Disney releases 2nd Filipino-inspired Christmas short
WITH the holidays fast approaching, Disney has released its second Filipino-inspired Christmas advert focused on family togetherness and the power of storytelling. “The Stepdad” is a follow-up to last year’s…
Reported hate crimes in LA County rise to highest level in 12 years
Hate crimes against AAPIs increased 76% from 2019 to 2020 IN 2020, reported hate crimes and incidents increased 20% in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles County Commission…
Winwyn Marquez stars in suspense-thriller film ‘Nelia,’ an official entry in this year’s MMFF
“Nelia,” a film produced by A and Q Productions Films, Inc., has made it as one of the official films in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. Beauty queen Winwyn…
[OPINION] Poll: A majority of Americans support COVID vaccine, mask mandate
PRESIDENT Joe Biden has made defeating COVID-19 his top priority to win the war against the coronavirus pandemic in order to save lives and rebuild our nation together. Despite pushback…
California extends COVID state of emergency
GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom has extended the state of emergency in California for the third time as a result of the threat COVID-19 poses. The executive order issued on Thursday, November 11, is…
SFIO to invest US$100M to develop land into a resort-like condotel property in Batangas City, Philippines
SFIO has recently been named one of the “20 Promising Companies Everyone Should Know in 2021” by Global Business Leader Magazine. The joint venture project with Omnicor Industrial Estate &…
[COLUMN] ‘Help! Can I file bankruptcy again?’
I’VE been asked this question a few times lately, so I decided to write an article on it. If you have filed bankruptcy before, you may be wondering whether it’s…
[COLUMN] Itemized deductions
Biden tax plan series WHAT are itemized deductions? Itemized deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) to reduce your taxable income. Such deductions permit you to…
Sara Duterte withdraws reelection bid
DAVAO City Mayor Sara Duterte has officially withdrawn her bid for reelection just days ahead of the deadline for the substitution of candidates for the 2022 elections. In a post…
[COLUMN] Lifetime ban for admitting drug use lifted this Sunday 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…
Filipino senior brutally attacked in San Diego
AN elderly Filipino man is recovering after a brutal attack outside a trolley station in El Cajon, California last week. Jose Serra, 71, was walking to a nearby manufacturing facility…
Duterte, Pacquiao renew friendship after public rift
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has met with Senator Manny Pacquiao to “renew” their friendship after months of infighting within their political party, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on…
‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ to screen at San Diego’s Comic-Con Special Edition on Nov. 26
IN the midst of a remarkable film festival circuit run, “Lumpia With a Vengeance,” the popular, award-winning, Filipino American indie comedy feature, will be the centerpoint of an exclusive panel…
[COLUMN] Q&A with Chase’s Cora Mopera
Tell me about your current role and how your upbringing got you to where you are today. I’ve been a Branch Manager for over 10 years and my main role…
UC Berkeley’s Pilipinx community stages protests against Doe Library exhibit
UC Berkeley Filipino American students and faculty, along with members of the school’s student government leaders and other community supporters, held a protest action on Thursday, October 28 to rally…
McDonald’s USA addresses financial hurdles facing underserved Asian Pacific Islander American Students with APIA Scholarship
55 APIA students set to receive $500,000 total in scholarships to help advance their academic journeys CHICAGO – A student inventor, a formerly homeless nursing major, and an aspiring teacher,…
Massage Envy honors veterans
For a 4th year in a row our local Massage Envy Las Vegas/Henderson locations partnered with US Vets Las Vegas to support our Veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. For…
Mayor Gloria signs onto COP26 joint zero emission vehicle declaration
Continuing his efforts to take meaningful steps to address the changing climate, Mayor Todd Gloria signed onto a joint declaration and announced on Thursday, Nov. 11 at COP26 for governments, businesses and other…
New Jersey Governor establishes Asian American Pacific Islander commission
Governor Phil Murphy signed A-5737/S-3763 into law on Monday, Nov. 8 establishing the Asian American Pacific Islander Commission within the Department of State. The commission is charged with developing policies…
[COLUMN] Maureen Montagne wins Miss Globe 2021
CHALK up another win for the Philippines in the world of pageantry! On the heels of Cinderella Faye Obeñita’s win at the Miss Intercontinental 2021 in Egypt, fellow Binibining Pilipinas…
PH to hold 3-day COVID-19 vaccination drive
AROUND 30 million Filipinos are now fully-vaccinated against COVID-19. As of Wednesday, November 10, a total of 30,108,097 Filipinos have received a second dose of the vaccine or completed the…
[COLUMN] The only way to win
MY grandson Colin, 11, finally got his first COVID-19 vaccine last Thursday, November 4, after eagerly waiting for months “because someone ahead of him had opted out,” his mother, my…
What being part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign team meant for FilAm Lauren Lalicon
GOV. Phil Murphy eked out a win last week, beating his Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by a close margin. As such, Murphy made history by becoming the first Democrat governor…
Palace: Wait for IATF final decision on face shield mandate
THE mandatory use of face shields in closed spaces and crowded areas will remain until the pandemic task force makes its final decision on the matter, according to Malacañang. Presidential…
Palace: PH travel restriction on foreign tourists being studied
THE Philippines’ reopening to international tourists is currently being studied by the national government, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, November 9, pointed out that the country…