New York’s Noncitizen Voting Law Overturned by State’s Highest Court
NEW YORK CITY, NY – In a major legal decision, the New York State Court of Appeals struck down a law that would have granted noncitizens the right to vote…
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The First Woman to Earn a Degree from Harvard Law School is a Filipina
Erlinda Arce Ignacio Espiritu: A Trailblazer in Law In a world where gender often dictated destiny, Erlinda Arce Ignacio Espiritu defied expectations and forged her own path. A Filipina lawyer,…
AANHPI Advocacy Day 2025 United Community Members at Nevada Legislature to Champion Key Issues
The groups brought over 80 Nevadans to the state capital to advocate for bills affecting AANHPI communities. Carson City – One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC)…
Iconic OPM artists to perform live at Pechanga Resort Casino
TEMECULA – Pechanga Resort Casino is proud to present an extraordinary evening of classic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) featuring some of the most iconic artists in the genre’s history. On…
Kris Aquino Faces Another Heartbreak: ‘He Walked Away,’ Doctor’s Son Defends Father’s Decision
Kris Aquino, the “Queen of All Media,” has once again found herself facing heartbreak—this time with Dr. Mike Padlan, a Filipino general surgeon. In an emotional social media post, Aquino…
Assessor Prang to Host Disaster Relief Resource Fair
Assessor Prang to Host Disaster Relief Resource Fair Focus on Disaster Relief for Wildfire-Affected Property Owners Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang will host an in-person Homeowners’ Resource Fair in…
KALAYAAN INCORPORATED TO HOST GRAND DINNER GALA CELEBRATING 127TH PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH SENATOR SHERWIN “WIN” GATCHALIAN AS GUEST SPEAKER
Los Angeles, Universal City, California – [March 19, 2025] – Kalayaan Incorporated, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Filipino culture and heritage, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Dinner…
IRS Announces Tax Relief for Californians Affected by Wildfires: What You Need to Know
In January 2025, fierce wildfires and strong winds devastated parts of California, particularly Los Angeles County, forcing families, individuals, and businesses to face the aftermath of destruction. In response to this…
World Health Day Wellness Fair
Come and join us for FREE Health Screening! You are invited to join us in celebrating World Health Day with a free community health fair! This special event is dedicated to promoting wellness…
Social Security Administration Announces In-Person Identity Verification Requirements Amid Efforts to Combat Fraud
WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration (SSA) is tightening its security protocols in a bid to combat rising fraud, which has cost the agency over $100 million annually in direct…
REMEMBERING FVR AND CELEBRATING 5 YEARS OF MILLION TREES FOUNDATION
The Million Trees Foundation, Inc.(MTFI) celebrates its founding anniversary this month of March particularly on the 18th coinciding with the birthday of former President Fidel Valdez Ramos in whose honor…
Medical alert
DO you snore? Between 25 to 50 percent of adults snore regularly, and occasional snoring is almost universal. If one snores and wakes up tired and feeling sleep-deprived most of…
The Women of Impact
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, the city of Las Vegas is set to celebrate with the release of a ground-breaking book, “IMPACT: Stories From Women of Las…
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Unveils Exclusive Summer Promo and Loyalty Program for Global Travelers
Bagac, Bataan, Philippines—Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a renowned heritage resort in the Philippines, is celebrating its 15th Anniversary by launching two exciting initiatives: the Timeless Summer and its much-awaited…
Harry Roque Seeks Asylum in the Netherlands Amid Legal Challenges in the Philippines
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS—Former Philippine presidential spokesperson Harry Roque has surfaced in the Netherlands, announcing his intention to seek political asylum amid mounting legal challenges in the Philippines. Roque, known for…
LA County Launches Help for Small Businesses After Fires, Pandemic
BySelen Ozturk With minority-owned Los Angeles businesses taking a double-hit of the pandemic and recent fires, the county is stepping up help. LA County houses approximately 1,397,434 small businesses, comprising nearly 99.96%…
Henry Chen Installed as 2025 President of AREAA North Los Angeles Chapter
President Henry Chen and the 2025 AREAA North Los Angeles leadership team take their oath of office, officially installed by AREAA National President Jamie Tian at a gala held at…
Trump Administration’s Birthright Citizenship Battle Reaches Supreme Court
President Trump’s Executive Order 14160 faces multiple legal challenges, with the Supreme Court’s decision poised to reshape constitutional law, immigration policy, and the rights of millions. Will the justices uphold…
USPS and DOGE Agreement: Reform or Road to Privatization
Washington, D.C. – The United States Postal Service (USPS) has entered into an agreement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a bid to modernize its operations and cut costs….
One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council to Host Advocacy Days at the Nevada Legislature
The groups plan to bring over 75 Nevadans to the state capital during the week of March 17th. Carson City – One APIA Nevada and the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) will host…
Congress Considers $800 Billion Medicaid Cut, Putting Healthcare In Jeopardy for Millions of Working Families
BySunita Sohrabji Mar 13, 2025 “These are the worst cuts to Medicaid in the history of the program.” – Stan Dorn, director of the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS. 31…
Trump Health Care Proposal Billed as Consumer Protection but Adds Enrollment Hoops
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in…
How Will DEI Bans Affect U.S. Small Businesses?
BySelen Ozturk Mar 11, 2025 Since Trump’s termination of federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, small businesses nationwide are expected to take a major hit. Since Trump’s termination of…
Huge Spike in Consumer Fraud Losses, New FTC Data Show
ByPeter Schurmann Mar 13, 2025 Of the 2.6 million reports of scams submitted to the FTC in 2024, 38% reported losing money, up from 27% in 2023. US consumers lost…
Duterte declared fit to stand trial, makes first appearance before ICC
Attorney claims the 79-year-old former PH president ‘too ill’ from ‘debilitating’ health issues AFTER landing in the Netherlands earlier this week, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first appearance…
Pinalawig ang deadline para sa mga nakaligtas sa sunog sa LA na mag-aplay para sa Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Photo courtesy of EDD SACRAMENTO — Ang mga manggagawa, may-ari ng negosyo, at mga self-employed na tao sa Los Angeles County na naapektuhan ng mga sunog sa California ay mayroon…
Leni Robredo, an epitome of a courageous woman
Former Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo and Rogelio Constantino Medina Photos collated by Rogelio C. Medina THE first time I saw Leni Robredo was during the wake for her husband…
Overseas Filipinos Can Vote Online for the 2025 Elections
Overseas Filipinos in the U.S. and around the world can now vote online for the 2025 midterm elections, making the process more accessible and efficient. For the first time in…
Duterte in ICC Custody: A Defiant Message, Court Schedule, and Detention in The Hague
Former President Duterte breaks his silence with a defiant message on Facebook en route to The Hague: ‘I take full responsibility. This will be a long legal battle, but I…
ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE CONDEMNS GUTTING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Organizations Say Trump Move Puts Equal Education at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C.––On March 12, 2025, President Trump moved forward with one of his most troubling campaign promises to dismantle the Department of…