TSA extends the mandate as the CDC reviews new approach to travel protocol THIS week, days before the masks on transportation requirement was set to expire, U.S. officials extended the mandate through to April 18. The measure affects those who plan to travel airplanes, trains, and buses — masks will also still be required at…
THE celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month this year has been more poignant because of the crossroads we have to take as Filipinos elect a new president on May 9, 2022. Only one woman is running for the highest office — Vice President Leni Robredo — against seven men, and past surveys…
THREE of the most coveted and seasoned Filipino singer-entertainers are set to go onstage for a totally wholesome entertainment live on April 22, 2022, at 8p.m., at the top-rated, multi-awarded casino in Southern California — the Pechanga Resort Casino. Erik Santos, Morrissette Amon, and Christian Bautista are a “three-in-one” package performance who will render the most sought-after…
Outdoor entertainment, spa services and only poolside gaming venue in San Diego SAN DIEGO – Sycuan Casino Resort announced on Thursday, March 10 that its outdoor pool venue Retreat Pool & Cabanas will officially open on Friday, March 25 for the 2022 pool season. Retreat will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for hotel guests and a limited…
Seven projects proposing a total of 662 apartments across city recommended for nearly $32 million in funding SAN DIEGO – As part of his efforts to produce more homes that are affordable for all San Diegans, Mayor Todd Gloria on Monday, March 7 highlighted seven proposed affordable housing projects that have been recommended for funding…
ON Sunday, March 27, Incarnation Church will celebrate the closing ceremonies of 500 years of Philippine Christianity. A Eucharistic celebration will be held at 2 p.m. to be presided by the Most Reverend Alex Aclan, Auxiliary Bishop of San Fernando Region. The Closing Ceremonies will emphasize Prayer For World Peace as Ukraine-Russia Conflict continues. The…
ANY change is difficult to do and accept. Yet, it’s the only way to transform hearts and minds. It’s the only way to achieve and maintain peace and justice in the world. Indeed, our world has a dire need for change. It’s more evident now, given the global events in recent weeks, particularly the war…
Q: I worked in a company for over 10 years. A new supervisor and I do not get along. Last week, the company let me go without any explanation. I don’t have any disciplinary record. Can the company just fire me without a good reason? A: Yes, an employer may fire an employee without a…
I AM often asked the following questions: When does filing bankruptcy make sense? How much should I owe in order to justify a bankruptcy filing and have that on my credit record? My answer to these questions is always the same: Whether or not bankruptcy is advisable for your situation will depend on your specific…
DEAR Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back seemed very tight and stiff. I took some days off from work. After a week, I contacted the other driver’s insurance to report the…
STARTING March 12, indoor masking at Los Angeles County schools will no longer be required. Despite the lifting of the mandate, the state and county are continuing to recommend indoor masking for students, teachers, and staff, regardless of vaccination status, until transmission is lower. School districts in LA County can continue to require masking at…
WHEN the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month unveiled updated COVID-19 guidelines that relaxed masking recommendations, some people no doubt sighed in relief and thought it was about time. People have become increasingly comfortable being out shopping, attending live events, or meeting up with friends at restaurants. And many are ready to cast…
WITH nearly 30 years of stunt design experience, Filipino American Robert Alonzo is adding this week’s box-office hit The Batman into his extensive international resume. He has accumulated over 200 credits in television, commercials, music videos, and film and his broad work in front of and behind the camera includes training the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Tom…
“CITIZEN Pinoy” features a new episode, where the show’s host, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel, reaches out to various Filipino American community organizations across the U.S. and gets to know more about them. On the premiere of Citizen Pinoy’s community outreach, Atty. Gurfinkel meets the Fil-Am South Bay Community of San Jose, California,…
THEY say it’s never too late to pursue your dreams, especially when it comes to your education. And this is exactly what former Miss World 2nd Princess Ruffa Gutierrez is doing these days. In an article in PEP.ph, the actress/TV host shared that she will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication…
NEW York City has suspended some COVID restrictions beginning Monday, March 7, including vaccination requirements for businesses and school mask mandate. “It’s time to open our city and get the economy back operating,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “The overall restriction is being removed. This is about giving people the flexibility that is needed to continue…
APFW strives to create public awareness about sustainability issues and to cast a focus on ‘eco fashion’ PREPARE for two Saturdays of dazzling runway events, entertainment, and fashion expo in August 2022, when Asia Pacific Fashion Week (APFW) visits two legendary cities: Los Angeles and Las Vegas. APFW is a global platform for fast-rising designers…
FILIPINO American community leader and philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis reiterated her urgent plea to the hundreds of Filipinos who attended the Pink Caravan rally to support the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem. “Call your relatives, your neighbors. Let them know why they should think hard and vote for Leni Robredo,” she said. “And if ever they are offered…
AFTER two years of waiting, TFC Events is staging its first live in-person concert, “Revelation: The U.S. Tour,” featuring the Original Prince of Pop Dingdong Avanzado and the Phenomenal Diva Jessa Zaragoza with their daughter Jayda, the newest music wonder. The concert tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for all music lovers who will…
Marcelito Pomoy’s happy demeanor and positive outlook in life belie the pain and hardship he had to go through to be where he is today. Barnstorming across the United States until April for a series of shows, Pomoy sat down in a chat with the Asian Journal to promote his concerts and share his inspiring…
“Will you marry me?” she asked him. Stories have the power and influence to touch the heart that a cut and dried essay or a report does not have. Somehow the lessons and insights we learn from stories have a longer shelf life. They stick. Along the way, I have met many whose stories seem…
DAYS after Los Angeles County dropped the indoor mask mandate, health officials are continuing to urge residents to wear masks in certain public settings, regardless of vaccination status. An advisory on Monday, March 7 from the LA County Department of Public Health urges masks to be worn in indoor public settings, especially if residents live…
SURVEYS had been touted by the campaign of Bongbong Marcos as proof that the Filipino people are now solid in supporting the son of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos who was ousted by the 1986 People Power Revolution. This surely emboldened the Marcos family who hired Cambridge Analytica to “rebrand” the Marcos family, that they are,…
THIRTY SIX years ago, early in the new year of the tiger, the Filipino people deposed a hated dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, who had to flee for his life, like a coward, under cover of darkness. Aided by the U.S. Government, Marcos and his family fled to Hawaii, where he would spend the rest of his…
