Father and son duo light up the stage at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
Las Vegas – A heartwarming scene unfolded at The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino as Nonoy Zuniga, the celebrated King of Pop Ballads from the Philippines, and his son, Ziggy Zuniga,…
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First national membership organization for AAPI elected and appointed officials launched
LAS VEGAS — During a 3-day summit hosted by the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation (APALF) in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside NALEO, over 350 leaders from 26 states (plus the…
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to host launch of National ‘Check Out Your Library’ initiative
Las Vegas stops feature appearance by award-winning author Julia Whelan, interactive library vehicle, and more Las Vegas – This week, the leading brands in digital content for libraries and schools,…
Lack of affordability tops older Americans’ list of health care worries
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to…
AANPHI-owned small businesses in Nevada show support for Biden-Harris
COINCIDING with the launch of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) for Biden-Harris, over a dozen small businesses in Nevada announced their support for President Joe Biden and…
Stay cool, have fun, explore summer at your library
SCHOOL’S out for summer and wait… the kids are bored already? Check out Summer at Your (County) Library. The County Library is offering a wide array of fun things to do….
Governor Newsom, fire officials highlight California’s wildfire readiness and response
SACRAMENTO – California’s peak wildfire season is here, and it’s significantly more active than the last five years. So far this year there have been more than 3,500 wildfires across California, with 207,415 acres…
Worldbex Services International brings three premiere events to Iloilo City!
Worldbex Services International (WSI) returns to Iloilo City to bring its premier events experience to Iloilo! These three expositions will take place starting today in one big venue! The Philippine…
Bev Llorente launches new talk show ‘Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views’ on TFC
Los Angeles, CA – The Filipino Channel (TFC) is thrilled to announce the premiere of its newest talk show, ‘Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views,’ hosted and produced by the internationally…
[COLUMN] Multivitamin warning!
ARE you taking multivitamins like more than 100 million Americans? Published last Wednesday, July 3, a new study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that multivitamins of any…
Gratitude and Magic: The Lion King, Aladdin cast members reflect on 30 Years of Disney on Broadway
Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and has achieved remarkable success over the past three decades. Its ten Broadway productions have captivated…
Anti-Muslim, Jewish and LGBTQ Hate Crimes are on the rise in California
Despite an overall decrease in the number of hate crimes reported in California, bias-motivated attacks against Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ community are on the rise in California, according to…
Filipino American organizations join Philadelphia’s historic July 4th Independence Day parade
Philadelphia’s “Salute to America Independence Day Parade” on July 4 featured the rich cultural contributions of its immigrants. As the parade unfolded in the heart of America’s birthplace, various Filipino…
SOMCAN’s Reclaiming Our Space program honors Filipino/a/x change makers and leaders with art project
SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) through its Reclaiming Our Space (ROSe) program presents Kahayágan, an art installation on the windows of the Children’s Creativity…
St. Jude patient offers her own balloon art to everyone she meets
Misheel, bald from chemotherapy, pulls up a chair on the second-floor inpatient unit. A younger child shouts, “The balloon girl!” Suddenly, she’s surrounded by other children. She reaches into her…
Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer
DID someone supposedly spot fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts? Did they offer to help “protect” your money by moving it from your bank, investment, or retirement account? Maybe…
Citizen Pinoy airs special ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’ series at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago
CITIZEN Pinoy is excited to announce the start of a special series of “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episodes, taped at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago, IL. Valerio’s, a beloved chain…
Graton Punch A Bunch, up to $500,000 Smokin’ Hot 777 slot tournaments, B-Side Lounge, Red Dragon Baccarat Progressive, concerts & more in July
ROHNERT PARK – Continue the summer fun and excitement at Graton Resort & Casino. July brings even more opportunities to win big and enjoy star-studded entertainment. Don’t miss your chance…
Muni receives highest customer rating in over 20 years
SAN FRANCISCO – Recently, Mayor London N. Breed and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) officials announced that Muni received its highest customer rating in over 20 years. The survey found…
PH Consulate meets with Global Maharlika Foundation to discuss community initiatives
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Don Orozco, executive director of nonprofit Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc. (GMF), to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside of California?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
[OPINION] Maximum restraint and diplomacy
By: Babe Romualdez I was surprised, but actually more like shocked, about the information passed on to Senator Imee – most likely coming from a rumor-mongering individual – that the…
Biden-Harris campaign launches new outreach effort for AANHPI voters
VP Harris is leading the campaign to appeal to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, the fastest-growing electorate AS the 2024 presidential election looms closer, the campaign to…
One year after affirmative action is overturned, what’s next for higher ed?
A year after the Supreme Court overruled 45 years of precedent with Affirmative Action, how are colleges and universities adapting? The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public and private institutions…
As summer heats up, how can Californians stay safe?
As summer gets hotter, Californians are at higher risk of wildfires, extreme heat, power outages and water disasters. At a Tuesday, July 2 briefing conducted by state disaster readiness program…
State leaders announce ballot measure to crack down on property crime, fentanyl
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate pro Tem Mike McGuire and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, on Monday, July 1 announced a robust ballot measure to tackle property crime and…
GMA Sparkle artists tour in US, Canada and Japan; Widows’ War begins
By: Rogelio Constantino Medina PHILIPPINE Stagers Foundation (PSF), or simply Philstagers, celebrated recently its 24th foundation’s anniversary at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. It was graced by awardees Quezon City…
[OPINION] Bro. Manny Ilagan: A man of multi-faceted persona
EMMANUEL “Manny” Ilagan has navigated an exceptional and well-rounded journey. With divergent interests: he was a community leader, a travel writer, a former choir member, a sportsman and with myriad…
[COLUMN] On Jesus’ healing ministry
One thing is very clear about Jesus’s ministry as we read or listen to the Gospel: He desires that people be healed from all forms of illness, whether it is…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside California?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…