SAN FRANCISCO – On the 40th anniversary of CAAMFest, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is excited to spotlight the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District and Filipinx films and filmmakers. CAAMFest40, which takes place May 12-22, 2022, will hold in-person and virtual events in celebration of Asian and Asian American voices. “We have…
OVERSEAS voters registered with the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York who have been sent postal voting packets but have not received their ballots may personally visit the Consulate on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to cast their votes. This was announced by the consulate on Monday, May…
“TROLLS? Show me one, they don’t exist,” Bongbong Marcos repeatedly claims. Well, he is lying and here is very solid concrete evidence that you can see with your own eyes. The Fil-Am group U.S. Filipinos for Good Governance (USFGG) exposes Duterte-Marcos trolls through the website TrollExposer.com. According to USFGG, Troll Exposer is a new weapon…
Los Angeles — In an expansion of its COVID-19 resources, the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), through its Tayo project, announces the launch of a call center to assist community members with their pressing pandemic-related questions. Beginning as a virtual help desk in the fall of 2020, Tayo has since continuously diversified its culturally tailored…
WITH increased COVID-19 transmission in Los Angeles County and new variants of concern, health officials are encouraging to employers to use “common sense strategies” to keep employees and customers safe. Employers can improve workplace safety by connecting employees to testing, vaccinations, and therapeutics; screening to prevent those who are symptomatic from entering; providing staff working…
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services THE medical community is celebrating drug maker Moderna’s recent announcement that it is seeking FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccination for younger kids, though experts add they are “anxiously” awaiting further data on its efficacy and safety. “We have seen that our youngest patients are getting sick and hospitalized…
CERRITOS, Calif. — Two Filipino American public officials were officially sworn in as councilmembers on Wednesday, April 27 at the City of Cerritos Council Chamber. Top vote-getter Frank Aurelio Yokoyama was re-elected to his second term as councilmember while Lynda Johnson was elected in her first council run. “My dream of becoming a City of…
By Val Abelgas LOS ANGELES — XPO Logistics Inc., one of the biggest truck companies in the United States, has agreed to pay $20 million to 561 drivers misclassified as independent contractors in a major class action suit handled by a group of lawyers, led by Filipino-American attorney C. Joe Sayas Jr. XPO additionally paid…
MATTHEW Flanigan worked as the Director of Information Technology (IT) for Rheumatology Diagnostics Laboratory, Inc. (RDL) in Los Angeles, California. He discovered that tens of thousands of patients’ information were uploaded to the network, causing a privacy violation. He reported the violation to upper management but was ignored. Later, in a separate lawsuit among shareholders,…
JOURNEY at Pechanga hosted Character Media’s 15th Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament last April 4-5, 2022. In its 9th year, the event was once again set against the spectacular rolling hills of Temecula, California, in full display at the famous premiere championship golf course. Journey at Pechanga has enjoyed tremendous following from many Asian golfers, and…
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the child. Family Code §7610. Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…
OVER the last 35 years, many clients always ask me “Attorney, should I file for bankruptcy?” This question is asked after they have told me what their problem is. The problem is always financial: having a hard time paying credit cards; behind on mortgage payments and there is a threat of foreclosure from the bank;…
WE, the Filipino people, have been clamoring for change and an honest government to clean up the corruption-infested Philippine government to make it really work to help uplift the lives of ALL Filipinos, and not just of the rich, powerful and the well-connected. No matter what party you are supporting and what spirit color you…
THE Siliman University Alumni Assocation of Southern California (SUAASC) hosted their biennial installation of new officers and fundraising dinner dance on Saturday, April 23 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, California. The Kalayaan Incorporated 2021-2022 Officers and Board Members extend their warmest congratulations to fellow Board Member Rachel Gaston who got inducted as…
FILIPINA American public service veteran Susana Reyes has a new title: commissioner of the Los Angeles Board of Public Works. Reyes, previously the vice president of the city’s Board of Water and Power Commissioners, was unanimously confirmed by the City Council to her new board position on Wednesday, April 27. “It’s gratifying to know that…
A new mural in Las Vegas features a Tagalog message calling for climate justice. The artwork in Downtown Las Vegas reads, “Katarungan para sa klima, ngayon na!” which translates to “Climate Justice Now!” The Nevada Conservation League (NCL), League of Conservation Voters (LCV), and artist Guilherme Lemes unveiled the mural at the First Friday Downtown…
FIL-AM community leader Steven Raga announced his historic candidacy for Assembly District 30 from Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights on Saturday, April 23. “I am so excited and pumped up to announce my candidacy. I grew up here and have seen our diverse immigrant communities land here and take root, building vibrant neighborhoods,” said Raga….
IN 2002, Marie and her three children visited the U.S. as tourists. They planned to visit family and then return home to the Philippines. However, Marie later decided to remain and became out of status. In 2009, Marie’s mother, a green card holder, petitioned Marie in the F2B category. When the priority date on her…
CONSUL General Neil Frank Ferrer revealed that the United States Postal Service (USPS) has indicated that completed overseas ballots mailed to their office in San Francisco, California will be delivered to them, even as some overseas groups expressed concern about a supposed insufficient return postage included in the ballot packet. This was cleared in a…
Soriano, Yan among APAHF awardees at annual event’s reception THE annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (or Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month) celebration is slated to take place in May with month-long celebrations focusing on its theme, “Forging Community Bonds.” In a brief kick-off press conference on Tuesday, April 26 at the South…
By Christine Chen, executive director of Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) Misinformation and disinformation are one of the great challenges facing Asian American and Pacific Islander communities today. They are making our communities less safe, weakening our trust in the election systems, and tearing some families apart. We saw how mis- and disinformation…
