The Cleaning Lady’s Elodie Yung on how playing someone who struggles is a privilege
THE new Fox series “The Cleaning Lady” wrapped up its successful first season and now fans are waiting for the good news. The series ended its last episode with a…
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[COLUMN] Unhealthy drinks
WATER is vital to life. Without water, there won’t be life as we know it on earth. Our body is 50-75 percent water, averaging around 57 to 65 percent. Infants…
[COLUMN] Lea Salonga: ‘Some artists take time to ripen’
MULTI-awarded theater performer Lea Salonga will be a judge, along with singer-songwriter Michael Buble, in a new all-digital international singing competition called “Sing For The Stars” which is presented by…
PCGSF presents ‘Remember Bataan: 80th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan’
SAN FRANCISCO – In commemoration of the Battle of Bataan, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in partnership with the Filipino American Arts Exposition, Bataan Legacy Historical Society and…
Graton Resort & Casino is first US property to unveil new Kascada® Dual Screen gaming experience
ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino unveiled the Light & Wonder™’s new Kascada Dual Screen slot cabinet on March 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. The advanced-tech games are first…
Fil-Am filmmaker Ida Del Mundo’s new project ‘Never Forget’ explores historical revisionism amid a contentious Philippine election
The new short film, which is currently in production, boasts a majority Filipino cast and crew IN the Golden Age of Asian American cinema and entertainment where the hunger for…
BA.2 COVID variant now accounts for more than one third of new infections, says CDC
By Sunita Sohrabji / Ethnic Media Services THE BA.2 variant of Omicron now accounts for 35 percent of new COVID infections in the U.S., and more than 50 percent in…
Eligible LA County residents 50 and older can receive second booster shot
LOS Angeles County will start administering second booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to eligible adults following the United States Food and Drug Administration’s authorization this week. Individuals 50 years…
[OPINION] If we want Leni Robredo’s ‘Gobyernong Tapat’ to succeed, we need to vote for Kiko Pangilinan as her vice president
THE Philippine election is less than six weeks away. The momentum has been shifting to the Leni-Kiko campaign as evidenced by the jam-packed political rallies in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao,…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA celebrates gala cruise
ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA MEETS WITH FIL-AM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Fil Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles held its Horizon 2022 Gala Cruise aboard FantaSea One Yacht…
[COLUMN] Part II: Elaine, The Rock
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…
[OPINION] Masking up helps, but getting vaccinated critical to keeping kids safe
Whether or not kids should wear masks in school remains a heated topic with strong opinions on both sides. Adding to this conversation is the state’s latest masking guidance, which…
[OPINION] Filipinos’ fight vs corruption: What happens when a presidential candidate seems to be part of the problem and not the solution?
CORRUPTION has been the chronic illness that has plagued the Philippines for a long time, and in each and every election cycle, we hear candidates for president vow to end…
‘The Philippines is Open!’: Tourism officials, travel advisors optimistic about tourist arrivals
AFTER more than two years since the March 2020 lockdown due to the pandemic, travel professionals are optimistic that with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions around the world, more people…
[COLUMN] Erich Gonzales marries businessman
KAPAMILYA star Erich Gonzales is now married to businessman Mateo Lorenzo, according to various news reports. The lead star of TV series like “Maria La Del Barrio,” “Katorse,” “Be My…
[COLUMN] God’s luminous and un-consuming love
I STILL think of last Sunday’s (March 20) Old Testament Reading on God’s presence through a burning bush. It’s a powerful image of God’s luminous presence, love, mercy, and wisdom….
Tagalog bystander trainings aim to reduce hate incidents in Fil-Am community
TO help put an end to the proliferation of anti-Asian hate and harassment, the Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-Los Angeles), in partnership with Hollaback!, is holding a series…
[COLUMN] Filipino organization SoCal Pinoys takes centerstage on this Sunday’s special episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel hosts the almost 50,000-strong SoCal Pinoys of Southern California. Its founder and leader, Charles Chamorro, talks about the group’s mission and accomplishments. Atty….
PCGSF celebrates Women’s Month with trailblazing Fil-Am women health leaders in US northwest
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco celebrated National Women’s Month in the Philippines and Women’s History Month in the United States with an online roundtable discussion…
[COLUMN] Permanent residence for crewmen
A common issue for which persons have consulted with me is whether any avenues towards permanent residence exist for a person who entered as a “crewman.” Under INA Section 245(c)(1),…
[COLUMN] Are employees legally required to sign a ‘release’ after a firing or resignation?
Q: I WAS fired from work last week and another co-worker also quit at around the same time. Our employer told us both to sign an “exit form” and a…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: When you’ve done everything you can but it’s still not good enough
WHEN debts become unmanageable, bankruptcy can become an invaluable financial recovery in helping regain control over your finances. Without the “fresh start” that bankruptcy provides, it would be impossible for…
[COLUMN] Should I create a will and a living trust during this pandemic?
THE COVID-19 pandemic is a scary reality which affects everyone globally and has shut down the global economy. Individuals over 60 years old and individual that are immune compromised are…
[COLUMN] Clients with failed businesses using credit cards & business loans need debt relief
FIRST client is 34. She is recently married and now has a one-year old son. She used to be employed making a gross of $50K yearly. At the same time,…
