Melissa Ramoso appointed mayor pro tem of Artesia, CA
A Filipina American community leader will serve as the mayor pro tem of Artesia, California for the coming year. The Artesia City Council appointed Councilmember Melissa Ramoso as the city’s…
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Celebrate the holidays with karaoke for St. Jude on Dec. 21
Top Filipino artists plan to sing for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help end childhood cancer Calling all amateur singers who love caroling and wish to participate in the…
[OPINION] Trump’s plan A, B, C… and D?
The United States Supreme Court has twice denied the desperate efforts of Donald Trump to overturn the election of Joe Biden as president and Kamala Harris as vice president, respectively….
A new twist on an old tale — Micah of Samaria
“… He opened his swollen eyes slightly seemingly regaining consciousness. The man moaned asking where he was. Then he drifted out once more…” JOSHUA hurried outside the inn to the…
[OPINION] Change is coming: Joe Biden is officially elected 46th US president with VP Kamala Harris
FOLLOWING the rule of law as set forth by the Constitution, January 20, 2021 marks a new chapter in the history of the United States when President-elect Joe Biden and…
Crisis within a crisis: Survivors, legal experts discuss the dual struggles of surviving domestic violence during a pandemic
Among Filipinos, there are certain things you don’t talk about that the community has deemed shameful, or nakakahiya. Chief among these topics include mental and emotional health, and even though…
A Leader Like RSA
By Melandrew Velasco A popular topic next year aside from the COVID-19 vaccine will be the 2022 presidential elections. Today, months prior to the filing of Certificates of Candidacy in…
Archdiocese of Los Angeles kicks off virtual Simbang Gabi on Dec. 15
The 18th Archdiocesan Simbang Gabi kicks off this week! Join and celebrate the start of Simbang Gabi 2020 at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles via livestream thru Facebook at Cathedral…
Fr. Suarez: The Healing Priest, a film that speaks of God’s love and His grace
One of the most highly anticipated films in competition for the online edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival this holiday season is Father Suarez, The Healing Priest/ Joven Tan…
Cacao Innovation Pioneer Armi Lopez Garcia Elected National Chair of Philippine Cacao Industry Council
Armi Lopez Garcia, CEO of Cebu-based Tablea Chocolate, was recently elected National Chairperson of the Philippine Cacao Industry Development Council, December 9, 2020. Currently, the Chairperson of the Central Visayas…
LA County passes 500K COVID-19 cases amid regional lockdown
SOME 320 days have passed since the first reported case of the COVID-19 in California was confirmed on Jan. 26. Most people rebuffed the acuteness of the news, believing it…
Rachelle Arizmendi to serve as Sierra Madre, CA mayor anew
A FILIPINA American was sworn in at the beginning of December as the mayor of Sierra Madre, California. Rachelle Arizmendi, who has served on the City Council since 2014, is…
Are you paid less due to your gender or race?
“The California Fair Pay Act (aka the Equal Pay Act) prohibits an employer from paying any of its employees wage rates that are less than what it pays employees of…
The urgings to help the poor and the homeless
LAST Monday, a parishioner asked me to administer the Sacrament of Anointing to his brother, who is suffering from cancer. So after celebrating the eighty-thirty Mass that morning, I asked…
Bankruptcy debt relief: Is the pandemic threatening your financial security?
AS I write this article, the country’s economic outlook is grim. The governor just ordered another shutdown of “non-essential businesses” who have already suffered significant financial losses since the pandemic…
Inadmissibility due to false claim to US citizenship
ANG isang dayuhan na may false claim ng U.S. citizenship upang makakuha ng mga benipisyo sa ilalim ng federal law o state law ay maaaring maging inadmissible. Ang mga sumusunod…
Rescinding a removal or deportation order to allow you to apply for a green card
WE have all heard the popular saying, “Timing is everything.” Unfortunately, this saying often adversely applies to those persons who have found an avenue from which to obtain a green…
A tale of 2 seniors in financial distress
Chapter 7 for senior No. 1 Senior one is 73. He has been separated from his wife for 30 years but not divorced. So, for all intents and purposes, he…
Has DACA been fully reinstated?
THE USCIS is officially accepting new applications for DACA after the government fully reinstated the program on December 7, 2020. On December 4, 2020, a judge ordered the program to be fully…
AJ Rafael, East West Players present a streaming holiday edition of Crazy Talented Asians
EAST West Players, the nation’s premiere Asian American theatre organization, is partnering up with online musician AJ Rafael for Crazy Talented Asians, a concert series started by Rafael in September…
[OPINION] Abangan: 3 stories to tell about hope, healing and faith amid despair, sickness and fear as 2020 ends
ADVENT is here. Can the New Year be far behind? There is something about the advent season that makes us look beyond the festivities and celebration of Christmas and the…
Help for small businesses in a worsening pandemic
By Mark Hedin, Ethnic Media Services Calling this “the most dangerous time for LA county” since the pandemic began, county officials and a leader of a nonprofit law firm outlined…
Report: Record hunger in the PH as COVID-19 continues
AS the coronavirus pandemic persists, the Philippines is experiencing record levels of hunger, according to a recent report by Agence France-Presse (AFP). Due to COVID-19 restrictions and job losses, Filipinos…
Jollibee to open 28 stores in the US, Canada in 2021
Fast-food chain returns to Mira Mesa, CA Popular fast-food chain Jollibee has set its sights on 2021 and will add 28 stores to its North American network, 19 in the…
Todd Gloria sworn in as San Diego’s 37th mayor
THIRTY-TWO years ago, a young Todd Gloria was a finalist in the Mayor For A Day essay contest in his hometown of San Diego. On Thursday morning, December 10, the…
Holiday cheer arrives at McDonald’s as fans can enjoy the favorite menu items of Santa Claus, the Grinch, and more
From Dec.14 through Dec. 24, the Golden Arches will offer daily deals from iconic holiday characters through the McDonald’s App CHICAGO – This year, goodies won’t just be found tucked…
Drug board: PH may not be drug-free by 2022
ELIMINATING illegal drugs in the Philippines may not be achieved by 2022, the country’s Dangerous Drugs Board admitted this week. “Ang ginawa nating optimistic target doon sa ating campaign was…
