Orange County is home to the nation’s third-largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities (AAPI) who are facing barriers to getting COVID-19 information and accessing testing. The AAPI…
INDIVIDUALS itching to visit a theme park in California will still have to wait as the coronavirus pandemic continues. State health officials on Tuesday, October 20 issued new reopening criteria…
WHEN the pandemic began earlier this spring, national lockdowns were imposed around the globe in an attempt to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Several safety measures like washing…
FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) announced the return of its popular Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC), the City of Los…
METRO Manila mayors are seeking to extend the general community quarantine (GCQ) in their areas until December, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). “All our mayors agreed to…
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched a website listing all the local destinations in the country that are accepting visitors again amid the coronavirus pandemic. The website, philippines.travel/safeph,…
The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) over the weekend published the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) on its website. DOJ undersecretary Adrian Sugay…
YOU just finalized your divorce. You are free and single again. Ever wonder what happens to the will or revocable trust you executed during your marriage with your ex spouse…
“I think we all do have a guardian angel. I believe they work through us all the time, when we are thoughtful and good and kind to each other.” —Roma…
by Marc Ang Admissions and promotions based on race/gender (instead of merit) have the potential to destroy society. I challenge everyone to not look at this as a left-right issue,…
MY mother who lives in Manila frantically asked me during a phone conversation lately about what she called “black propaganda” against Joe Biden relayed to her by my sister-in-law which…
Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE), San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, and the City and County of San Francisco announced the 2020 Filipino American History Month virtual celebration: “Lived History…
Standing out in the virtual world is a challenging feat with the plethora of competition and many distractions that can steal away a customer’s attention. That is why brands need…
On Aug. 10, 1999, a 39-year-old Filipino postal worker was murdered, purely because he was an ethnic minority. Joseph Ileto, the victim, was gunned down by a white assailant who…
The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), during its third open meeting virtually on Thursday, October 15, and in cooperation with the White House Office of…
The deadline to register to vote in California is Monday, October 19, 2020. To be eligible to vote, a person must be a citizen of the United States, be at…
By Jen Soriano There’s a lot of chaos surrounding the 2020 elections. But Filipino Americans understand chaos, don’t we? Many of us work in fields where we cut through crisis…
FILIPINO Americans who are supporting Eric Early for Congress came out in full force on Sunday, October 11, less than a month until Election Day. The Filipino Coalition for Eric…
Out of all the social media platforms available, Facebook is the “most prolific enabler” of disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent international survey among journalists. The “Journalism…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, October 14, said he wants all Filipinos to have the vaccine against the novel coronavirus. In a televised public address, he said he is…
An estimated 191,930 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2020, according to Filipino American Dr. Edwin Posadas of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. This type of cancer…
Investment holding firm Abacore Capital Holdings is optimistic that Batangas, one of the country’s fastest-growing provinces, will continue its economic growth in the years to come as they have seen…
by Martin Santiago, Broker-Associate THE average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.81% from 2.87% last week, Freddie Mac said in a Thursday release. The reading is the lowest in…
PHILIPPINE fast-food giant Jollibee’s best-selling Chickenjoy is one of the best fast-food fried chicken options in the United States, according to online magazine, Redbook. In its “The Best Fast-Food Fried…
AS COVID-19 continues to be a threat for Californians, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising communities to find alternative and safer ways to celebrate Halloween. The safest…
SOME of us feel anxiety over robots taking over our jobs. Yes, they can take over repetitive chores, but let’s view them as helpers to release us from boring repetitive…
WHEN the virus makes your income disappear overnight, it can be very frightening to realize that you can’t go very long without it because your bills don’t stop just because…
Q: I WAS off work for 2 months as a result of my COVID-19 infection. I was hospitalized and received treatments while under quarantine, Thank God I was eventually relieved…
Upang makakuha ng employment-based green card, karaniwan ay may tatlong hakbang para dito. Ang unang hakbang ay ang PERM Labor Certification, kung saan ang U.S. employer ay magpapakita sa U.S….
