Report: Filipinos top social media users in the world
A NEW social media analysis revealed that the Philippines has spent the most time on social media platforms than any other country in the world. According to social media marketplace…
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Newsom announces new regional stay-at-home order
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new coronavirus order on Thursday, December 3 which is intended to address the surging COVID-19 cases in the state. The new order divides California…
‘Lumpia: With a Vengeance’ wins at Hawai‘i International Film Festival
FILIPINO American film “Lumpia: With A Vengeance” secured the Audience Award at the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF). The film won against a strong field of international and domestic features,…
Cox Innovation Lab opens at Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas — November 30, 2020 – Girl Scouts in Southern Nevada have a new resource for digital learning and reaching out to their cookie customers thanks to the new…
A gift guide for those who prioritize beauty, wellness
MORE than ever, self-care has become a priority, especially during a year like 2020. As folks are advised to stay indoors, it has given them the opportunity to turn inwards…
[OPINION] Will Biden’s problems soon begin?
IF the four-year term of President Donald Trump was rocky, it looks like that of President-elect Joe Biden will be just as rocky. In fact, it could even be rockier….
Inspired by lola: Kimberly Camara’s Kora doughnuts ooze with Filipino flavors and fillings
IT’S the season of the Filipino lolas. Disney UK recently released its Christmas video featuring a grandmother (lola) and the Filipino parol, tugging the hearts of Filipinos in the diaspora….
DFA: Over 277K overseas Filipinos repatriated amid COVID-19 pandemic
MORE than 277,000 Filipinos have returned to the Philippines since the country’s Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) began COVID-related repatriation efforts in February. A total of 277,320 Filipinos abroad have…
Duterte allows emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines
THE Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been granted the authority to allow emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, December 1, signed Executive…
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…
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…