Fire Island: A raunchy rom-com all about chosen family
THIS story began when comedian Joel Kim Booster went to Fire Island in the summer of 2016 and brought along with him a copy of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice….
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Children’s vision problems often go undetected, despite calls for regular screening
Jessica Oberoi, 13, can’t exactly remember when her eyesight started getting blurry. All she knows is that she had to squint to see the whiteboard at school. It wasn’t until…
‘Cultures of Las Vegas: The Filipinos’ debuts on Clark County Television
The local Filipino community is the focus of the next iteration of the popular “Cultures of Las Vegas” television and podcast series. “Cultures of Las Vegas: The Filipinos” debuted on…
Aloha Game Nights at Plaza West Covina
Last Saturday, Plaza West Covina hosted an island-themed trivia night in honor of AAPI month. Included in the event was a performance by the Polynesian Entertainment Group. Guests enjoyed hula…
Daly City raises Philippine flag for PH Independence Day
DALY CITY – Consul General Neil Ferrer led the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco in the annual Philippine flag-raising ceremony in Daly City, California, hosted by the local government…
[COLUMN] Pinay-French beauty is new Miss World Philippines 2022
GWENDOLYNE Bolivar Fourniol is the new Miss World Philippines 2022! The Filipina-French beauty bested 35 other contestants to clinch the crown in the beauty pageant competition that took place on…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions from Kapamilya in Chicago, on part 2 of a series of Q&A on Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions from Kapamilya in Chicago and neighboring areas when Citizen Pinoy brings you the second installment of “Your Tanong, My…
[OBITUARY] Federico Munoz Sr., 95
FEDERICO Z. Munoz Sr. joined his creator on Ascension Day, May 29, 2022 at sundown surrounded by his immediate family. He was 95. Federico was born on March 21, 1927…
Alameda County becomes first Bay Area county to mandate indoor masks anew
TO limit the impact of increasing COVID-19 cases on hospitalizations, Alameda County health officials announced an indoor mask mandate in most public settings, which took into effect last June 3….
[EVENT] Unveiling of Filipino music in history and in-person in Seacaucus, NJ
NOW is the time to give ourselves a treat that we truly deserve. After a long hiatus from the pandemic season, we are back in finding the best live entertainment…
SoCal Fil-Am goes to White House to advocate for mental health
LOS ANGELES — For Filipina American Justine Bautista, it’s her life’s work to advocate for the de-stigmatization of mental health, especially among Asian communities. And she knows it won’t be…
Historic Filipinotown coffee table book announced
“This July, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the designation of Historic Filipinotown as a distinct historic district of the City of Los Angeles, and we think the best…
LA County reminds residents to get tested after gatherings
WITH summer approaching and the increase in public gatherings, Los Angeles County is reminding residents anew to get tested. At-home testing for residents that have an exposure to a known…
Top LA model coach Tina Shih unveils fresh faces in Asia Pacific Fashion Week 2022
LOS ANGELES – Tina Shih, a noted image consultant and model coach in Southern California and China, has recently re-branded her “Tina Modeling – House of Etiquette” modeling academy into…
NFL’s Washington Commanders head coach swears by ‘Filipino family values’
Ron Rivera “Riverboat Ron,” football head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League, learned the values of hard work and family from his ancestor. His grandfather on his…
[OPINION] Time to look at the glass half full
You could rant and rave endlessly over the return to power of the Marcos family and refuse to accept their victory – questionable in many aspects as it was. Or…
[COLUMN] The history and blessings of Philippine independence
By Gus Mercado June 12, 1898 marks a most important milestone in the history of the Philippines as the day the Republic was born. Every year since then, Filipinos all…
[COLUMN] How to consolidate your debts through Chapter 13
WHEN people think of bankruptcy, oftentimes they think of the worst thing that could happen to them — losing their home, cars and other assets that they have. The truth…
[COLUMN] Mindfulness as a survival skill
I nearly had a vehicular accident. Operative word: Nearly. I was minding my business at a traffic stop when the vehicle before me decided to back up because her car…
Former Filipina caregiver, now a fast-rising fashion designer in Canada
Genette Mujar, a Vancouver-based fashion designer of Filipino descent, is a former caregiver turned fast-rising designer in Canada. Genette, who hails from Albay in the Philippines, is the owner and…
[COLUMN] Employees lose wages when employers round down or shave work hours
MOISES Negrete worked at Conagra Foods, Inc.’s food processing facilities located all over California. Moises and other workers sued their employer in a class action, alleging failure to provide them…
[COLUMN] Chapter 13 client with house default dies. What happens next?
THERE’S a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to harvest. There’s a time for everything. So states Ecclesiastes 3: “For…
[COLUMN] A message on Pentecost Sunday
“THE Holy Spirit is real!” our seminarian, Hieu Nguyen, expressed to me as he went to his diaconate ordination at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angles last Saturday….
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
The purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
Improved biodiversity, water systems, community recreation: LA releases finalized LA River master plan
AFTER nearly 30 years after the first master plan for the historic Los Angeles River, the county is closer than ever to harnessing the full potential of the river to…
Los Angeles County could reinstate mandate indoor masking anew
AS summer approaches, Los Angeles County could return to mandatory indoor masking if COVID-19 trends continue to increase. LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on Thursday, June 2 said…