[OPINION] An open letter to Filipinos in America: Let us all be absolutely ‘biased’ ahead of the 2020 presidential election in November

KAPAMILYA, kapuso, kapatid, mga kababayan ko, I hope this letter finds you well, amid the threat of the coronavirus pandemic that has been threatening the lives of people around the world. This global health crisis has truly disrupted our lives and livelihoods, financial stability, families, culture and traditions, and our chance to visit our loved…

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PH allows deployment of health workers with contracts as of March 8

Malacañang on Thursday, August 20, said that healthcare workers with overseas employment contracts as of March 8 will be allowed to leave the country. “The [COVID-19 task force] this afternoon decided that health professionals with papers, meaning [Overseas Employment Certificate] issued by the [Philippine Overseas Employment Administration] and employment contracts verified as of March 8,…

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Filipinos abroad with COVID-19 nearing 10K mark

THE Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, August 20, recorded 14 additional cases of the novel coronavirus among overseas Filipinos, bringing the official tally of infections to 9,973.It also logged one new recovery, raising the number of recovered Filipinos to 5,860. Meanwhile, the death toll remained at 733 as there were no reports…

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PH House subcommitte approves ‘Eddie Garcia Bill’

A measure seeking to institute workplace safety protocols for television and movie productions was recently approved by the Philippine House subcommittee on labor standards. The Actors Occupational Safety and Health Standard Bill, or the “Eddie Garcia Bill,” aims to avoid any more accidents, especially ones that could lead to death, like what happened to veteran actor…

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Filipino films ‘Babae at Baril’ and ‘John Denver Trending’ join lineup at the New York Asian Film Festival 2020

“The Girl and the Gun (Babae at Baril)” and “John Denver Trending” are both screening at the festival which offers more than 50 films from 10 countries including first-timers Bhutan and Kazakhstan. Set as the Opening Film is the North American Premiere of “The Girl and the Gun (Babae at Baril),” written and directed by…

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US funds $37.5-M project for out-of-school youth in PH

AROUND 180,000 young Filipinos out of school will be supported with a new P1.9 billion ($37.5 million) educational and employment program funded by the United States government, the U.S. Embassy in Manila announced Wednesday, August 19. The Opportunity 2.0: Second-chance Opportunities for Out-of-school Youth is a five-year project funded by the United States Agency for…

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Six hundred women registered for August webinar on what it takes to get a corporate board seat in California

Next Webinar on Sept. 29 Explores Adding Diversity to Corporate Boards SACRAMENTO – If there was any question about the interest women have in learning how to land a seat on traditionally male-dominated boards that govern public companies headquartered in California, the August 13 webinar cohosted by California Treasurer Fiona Ma answered it. More than six-hundred women…

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New COVID-19 test site in Oakland offers services in 12 Asian languages, including Tagalog

A new multilingual and multicultural COVID-19 testing site tailored for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community was unveiled this week in Oakland’s Chinatown. Located at Madison Park, the site features testing, information, guidance, and support services in 12 Asian languages, including Tagalog, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Mongolian. Tests are available to everyone. Payment…

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Myths about heart disease

COVID-19 affects only the lungs This pandemic has so far victimized (as of August 18, 2020) more than 22 million and killed almost 800,000 people around the globe – nearly 5.6 million, with about 174,000 deaths in the United States alone; and almost 170,000 cases and close to 2,700 deaths in the Philippines. In all…

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LizQuen still with Kapamilya network

TALENT manager and television host Ogie Diaz confirmed recently that the pairing of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, popularly known as LizQuen, have received offers from other TV networks and movie outfits. However, he also said that the Kapamilya network has no plans of letting the popular loveteam go anywhere, according to a story in…

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From egg sandwiches to burgers: Chef Alvin Cailan returns to LA with new meat shop, releases first cookbook on upbringing as an American-born Filipino

LAST December, Alvin Cailan put a down payment on the former Chego spot inside Far East Plaza in Los Angeles’ Chinatown without the immediacy, or a defined concept, to occupy it. One possibility was a 12-seat steakhouse offshoot of his “Amboy” project — based on his childhood nickname referring to an American-born Filipino — with…

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Filipino human trafficking survivors urge California Legislature to amend migrant workers’ protections bill

Two Filipino caregivers who were trafficked share their stories and urge all Filipinos to support anti-trafficking legislation Like thousands of Filipinos, Angela Guanzon was attracted to the promise of America. So when she got the opportunity to find gainful employment through a recruiter, she didn’t ask any questions. It’s notoriously difficult to uproot and the…

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25 more Filipinos abroad contract COVID-19

TWENTY-FIVE new cases of the novel coronavirus among Filipinos across the globe have been reported, bringing the total number of infections to 9,933, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, August 18. It also recorded 16 new recoveries, raising the number of recovered Filipinos to 5,860. Meanwhile, the death toll remained at…

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Metro Manila, nearby provinces back to GCQ

PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Monday, August 17 that the government will relax quarantine measures in Metro Manila, beginning Wednesday, August 19. The provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal were also placed under a general community quarantine (GCQ) that will last on August 31. Other areas placed under GCQ are Nueva Ecija, Batangas,…

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Mayor Garcetti extends relaxed parking enforcement until Oct 1.

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Garcetti recently extended relaxed parking enforcement across the City of Los Angeles until October 1, making it easier for Angelenos to stay home whenever possible without being concerned about a ticket. “Angelenos shouldn’t be penalized for staying home, avoiding unnecessary trips, and doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19,”…

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