[COLUMN] Barbie Imperial saves for a house, proud to be ‘kuripot’
YOUNG actress Barbie Imperial is not shy to say that she is “kuripot,” or thrifty when it comes to money. In a recent interview with PEP.ph, Barbie revealed that she…
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PH wraps up WTTC Global Summit, Saudi Arabia to host the next one
DOT focuses on ‘regenerative tourism’ THE president and chief executive officer of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) praised and thanked the Philippines for successfully hosting the three-day summit…
[EVENT] Archdiocese of Newark to celebrate 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines
Cardinal Tobin to preside over anniversary mass following cultural procession NEWARK, NJ – The Archdiocese of Newark’s year-long celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines will conclude with…
Fil-Am mother-daughter duo joins CBS’ new dance competition series
FILIPINO American mother and daughter duo Nicole and Emelyn Yniguez want to tell their story through dance as they join the newest CBS’ family dance competition series, “Come Dance with…
Philippine Consulate in LA: Ballots for May 9 election have been mailed
THE Philippine Consulate General in LA announced that all absentee ballots have been mailed for overseas Filipinos registered to vote in the upcoming May 9 elections. On its Facebook page,…
California Joint AAPI Legislative Caucus to celebrate APIA Heritage Month, honor leaders
THE California Joint Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Caucus will celebrate May as Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage Month and recognize distinguished AAPI leaders through this year’s…
US House passes bill to study new Asian Pacific Heritage museum
PLANS to create a national Asian Pacific American museum in Washington, D.C. have moved to the next step as the U.S. House of Representatives this week passed a bill to…
[OPINION] If we want Leni and Kiko to succeed as ‘Gobyernong Tapat,’ vote for these trusted candidates for senator
THE enlightenment, zeal. commitment, and sense of volunteerism of the Filipino people have turned the tide in favor of candidates Vice President Leni Robredo for President and and Senator Kiko…
Tony Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ comes to Los Angeles
THE Los Angeles engagement of “Hadestown” opens Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre. The acclaimed new musical is by celebrated singer-songwriter and Tony…
[EVENT] The 17th Archdiocesan Santacruzan in Los Angeles on May 14
Los Angeles, CA – The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will celebrate its 17th Marian Santacruzan May Crowning on Saturday May 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM at…
[COLUMN] Debt problems: How can bankruptcy protect you?
FACING difficult financial times can be a frightening thing for a lot of people. When bill collectors are hounding you, at some point, you realize that something must be done…
[COLUMN] Once upon a time series: Charisse’s confection
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…
Two Fil-Ams poised to be elected to Cerritos City Council
CERRITOS, Calif. – Two Filipino Americans emerged as the top vote-getters out of seven hopefuls in the race for this city’s council. Fil-Am incumbent councilmember Frank Aurelio Yokoyama, a local…
Fil-Am teen killed in car crash in Riverside County
A Filipino American family is mourning the loss of their 17-year-old daughter who died in a car crash on Easter Sunday in Riverside County. Sharmaine Legaspi was killed in a…
California health officials call for older adults to stay vaccinated, rejoin communities
By Natalie Hanson/Ethnic Media Services PUBLIC health experts are pushing for California’s senior adults to stay up to date on their vaccine boosters against COVID-19, in order to join their…
[COLUMN] Are PPP and other federal pandemic loans dischargeable in bankruptcy?
MANY self-employed individuals have relied on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other federal pandemic loans to rescue their businesses from going under. If you notice, many restaurants that we…
[OPINION] Birthday greetings for VP Leni Robredo: Thank you for being our ‘Tanglaw sa Dilim’
SATURDAY, April 23 is the birthday of Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo, our vice president and the presidential candidate who I hope we will deserve as the 17th president of the…
[COLUMN] Delivery drivers misclassified as ICS recover back pay & reimbursements
CARLOS Castellon worked as a driver for Penn-Ridge Transportation, Inc., a company that delivers the goods of major retailers (such as Best Buy) to the homes of consumers. The delivery…
[COLUMN] 4 ways filing for divorce can benefit your immigration case
Couples get divorced for various reasons. California is a no fault state. The reasons why a couple is getting divorced are often irrelevant to the issues of the family law…
[COLUMN] Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
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…
[OPINION] Why we need an Asian American on the NSHE Board of Regents
Across the state of Nevada, Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) families are working hard to pay their bills, make an earnest living, and send their children off to college. From…
[COLUMN] Gloria Sevilla passes away peacefully in Oakland home
ACTRESS Gloria Sevilla, who was known as the Queen of Visayan Movies in the Philippines, passed away at the age of 90 in her Oakland home on Saturday, April 16….
PH Consulate suspends consular services due to staff exposure to COVID-19
THE Philippine Consulate General in New York has suspended consular operations beginning Wednesday, April 20 because several consulate personnel has tested positive for COVID-19. The consulate has also postponed its consular outreach…
WTTC Economic Impact Report reveals significant recovery of PH tourism amid COVID-19 pandemic
THE World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is bullish on the prospect of the Philippines’ tourism industry recovery, projecting a bright future and a rosy outlook in terms of economic…
[COLUMN] Lifetime ban for admitting drug use lifted this Sunday, April 24 on Citizen Pinoy
RONALD was petitioned as Joyce’s fiancé in 2006. While the K-1 petition was approved, his visa was denied after Ronald admitted to the doctors at St. Luke’s that he tried…
