Filipino attacked at Manhattan subway station
A FILIPINO man was reportedly a victim of an unprovoked attack at a subway station in Manhattan. In an ABC7 New York Eyewitness News exclusive, the 52-year-old Filipino from Queens,…
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Palace: Duterte-Duterte tandem in 2022 not happening
THERE is no chance of a Duterte-Duterte tandem happening during the 2022 elections, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday, June 9, said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will…
[COLUMN] New Biden memo limits deportations, can you benefit?
ON May 27, 2021, the Biden administration issued a memo entitled “Interim Guidance to OPLA Attorneys Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities.” That memo could benefit so…
Citizen Pinoy Presents AXG: Abunda and Gurfinkel (Part 2) this Sunday, June 13
This Sunday, Citizen Pinoy brings more of the questions answered during their very first virtual Q&A held via Zoom. AXG: Abunda and Gurfinkel, moderated by Asia’s King of Talk, Boy…
DOT turns food tourism to high heat with 2021 KAIN NA!
ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has heated up its efforts to stir the local food tourism scene with the 2021 edition of the KAIN NA! Food…
[COLUMN] Vegan longevity
“Animals are my friends, and I don’t eat my friends.” – George Bernard Shaw DIET plays a very important role in the development of cardiovascular diseases and some forms of…
[COLUMN] Angeline Quinto is a survivor in life and in love
FORMER Star Power winner Angeline Quinto is a survivor both in love and in life. This, she revealed in a recent article in the Philippine Star. On the love front,…
Meet Ari Agbayani: Marvel introduces Filipina superhero
MARVEL Comics has unveiled a new Filipina American superhero joining the fourth issue of the “United States of Captain America” limited series. Ari Agbayani is a scholar student who seeks…
Celebrating the 123rd Philippine Independence Day: What independence means to Filipinos
JUNE 12 marks the day the Philippines gained independence from Spain after being under its colonial rule for four centuries. On this day every year, Filipinos — in the Philippines…
From racial justice to dirty air, California’s new AG plots a progressive health care agenda
By Angela Hart / California Healthline California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a longtime Democratic state lawmaker, comes to his new role well known for pursuing an unabashedly progressive agenda on criminal justice…
Gary Valenciano, Apl.de.Ap to headline Carson’s virtual celebration of 123rd PH Independence Day
A free virtual celebration in Carson featuring non-stop cultural and patriotic performances and various entertainments for the entire family will mark the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence Day. Non-stop entertainment…
‘Nurse Unseen’: Documentary charting history, humanity of Filipino nurses reaches fundraising goal
THE Kickstarter campaign for “Nurse Unseen,” an independent documentary that explores the history and humanity of Filipino nurses in the United States, has surpassed its goal and raised over $64,000…
IATF relaxes rules for inbound travelers vaccinated in PH
INBOUND travelers fully vaccinated in the Philippines will undergo a shorter quarantine period, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Friday, June 4, said that the Inter-Agency Task Force…
California Public Health urges public to report vaccine incentive scams
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is asking Californians to be aware of and to quickly report any indications of possible fraudulent or other questionable activities by individuals attempting…
Pechanga Resort Casino joins in celebration of Philippine Independence Day
PECHANGA Resort Casino joins in celebration of the 123rd Philippine Independence Day on June 12. “Pechanga Resort Casino join you in celebrating the Philippine Independence Day. We wish you safety…
[COLUMN] Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign?
THERE seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this…
[COLUMN] Too good to be true?
STRIVE to live relatively debt-free. Sharply define what is a need and what is a want. For most things, frugal gurus tell us to buy only when we have the…
DOT bares tourism recovery plans for Bulacan
SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed its commitment to help revive tourism in Bulacan and help the province recoup economic losses caused by the COVID-19…
Yuka Saso wins US Women’s Open, becoming first Filipino player to win golf major tournament
By Ritchel Mendiola and Caroline Giovanie FILIPINA Japanese golfer Yuka Saso has made history as the first player from the Philippines to win a golf major. Saso, 19, claimed victory…
DOT’s Leadership Excellence Series comes full circle with 21st century women leaders
MANILA—The Department of Tourism – National Capital Region’s (DOT-NCR) trailblazing hybrid online learning course, the Leadership Excellence Series (LES), is returning to the screen this 11 June from 3:00-5:00 P.M….
Catriona Gray on new single: It’s a ‘call to action’
MISS Universe 2018 Catriona Gray is further establishing herself in the music industry with a new single. “R.Y.F” is Gray’s version of “Raise Your Flag,” a song inspired by the…
Grace Mercado is set to take over San Pedro’s Little Sisters of the Poor home for the elderly
Grace Mercado has acquired the Jeanne Jugan Residence owned and operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor in San Pedro, California. Although the Little Sisters of the Poor have…
US to donate vaccines to PH, other countries
THE United States has announced that it will donate 7 million of its surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines and other Asian countries. In an effort to end the…
‘The Angelo Quinto Act’: California Assembly advances measure banning police use of restraints that cut off oxygen
Bill in response to Fil-Am killed in police custody prohibits law enforcement from using knee-to-neck restraint among other practices THE California Assembly on Wednesday, June 2 passed a bill that…
Newsom extends support for restaurants, bars as CA begins reopening
GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom announced that the state of California will maintain pandemic-related relief for restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries to support business recovery. Restaurants will continue to be permitted to…
Ethnic businesses in the post pandemic: Catch the boom or left behind?
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services From its spot on iconic U Street in Washington, D.C., Ben’s Chili Bowl has served diners for more than six decades: demonstrators from the civil…
[COLUMN] Part 2: To stay or to say goodbye? Why some women choose to walk out the door and say goodbye to forever love with their husbands
JUNE is the time of the year when many people here in America choose to tie the knot. Why not? It is springtime giving way to summertime with all the…