[OPINION] A call to action and for abolition during Heritage Month
By Gregory A. Cendana WE have arrived at another May, which many in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities know as our Heritage Month. It is yet another moment, for…
Mining memories of Mindoro
EVERY place I have ever been to is made significant by the images and thoughts I have of people, places and experiences that still live on in my memory. For…
H.E.R, Olivia Rodrigo, Saweetie, Patrick Starrr among Fil-Ams on Gold House’s annual A100 list of impactful APIs
SEVERAL Filipinos and Filipino Americans in entertainment, sports and business have been named to Gold House’s annual A100 list highlighting the most impactful Asian and Pacific Islanders (APIs) across industries….
How to download Facebook videos online?
FBDown makes it possible to download videos directly from Facebook to your device. Depending on the browser and operating system, the videos are saved after the download at the download…
Mapúa University brings its premier engineering and IT education offshore, offers fully online bachelor’s degree programs to learners abroad
Anyone in the world can now get Mapúa University’s premier engineering and IT education with its fully online bachelor’s degree programs. The Manila-based educational institution is offering six Commission on…
[COLUMN] May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By Camille Maben / First 5 California Executive Director Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month celebrates the rich and diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritages that span…
PH Consulate General in LA launches gastrodiplomacy program highlighting Fil-Am owned restaurants
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is embarking on another type of diplomacy — one that shares the Philippines’ culinary traditions and the stories of Filipino and Filipino American…
Sen. Padilla invites Filipina frontline nurse as ‘virtual guest’ for presidential address
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), announced Zenei Triunfo-Cortez, RN as his “virtual guest” to President Joe Biden’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28. Triunfo-Cortez…
SB19 becomes first Filipino group nominated for Billboard Music Awards
PINOY pop group SB19 has made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated for Top Social Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs). The…
[COLUMN] IRS warns tax preparers of new email scam
A COMBINED task force of IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry is warning tax professionals of attempts to steal Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs) with new scam email…
California remains largest state in the US, but loses 1 House seat
CALIFORNIA is still the most populous state in the country, but for the first time in its history, it will be losing one congressional seat, according to data released by…
[COLUMN] Supreme Court rules ‘a’ single letter provides deportation relief
ON April 29, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a Notice to Appear (NTA) is defective unless it includes, in a single notice, all the required information, including: •…
[COLUMN] Can I get reimbursed for my separate property contribution from all subsequent community properties purchased during marriage?
Question: I contributed money which I saved before the marriage into purchasing a property during the marriage which I acquired with my spouse in joint name. During the marriage we…
[OPINION] First Joint Address to Congress: President Joe Biden ignites hope with his caring, steady leadership and bold vision to invest in ordinary Americans
PRESIDENT Joe Biden might not have lifted our spirits up as much as Barack Obama’s lofty oratorical skills splendidly did, nor did he arouse strong emotions that made us angry,…
[COLUMN] Rebuilding our Church
THIS passage from the early Church gives me hope, especially in this discouraging time when many people, particularly youth and young adults, do not come to Church. Indeed, it is…
[COLUMN] Disabled senior needs Chapter 7 relief from $50K credit cards
AT some point in your life, you will have to confront your own mortality as well as the mortality of your loved ones. When you’re 12, you’re in a hurry…
Fil-Am teen fatally shot at Seattle home
A FILIPINO American teen was shot and killed when he answered the door of his Seattle home last week. According to police, officers were dispatched to a home in the…
Biden urges House to pass bill expediting review of anti-Asian hate crimes
President touts pandemic recovery, reforms in first 100 days DURING his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28, President Joe Biden called on the House…
Sen. Rosen invites Las Vegas Fil-Am restaurant owner as guest to joint session of Congress
SENATOR Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) invited a Filipina American small business owner, who benefited from COVID-19 relief, as her virtual guest to President Joe Biden’s first address to a joint session…
Modified enhanced community quarantine extended in Metro Manila, surrounding areas
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus until the middle of May. In his weekly public address on…
San Diego Fil-Am pleads not guilty to murder in wife’s stabbing
A FILIPINO American man accused of stabbing his wife to death at their home in San Diego, California pleaded not guilty to murder on Tuesday, April 27. Jay Barcelon, 31,…
Maria Ressa to receive UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize
RAPPLER co-founder and chief executive officer Maria Ressa is set to be awarded the prestigious press freedom prize from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Ressa has…
[WATCH] ‘Gold’ by Ella Jay Basco, featuring rapper Ruby Ibarra, embraces culture, self-love
An anthem for the Asian American community ACTRESS and singer-songwriter Ella Jay Basco released the music video for her single “Gold,” a song of empowerment featuring Bay Area rapper Ruby…
Filipino family of 18 targeted in attempted robbery in SF Fisherman’s Wharf
A FILIPINO American family from Wisconsin was targeted in an attempted robbery while visiting Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco earlier this April. Patrick Elliott, his Filipina wife, and 16 other…
Beyond a hashtag: AAPI women, allies urge community to speak up
INFLUENTIAL celebrities banded together on Wednesday, April 21 for an evening of solidarity to support the Asian American and Pacific Islander community (AAPI) in fighting against anti-Asian hate and bigotry….
[OPINION] Potential pork crisis looming in California
AS advocacy-oriented organizations of community, faith-based, and nonprofit leaders working collectively to empower underserved communities, the National Asian American Coalition and the National Diversity Coalition have been intensely focused on…