PH receives over 300K add’l Pfizer vaccine doses
MORE than 360,000 additional Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses have arrived in the Philippines. Of the total 365,040 procured doses, 262,080 landed around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, at the…
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[COLUMN] The September 2021 Priority Dates
The September 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled workers like caregivers). The priority dates for all countries (except…
PH Consulate warns Fil-Ams in NY to be more vigilant after 2 community members assaulted
MORE than a week after he was mugged at gunpoint right in front of his apartment in New York, Miguel Braganza is fighting the trauma brought about by the incident…
‘Experience a Taste of the Philippines’: Filipino Restaurant Week returns from August 18 to 27
THE Philippine Consulate General in New York announced on Monday, Aug. 16 the resumption this year of Filipino Restaurant Week, one of its flagship projects that started in 2015. Filipino…
[COLUMN] Director, producer glad for stars who joined project
A FILIPINO film recently won an award at the recent 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. “Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon),” directed by Carlo Francisco…
FAAE virtual festivities celebrates culture, builds community during pandemic
Global event promoted Stop Asian Hate efforts, gave tributes to Filipino frontline workers SAN FRANCISCO – The 28th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival hosted by the Filipino American Arts Exposition…
Community navigators to connect Los Angeles County immigrants to critical services
Finding accurate and up-to-date information from trusted sources is a challenge for many immigrants in Los Angeles County. Despite the devastating impact of the 2020 economic crisis on immigrant households,…
[COLUMN] Can I sell my home without hiring a realtor?
YES, you can sell your home without a realtor. Property owners who sell their property without hiring a licensed real estate agent, are considered as a “for sale by owner”…
Anti-Asian hate mural unveiled months after Fil-Am man attacked at Cerritos park
TWO months after an elderly Filipino American man was attacked at a park in Cerritos, California, a new anti-Asian hate mural was unveiled at the same location to raise awareness…
AG Bonta on recall: Gov. Newsom is a ‘champion for APIs in California’
The first Filipino American attorney general of California backs Newsom in recall election, cites governor’s unprecedented vaccine efforts AS California voters start to receive their recall election ballots in the…
Fil-Am found guilty for plot to bomb rally in Southern California
A FILIPINO American army veteran from Reseda, California has been convicted for attempting to bomb a white supremacist rally in Long Beach in 2019. Mark Steven Domingo, 28, was found…
US FDA authorizes booster shot for immunocompromised
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, August 12, authorized booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for some people with compromised immune systems. “The country has entered…
[OPINION] Biden: American troops shouldn’t ‘be dying in a war Afghan forces are not willing to fight for themselves’
HEARTBREAKING. We watched videos of Afghan people rushing to board U.S. military cargo jets to escape the wrath of the Taliban in Afghanistan. About 600 men, women and children were…
Fil-Am talents shine as ‘Pinoy’tainment presents live performances at The Ford
LXV Enterprises, LLC in association with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association presents ‘“Pinoy”tainment,’ an evening of music, dance and comedy featuring seasoned performers and up-and-coming artists from the Filipino-American community,…
An exclusive look at Manny Pacquiao’s training camp
By Rupert Ouano First time visitor to Pacquiao’s Wild Card Gym reports on a day at the boxing champ’s official training camp LOS ANGELES — As of early July and…
Duterte asks US for more COVID-19 vaccines
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the United States for more vaccines against COVID-19, saying that the country is ready to buy its excess doses. In his weekly public address,…
Medicare Tip #8-Q4: Benefits of having Eastern Medicare coverage
Ito ay serye ng Medicare Tips hatid ng Clever Care Health Plan, isang nangungunang tagapagbigay ng East meets West Medicare services na sensitibo sa kultura ng kanilang mga miyembro. Ang…
[COLUMN] Vaccine mandate
A FATHER’S pain A news writer expresses his fear, frustration, and anger about the current surges in the COVID-19 pandemic that infected his youngest son. I empathize with him. Here…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Fix the Broken
[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…
Save lives, donate vaccines for the Philippines
The FACC Foundation, along with the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), united and signed a Memorandum Of Understanding…
Report: Over 9,000 hate incidents recorded since COVID pandemic began
ANTI-Asian hate incidents in the United States continue to occur a year into the pandemic, despite the increase in political and social activism, according to a new report from Stop…
US Census 2020 results: America is more diverse, multiethnic than ever
White population experienced largest decrease of any racial group IN the wake of national discourse and debate over race and equality in the United States, the U.S. Census Bureau released…
Fil-Am family sues Antioch, CA over death of son in custody
THE family of a Filipino American man who died after a police officer allegedly knelt on his neck for almost five minutes has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the…
[COLUMN] Company wants to give me a 1099, not a W-2 – is this legal?
Q: I have been working as a caregiver for a healthcare agency in Los Angeles. My boss talked to me about signing an independent contractor agreement which will make me…
Jollibee acquires Tim Ho Wan
FILIPINO fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has fully acquired Michelin-starred restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan following the purchase of its remaining stake held by other investors. Through its wholly-owned…
[COLUMN] Day trading versus swing trading
Highlights: Day traders typically buy and sell securities within the same day (even multiple times per day) while swing trading involves making trades over a few days, weeks, or months….
[COLUMN] Insurance companies taking advantage of social media and your injuries after any type of accident
IT is no secret that insurance is a multi-billion-dollar industry. The insurance industry and insurance companies have all the resources and money to spend in their efforts to take advantage…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy can provide hope when everything looks hopeless
WHEN debts spiral out of control, bankruptcy can become an invaluable financial recovery tool in getting you back on the right track. While it’s not for everyone, close to a…