Fil-Am voters sound off after heated presidential debate between Trump, Biden
AS President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden squared off in their first debate on Tuesday, Sept. 29, several Filipino American voters across the country reacted to what transpired and doubled down on support for their preferred candidate. The 90-minute debate — moderated by Chris Wallace, anchor of “Fox News Sunday,” at Case…
2020 Asian American International Film Festival goes virtual for its 43rd edition
‘Death of Nintendo,’ ‘Aswang’ and ‘A Thousand Cuts’ among Filipino films included A FILIPINO Filmmaker Roundtable to kick-off Filipino American History Month, along with a few Filipino films led by “Death of Nintendo,” “Aswang” and “A Thousand Cuts” are among the special events to watch out for at this year’s 43rd Asian American International Film…
San Francisco’s CAAMFest FORWARD presents Fil-Am films during drive-in, virtual experiences
As the coronavirus pandemic put in-person gatherings on hold, events have been canceled left and right, or have had to adapt to the “new normal” by capturing audiences online. The Center for Asian American Media’s CAAMFest, now on its 38th year, has been an annual gathering to look out for as one of the largest…
Getting to know Eileen Cabiling
Asian CineVision had a series of #AAIFF43spotlight features and one focused on Filipino-American filmmaker Eileen Cabiling, who made her directorial debut with her short film “Basurero”. She’s been described by mentor Anna Thomas as “an artist whose stories magically come to life like in a painting.” First in her immigrant family to be born in the United…
Duterte lashes out against Facebook
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte questioned the purpose of Facebook in the country after the social media platform took down “fake” accounts and pages with ties to the police and military units in the country. “Facebook, listen to me. We allow you to operate here hoping that you could help us also. Now if government cannot espouse…
McDonald’s/APIA scholarship program awards $500K in scholarships to help Asian, Pacific Islander American students attend college
The program is providing financial support to college students navigating difficult and uncertain education landscape due to current pandemic CHICAGO – McDonald’s USA is thrilled to announce the inaugural class of McDonald’s/APIA Scholars. Through this program, the company is awarding $500,000 in scholarships to 55 Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) college students. Established in…
Talented, fashionable actress Maja Salvador of Wildflower fame heads list of October celebrants
MAJA Ross Andres Salvador, who was born on October 5, 1988 in Aparri, Cagayan, is a talented Filipino actress, dancer, model, singer and producer. Widely recognized as the “Dance Princess,” the Kapamilya star announced recently to her fans that she will be appearing in programs for other TV networks. Maja belongs to the Salvador showbiz…
‘High-tech’ crimes
ALL of us today are at risk, more than we realize, more than ever before. Criminals, as expected, are taking advantage of modern technology to perpetrate their illegal acts more efficiently and discreetly. High-tech electronic pickpocket data readers, much like the credit card readers at check-out counters, are used by thieves to steal identity, credit…
Palace: Manila Bay rehab funds can’t be realigned
Malacañang maintained that the budget set for the Manila Bay’s rehabilitation program could no longer be realigned to the government’s COVID-19 response. “Nasimulan na po iyan eh, so kinakailangan tapusin na po iyan. (It has already begun so it has to be completed),” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Thursday, October 1. “And as I…
Census Bureau announces ‘target date’ of Oct. 5 to finish counting efforts despite court order
The new target date to conclude 2020 Census self-response and field data collection operations will be on Monday, October 5, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross said on Monday, Sept. 28. “The Secretary of Commerce has announced a target date of October 5, 2020 to conclude 2020 Census self-response and field data collection operations,” an…
US signs P10.5B PH aid to boost economic growth
A new five-year bilateral assistance agreement amounting to P10.5 billion ($213 million) has been signed by the United States and the Philippines to boost the country’s economic development and growth. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) signed the agreement to deepen their commitment to accelerate inclusive, broad-based…
Global coronavirus deaths pass 1 million
THE total number of lives claimed by the coronavirus pandemic has crossed 1 million as it continues to sweep across the globe. The disease has claimed 1,003,791 victims out of 33,454,037 recorded global infections, according to data from Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center as of Tuesday, Sept. 29. The United States has recorded the…
Metro Manila to remain under GCQ through October
Metro Manila will stay under general community quarantine (GCQ) for the entire month of October. This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on Monday, September 28. Aside from the capital region, the province of Batangas, and the cities of Tacloban,…
Philippine Consulate General in LA reminds Fil-Ams of procedures under ‘new normal’
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles has reopened to handle certain services, but advises the public to follow its guidelines under the “new normal.” The consulate — which covers approximately 1.3 million Filipinos in Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona — has been accepting in-person services by appointment only for passport renewal, notarization/legalization of…
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra heads to NBA Finals for fifth time
The half-Fil-Am coach is seeking his third NBA Championship, this time against the Los Angeles Lakers EIGHT years after making history as the first Asian American head coach to win an NBA Championship, celebrated Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is heading to his fifth NBA Final, putting himself in position to earn his third…
Pacquiao sets 2021 fight against former UFC champ Conor McGregor
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao, the eight-division boxing world champion, is set to fight former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor next year, his special assistant Jayke Joson confirmed over the weekend. “For the sake of all the Filipino COVID-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next…
Maria Ressa among critics set to launch new Facebook oversight board
A group of Facebook critics announced that it is launching its very own oversight board to hold the social media giant accountable as well as appraise its moderation decisions and other policies. The Real Facebook Oversight Board — composed of 25 academics, journalists and activists including veteran journalist and Rappler executive editor Maria Ressa —…
Local Filipina-Chinese artist creates mural using 100 donated cereal boxes
Childhood memories enjoying cereal for breakfast served as the inspiration for reaching out to Cat Chiu Phillips, an artist known for reclaiming discarded items and making them into works of beauty. Add in a national retailer, Walmart, that has wall space at its supercenter in Rosemead, California, and Phillips had the perfect canvas to surprise…
When is my prenuptial agreement not enforceable?
MANY people are of the perception that simply downloading a prenuptial agreement from the internet and signing it with their fiance offers them a bullet proof protection from a divorce. What many people do not know is that certain statutory requirements must be met in order for the prenuptial agreement to be valid and to…
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at Pechanga Resort Casino this October
Win up to $5,000 in EasyPlay with our Lucky Lantern Promotion IN celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Pechanga Resort Casino will be holding the Lucky Lantern promotion every Tuesday in October. Pechanga Club members can visit the promotion area on October 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. to participate in the “Lucky…
How to build a house of bricks in any season (Part 3 of 3)
“I build my house of stone. I build my house of bricks. I’ve had no chance to sing and dance. ‘Cause work and play don’t mix.” — Practical Pig (THIS is the third and final installment of the 15 Tips on How ny Build A House of Bricks in Any Season Series.) 11. Pray without…
Can bankruptcy help you survive the COVID-19 recession?
THERE have been increasing talks recently about making needed changes under the Bankruptcy Code to protect families and business owners who are suffering during this pandemic. While the government has made limited efforts to alleviate the hardship experienced by millions of people with the recent stimulus payments, loan forbearances, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and…
[OPINION] Hard facts about the abortion issue: Let us work together to save lives when we cast our vote in November
ABORTION is perhaps the most contentious issue in America, a paradox given the fact that people, in general, value life and have been given by our Creator the instincts and the intelligence to protect life. Then why has this issue divided us when we uphold the same value for life? We all believe that life…
Advisory: Air quality unhealthy in parts of LA County
Individuals are advised to stay indoors on Wednesday, September 30 as the air quality will be unhealthy in certain parts of Los Angeles County, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) forecast. The air will be unhealthy for all groups in West and East San Gabriel Valley. Meanwhile, the quality will be…
Your next car could be at New Century Volkswagen in Glendale
Volkswagen vehicles have long been favored by drivers all over the world. That includes the Philippines where the automaker first entered the market in 1958, and eventually powered the Volkswagen “Sakbayan.” With a name that combines Tagalog words sasakyan (vehicle) and bayan (people), the Sakbayan was advertised as the “all-around” vehicle — “All-around sa Filipinas,…
Van Nuys Kia now open with over 700 cars to choose from
Van Nuys Kia has excitedly opened its doors for customers looking for a new car fit for their daily lifestyle or to trade in their old one at a bargained price. The car dealership has the largest selection, as well as the lowest prices in the San Fernando Valley. Customers can choose from over 700…