A truly ‘Green’ holidays at Cravings
It is the most wonderful time of the year and at Cravings, it is not an excuse not to go “green”. A restaurant brand of three decades, born from the…
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Duty Free PH pays tribute to OFWs, gives brand new car this Christmas season
Manila, Philippines – All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and balikbayans who will shop at the Duty Free Philippines this Christmas season will get a chance to win a brand new car, Chief…
Palace: ‘Build, Build, Build’ criticism ‘baseless’
Malacañang on Tuesday, November 12, dismissed Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon’s comment about the government’s P9.2-trillion Build, Build, Build project being a “dismal failure,” saying it was “baseless.” “Senator Frank,…
Karaw Craftventures: Sustainable, imaginative creativity with a heart
WHAT initially started as a business college project is now a social enterprise with a passion to help the community. It may sound so simple, but Paul Orpiada and together…
FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX celebrates Filipina empowerment
CLOSING out 2019, FilAm Arts’ Burlesque Las FilipinX returns to Genever Lounge in Historic Filipinotown to present a celebration of Filipina Empowerment and the Art of Burlesque on November 17,…
A1’s Ben Adams picks Morisette over Catriona, Sarah
BEN Adams, the lead singer of chart-topping boyband a1 and now a prominent producer based in the UK, teams up with Filipina singer Morissette on “This Is Christmas,” a potentially…
Filipino veterans host yearly Veterans Day demonstration to secure rights, recognition for Fil-Am vets
The veteran community demands action from lawmakers to secure rights and compensation to Filipino World War II veterans In Hollywood, Los Angeles on Monday, November 11, dozens of Filipino veterans…
PH supported 3 United Nation resolutions on journalists’ safety
The Duterte administration has supported three out of the last four United Nations resolutions to ensure the safety of journalists amid heightened risks members of the media are facing globally,…
Robredo meets with UN to discuss ‘best practices’ in tackling drug problem
Palace says VP can scrap ‘tokhang’, ICC still has no jurisdiction Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, November 11, met with the officials of the United Nations Office on Drugs…
UP to confer honorary degree upon Cristeta Comerford
THE University of the Philippines is set to confer upon White House Executive Chef Cristeta Pasia Comerford the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, on November 11, 10…
Red Cross commemorates one year since Woolsey Fire
Nonprofit thanks 700 volunteers and community partners who supported relief effort ON Friday, November 8, the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region gathered volunteers, staff, community partners and donors to…
CSUF Education Week celebrates teaching profession, college’s 15th anniversary
Nov. 12-14 event offers activities for future and current teachers and community members CAL State Fullerton’s College of Education is hosting “Education Week” Nov. 12-14, featuring programs and events for…
TFC honors the true ‘Global Pinoy Idols in Las Vegas’ on Nov. 23: See you all there!
IDOL. LODI. I see these words a lot on social media especially in my engagement with kababayans all over the world. Usually they give reference to people in the entertainment industry that…
8chan owner sues founder for cyber libel in PH
8chan owner James Arthur “Jim” Watkins on October 30 filed a cyber libel complaint against its founder Fredrick Brennan for tweeting that Watkins is “going senile” on September when he…
Is your situation forcing you to file bankruptcy?
FACING serious debt problems can be depressing to a lot of people. It may seem like the end of the world. You may feel angry, depressed, guilty- or a combination…
Getting the most out of a Philippine visit Part (2 of 2)
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” —St. Augustine (Continued from last week …) Fortunately, the dollar’s value is holding up…
U.S. EPA celebrates WIFIA Project with groundbreaking at Orange County Water District
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – On Friday, November 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Orange County Water District (OCWD) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Groundwater Replenishment…
National Music Competitions for Young Artists: Road to Finals
National Music Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) has been the home of talented young Filipino artists for almost 50 years – from learning and advancing in their craft as musicians…
Outstanding Men & Women of the Year (Philippines) awards honor trailblazers
Manila, Philippines – They are game-changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers. The country’s “Outstanding Men and Women of the Year” for 2019 were feted at a glittery gala in late November…
Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference opens its doors today, November 12
PASAY – Country’s Largest Business-2-Business Expo, Conference, and Networking Event for Small and Medium Enterprises – the Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference [PHILSME] opened once again for its 9th edition…
LG Electronics Launches The Brand-New Line Up For Single Commercial Air Conditioners
LG Pushes the Limits with its Unique Original Technology R1 CompressorTM and Smart Inverter November 07, 2019 — As the leader in the HVAC industry, LG Electronics (LG) recently held…
Are green cards for Filipino educators the answer to teacher shortages in rural America?
By Alice Sarmiento, NextDayBetter Storytelling Associate For many of us, school is like a home away from home, with our teachers acting as our parents. But in the United States,…
14th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final scales greater heights with expanded categories
ASIA’S LONG-RUNNING AND MOST RESPECTED REAL ESTATE HONOURS RISE TO MEET DIVERSITY AND DYNAMISM OF PROPERTY SEGMENTS New regional prizes for achievement in urban planning and sustainable development Culminating gala…
Massive outrage sparks over Spanish-produced animated feature on Magellan, Elcano
Critics accuse film of ‘inaccurate’ depiction of the Philippines, petition to ban the film in Philippine theaters gains traction Selectivity, historical bias, and cultural disrespect are among the main reasons…
Doubts about the Census: How will the first online census work and who guarantees confidentiality?
As 2020 approaches, many readers have questions about the upcoming census. If you have a question or any doubts about the Census, please write to [email protected] and we will consult…
The Asian Journal Media Group’s 3rd annual International Travel Trade & Consumer Expo set to be even bigger and better in 2020
Pasadena Convention Center will be the venue on its 3rd year The Asian Journal’s premier project is going to be one of the biggest Filipino American business events of 2020….
Filing claims does not bar employees from working for same employer
Q: I AM thinking of filing an overtime claim against my employer because I and my coworkers are doing a lot of off-the-clock work. However, I am concerned about losing…
On being a Filipino in Mexico
For sure it will take more than a day’s visit to truly understand the culture, the nature and the essence of a nation, but there is something about Mexico and…