PH ranks 55th in global Democracy Index
THE Philippines ranked 55th out of 167 countries in a global democracy index report released by London-based think tank The Economist Intelligence Unit on Wednesday, February 3. Previously, the country…
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[OBITUARY] Fil-Am community leader Jing Espiritu remembered
Filipino American community leader Wilfredo “Jing” Espiritu passed away after a battle with COVID-19 last January 31 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 71 years old. His decades-long work with the…
AAPI community celebrates new admin with virtual gala
THE Biden-Harris administration is well underway with putting its policies into place, but celebrations of the new leadership and record voter turnout in the 2020 election haven’t stopped. The Asian…
The top frauds of 2020
2020 was a tough year. Between the pandemic and the economic crisis, we all had our hands full. And scammers didn’t take any time off either — 2020 was a…
Island Pacific expands private label with Filipino flavored creamers
Island Pacific is expanding its private label program by offering customers its own flavored condensed creamers. The supermarket now has a unique product that provides great taste and convenience. Customers…
H.E.R. scores Golden Globe, 5 NAACP Image Awards nods
THIS week, R&B artist H.E.R. garnered nominations for the Golden Globes and the 52nd NAACP Image Awards. The Grammy-winning singer on Wednesday, February 3 nabbed a Best Original Song –…
Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer officially launches campaign for California governor
Faulconer vows ‘California Comeback,’ focuses on millions of children and families left behind by Newsom’s broken promises LOS ANGELES – Kevin Faulconer, former two-term mayor of San Diego, officially kicked…
Nominations for outstanding U.P. alumni extended thru Feb. 15
DUE to COVID-19 protocols, the nominations for outstanding and high-achieving U.P. Alumni, for the first Alumni Awards Program of The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles…
Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan achieve health security verification from Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide
Both properties among first hotels and resorts in the world to achieve this designation SAN DIEGO – Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan are proud to announce…
Mayor Gloria announces city authorized to receive, administer COVID-19 vaccine
First dose administered to Operation Shelter to Home residents 65 or older SAN DIEGO – In a key development that will expand access to the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine, Mayor Todd…
San Diegans urged to be patient to get vaccinated against COVID-19
THE number of San Diegans wanting to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus significantly exceeds the total doses that have been shipped to the region to date. That’s why County…
[RECIPE] Pancit Canton (Serves 10-12)
Pancit is the general name of Filipino noodle dishes. And when “Canton” is added to it, it conjures yellowish noodles that hint of eggs added when making it. Ingredients added vary…
FUN-USA aims to promote Filipino pride and dignity
THE Filipino United Network-USA (FUN-USA), a United States humanitarian foundation, is expanding its network from the East to Las Vegas as it continues to pursue its objective of saving the…
[COLUMN] I was a 22-year-old new mom when my heart stopped and almost died
By Jenylyn Carpio My name is Jenylyn Carpio and I’m a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. In July 2005, I was 22 years old and a brand new mom to a…
CA partners with Biden admin for mass vaccination sites in LA, Oakland
California will open COVID-19 community vaccination sites in Oakland and Los Angeles later this February as part of a pilot project with the Biden-Harris administration. The pilot sites will be…
Super Bowl, Lunar New Year could spark COVID surge, warns CA health official
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services contributing editor The upcoming Lunar New Year and Super Bowl Sunday are both potential COVID super-spreader events, warned Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of California’s Health…
World’s first all-civilian mission to space will usher in new era of commercial space exploration
Inspiration4 mission will be commanded by tech entrepreneur and pilot Jared Isaacman who donates all crew seats and invites the public to participate LOS ANGELES – Plans for the world’s first all-civilian mission…
NJ loosens COVID-19 restrictions, lifts curfew for restaurants
GOV. Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday, Feb. 3 an executive order that relaxes indoor dining restrictions in the state. Murphy lifted the 10 p.m. indoor dining ban that has been…
PAL to gut over 2,000 jobs
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expected to lay off 2,300 jobs in mid-March as the airline weathers the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on travel demand. The cuts represent about…
Maria Ressa, press groups nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
RAPPLER co-founder and chief executive officer Maria Ressa has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 by Norwegian labor leader and parliamentary representative Jonas Gahr Støre. “Filipino Maria…
Actor Darren Criss joins ‘The Voice’
FILIPINO American actor Darren Criss will be joining the upcoming 20th season of “The Voice,” premiering on March 1. NBC on Monday, February 1, announced that Criss will be one…
Golden State Warriors virtually celebrate Filipino Heritage Night
THE COVID-19 pandemic has altered people’s lifestyles in the past year. With the shifting pandemic guidelines, many have had to follow the most basic ones, which include wearing face masks,…
[COLUMN] Disney Legend awardee Lea Salonga heads February celebrities-birthday celebrants
INTERNATIONALLY known Filipino Broadway star and singer Lea Salonga will celebrate her 50th birthday on Friday, February 22 and heads a bevy of prominent personalities celebrating their birthday in February,…
[COLUMN] Fake news: deadlier
ONE of the greatest inventions of the man inspired by the desire to share information is the internet. The impetus started in the 1960s “as a way for government researchers…
[COLUMN] Biden’s newest executive orders on immigration
ON February 2, 2021, Pres. Biden issued several additional Executive Orders (EO) on immigration. They include: (a) establishing a task force to reunify families separated at the border; (b) developing…
SMC Supervisor Canepa issues warning before Super Bowl
DALY CITY – San Mateo County Board President David J. Canepa made the following statement on Monday, February 1 following warnings by health officials across California that the Sunday, February…
