(L-R) San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria won his re-election bid; long-time public servant Jessica Caloza will be the first Filipina American assemblymember in California; former West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon…
Typhoon Kristine has left a devastating scar on the communities around Taal Lake. Dozens of lives lost, homes buried under mud and debris, and a landscape forever altered. This tragedy…
THE 28th edition of the Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament goes to Tagaytay on Nov. 14, Thursday, where a full field of 350 players coming from the business sector…
With another election come and gone, Filipino Americans across all political walks of life are preparing for another presidency with Donald Trump. As previously reported in the Asian Journal, the…
Ysabel Jurado, a tenants rights attorney, is Los Angeles’ newest councilmember after defeating incumbent councilmember Kevin de León in the race for City Council’s District 14 seat. Progressive candidate Ysabel…
“The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.” (1 Kings 17:14) This…
Determining guideline child support has always been a challenge when one of the parents is self-employed. Most self-employed parents will understate their real income by showing as many business deductions…
I still think about my conversation with my older brother last week when I visited him. “It’s amazing that we’ve both reached this age,” I told him. “How quickly time…
IN a brand-new episode of “Citizen Pinoy” this Sunday, November 10, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel addresses the critical issues of Filipino healthcare workers eager to pursue nursing…
Chino Hansel Philyang A HALL of Fame awardee in journalism, Chino Hansel Philyang is an author of 18 books who started in the radio industry at age 16. Armed with…
In a symbolic gesture marking a significant investment in New York’s Filipino American community, United States Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) presented a $1.6 million federal grant designated to establish a…
In a historic victory, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, becoming the first Korean American to serve in the chamber. Kim’s victory, after…
Two Fil-Ams make history and will serve in the California state Legislature following their wins in the 2024 election. Jessica Caloza (left), former Los Angeles Board of Public Works commissioner,…
DONALD Trump has clinched the United States presidency in a tightly contested election against Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a dramatic return to the White House. Trump’s key wins in…
The PHILSME Business Expo is back for its 15th edition to showcase innovative business solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on November 22-23, 2024, 10 am- 6 pm at…
ONE of the greatest human innovations introduced in recent times is Artificial Intelligence, which crude forms have actually been around for centuries. The recent field of AI research started in…
Lemuel Teofilo Lorenzana Balagot, celebrated restauranteur and beloved owner of LA Rose Cafe, Hollywood’s long-running Filipino cafe, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on October 17th, 2024….
On Nurturing a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit How can we shift our mindset from negative thinking to positive thinking? How do we transform our depressive thoughts into more joyful…
By Arthur Allen and Phil Galewitz and Julie Rovner and Daniel Chang, KFF Health News In the final days of the campaign, stark disagreements between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the future…
THE annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2024, to December 7, 2024. Additionally, the State Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period takes place from November 1, 2024,…
California voters face a range of propositions this 2024 election season, covering issues from education and public health to housing and criminal justice reform. Here’s a guide to each proposition,…
With November 5 days away, how can Californians make sure their vote counts? “We’re in a political environment where there’s a lot of unreliable information, and the number one question…
Thousands of fans come out to celebrate and honor the Los Angeles Dodgers in the streets of downtown Los Angeles and Dodger Stadium on Friday, November 1. The parade and…
Maria Sanchez immigrated to the Chicago area from Mexico about 30 years ago. Now 87, she’s still living in the U.S. without authorization. Like many longtime immigrants, she has worked…
Jessica Caloza is a long-time public servant who could potentially become the first Fil-Am woman in the California Legislature. Photo by Derek Humphrey LOS ANGELES — With the 2024 election…
Democrat, Republican, third-party—regardless of political stripe, Fil-Ams are fired up about the election and the future of America WITH mere days away from, once again, the most important election of our…
When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East…
From left: Rosie Chua, executive producer; Rocio Nuyda, descendant of Ibalon; Marilou Magsaysay, president, PBT. THE Philippine Ballet Theater (PBT), the national ballet company of the Philippines, recently delivered a…
From left: Pop Diva Kuh Ledesma, Rogelio Medina and Alexander John Fong THE first time I met Kuh Ledesma, a popular Filipino pop and jazz singer, it was in Boracay…
Maria Torres-Springer, the recently appointed First Deputy Mayor of New York City, is a trailblazer whose Filipino heritage and personal experiences growing up have profoundly shaped her leadership capabilities. At…
