By: Vince Yuen, Community Organizer May is an exciting month for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Not only is May AAPI Heritage Month, a month-long celebration that pays tribute to the generations of AAPIs who have shaped our nation’s history, it is also when we honor and recognize our brave men and women…
By Rogelio Constantino Medina DEPARTMENT of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa reiterates to this writer that the priority of his agency is the continuous implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law – the core of their actions in the DOH through its eight-point action agenda. “You know, in 2019, we passed that law by the Senate and Congress…
By Amrylois Ferido Contributor THE American Dream is something that many in the Filipino community aspire towards. Through her hard work and dedication, business entrepreneur, CEO, and now author, Melody Avecilla is currently living that dream. With her recently released book, “SELLebrate: A Sales Guide for Those Who Hate to Lose,” she now hopes to…
by Angela Hart KFF Health News TURLOCK — For much of his young life, Jorge Sanchez regularly gasped for air, at times coughing so violently that he’d almost throw up. His mother whisked him to the emergency room late at night and slept with him to make sure he didn’t stop breathing. “He’s had these…
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have been brought to the attention of the court and the court makes an order for sole or joint custody o unsupervised visitation to that parent,…
ON Pentecost Sunday, we commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, empowering them with bold faith and igniting them with passion, eagerness, courage, and determination to spread the message of Jesus Christ, who resurrected and ascended to sit at the right hand of His Father in heaven. This significant event is recognized…
Palomo is second-oldest man to reach peak of highest mountain in the Philippines GLENDALE – Proving once again that “age is just a number,” 81-year-old Los Angeles resident and Filipino American Serge Palomo, an architect, avid marathoner, hiker and former special lecturer at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, conquered Mount Apo, considered the…
By: Mic Diaz AMBITIOUS as it may seem, stalwart dance music organizations Club Manila Los Angeles (CMLA) and Party Party People (PPP) staged a monumental shindig last Saturday, May 4 at The View in Torrance. Aptly called “We Are ONE,” the event brought together eight of the best DJs in the Filipino community in Los…
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and the Hep B Free San Francisco Bay Area (SF Hep B Free) invite everyone to a Hepatitis B Education and Screening Community Event on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center, 447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94108…
Bring the family to enjoy a day of art in the park The city of Las Vegas invites the public to celebrate the arts at the third annual Symphony Park Arts Festival on Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, adjacent to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts….
Cox Las Vegas recently presented $35,000 in scholarships to 10 college-bound, high school seniors in Clark County. The annual Cox Diversity Scholarship Program has awarded $385,000 in scholarships since 2014. Each $3,500 scholarship is awarded in partnership with the Public Education Foundation and Southern Nevada-based diverse nonprofit organizations. Cox 2024 Diversity Scholarship recipients include: Charles…
THE San Diego County Department of Parks and Recreation opened Four Gee County Park to an eager crowd of close to 200 people on Saturday, May 11 in 4S Ranch. County Supervisor Joel Anderson led the celebration and reminded all that “Nothing brings a community together like a park.” The event featured fun activities for…
Funner’s fourth celebrity mayor, Martin Short, has officially taken the oath of office FUNNER – Harrah’s Resort Southern California officially welcomed iconic comedian and actor Martin Short as Funner, California’s newest mayor on Monday, May 13, succeeding former mayors Jane Lynch, Rob Riggle and David Hasselhoff. Mayor Marty, dressed in his signature purple suit and…
Tool helps San Diegans find out about projects in their neighborhoods and events citywide SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has developed a new interactive Project Finder Map that uses Google Maps and GIS technology to allow the public to find details and location information on hundreds of construction projects and events citywide. Replacing the previous…
THE famous search for the elusive fountain of youth, which Spanish explorer and conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon undertook in 1513, started during the first European expedition (and others before him), shows that man has always been fascinated with the idea of slowing down aging, or, at least, looking (and feeling) younger than his natural…
THE Asian American Foundation (TAAF) held its Third Annual Heritage Month Summit in New York City last week, spotlighting crucial discussions on identity, coalition building, and solidarity within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) community. The two-day event brought together influential speakers and over 600 attendees to celebrate the community’s achievements and…
BHOGZ’S journey from his Nanay’s kitchen in the Philippines, to the bustling kitchen of Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas, is a testament to dedication, passion, and the pursuit of the American Dream. He fondly recalls watching his Nanay cook for their large family, until he mastered cooking dinengdeng – a vegetable dish that originated form…
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer graced the fireside chat set up as guest speaker at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California hosted by Kalidip Choudhury, Ph.D. The one-hour event entitled “Philippines-U.S. Relations: Evolving Opportunities and Challenges” aimed to shed light on the evolving opportunities and challenges in the longstanding alliance between the Philippines and the…
DALY CITY – In recognition of National Small Business Week, the City of Daly City hosted its first Legacy Business Celebration on May 2, 2024 at City Hall. “Small businesses are the heart and soul of Daly City’s economy and an important part of the fabric of our city,” said Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo. “They create…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed rising Filipino pop artist Gigi De Lana and her band Gigi Vibes, during their call at Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Center in San Francisco on April 15, 2024. The call came on the heels of the Bay Area leg of the “Rated Gigi” world tour held in Redwood…
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is now accepting applications for its signature immersion program in the Philippines, scheduled for the week of November 9, 2024. FYLPRO is a network of next-generation Filipino American leaders and professionals who advance the interests of the Philippines, the Filipino people, and the Fil-Am Community through their expertise and advocacies…
The American Heart Association boosts CPR awareness, skills among Asian American communities to enhance cardiac arrest survival LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2024 — Despite strides in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, consumer research from the American Heart Association reveals only 1 in 4 Asian American individuals are confident they could correctly perform Hands-Only CPR, compared with…
THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move to are Texas, Arizona, Nevada, or Florida where the cost of living is lower and taxes are less or non-existent. However, if a parent with…
LAST week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released an updated state budget proposal that cuts $283 million in funding from the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program (EBD) — a 30% reduction. The proposed cuts could deny access to no-cost clean energy upgrades for tens of thousands of low-income households who otherwise would be eligible for the program. The…
As California’s population ages, the burden of Alzheimer’s is increasingly falling on women. In response, the state has launched a new initiative aimed at raising public awareness about the disease and promoting early detection. Two-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s nationwide are women, data shows, with many experiencing social isolation, misdiagnosis and stigma. Women also…
Manila, Philippines: Philippine Airlines (PAL) becomes the first Asian airline to adopt SkyBreathe® OnBoard to increase fuel savings live from the flight deck. The country flag carrier has announced its partnership with OpenAirlines, the leading provider of fuel management solutions for airlines to integrate SkyBreathe® OnBoard into its operations. This collaboration marks a significant step…
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The perception of a floundering economy will loom large as women of color — a large and reliable, but often overlooked, voting bloc — head to the polls this November. Approximately 57% of Latinx women, 55% of AAPI women, and 49% of Black women think things have gotten worse…
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THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move to are Texas, Arizona, Nevada, or Florida where the cost of living is lower and taxes are less or non-existent. However, if a parent with…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services In the nation’s most ambitious effort to address social needs, a $12 billion Medi-Cal initiative now provides services for the unhoused including stable housing navigation, rent deposit aid and street medicine. At a virtual news briefing for ethnic media on May 2, a state Department of Health Care Services…
