LOS Angeles-based runway models and event organizers gather for a grand photo-op during final final rehearsals for “Ani” (Harvest), a cultural fashion show, slated Oct 16, 2021 at 11455 Burbank…
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services TWO members of California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission joined a press briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services on Oct. 11 to discuss the process of drawing…
THE annual “Balikatan” military exercises between the Philippines and the United States will be back in full scale in 2022. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Jose Faustino…
WHEN the virus makes your income disappear overnight, it can be very frightening to realize that you can’t go very long without it because your bills don’t stop just because…
THE client is 72. He still works his normal job and makes about $3K a month. He also receives social security of $1K. So, his total income right now is…
Biden tax plan series WHAT Is a Gift Tax? Gift tax is a federal tax applied to an individual giving anything of value to another person. The donor must report…
FOR anyone who is out of status, one of their biggest fears is an immigration raid at their workplace. We have all seen news reports of immigration raids at carwashes,…
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. …
DEAR Attorney Tan, I recently married a US Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and green card application for me. My husband recently…
FILIPINO American labor activist Larry Itliong is among the six notable individuals posthumously inducted into the California Hall of Fame. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom…
As Filipino American History Month is underway, community members are marking the month-long occasion with festivals and tributes to the community’s contributions to the United States. For one ice cream…
“My life is a duality. I am proud of my Iranian heritage and I am also a proud American.” For 33-year-old Nadia Hojjat, the combination of her personal background and…
THE 6th annual POW! WOW! Long Beach made its long awaited return featuring artists from all over the globe who showcased their art throughout the city. The weeklong outdoor mural…
ROHNERT PARK, CA – Graton Resort & Casino is participating in several local events to support the Asian communities while welcoming guests to experience its Four Diamond quality standard casino…
Thousands of fans made a beeline to the convention center to attend the four-day extravaganza for fans of pop culture. Event organizers made sure health and safety protocols were followed….
SAN Francisco this week is set to relax mask requirements for certain indoor settings where stable groups of fully vaccinated people gather. Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department…
‘Lizard Boy’ to premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley “From the ashes of Mount St. Helens emerged a monster with mysterious powers—powers that changed one boy’s life forever. Freak or hero?…
FACILITY-BASED quarantine will no longer be mandatory for fully-vaccinated inbound Filipino and foreign travelers from certain countries starting October 14, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday, Oct….
FILIPINA Alexandra Faith Garcia has added herself to the list of international beauty queens from the Philippines. The Olongapo native was recently crowned Miss Aura International 2021, beating 30 other…
Marjun (right) missed the opportunity to join his father, Marcelo Sr. (left), and siblings in the U.S. in 1996 because his name was missing from the list of accompanying family…
WHAT is reflux heartburns? Reflux Heartburns is a milder stage of Reflux Esophagitis, which is an inflammatory condition where hydrocholoric acid, normally produced by the stomach to aid in the…
LEADING Asian grocery chain 99 Ranch Market recently opened its new store in Fremont, CA on Wednesday, October 6. The grand opening, which was a huge hit in the Fremont…
TWO successful Filipino entrepreneurs in Australia and New Zealand recently entered into a $100-M engagement to jointly expand their respective businesses. New Zealand-based Starfleet Innotech, Inc., chaired by Jeths de…
MALACAÑANG is seeking justice for the death of a Filipina frontline health care worker in New York. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, October 11, urged the United States government…
The requirement will be included in curricula starting with the class of 2030 IN order to graduate high school, students in California will now be required to complete an ethnic…
October is Filipino-American History Month, and if there’s one thing that’s a big part of Philippine culture, it’s FOOD. FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts…
