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….
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…
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…
‘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….
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
New York expands vaccine eligibility to all adults starting April 6
NEW York has lowered the threshold of vaccine eligibility starting Tuesday, March 30 as New Yorkers 30 years old and older will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. This…
Alameda County moves into orange tier for reopening
MORE changes are coming to Alameda County as it’s the latest area to move into the less restrictive orange tier in the state’s reopening plan. The county joins most of…
[COLUMN] Vilma Santos nominated for National Artist
STAR for All Seasons and current Congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto’s name has cropped up in a list for nominees for National Artist, according to an article in Inquirer.net by columnist Dolly…
[COLUMN] Embassies are reopening: When will your family be interviewed?
IN a previous article, I reported that on February 24, 2021, Pres. Biden revoked Trump’s immigration ban, which was set to expire at the end of March 2021. Because of…
[COLUMN] Getting vaccinated will help end the pandemic and get us back to the life we miss
Every Californian age 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination on April 15. Vaccination is one of the most important ways to end the COVID-19 pandemic, and…
[COLUMN] ‘Filipino Time’ syndrome
WHENEVER I hear the notorious excuse or description “Filipino Time,” I feel a grave insult is hurled at my people, even if the generalization is usually uttered by my fellow…
Suspect arrested, charged with hate crime in brutal attack of 65-year-old Filipino woman in NY
THE suspect in the brazen and unprovoked attack on a 65-year-old Filipino American woman who was walking to church in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood earlier this week has been arrested….
‘Godmother of the Philippine revolution’: The life of Gliceria Marella de Villavicencio as told by her great-great-granddaughter
IN February 2020, Los Angeles-based social worker Maxie Villavicencio Pulliam took a trip to the Philippines to help with relief operations following the Taal Volcano eruption. While in Taal, Batangas,…
Private nannies, housekeepers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine as restrictions lift in SoCal
California Dept. of Public Health ramps up community outreach to encourage more AAPIs to get vaccinated MORE groups in Los Angeles County are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. As…
26 governors, former US officials condemn anti-Asian hate in bipartisan letter
TWENTY SIX governors, as well as several former Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) government officials, have denounced the disturbing rise in assaults and harassment toward the AAPI community in…
Palace: Extending ECQ an ‘absolute last resort’
Metro Manila, surrounding areas under quarantine until April 4 EXTENDING the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) over Metro Manila and its nearby provinces is an “absolute last resort,” according to Malacañang….
Foreign parents of Filipino citizens can now enter PH with valid visas
FOREIGN parents of Filipino citizens who have valid visas and are traveling with them may now enter the Philippines. The country’s Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Monday, March 29, announced…
East West Bank Foundation stands with the AAPI community in time of need
THE East West Bank Foundation is committed to supporting diversity and anti-discrimination efforts. To help stem the rash of violence against AAPIs, the East West Bank Foundation is contributing to…
PH, US to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations
THE Philippines and the United States have officially launched a bilateral campaign celebrating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez and U.S….
‘Inside Out’ co-director Ronnie Del Carmen working on animated feature on PH mythology
FILIPINO American filmmaker Ronnie Del Carmen is writing and developing an original animated feature based on Filipino lore and mythology for Netflix. In an exclusive interview with Cartoon Brew, the…
It’s not just QAnon. Democrats and Independents also want to recall California’s governor
by Angela Hart and Samantha Young SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is framing the burgeoning effort to remove him from office as a fringe Republican movement backed by right-wing…
Ex-President Joseph Estrada hospitalized with COVID-19
FORMER Philippine President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada has tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada announced Monday, March 29, that his father was rushed to…
[COLUMN] COVID-19 is the cross we continue to carry this Holy Week. How do we move toward resurrection?
FOR the second year in a row, we are still in calvary, carrying the load of our cross brought by the escalating threat of the coronavirus pandemic. We thought it…
Government of Japan pledges P190M agreement with UNICEF to strengthen COVID-19 immunization response
MANILA, 31 March 2021 – The Government of Japan pledged additional PhP190m to UNICEF strengthening its support to the Philippine Government’s COVID-19 immunization response. The pledge is part of the…