Fil-Am chef Jordan Andino makes adobo, turon with pop star Selena Gomez
FILIPINO American chef Jordan Andino shows viewers how to make two beloved Filipino dishes in the latest episode of “Selena + Chef,” the cooking show of actress and singer Selena Gomez…
‘She wouldn’t leave her kids’: Search continues for Fil-Am mom of 3 missing in Chula Vista, CA
A Filipina American mother of three in Chula Vista, California has been missing for almost a month, but her family is not giving up hope that she will be found….
PH approves AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 jabs for EUA
THE Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization (EAU) for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. “After a thorough review of the current available data by our medical…
PH congressman files resolution congratulating Camille Touton’s appointment to US Dept. of Interior
PHILIPPINE Rep. Christopher de Venecia (4th District, Pangasinan) has filed a resolution congratulating Camille Calimlim Touton for her appointment as Deputy Commissioner of the United States Department of Interior’s Bureau…
US reaffirms Mutual Defense Treaty with PH
China’s claims in South China Sea rejected THE United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the Philippines against any armed attacks in the Pacific amid a new Chinese law…
Board expands COVID-19 rental assistance program
Restrictions eased for restaurants, other business in San Diego county THE County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, January 26 to expand the emergency rental assistance program for San Diegans…
City of San Diego listed among best places to live and work as a moviemaker
Industry magazine highlights city’s streamlined permitting process, COVID-19 safety protocol and binational location SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has once again landed in the Hollywood spotlight after…
SD mayor unanimously voted SANDAG vice chair
Mayor Gloria vows to push for transportation future that will improve quality of life throughout the region SAN DIEGO – San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was unanimously elected as the…
Groundbreaking flow battery project helping to advance clean energy microgrids
SAN DIEGO – Two years after becoming the first battery of its kind to be connected to the California grid to help support reliability and maximize the use of clean energy,…
Major PPE shipment donated to National City, South Bay community organizations from Last Mile SD
NATIONAL CITY – The community of National City received a large donation of much-needed and essential PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) from Last Mile San Diego, a grassroots volunteer group whose…
Clark County schools to reopen for younger students in March
District reports pandemic’s toll on students’ mental health THE Clark County School District, the nation’s fifth largest district, will begin hybrid instruction for younger students starting in March. Earlier this…
[RECIPE] Oysters with Spicy Cucumber Granita
Make this super simple and delicious appetizer at home. You can get all the ingredients at your nearest Seafood City location. Ingredients • Kikkoman Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce • Lime…
BPI AMTC launches “Wealth Radio” podcast channel on Spotify
BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation (AMTC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is hailing 2021 with the voice of financial freedom. With the…
[OPINION] Does the First Amendment apply to what you post on social media?
By Attys. Alexander Manglinong and Philip Lim Nulud ON January 7, 2021, a day after the reprehensible violence occurred at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook and Twitter locked former President Donald Trump’s…
Fil-Am filmmaker Isabel Sandoval’s ‘Lingua Franca’ scores 2021 Spirit Awards nomination
“LINGUA Franca” by Filipina American filmmaker Isabel Sandoval has bagged a nomination at a prestigious awards body dedicated to independent filmmakers. Sandoval’s third film on Tuesday, January 26 was nominated…
Court blocks Biden’s deportation freeze
AS I reported in a previous article, on January 20, 2021, just after taking office, Pres. Biden issued an executive order calling for a 100-day pause on most deportations or…
Alma Moreno: No vulgar comments directed at her outside showbiz circle
VETERAN star Alma Moreno seems to be doing fine during the coronavirus pandemic. Aside from finishing two movies (“Ang Paglaki Ko Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar” and “Housemaid”), she has been…
Post-vaccine risk
BACTERIA react and develop resistance to drugs against them in order to survive. The Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) and the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) are examples. Viruses, which are protein…
The February 2021 priority dates
The February 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 India and China) are CURRENT! This includes…
Liza Gino’s ‘Imelda’s Secret’: Giving life and light to one of the darkest secrets of World War II
THE scars and memories of World War II continue to haunt us in varying ways. Whether it was the persecution of the Jewish people (referred to as the Holocaust) and…
Police serves warrant at Chula Vista, CA home of missing Fil-Am mother
A SEARCH warrant has been served at the home of a Filipina American mother in Chula Vista, California who has been reported missing since the beginning of January. The Chula…
PH gov’t issues new testing protocols for inbound travelers
TRAVELERS entering the Philippines are now required to undergo a COVID-19 test five days after their arrival in the country. The new protocol adopted by the Inter-Agency Task Force for…
Newsom honors Fil-Am officer with Medal of Valor
A Filipino American California Highway Patrol officer was honored this week after risking his life to recover a slain police officer in Sacramento. Officer Michael Panlilio was one of eight…
