Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA President Sue Ann Estrada-Tumakay confers plaques of Excellence Awards to (clockwise, from top left) Kenneth Puzon Mejia in Public Service, Emeben Baysic-Vales in Musical Theater, Eddie Caguioa Ferrer in Business & Industry, Dan Estabillo Niño in Journalism in Print Media. Photos by Mike Mandapat GARDEN GROVE – Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA reaffirmed its significance as one…
Homeownership is more than just a lofty American dream—it’s how many can build generational wealth. For the Black community, 90% of wealth gains come from homeownership, meaning that owning a home continues to be a crucial method for many households to build and accumulate wealth. The Federal Reserve (the Fed), the U.S.’ central bank that…
DESPITE a slower-than-expected recovery in the early part of the year, the Philippine real estate market is now showing promising signs of growth for 2024. For overseas Filipinos looking to invest back home, this could mean better opportunities and returns in the coming months. Demand drivers: What fuels growth? The resurgence in demand for…
IN the United States, there are about 4.7 percent of the population count of 337,141,658 (as of 9:28 a.m.,9-20-24) who are 90 years and older. This translates to about 15.8 million nonagenarians. The life expectancy for American men in 2023 was 73, and for women, 79; 67.3 years for men and around 74.5 for women…
It’s all system go for the Mary Help of Christians Seminary (MHCS) Kabalens International Reunion at Lake Tahoe on September 27-28 with close to 100 alumni attendees. This was announced by Dr. Jose Sibal, MCHS Kabalens International president, who is optimistic that the three day biennial KIR event will be an opportunity to interact with…
Le Pont Residences at Bridgetowne Destination Estate in Pasig City (Artist’s Perspective) For Filipinos living in the USA, securing a property in the Philippines is not just about owning real estate; it is about ensuring long-term financial stability and staying connected to their roots. With the global economic uncertainties of recent years, property investment has…
Once again, we find relevant and powerful words in the Letter of St. James (3:16, 4:3) during these times when our world is beset by wars, conflicts, and deep divisions among people: “But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or…
This year’s FAMAS best child actress Elia Ilano of “Ghost Tales” and best child actor Euwenn Mikaeli of “Firefly.” GMA Network’s ‘Firefly’ wins silver in Content Asia Awards ‘24 BROADCAST media giant GMA Network earned top honors for the Philippines at the Content Asia Awards 2024. “Secret Slaves: The Jessica Soho Special Report on Human Trafficking”…
The 14th Likhang Habi Market Fair gathers the country’s best weavers and artisans, bringing traditions to the next generation (Makati City, September 18, 2024) … HABI: The Philippine Textile Council is gearing up for this year’s Likhang Habi Market Fair, happening at the Glorietta Activity Center from October 18 to 20, 2024. This is the…
The Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) has announced the 2024 PhilDev Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions in Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. This year’s gala will inaugurate the Dado Banatao Legacy Award, named after our esteemed founder and Silicon Valley pioneer, Diosdado “Dado” Banatao. Awardees include: Education: Sheila Coronel, Director of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism and…
THE First Industrial Revolution (1760) and the Second (1870), when machines took over countless jobs originally performed by man, severely contaminated our water supplies because factories directly dumped untreated waste into rivers and streams, resulting in widespread water pollution. While machines boosted productivity, these advances came with substantial ecological and societal costs. They have contributed…
“My Mother” highlights Vice President Harris’ lifelong commitment to fighting for the American people. Campaign also bolsters staffing in battleground states, previews paid media push outlining the stakes of this election for Asian American communities. Today, the Harris-Walz campaign released “My Mother,” its latest ad airing across the battleground states that speaks directly to Asian American voters…
This is the Minnesota first lady’s first trip to Nevada since her husband, Tim Walz, joined Harris’ campaign By Klarize Medenilla/AJPress GWEN Walz, wife of vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, kicked off a major canvassing effort for Democratic voters and volunteers in Nevada on Tuesday, Sept. 17, which happened to be National…
Many spouses in California enter into a marriage thinking that having a fully executed premarital agreement is a “bullet proof” way of protecting their assets in case of a divorce in the future. However, it is not as simple as that. Although a premarital agreement offers some protection, the court needs to make certain findings…
Thousands of devotees from diverse nationalities will gather for the annual Virgen de los Remedios Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The festivities will begin with a procession to assemble at the Cathedral Plaza at three o’clock in the afternoon. This will be followed with a…
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Filipino Ministry invites you to the San Fernando regional celebration of the annual feast day of the first Filipino saint, San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila. This festive occasion will take place on September 28, 2024, at Holy Trinity Church, located at 3722 Boyce Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039. This is…
Carson, CA – September 10, 2024 – In a commitment to environmental sustainability and green energy solutions, the City of Carson is excited to announce the opening of a new Tesla Supercharger Station at the Carson Event Center. The station includes 20 V4 superchargers and will serve both Tesla and non-Tesla Electric Vehicles (EV). The…
Ang Kagawaran ng Transportasyon ng Lungsod ng Los Angeles (LADOT) ay nagsasagawa ng isang hybrid na pampublikong pagdinig para ipakita ang mga natuklasan mula sa pagsusuri sa equity ng pamasahe para sa planong Pagpapanumbalik ng Pamasahe ng LADOT Transit sa Enero 2025. Ang Pampublikong pagdinig ay gaganapin sa petsa at oras sa lokasyong nakalista sa…
Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned in Las Vegas ahead of the presidential debate on Tuesday. Walz arrived in Las Vegas on Monday evening and made a stop Tuesday morning at the Park Towers at Hughes Center for a fundraiser, where he predicted Vice President Kamala Harris would show the American people…
Early in my life as a teenager, I learned the wisdom of living the Gospel in the present moment through my involvement in the Focolare Movement, founded by the Italian teacher and author Chiara Lubich in 1942. The movement aims to proclaim the Word of Life (the Gospel) to all people, inspiring them to put…
LOS ANGELES – The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) is proud to announce that Kaiser Permanente, John Yamamoto, vice president of Community Health and Government Relations for Kaiser Permanente Southern California; LA City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Trisha Murakawa, Principal and Chief Problem Solver for Murakawa Communications will be honored at the upcoming “Showtime…
2024 Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo (center) with her proud parents, Randy Angeles and Contessa Manalo. Photos courtesy of Rogelio C. Medina CURRENT Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo believes that “everything happens for a reason.” As a child, she experienced bullying: “Yes, bullying doesn’t stop and still happens to any one… I keep focusing on…
Veteran Hollywood journalist Janet R. Nepales was recently elected to the Golden Globe Awards (GGA) Advisory Board along with her colleagues, Ramzy Malouki and Asel Sherniyazova. GGA members voted for Janet, Ramzy and Asel in a recent election for the three open positions on the Advisory Board. Janet is an award-winning journalist and…
FILIPINO Americans for Harris Walz (FAFHW) is riding a wave of enthusiasm following Vice President Kamala Harris’s commanding performance in Tuesday’s (September 10) Presidential Debate against former President Donald Trump. The debate energized Filipino American voters nationwide and across the Pacific Ocean, with over 100 attendees joining virtual and in-person watch parties in cities…
AS of the week ending August 31, 2024, 2.6 percent of all deaths in the United States were due to COVID-19, with hospitalization of 4.6 per 100,000, 2.3 percent positive on emergency room visit, 16.3 percent positivity rate. Indeed, COVID-19 is very much still with us. Let’s not be complacent: The new COVID-19 vaccines against…
THIS vital issue is trending. The intense desire to have a healthy body and maximal longevity is a universal dream more sought for than ever before. Besides daily physical exercise (walking, moderate or brisk, as tolerated, at least 5 times a week, is recommended over the joint-busting jogging), various diets have been developed for better…
Roswell Encina photo: Encina shared that his role as Chief Communications Officer has provided him with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work at the largest library in the world, where he helps make its vast collections accessible to the public. Photo from Instagram/@roswellencina Pop star Lizzo made headlines in 2022 when she played James Madison’s 200-year-old…
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The National Federation of Filipino American Associations – NV (NaFFAA NV) and the Filipino American in Political Organization With Equal Representation (Fil-Am in POWER) are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 Candidates’ Forum with support from our major sponsors, Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) and Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA). This event will take…
The “Naturalized and Ready to Vote!” tour hits key swing state Nevada, which has more than 41,000 newly naturalized voters since 2020 LAS VEGAS, N.V.—With less than two months before the 2024 general election, national immigration advocates are alerting candidates and political parties of a growing and enthusiastic electorate: naturalized citizens. On Monday, Sept. 9,…
