Body of Filipina missing in Miami building collapse found
A Filipina American who went missing in the collapse of a condominium building block near Miami Beach, Florida has been confirmed as one of the victims. The body of Maricoy…
July 4 also marks PH-US Friendship Day
JULY 4 marks the Philippine-American Friendship Day, celebrated by the Philippines alongside the United States’ Independence Day. For context, the Philippines used to observe “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng…
AG Bonta reveals 107% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in California
The first Filipino American attorney general of California affirms state’s mission to better tackle anti-Asian hate crimes CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled new hate crime findings this week that,…
Duterte: Consider me a candidate for VP at this time
WILL Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte run for vice president in the 2020 elections? During the inauguration of the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project, the Chief Executive told Filipinos they…
More phreatomagmatic bursts recorded in Taal
FOUR short phreatomagmatic bursts in the Taal Volcano have been recorded since it was placed under Alert Level 3, according to state volcanologists. In its 8 a.m. bulletin posted Friday,…
DMV offers free REAL ID upgrade
SACRAMENTO – The Department of Motor Vehicles invites all eligible Californians who received driver’s licenses or identification cards during the pandemic but did not get a REAL ID to upgrade now…
Influencer Bretman Rock dedicates Nylon Manila cover to LGBTQ+ Filipino youth
Filipino American digital influencer Bretman Rock dedicated his first Nylon Manila cover to LGBTQ+ Filipino youth, calling it a “love letter to all gay, queer Filipino kids.” The 22-year-old took…
[COLUMN] Investing in value stocks
Investors who use fundamental analysis are often broken into two categories: Value investors place a higher priority current stock price. Growth investors place a higher priority on the future prospects. Let’s discuss Value…
[COLUMN] Traumatic brain injury
TYPICALLY, traumatic brain injury cases arise in personal-injury cases involving the negligence of a third person. These types of cases arise from motor-vehicle accidents, vehicle-pedestrian accidents, injuries arising from a…
[COLUMN] Debtor owes $100K credit cards, spouse owes $30K: Single or joint bankruptcy filing?
THE debtor is 50, while the spouse is 48. They have two children — a son aged 18, and a daughter aged 16. The son is about to go to…
[COLUMN] California court’s power to make divorce orders when one spouse does not live in state
THIS is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
[COLUMN] Fired employees must be given final paycheck immediately
Q: Four weeks ago, I was fired from work. My employer told me my last paycheck will be mailed to me by next payday. I have not received it yet….
‘Sesame Street’ features Filipina character in Asian empowerment ‘Proud of Your Eyes’ segment
AS anti-Asian hate and racism remain key issues in the national discourse about race, media properties in the youth space are creating content to help combat the effects of bullying…
A person’s journey culminates in giving up comfortable life in the Philippines for true love in the US on an all-new Citizen Pinoy this Sunday, July 4
WHEN Jonathan (left) met his husband, he made the decision to give up his career and life in the Philippines, in exchange for love. The whole month of June, Pride…
[COLUMN] No visa if the petitioner moved back to the Philippines
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: My U.S. citizen father petitioned me in 2011 as a single adult child (Category F-1). About 3 years ago, he moved back to the Philippines. I am…
[COLUMN] Reopening our faith congregations safely
THROUGHOUT the pandemic, the Catholic Church has led by example in making sure that our parishioners can safely worship and express their faith. At the height of the pandemic, we…
Duterte-Pacquiao rift worsens
THE relationship between Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao has reportedly become strained following the senator’s supposed corruption remarks against the current administration. Pacquiao on Wednesday, June 30,…
Race to fill Rob Bonta’s Assembly seat headed to runoff with wife Mia in lead
Fil-Am Alameda Vice Mayor Malia Vella finishes in third MIA Bonta, president of the Alameda Unified School District’s Board of Education, has taken the lead in the special election to…
Family of Filipina missing in Miami building collapse ‘hoping for a miracle’
THE family of an elderly Filipina American who went missing after the collapse of a condominium building block in Florida is staying hopeful that their relative will be found alive….
[OPINION] The Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading fast: Red states, communities of color, youth are the most vulnerable
“THE greatest threat” is how Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease doctor, calls the Delta variant of COVID-19 toward the elimination of the virus in the nation….
Graton Resort & Casino awarded coveted AAA Four Diamond rating
Resort boasts 200 premium hotel rooms with top-notch amenities, full-service spa, spacious outdoor pool and a variety of top-flight restaurants ROHNERT PARK, CA – Graton Resort & Casino, a 65-acre…
New report highlights diversity within New York City’s API communities
NEW York City is recognizing the fact that despite a long history of having been in the U.S. and increasing numbers and political influence today, the Asian and Pacific Islander…
[COLUMN] Sanya Lopez stays humble despite success
SUCCESS can easily go into your head in tinseltown, especially when everybody is singing your praises. Despite the success of her first major series, “First Yaya,” Sanya Lopez is keeping…
PH to allow shorter quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries
Eased restrictions do not apply to individuals arriving from the United States FULLY vaccinated individuals from certain “green” or low-risk countries will only have to spend seven days in quarantine…
Bonta adds 5 states to CA’s ban list of state-funded travel due to discriminatory laws against transgender community
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that California will restrict state-funded travel to several states due to their banning of transgender youth from athletic competitions and having access to “life-saving care.”…