Is RFK anti-vaccine?
PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump, who won a “trifecta” landslide victory – more like a “perfecta” for winning the electoral, popular, and ethnic votes – announced his nomination of Robert F….
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Geeks On A Beach: Fostering Startup Innovation Across The Country
The Geeks on a Beach (GOAB), the country’s premier international tech startup conference, now in its seventh year, has emerged as a rallying point for entrepreneurs, government leaders, and investors….
Many Voters Backed Abortion Rights and Donald Trump, a Challenge for Democrats
Voters in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, cast ballots on Nov. 5. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images) By Sarah Varney Voters in three states — Arizona, Missouri, and Nevada — chose on Tuesday to advance…
The Impact of the 2024 Election
By Selen Ozturk The presidential election has left a country questioning outcomes on political violence, women, immigrants and the environment. Through all these issues, November 5 shattered public assumptions that…
California Bans Legacy Admissions, One Year After Affirmative Action Ends
By Selen Ozturk To level the playing field for students, California’s private colleges are now banned from favoring children of donors and alumni. The new law authored by California Assemblymember…
Donald Trump, the 47th US president; Chelsea Manalo, 1st Miss Universe Asia 2024
WHEN I learned from GMA-7 news of Max Soliven’s passing away on November 24, 2006, just three days before Ninoy Aquino’s birthday, I was very sad and tried to control…
Can I qualify for a green card despite the Petitioner’s Death?
Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
Nurse Unseen: A Powerful Tribute to the Filipino Nurses on America’s Frontlines
Documentary shines a light on the Filipino nurses who risked it all during COVID-19 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipino nurses, who make up only 4% of the nursing workforce in…
Carnegie, Vallejo top winners in UHSF golf tourney
BURBANK – Luke Carnegie, a Geology Major student currently attending Los Angeles Valley College from Burbank, was the overall winner of the recent 4th United Specialist Healthcare Foundation’s Golf For…
Pechanga Resort Casino the only US resort/casino on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Poll
Of 169 resorts rated, Pechanga Resort Casino is the only casino on the list TEMECULA – With the polls closed and votes tallied, Pechanga Resort Casino outside of Temecula, California…
Diet is key
THE current trend in medicine when it comes to diet is extreme reduction in carbohydrate intake, like rice, bread, desserts, and sweets (candy, ice cream, etc.), and total abstinence from…
Abdon gears up for repeat Mabuhay Miles bid
Ryan Abdon is bracing for a tough challenge to repeat as the Philippine Airlines (PAL) 28th Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament overall champion on Thursday when a full field…
All systems go for Geeks On A Beach 7 in Cebu: Celebrating the Philippine startup ecosystem, offering elite networking opportunities
It’s all systems go for the seventh installment of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB), the Philippines’ premier international tech startup conference, which will be held this November 13-15 at the…
California Department of Aging Highlights Essential, Free Resources to Support Caregivers for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities During National Family Caregivers Month
California’s Network of Aging and Caregiving Services Offers Free Resources to Empower and Uplift Family Caregivers WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: To support the well-being of caregivers, the state provides free,…
‘To See A Landscape As It Is’ group exhibit to be shown at Silverlens Manila
IN 2014, the Santos family — husband and wife, Soler and Mona, and their three children, Luis Antonio, Carina, and Isabel — showed their work collectively at Silverlens, in their…
Fil-Ams advance gov’t representation with election wins across the US
(L-R) San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria won his re-election bid; long-time public servant Jessica Caloza will be the first Filipina American assemblymember in California; former West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon…
Lost Lives, Buried Communities, and Altered Landscapes: The Aftermath of Typhoon Kristine
Typhoon Kristine has left a devastating scar on the communities around Taal Lake. Dozens of lives lost, homes buried under mud and debris, and a landscape forever altered. This tragedy…
Challenging Tagaytay layouts host 28th Mabuhay Miles golf
THE 28th edition of the Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament goes to Tagaytay on Nov. 14, Thursday, where a full field of 350 players coming from the business sector…
‘A monumental shift in our country’: Filipino American organizers react to Trump winning the 2024 presidential election
With another election come and gone, Filipino Americans across all political walks of life are preparing for another presidency with Donald Trump. As previously reported in the Asian Journal, the…
Tenants rights attorney Ysabel Jurado becomes first Fil-Am elected to LA City Council
Ysabel Jurado, a tenants rights attorney, is Los Angeles’ newest councilmember after defeating incumbent councilmember Kevin de León in the race for City Council’s District 14 seat. Progressive candidate Ysabel…
On Placing Our Full Trust in God
“The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.” (1 Kings 17:14) This…
Courts Can Reject Non-Credible Business Deductions for Child Support Calculations pursuant to Marriage of Rodriguez
Determining guideline child support has always been a challenge when one of the parents is self-employed. Most self-employed parents will understate their real income by showing as many business deductions…
I am my brother’s keeper
I still think about my conversation with my older brother last week when I visited him. “It’s amazing that we’ve both reached this age,” I told him. “How quickly time…
Citizen Pinoy tackles pathways for Filipino healthcare workers seeking US jobs in ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’
IN a brand-new episode of “Citizen Pinoy” this Sunday, November 10, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel addresses the critical issues of Filipino healthcare workers eager to pursue nursing…
For journalist Chino Hansel Philyang, kindness matters
Chino Hansel Philyang A HALL of Fame awardee in journalism, Chino Hansel Philyang is an author of 18 books who started in the radio industry at age 16. Armed with…
$1.6M grant paves way for new Filipino American community hub in Queens
In a symbolic gesture marking a significant investment in New York’s Filipino American community, United States Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) presented a $1.6 million federal grant designated to establish a…
Rep. Andy Kim makes history as first Korean American elected to the US Senate
In a historic victory, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, becoming the first Korean American to serve in the chamber. Kim’s victory, after…
Historic firsts: Caloza, Cabaldon break new ground as Filipino Americans in California Legislature
Two Fil-Ams make history and will serve in the California state Legislature following their wins in the 2024 election. Jessica Caloza (left), former Los Angeles Board of Public Works commissioner,…
Trump clinches US presidential victory as VP Harris concedes
DONALD Trump has clinched the United States presidency in a tightly contested election against Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a dramatic return to the White House. Trump’s key wins in…
15th PHILSME Business Expo To Uplift 9,000+ SMEs and Entrepreneurs
The PHILSME Business Expo is back for its 15th edition to showcase innovative business solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on November 22-23, 2024, 10 am- 6 pm at…