Be heart wise
COVID-19 affects only the lungs As of today, the COVID-19 pandemic has victimized almost 64 million people and had killed nearly 1.5 million around the globe. The heart is one…
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DOH recommends prohibiting minors in malls
MINORS should stay inside their homes during the holiday season as they are also at risk for contracting the coronavirus, the Philippine Department of Health advised on Wednesday, December 2….
Internationally known boxing champ Manny Pacquiao heads list of famous December birthday celebrants
FOR the merry month of December, internationally known boxing champ and Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month. The…
New COVID measures take effect in San Francisco, Santa Clara County
Newsom hints at another statewide stay-at-home order AS California’s COVID-19 rates continue to soar, cities across the Bay Area are implementing new measures to hinder the spread of the virus….
The December 2020 Priority Dates
THE December 2020 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…
Kollaboration celebrates 20th anniversary of promoting diversity in entertainment with AAPI lineup
Pinay rapper Ruby Ibarra among guest performances ON December 12, Kollaboration will be virtually celebrating its 20-year anniversary of inspiring and promoting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creative…
Fil-Am author Jason Tanamor in conversation with Grace Talusan: On writing ‘Vampires of Portlandia’ and Filipino representation
Filipino American author Jason Tanamor will discuss his new #ownvoices novel, “Vampires of Portlandia,” with fellow Filipino author, Grace Talusan, in a Zoom In-Conversation on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at…
PH immigration clarifies travel restrictions for balikbayans, foreign spouses, children
FOREIGN spouses and children of Filipino citizens are only allowed to enter the Philippines if the Filipino citizen or balikbayan is traveling with them, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration clarified…
Metro Manila remains under GCQ until year-end
METRO Manila will remain under general community quarantine (GCQ) for the entire month of December. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 30 approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task…
16 more Filipinos abroad contract COVID-19
Over 11,700 infections SIXTEEN more Filipinos around the world have contracted the coronavirus, bringing the official tally to 11,708 individuals, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Tuesday,…
Los Angeles County launches ‘United Against Hate Week’
AMID rising hate crimes and other forms of discrimination experienced by communities like Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Los Angeles County has marked this week as the inaugural ‘United Against…
Fil-Ams react to new safer-at-home order as LA County beats single-day COVID-19 record
December begins with 7K new cases, officials prepare for a forthcoming surge from Thanksgiving travel, large gatherings IN an effort to curb the spike in coronavirus cases and deaths, Los Angeles…
Where COVID-19 is on the menu: Failed contact tracing leaves diners in the dark
COVID-19 outbreaks have affected restaurants throughout Los Angeles County, from a Panda Express in Sun Valley to the University of California’s Bruin Cafe. If you live in Los Angeles, you…
US approves Moderna vaccine
THE United States has authorized a second vaccine against the coronavirus for emergency use, with shipments starting to arrive this week. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday, December…
Whatever happened to happily ever after?
“ … You have changed my mourning into dancing, O Lord, and have girded me with joy, alleluia…” —Psalm 30 (Excerpted from the conclusion of a 3-part article) … There…
[OPINION] Trump’s authoritarianism is still dangerous
“My generation in Germany were always asking our parents and grandparents how Adolf Hitler could have happened in a democratic state—I think, now we all know it from firsthand [watching…
Kalayaan Incorporated donates funds to the victims of Typhoon Ulysses, which devastated the main island of the Philippines, Luzon
Kalayaan Incorporated, an established 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization has donated funds to the victims of one of the worse typhoons that have hit the main island of Luzon. The…
Battle of the alma matter
GOLpH Cup Foundation and Kahel GC have teamed up to host the 1st Annual Battle of the Alma Mater at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana, California on Saturday, December 5,…
[OPINION] God’s advent message for us amid the challenging 2020: Wait!
ADVENT is very special to me because year after year, my birthday (December 1) is within the Advent season. This year, Advent lasts for four Sundays leading up to Christmas…
Pop-up at HiFi Kitchen features Apl.de.Ap’s family adobo recipe to raise funds for typhoon relief in the Philippines
FOR one day only, diners can get a taste of Apl.de.Ap’s adobo while giving back to the Philippines, which has been recently hit by three typhoons. The Black Eyed Peas…
How a New California Law Protects Your Kids
The respiratory risks of this unsettling time seem to multiply before our eyes. Coronavirus continues to spread and sicken thousands – yes, even teens.1 2 And this year’s wildfires caused…
For nurses feeling the strain of the pandemic, virus resurgence is ‘paralyzing’
FOR Christina Nester, the pandemic lull in Massachusetts lasted about three months through summer into early fall. In late June, St. Vincent Hospital had resumed elective surgeries, and the unit…
PH signs COVID-19 vaccine deal with AstraZeneca
THE Philippines on Friday, November 27, will sign a tripartite agreement for two million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine against the novel coronavirus, according to the country’s vaccine czar Carlito Galvez…
US places 18th, PH 46th in global COVID resilience ranking
THE United States ranked 18th and the Philippines 46th among 53 countries when it came to handling the novel coronavirus pandemic most effectively, according to a Bloomberg study released this…
Balikbayans, family allowed to enter PH visa free starting Dec. 7
FORMER Filipino citizens or “balikbayans” will be allowed to enter the Philippines visa-free starting December 7, Malacañang said on Friday, November 27. Their spouses and children, regardless of age, are…
Makati, Baguio, Davao among areas marked high-risk for transmission
MAKATI, Baguio and Davao City are among the areas in the Philippines at high-risk for coronavirus transmission, according to a new report. Experts from the Octa Research Group on Wednesday,…
LA County officials prepare for holiday COVID-19 cases spike, introduce more safety measures
More than 5,000 cases reported on Thanksgiving as more residents ignore government recommendations to stay home for the holidays DESPITE the persistent urging of lawmakers to stay at home for…
Duterte names Arroyo adviser of Clark projects
Malacañang on Thursday, November 28, confirmed that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appointed former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as his adviser for the Clark Freeport Zone programs and projects. Arroyo was chosen…