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Stories of ‘kagitingan’ throughout Philippine history, now available on Ayala Foundation’s YouTube channel

In celebration of its 60th year, Ayala Foundation has kicked off “Magiting+,” a YouTube video series that shows various facets of kagitingan—valor or courage—throughout Philippine History. Featuring selections from the Ayala Museum’s beloved “Dioramas of Philippine History” and the Filipinas Heritage Library’s Retrato Collection of vintage photographs, “Magiting+” takes a close look at key events…

LA Catholic leaders hold prayer vigil in solidarity with AAPI communities

AMID the surge in racial violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) across the United States, Los Angeles Catholic leaders held an outdoor candlelight prayer vigil in solidarity with the affected communities. LA Archbishop José H. Gomez on Wednesday, March 31, reminded attendees that Asian American families belong to the oldest communities that arrived…

California expands COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 50 and older

CALIFORNIANS over the age of 50 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as the state continues its mass vaccination campaign. The expansion took effect on Thursday, April 1 to include those 50 years and older who previously did not qualify to be inoculated under one of the eligible categories. Health care workers, long-term…

Southern California community commemorates 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines

Parishioners of Incarnation Catholic Church in Glendale, California observed a Eucharistic celebration of 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines last Sunday, March 21. The event started with praying the rosary. The image of Our Lady of Solitude of Porta Vaga, Patroness of Cavite, was placed at the altar while rosary was said. Immediately after…

Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo releases new single

FILIPINA American Disney star and singer Olivia Rodrigo has returned with a follow-up to her debut smash hit “Drivers License.” Rodrigo on Thursday, April 1, released “Deja Vu” from her upcoming and highly-anticipated debut album out on May 21. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the star of “The High School Musical: The…

[COLUMN] A border of bureaucracy has kept my family apart for 35 years

by Michael Milan I was born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents from the Philippines. My father served in the U.S. Navy and my mother was a registered nurse who traveled across the country and finally landed in California. After my parents divorced, my sister and I stayed with our mother who raised us as…

Locsin: Hate crime against elderly Filipina will ‘influence’ PH foreign policy

PHILIPPINE Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has condemned the recent brutal attack against an elderly Filipina American in New York City, saying it will influence the country’s foreign policy with the United States. “This is gravely noted and will influence Philippine foreign policy. I might as well say it, so no one on the other…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Should you be paid if the boss requires COVID testing and vaccination?

AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues, government agencies have issued guidance on how to reduce transmission of the illness. On March 4, 2021, California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated its guidelines regarding frequently asked questions (FAQs) on keeping workplaces safe while continuing to uphold civil and employment rights. Below are examples of FAQs…

[COLUMN] My mother’s journey: Chasing the promise of Easter in the age of coronavirus

IF Good Friday is here, can Easter be far behind? This is a rhetorical question that takes on a different meaning during these challenging times as we continue to fight the war against COVID-19, especially when we think about our loved ones in the Philippines. Every day, we read messages asking for urgent prayers as…

[COLUMN] On dealing with racists, bullies and thugs

TWO instances of unprovoked attacks on elderly Asian women were featured on network TV in March — one in New York and the other incident, in San Francisco. The New York attack was so brutal. I’ve only seen that kind of cruelty in movies, inflicted by Nazis on prisoners of war (POWs). The 65-year-old Filipino…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Stop foreclosure, reduce your debt by filing Chapter 13

HAS your income been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? If you are currently unemployed and have no resources to pay creditors, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to wipe out your debts and start fresh may be the clear and only option. To file Chapter 7, you generally need to be able to show zero disposable…

[COLUMN] IRS, FBI, FTC warn of new mobile phone scams

Thieves’ new target: Mobile phones. People are vigilant in protecting their computers but not their cell phones; accordingly, scammers are feasting on mobile phones. The IRS FBI FTC have issued warnings about protecting phones especially when shopping. Make sure that your phones and tablets are just as secure as your computers. Federal and state agencies…

Immigration Columnists

[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted from a divorce case

YOU and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise on each other’s positions and…

Lifestyle Columnists

[COLUMN] An Easter message

On this Easter Sunday, I reaffirm our relentless spirit as Catholic Christians, which is evident in the ongoing worship and services worldwide amid the pandemic, whether in-person gathering or live-streamed. As I’ve always said, no pandemic or financial crisis could ever stop us from practicing and living our faith! We have a strong Church, built…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

IS Chapter 7 better than Chapter 13? I would say generally speaking if you have accumulated debt that is too burdensome for you, Chapter 7 is better for you than Chapter 13 because, in Chapter 7, all your debts are wiped out, giving you a fresh start in life so you can be productive again….

UP alumni virtual get-together set for April 24

FUN, fellowship, and friendship awaits all U.P. alumni in the 5th Annual Spring Fling get-together of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) scheduled on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. PST via Zoom. Spring Fling is open to all U.P. alumni (UPAAGLA members and non-members) from Kern County…

Los Angeles Weekend Edition: April 03 – 05, 2021

Filipina OPM singer Claire dela Fuente dies at 62

FILIPINA singer Claire dela Fuente has passed away a week after testing positive for COVID-19. She was 62 years old. Her son, Gigo de Guzman, confirmed in an Instagram video that she died due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday, March 30, at around 7 a.m., adding that his mother had suffered from anxiety after contracting…

Fil-Am sprinter Kristina Knott wins silver in Texas to start Olympic bid

FILIPINA American sprinter Kristina Knott bagged the silver medal in the 93rd Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin, Texas, as she begins her qualifying bid for the Tokyo Olympics. The Fil-Am track star clocked in at 11.54 seconds, finishing behind Kiara Parker, who registered 11.20 seconds during the women’s 100-meter dash event held at the…

Northern California Edition: April 02 – 08, 2021

New York & New Jersey Edition: April 02 – 08, 2021

San Diego Edition: April 02 – 08, 2021

GoFundMe page started for Vilma Kari, 65-year-old Filipina attacked in New York

There’s an outpour of support for Vilma Kari, the 65-year-old Filipina immigrant who was violently attacked on her way to church in New York during the start of Holy Week. A GoFundMe page — started by Kari’s daughter Elizabeth days after the brutal incident in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood — has garnered over $85,000, as…

Pacquiao challenges perpetrators of anti-Asian hate: ‘Fight me instead’

PHILIPPINE Senator and eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is daring those committing violence against the Asian American community to challenge him instead. The 42-year-old people’s champ took to social media on Thursday, April 1, calling for an end to anti-Asian hate and racism by posting a photo of him in front of a collage of…

Sen. Cortez Masto of NV co-sponsors bill to address surge of anti-Asian hate crimes during pandemic

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined bicameral legislation introduced by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Representative Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) to address the rise of hate crimes and violence targeted at Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act would assign a point person at the Department of Justice (DOJ) to…

‘This is the reality a lot of us face’: Fil-Am Army veteran attacked in another hate crime in SF

A Filipino American U.S. Army veteran from San Francisco was recently subjected to a racist tirade and injured in a physical attack in what is being considered a hate crime. Ron Tuason — a 56-year-old longtime Bay Area resident who is of Filipino, Chinese and Spanish descent — was waiting for the bus after a…

Bay Area Fil-Am teen recovering after being shot in the face

Family alleges incident is a hate crime  A FILIPINA American teen has been discharged from the hospital after getting shot in the face in San Francisco during an incident her family is calling a hate crime. Jessica Dimalanta, a 19-year-old from Vallejo, California, was reportedly attending car stunt shows with four friends in San Francisco…

‘Chopped’ champion chef Denevin Miranda on how his Filipino heritage defines culinary style

MEET the new Filipino American chef creating waves in the culinary industry. His name is Denevin Miranda and his latest claim to fame? He was recently declared as the champion of the Food Network show “Chopped” with its new season focused on “Meat Fight,” a glorious, carnivorous throwdown for gastronomy lovers. The new episodes focus…

Former Philippine Envoy to Libya is now Consul General in New York

Journalist-diplomat, Elmer G. Cato, officially assumed as Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines in New York on Tuesday, March 30. A career diplomat with the rank of Chief of Mission Class II, Consul General Cato succeeds Consul General Petronila P. Garcia who retired in January. Consul General Cato arrived Tuesday  afternoon from Libya…

Duterte warns of ‘bleak months’ ahead amid rising COVID cases in PH

PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte admitted he is struggling to address the pandemic in the country, particularly in securing vaccines against COVID-19. “I’m having a hard time. I’m grappling with the issue of COVID,” he said in a pre-recorded public address on Monday, March 29. “It takes most of my time actually. More than any other…

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Fil-Am Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza sustains momentum in final campaign stretch

‘We’re not a monolith’: How the growing Filipino American electorate is voting in the 2024 election

Can a $10 Billion Climate Bond Address California’s Water Contamination Problem?

Philippine Ballet Theater’s “Ibalon” Captivates Audiences at Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Stories of ‘kagitingan’ throughout Philippine history, now available on Ayala Foundation’s YouTube channel

LA Catholic leaders hold prayer vigil in solidarity with AAPI communities

California expands COVID-19 vaccinations to residents 50 and older

Southern California community commemorates 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines

Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo releases new single

[COLUMN] A border of bureaucracy has kept my family apart for 35 years

Locsin: Hate crime against elderly Filipina will ‘influence’ PH foreign policy

[COLUMN] Should you be paid if the boss requires COVID testing and vaccination?

[COLUMN] My mother’s journey: Chasing the promise of Easter in the age of coronavirus

[COLUMN] On dealing with racists, bullies and thugs

[COLUMN] Stop foreclosure, reduce your debt by filing Chapter 13

[COLUMN] IRS, FBI, FTC warn of new mobile phone scams

[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted from a divorce case

[COLUMN] An Easter message

[COLUMN] Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

UP alumni virtual get-together set for April 24

Los Angeles Weekend Edition: April 03 – 05, 2021

Filipina OPM singer Claire dela Fuente dies at 62

Fil-Am sprinter Kristina Knott wins silver in Texas to start Olympic bid

Northern California Edition: April 02 – 08, 2021

New York & New Jersey Edition: April 02 – 08, 2021

San Diego Edition: April 02 – 08, 2021

GoFundMe page started for Vilma Kari, 65-year-old Filipina attacked in New York

Pacquiao challenges perpetrators of anti-Asian hate: ‘Fight me instead’

Sen. Cortez Masto of NV co-sponsors bill to address surge of anti-Asian hate crimes during pandemic

‘This is the reality a lot of us face’: Fil-Am Army veteran attacked in another hate crime in SF

Bay Area Fil-Am teen recovering after being shot in the face

‘Chopped’ champion chef Denevin Miranda on how his Filipino heritage defines culinary style

Former Philippine Envoy to Libya is now Consul General in New York

Duterte warns of ‘bleak months’ ahead amid rising COVID cases in PH