[COLUMN] On friendship
FRIENDSHIP is one of our most precious values. It brings us joy, comfort, and hope. It sustains us and inspires us in our work and aspirations. Paulo Coelho says, “Friendship…
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[COLUMN] To vax or not to vax; to mask or not to mask — these are the questions we need to answer in this war against COVID-19
JUST as people are dying in the Philippines, and lockdowns continue to be enforced in many parts of the country, life-saving vaccines are in danger of expiring in storage areas…
[COLUMN] Appreciate nurses — we can all do our part to help end the pandemic
By Dr. Raynald Samoa THROUGHOUT the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been inspired by the strength and resilience of California’s nurses, many of whom are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)….
PH scheduled to receive 2.2M Pfizer vaccine doses
AN additional 2.2 million doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the World Health Organization-led COVAX facility will be arriving in the Philippines later this May, according to vaccine czar Carlito…
DFA files new diplomatic protest vs Chinese vessels in West PH Sea
PHILIPPINE Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has ordered the filing of a new diplomatic protest against China over the presence of some 287 Chinese militia vessels in the West…
[COLUMN] Medical pearls
STRATEGY to sleep better To a significant number of people, the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected their sleep, aggravating what is already an impaired activity for many. Sleep, “recharging our…
Homicides surge in California amid COVID shutdowns of schools, youth programs
By Philip Reese, Kaiser Health News Amid a pandemic that left law enforcement agencies stretched thin and forced shutdowns that left young men with little to do, California registered a…
1.2 million working families in California eligible for tax credits, but still need to apply
With the tax filing deadline on May 17, there are 1.2 million working families in California who are eligible for tax credits from the State of California but may not…
Family of Filipino man attacked in Oakland still searching for answers
IT has been over a month since an elderly Filipino American man lost his only source of income when he was carjacked at gunpoint in Oakland, California, but his family…
How two chefs’ fascination with fast food led to the birth of Pogiboy DC
Pogiboy, the newest Filipino hotspot in the nation’s capital and the reunion project of two trailblazing Filipino American chefs, was born as an homage to the fast-food chains they enjoyed…
PH begins Pfizer vaccine rollout
THE Philippines on Wednesday, May 12, started inoculating its Filipino citizens with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Some 193,050 Pfizer vaccine doses arrived in the country on Monday, May 10, and…
Free Fil-Am event on June 12 marks Philippine Independence Day in San Bruno, CA
“Salo-Salo” is an event that seeks to honor Philippine Independence Day on June 12 in San Bruno, California. Entrepreneurs Connie Villeta of Wicked! Photobooth and Edylyn Lagapa with NYL &…
Center for Elders’ Independence opens PACE in Contra Costa County to meet growing needs for senior care
New state-of-the-art center expands access to senior health services CONCORD – Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI), the East Bay’s leading provider of senior healthcare, is bringing PACE to Contra Costa…
Eileen Macam-Manalo redefines skincare management
HISTORICALLY, skin consciousness originated way back during the ancient Egyptian era when they considered such practice as complimentary options to beauty and hygiene. The dramatic evolution and growing technology of…
Jolina, Melai and Karla keep communication lines open
“MAGANDANG Buhay” co-hosts Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros and Karla Estrada have known each other for many, many years. Having known each other since joining the singing/impersonation contest “Your Face Sounds…
[COLUMN] May I ‘take over’ my deceased husband’s petition or priority date?
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: Both my husband and I have been U.S. citizens. In 2011, he filed a petition for our adult single son (Category F-1), which was later approved in…
Partnership for the Presidio announces call for entries ‘my park moment’ photo contest
Deadline to submit is on May 28; 400 photos to be showcased this September at a free outdoor photo show SAN FRANCISCO — The Partnership for the Presidio, in collaboration with…
Fil-Am family seeks answers after son shot by LA County sheriff’s deputy during mental health call
Miguel Delos Santos, 27, remains hospitalized after suffering several gunshot wounds A FILIPINO American family is seeking answers after their 27-year-old son was shot multiple times in an encounter with…
PH receives first batch of Pfizer jabs through COVAX
AFTER months of getting delayed, an initial batch of 193,050 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in the Philippines this week. The shipment of Pfizer’s jabs supplied by the World Health…
Over 6,600 anti-Asian hate incidents reported since March 2020
ANTI-Asian hate incidents in the United States continued to increase in the year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country, according to a new report from Stop AAPI Hate, a…
CA DMV reverses decision to eliminate tests in 25 languages, including Tagalog
THE California DMV will still offer the written drivers license tests in 32 languages, backtracking on its previous announcement that it would eliminate 25 of the languages, including Tagalog. The…
CA Attorney General Rob Bonta launches Racial Justice Bureau to address hate crimes
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Tuesday, May 11 launched the Racial Justice Bureau within the state’s Department of Justice to address the increasing hate crimes in the state, particularly…
Jessica Sanchez releases new song calling for unity amid anti-Asian hate
FILIPINA American singer Jessica Sanchez has debuted a new song that calls attention to the surge of anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents in the United States. “Us” was released on…
[COLUMN] Mining memories of Mindoro
(Continued from last week’s issue…) Papa was proud of being a Naujeno even when he lived in the US after retirement. While living in Glendale, California in his eighties, he…
10 things the fully vaccinated need to know
The CDC has published some specific guidance about what the fully vaccinated can do and cannot do, and AARP has asked experts to answer other common questions about life after…