Filipino Veterans Education Program now accessible online
With the completion of a full online interactive educational program, educators are now able to access, free of charge, resources that bring to life the story of U.S. colonization and war from the perspective of Filipinos who fought under the American flag and who continued to fight for nearly 70 years after they were denied…
LA County’s indoor mask mandate may relax as COVID-related hospitalizations decline
As the winter coronavirus surge calms down, hospitalizations in Los Angeles County — which were previously rising at exponential levels just weeks ago — have declined significantly, leading to what officials hope is the tail end of the omicron surge. In the middle of January, Covid-related hospitalizations across LA County stood at just over 4,800,…
[COLUMN] 36 years ago: How the Filipino people reclaimed their power from the claws of dictator Ferdinand Marcos
FEBRUARY 25, 1986: this date will forever be etched in the history of our nation as the fulfillment of the collective goal and aspiration of the people of the Philippines in the fight to reclaim the power of the people enshrined in the Constitution from Ferdinand E. Marcos, the dictator who had been clinging on…
[EVENT] Free oil filter in exchange for your used oil filter
ATTENTION FLORENCE FIRESTONE RESIDENTS – Free Oil Filter & Motor Oil Recycling Event! We invite you to bring in your used motor oil and used oil filters for recycling. Receive one FREE new oil filter by bringing in your used oil filter. Recycling motor oil and filters helps our environment and keeps our water clean….
[COLUMN] Part III: Angels among us
(Continued from last week…) Trust your own instincts. Your own personal experience will color the lens with which you view and relate with your personal guardian angel. God so loved the world, He sent His only son to redeem us from sin and death so we may gain eternal life. Angels are sent to help…
California state lawmakers introduce two bills to combat anti-Asian hate crime
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services California lawmakers introduced two bills in the state Legislature Feb. 17 aimed at combating the surge of hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The web portal Stop AAPI Hate, which allows victims of hate crime to self report incidents in one of several Asian languages, has logged over…
Pahrump, Nevada real estate is a great investment
“LAND will always be a great investment because there will never be any more made, which is why it is ‘precious’,” thus says Precious Properties owner and Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman. With a career spanning more nearly five decades, Quitevis-Bateman knows what she is talking about. From her start in 1974, the Pangasinan-born businesswoman has helped…
Jollibee’s rapid global expansion continues, opens at American Dream Mall in New Jersey
Two stores set to open in Scotland this month JOLLIBEE has officially opened its fourth outlet in New Jersey at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford. The fast-food giant’s 77th store in North America is located in the second largest mall in the United States today, right next to the MetLife Stadium off the…
Consulate General encourages Filipinos, Fil-Ams to vote in 2022 PH elections
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco informs Filipinos and Filipino Americans under its consular jurisdiction that the overseas voting period for the 2022 Philippine national elections will run from April 10, 2022 to May 9, 2022 (4:00 AM, Pacific Time). “I wish to encourage everyone who is eligible to vote in…
California becomes first in nation to shift to ‘endemic’ virus policy
NEARLY two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, California is the first state in the nation to announce a shift to an “endemic” approach to coronavirus. Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, Feb. 17 unveiled the SMARTER Plan, which outlines the state’s management of COVID-19 while prioritizing recovery. “We are moving past the crisis…
Manny Jacinto hops from comedy to serious, and now rom-com
THERE is no shortage of Manny Jacinto these days. After his breakthrough performance in NBC’s Peabody Award-winning and Emmy-nominated comedy series The Good Place, the Filipino-Canadian actor has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most exciting, versatile, and in-demand talents, in a burgeoning career marked by a series of charismatic breakthrough performances. He recently starred in the…
Mia Katigbak on representation: ‘There’s an uptick but (still) very far from ideal’
Out of Time at The Public offers brand-new monologues by five award-winning Asian American playwrights performed by Asian American actors over the age of 60 Are you ready for some new theater material? This week, NAATCO (The National Asian American Theatre Company) and The Public Theater began the world premiere of Out of Time, a collection of…
[COLUMN] Will the heroes of Comelec please rise up?
THERE was a dark chapter in the history of the Philippines just a generation ago when the very institutions of government entrusted with the Constitutional mandate of protecting the integrity of our elections betrayed public trust. Already on its 21st year, the claws of the Marcos regime continued its grip on power, condoned and enabled…
COVID-19 hospitalization and death rates for children spike alarmingly
MORE than 12.3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 and represent 1.5 percent of all hospitalizations from the virus in some states, and an increasing number of deaths, according to data released Feb. 10 by the American Association of Pediatrics. The Centers for Disease Control Feb. 15 released new findings which showed that —…
[COLUMN] Getting boosted offers multiple benefits for businesses & workers
With many California small businesses still recovering amid the ongoing pandemic, many owners worry about keeping their businesses open, especially if employees are required to quarantine after exposure to someone with COVID-19. We believe the solution is clear: to stay safe and stay open, small business owners must encourage employees to get vaccinated and get…
[COLUMN] The immigration journey that took 24 years on an all-new Citizen Pinoy this Sunday, Feb. 20
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel presents another brand-new success story, after he provides the latest immigration developments, as featured on his YouTube channel: US Immigration TV. After the important U.S. immigration highlights, Citizen Pinoy shares an inspiring success story on how a family persevered, despite the many bumps along their immigration journey. Allain…
[COLUMN] Our faith in God and humanity
AT times, the thoughts of past scholars are striking because of how they relate to our present lives. Take, for example, this insight of William Barclay (biblical scholar and theologian) on hope as opposed to pessimism in The Daily Study Bible Series on the Gospel of Mark: Too often experience fills us with pessimism, teaches…
[COLUMN] Is bankruptcy the right choice for you?
OVER the last 35 years, many clients have always asked 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…
[COLUMN] Protecting consumers’ right to privacy online
IN 2010, Facebook instituted an update to its site called “Open Graph,” which introduced Facebook users to a “Like” button that they could click to show to their networks their interests and activities anywhere in the internet. When users updated to Open Graph, this allowed Facebook to gather data about their online activities, including what sites…
[COLUMN] When is my prenuptial agreement not enforceable?
MANY people are of the perception that simply downloading a prenuptial agreement from the internet and signing it with their fiance offers them a bullet proof protection from a divorce. What many people do not know is that certain statutory requirements must be met in order for the prenuptial agreement to be valid and to…
Kiana V shares her latest single, ‘Heartbeat on Me’
“Multi-tracked vocal harmonies soar.” – NME “The combination of the snappy production and her dreamy vocals make for a seductive jam that’s both laid-back and hugely infectious.” – COMPLEX UK “Blends electronic, funk, and RnB into a mesmerizing mix.” – Lyrical Lemonade “[Kiana] utilizes her enthralling vocal prowess to induce an almost celestial high.” – Ones To Watch “A soulful…
Youngster Jake Merilo tops APO Golf For A Cause Tourney
Corona, Calif. – Jake Taruc Merilo, the 22-year-old son of APO member Robert Merilo (APO San Diego) who was also the competitor of the former, topped the 1st Golf For A Cause hosted by APO Global Foundation at the tricky and challenging Dos Lagos Golf Course by the foothills of the scenic, wind-swept Cleveland National…
[COLUMN] Part II: Angels among us
(Second of 4 Parts) (Continued from last week …) The belief in the presence and power of angels to intervene is strong in popular conservative culture. In a remarkable 1999 Hallmark film, “A Season for Miracles,” an angel plays a pivotal role in helping a loving aunt to two children whose incarcerated, drug addicted mother…
[COLUMN] Angelina Cruz says mom Sunshine encourages them to see their dad
SINGER Angelina Cruz, who will have a new single out soon entitled “Ayoko Lang” (Universal Records), recently bared to reporters that it is their mom, actress Sunshine Cruz, who encourages them to go with their dad Cesar Montano when he invites them out. In an article on PEP.ph, Angeline revealed that whatever ill feelings existed…