhibit highlights youth stories
LONG BEACH, Calif. — To amplify the power of youth’s voices, Intertrend Communications Inc., an award-winning multicultural communications agency, recently launched the first-of-its-kind art exhibition, showcasing entries from a writing…
[OPINION] The irony of Independence Day: When Filipinos embrace and hail their oppressors as their heroes
THIS year’s celebration of Independence Day felt like there was a dark cloud hovering above the 7,100 beautiful islands of our beloved Philippines. Where there should be pride and joy…
[COLUMN] Does filing bankruptcy make sense for your situation?
NO one ever likes to talk about bankruptcy. However, it’s simply a fact of life. Things happen. Whether it’s losing your job, going through a divorce, having huge medical bills…
[COLUMN] Part III: Mindfulness as a survival skill
Part 2 of 2 (Continued from last week…) I plead the case for mindfulness for everyone at all times and in all places. Do you feel incomplete, naked, inept and…
Asia Pacific Fashion Week presents fast-rising children’s clothing designer Chewy Jang
CHEWY JANG (Joo Yung Jang) is the CEO of Kid’s Dream, a special occasion children’s clothing brand that inspires young girls to feel beautiful and confident on their special day….
[COLUMN] Permanent residence for crewmen
A COMMON issue for which persons have consulted with me is whether any avenues towards permanent residence exist for a person who entered as a “crewman.” Under INA Section 245(c)(1),…
COVID cases increase at LA County skilled nursing facilities anew
With high rates of transmission across Los Angeles County, positive cases and outbreaks are increasing at skilled nursing facilities, the public health department reported on Friday, June 10. For the…
California officials call for more funding for Asian-language teachers
DESPITE the growing Asian community in California and nationwide, the Golden State does not have enough accredited Asian-language teachers and instructors, statewide officials say. For the 2020-2021 school year, almost…
[OPINION] Poll: A majority of Americans believe gun control is more important than protecting right to own guns
THE philosophical question is again being made the center of the ongoing debate involving our rights and liberties in America. This comes amid the escalating number of mass shootings and…