SEVEN in 10 older Asian American and Pacific Islander women have been impacted by anti-Asian hate and racism, according to a new study released by the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), a progressive advocacy and community-organizing group. The latest report released on Tuesday, August 24 found a “staggering” 70% of AAPI women 50…
By Jenny Manrique / Ethnic Media Services The 2020 Census count shows what demographers have been anticipating in recent years: The United States is an increasingly diverse nation with minorities growing rapidly in comparison to white Caucasians. At the same time, efforts to restrict the electoral rights of these minorities are advancing in at least…
Leaders of the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community on Monday, August 23 held a welcome dinner reception with Dr. DeRionne Pollard, the incoming president of Nevada State College. The event was hosted by the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) at DW Bistro in Las Vegas and featured a conversation on how…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte will follow through with his plan to run for vice president next year as he believes that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, is not interested in seeking the country’s highest post, according to Malacañang. In an online briefing on Thursday, August 26, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque quoted the chief…
COLLEGE is a time of transition, but for those managing chronic medical conditions, it may also be the first time they will be wholly responsible for their own health: setting appointments, securing supplies and pharmaceuticals, and monitoring symptoms. For those heading to schools far from home, it can be especially tricky navigating the complex world…
THE death of a Filipino American man in police custody has been ruled an accident, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office. An inquest jury on Friday, August 20 said that Angelo Quinto, a 30-year-old Navy veteran, reportedly succumbed to “excited delirium” and prescription drugs during the physical altercation with officers. Quinto was suffering…
FOR some uncanny reason, I felt that Manny Pacquiao was going to lose to Yordenis Ugas, the Cuban substitute for WBC and IBF champ Errol Spence, Jr. last August 21. Pacquiao was supposed to fight the 32-year-old Spence for his titles. But the bigger, taller Spence, considered a favorite among odds-makers, had to beg off…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has announced his intent to run for the country’s second-highest post in the 2022 elections. In his weekly public address, the chief executive said he will “continue the crusade,” expressing concern over the country’s problems with illegal drugs, criminality, and insurgency. “Gusto talaga ninyo? Oh, sige, tatakbo ako ng bise presidente…
THERE are so many movies and reality shows that focus on fiancé visas, like “90 Day Fiancée,” and it’s hard to sort through fact from fiction. Many people also come to me, asking the same questions that many of you may be asking – “How do I bring my boyfriend or girlfriend to the U.S….
CURRENT research on the damages caused by COVID-19 infection seen among those who recovered reveal that, besides affecting the pulmonary and cardiovascular system, this serious viral infection also damages the brain, causing neurological symptoms, including brain “fog,” forgetfulness, and debilitating cognitive deficits. These neuro/psychiatric effects on the brain were seen in about 30 percent of…
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles hosted a webinar to shed light on the laws, rules, and regulations affecting foreign migrant workers among the large Filipino community in the United States. Titled “Alamin ang Inyong Karapatan: A Virtual Panel Discussion on Migrants’ and Workers’ Rights,” the webinar on Thursday, August 19 was a follow-up…
ONE of the youngest and talented actors in the Philippine entertainment world, Miguel Tanfelix of GMA Kapuso Channel 7, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for the month of September. Miguel will turn 23 years old on Monday, September 21. Tanfelix tasted celebrity life early as he was deemed First Prince in 2004’s StarStruck Kids….
A Message Sponsored by Los Angeles County By Dr. Erika Flores Uribe, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services How does COVID-19 testing help me prevent the spread of the virus? Getting tested for COVID-19 helps you know if you have the coronavirus and prevents you from spreading it to your family, friends, and community….
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19, the first vaccine against the coronavirus to be licensed in the nation. The agency made the announcement on Monday, August 23, saying that Pfizer’s vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty, for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16…
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the federal moratorium on evictions until October 3, while President Joe Biden’s administration provided $47 billion in assistance for renters and small landlords. Yet, barriers to low-income and communities of color accessing those federal dollars continue, as rent delays and mental…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has honored his pledge to reward the Filipino athletes who represented the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. During a ceremony in Malacañang on Monday, August 23, the chief executive awarded cash incentives to weightlifter and gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, boxers and silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio, and boxer…
FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring after two years ended in a disheartening loss over the weekend. The 42-year-old failed to reclaim the World Boxing Association super welterweight belt after losing to reigning champion Yordenis Ugás of Cuba via unanimous decision in their title fight on Saturday, August 21, at the…
SACRAMENTO – To encourage more people to get vaccinated, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has joined forces with the popular 626 Night Market to offer vaccinations at two locations including Santa Anita Park in Arcadia and OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. Anyone who gets vaccinated at the events will receive…
OPTIMISM leaps in my heart to hear the news that following all required scientific protocols, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally given full approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine on Monday, August 23, for people 16 and older. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,…
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your life’s energy goes into ‘ low batt mode’ and life has run out of sockets to plug into.] The default setting for modern life is…
By Jenny Manrique / Ethnic Media Services MORE than 450,000 students from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) returned to school in mid-August, amid fears from parents and teachers about the inability to vaccinate children under 12 and the spread of the COVID Delta variant. During a briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services and California…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte campaigned on the promise that he would never tolerate nor condone corruption in government — and yet his response to the Commission on Audit’s (COA) move to make public audit reports for government agencies for their apparent questionable handling of public funds creates a shadow of doubt on the president’s sincerity and…
Q: I HEARD California is requiring workers to be vaccinated. My employer just sent a memo to everyone saying that employees must be vaccinated in order to be allowed into the worksite. Can my employer force me to get vaccinated? A: The general answer is “yes.” This is especially true and urgent for certain types…
HOW do we keep trusting in God in every mundane struggle? We meet life’s painful realities day by day, whether when it’s seeing children being harshly separated from their parents or merely when working with difficult people in our workplaces. How do we keep trusting God amid the confusing information about the pandemic, the virus,…
