[OPINION] Health care is a right, and the Nevada Public Option gets us there
by Carlo Miciano, R.N. Everyone should have access to adequate health care regardless of their ability to pay or socioeconomic status; however, this is not the case in Nevada and…
‘An Asian American story of intergenerational courage’: One family’s fight against anti-Asian racism
WITH the current rise in anti-Asian hate and discrimination across the country, Asian Americans have been opening up about their family histories and personal experiences with racial bias. Though there’s…
Netflix’s anime series ‘Trese’ features all-star Filipino cast
NETFLIX has announced the complete English and Filipino language voice cast for its highly-anticipated original anime series “Trese.” The streaming giant on Friday, May 21, revealed that Pussycat Dolls singer…
Movement to name a US Navy warship after Filipino American Telesforo Trinidad gains traction
MORE than a century after Telesforo Trinidad heroically rescued a couple of his fellow crew members in a boiler room fire aboard USS San Diego and earned him a U.S….
[COLUMN] The June 2021 priority dates
THE June 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…
Leading US immigration attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel answers more questions from Kapamilya on brand-new ‘Citizen Pinoy’
Hazel from Virginia Beach, Virginia (bottom left) wants to know the best way to bring her sister to the U.S., when she was initially petitioned by her mother in 2010…
[COLUMN] Cheers, to health!
WITHOUT water, there would be no life on Planet Earth. The normal lean adult body is made up of about 70% water (50% intracellular; 15% interstitial; and 5% in the…
DOT eyes shorter quarantine period for vaccinated OFWs, tourists
THE Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has proposed a reduced quarantine period for arriving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and foreign tourists who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Tourism Secretary…
[COLUMN] John Lloyd Cruz heads list of celebrity birthday celebrants in the month of June
AWARD-WINNING actor John Lloyd Cruz heads the list of famous personalities celebrating their birthdays in the month of June. He turns 38 on Thursday, June 24. One of the most…
The much anticipated McDonald’s x BTS Menu collab is officially here
Customers can enjoy the pop icons’ favorite meal and celebrate with brand new merch, plus more CHICAGO – For everyone counting down the days until the BTS Meal arrives at…
Bask in the summer sun and enjoy the vibrance of Filipino talent in #FiestaFilipinas’ Flores De Mayo
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is inviting the public to the airing of the fifth installment of “Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals.” This episode of…
LA County to lift capacity limits, physical distancing on June 15
IN less than three weeks, Los Angeles County is set to revert to pre-pandemic life. The county plans to lift capacity limits and physical distancing at most settings, like restaurants…
Asian American law organizations to provide pro bono services to victims of anti-Asian hate crimes
LEADING Asian American law and civil rights organizations will offer pro bono legal services and resources for victims of anti-Asian hate. The Alliance for Asian American Justice (The Alliance) and…
Manny Pacquiao announces Las Vegas fight vs Errol Spence Jr.
FILIPINO boxing icon and Senator Manny Pacquiao has announced his return to the boxing ring with a fight set for August 21. Pacquiao on Saturday, May 22, posted on social…
New immigration bills open the door for scammers
By Nina Mohan / Ethnic Media Services PRESIDENT Biden’s proposed immigration reforms could provide a pathway to citizenship for over 11 million undocumented immigrants, but the proposed changes also offer fresh opportunity…
Immigrant groups call on the LA County Board of Supervisors to embrace an inclusive budget
SEVERAL immigrant groups are banding together to demand an inclusive and just recovery in Los Angeles County. During the “Immigrants Are LA” event, the coalition called on the LA County…
[OPINION] The road to high approval ratings: What Trump could have learned from Biden about true leadership
A MAJORITY of Americans approve of the way President Joe Biden is doing his job as the 46th president of the United States. More than four months in his presidency…
[COLUMN] Chapter 13 debt adjustment: Pay less of what you owe
CHAPTER 13 is the section of the US Bankruptcy Code that allows individuals in the United States to reorganize their finances. If you are having difficulty paying your debts (credit…
[COLUMN] Begin the beguine with Vigan
(Continued from last week’s article…) Vigan has pedigree. And tons of character. It was founded 436 years ago in 1572, a half century after Magellan first stumbled onto our shores…
Coalition calls on LAUSD to protect AAPI students, staff
Increased anti-bullying trainings, mental health resources and other measures to take place as LAUSD reopens in fall 2021 AS public schools prepare for a total return to in-person teaching, a…
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson named the NBA sixth man of the year
FILIPINO American basketball star Jordan Clarkson has become the first Utah Jazz player to win the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award. Clarkson on Monday, May 24, was named…
[COLUMN] A doctor’s note
A Message Brought to You by Los Angeles County By Dr. Eloisa Gonzales, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Q: Maaari ko bang kunin ang bakuna ng Pfizer para…
Salt of the earth: The socio-political-economic impacts of monosodium glutamate and its ties to anti-Asian sentiment
[Editor’s note: Once a year, an essay competition is held at Cal State University, Northridge, amongst Asian American Studies and Education majors, as part of an endowment set up by the columnist, Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz, for…
Filipina senior attacked in NY says she forgives attacker
THE elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted in New York earlier this year has revealed that she forgives her attacker and “prays” for him. In an exclusive interview with ABC…
COVID-19 vaccine availability gives hope for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
CDC continues to provide guidelines on safely gathering, traveling for fully vaccinated people MAY is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of AAPI achievements and a…
[COLUMN] Education is critical against anti-Asian hate
Education is critical in the campaign against anti-Asian hate especially today as Asians have become the face of the coronavirus. All Asian Americans have a stake in this education project….
[COLUMN] Activists call on Biden for a wartime global strategy vs COVID-19: Force pharmaceutical companies to transfer their intellectual property to vaccine makers overseas
YES, we are getting there as one country, closer than ever to defeating COVID-19, and the path toward a better, healthier and stronger America is becoming wider and brighter. The…