New report: Elderly Asian Americans experience fear of physical assault
A NEW report shines a light on how the past two years exacerbated threats to the safety and wellbeing for Asian American elders ages 60 and up. The report takes…
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Bass, Caruso lead LA mayor race as candidates make last-minute appeals to AAPI community
ON June 7, voters for the City of Los Angeles will have the chance to elect a new mayor in the primary election, and as of press time, at least…
Kids ages 5-11 can now receive COVID boosters in LA County
IN another step to promote protection against the coronavirus ahead of summer, Los Angeles County has begun administering booster shots to children ages 5 to 11. This move comes after…
Questions to My Mentor: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Vivian Young and Eileen Viray Alcones
You were recently appointed the global head of JPMorgan Chase’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs. What led you to this role? This is a newly created role at…
Examining the youth mental health crisis in Asian America: ‘Child psychology almost always starts with the parents’
AMONG other things, the month of May is an important month for two observances: celebrating Asian American heritage and spreading mental health awareness. In the United States, Asian Pacific American…
[OPINION] Vox Populi, Vox Dei: A case for the Supreme Court’s voiding of Marcos’ candidacy that may lead to Leni Robredo’s win as president
“VOX POPULI, VOX DEI.” The voice of the people is the voice of God. This is what supporters of Bongbong Marcos would argue in light of street protests, questions and…
OC judge hopeful Israel Claustro hopes to foster trust in the American justice system
A seasoned trial lawyer born to immigrant parents is aiming to be a judge in Orange County. Israel “Izzy” Claustro has leveraged his unique background, experience, and skills to rise…
Todd Spitzer, OC’s top prosecutor seeks reelection
“Orange County is the safest major county in California for a reason – I prosecute the bad guys, enforce the law, and hold violent criminals accountable. I am running to…
The Power of Strings: A night of music and fashion
LOS ANGELES — InterEdx and Marte Productions Inc present the Power of Strings, A Night of Music and Fashion on June 4, 2022, Saturday at the Sofitel Los Angeles at…
California will pay college students for community work
In a brand-new program, the first of its kind in the United States, California is offering college students $10,000 in pay and scholarship funding in exchange for 450 hours of…
Deadline to register to vote in LA County on May 23
THE Los Angeles County deadline to register to vote in the June primary election is approaching on Monday, May 23. Los Angeles City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott is reminding residents…
[COLUMN] Baby-bonding time: CA family leave rights for both parents
Q: MY spouse and I are expecting a baby and we are trying to figure out how much family leave we are entitled to so we can each spend quality…
Mabuhay ang mga Pilipina: 2022 Women’s Health/AAPI Heritage Month
LOS ANGELES – California Health Collaborative Every Woman Counts Los Angeles has joined forces with Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) and Cedars Sinai Cancer to celebrate Women’s Health and Asian-American/Pacific…
[COLUMN] Ariel Pe, the unheralded Lakewood, CA Fil-Am vice mayor
COMPARED to other Filipino American elected officials in California, Ariel Pe, Lakewood’s newly-installed vice mayor is relatively unheralded in the local media. Is it by design or by the circumstances…
[OPINION] Election not yet over: Fight to declare Bongbong Marcos’ candidacy void from the beginning now elevated to the Supreme Court
THE May 9, 2022 Philippine election isn’t over. The son of the dictator who wants to be president — allegedly using lies, deceit, troll farms, disinformation, hakot, vote buying, and…
[COLUMN] Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
THERE is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest…
Rachel Alejandro headlines City of Carson’s 124th annual Philippine Independence Day celebration
AN all-day festival in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 124th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. The event will…
[COLUMN] Company or personal liability?
WHEN a person wants to get into business, he or she can do business as an individual, or set up a different legal entity separate from him or herself to…
[COLUMN] On finding peace in this troubled world
YOU’VE often heard me say that we’re living in the most challenging time in this generation. I say it because we keep facing a world of conflicts, division, war, corruption,…
US Navy ship to be named for Filipino sailor Telesforo Trinidad
UNITED States Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced Thursday, May 19 that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named USS Telesforo Trinidad (DDG 139), honoring the…
[OPINION] Learning from and uplifting the AAPI community is our responsibility as Nevadans
By Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada As one of the fastest growing communities in Nevada, Asian American Pacific Islanders are an essential part of our state and enrich our…
[COLUMN] Why the habit of saving is key to becoming financially healthier
Savings is a foundational piece to financial health since research has found that unexpected expenses, like car repairs, can become a hardship when people don’t have access to emergency savings…
[COLUMN] Is filing bankruptcy your best solution? Here’s how to know
AS a bankruptcy attorney, I am often asked: “How will filing bankruptcy change my life?” I think people ask this question because of the negative things that they may have…
[COLUMN] Ian Veneracion celebrates 40th year in showbiz, signs up with management team of OPM icon
ACTOR Ian Veneracion is celebrating his 40th year in showbiz in 2022, and has decided to pursue more avenues, particularly his musical side, by signing up with the management team of…
[COLUMN] Husband and wife are finally reunited in America after 32 years, on this success story on Citizen Pinoy
BETH was petitioned as “single” by her U.S. citizen father in 1988. At her Embassy interview, visas were already available for “married” children. The consul advised her to marry Benjamin,…
‘Gifted to Give’: Archdiocese of Oakland celebrates 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
SAN RAMON – It has been over 500 years since the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, under the banner of the Spanish King Carlos, shared his faith with the tribal King…