Filipino-Mexican teen among 9 service members killed in training accident off California coast
Since childhood, Bryan Juan-Carlos Baltierra had set his sights on a military career and enlisted a month after graduating from high school. On Wednesday, July 29, the 18-year-old private first…
Is it cultural appropriation or appreciation? How a wine bar in D.C. called ‘Barkada’ sparked a social media debate
Four white men recently opened a wine bar along U Street in Washington, D.C. named “Barkada Wine Bar,” a nod to the Filipino word for a closely-knit group of friends….
Metro Manila, nearby areas put under stricter MECQ following health workers request for ‘time out’
RESPONDING to the ardent plea from healthcare workers, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has relegated the country’s capital and its nearby provinces under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) beginning August…
Google celebrates Fil-Am Olympic diver Vicki Draves
FILIPINA American Victoria “Vicki” Manalo-Draves was honored with a Google Doodle on Monday, August 3, on the 72nd anniversary of her winning moment at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London….
Fil-Am professors voice concerns over new Cal State University ethnic or social justice studies requirement
Undergraduate students of the California State University system — the largest public university system in the United States — will be required to take an ethnic studies or social justice…
‘BalikBAHAY’ COVID-19 care packages bring LA Filipino community together
by Antonio Moya, MD, MPH, Melanie Sabado-Liwag, PhD, MPH, and Yey Coronel LOS ANGELES – Essential workers of the Filipino Community in Los Angeles recently received a bit of the…
As lawmakers rail against Trump’s proposal to delay election, USPS warns of backlog in ballot delivery
Republicans on the Hill remain doubtful of the proposal’s feasibility As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to complicate and frustrate existing systems of bureaucracy, Washington lawmakers and election experts have suggested…
LA County’s COVID-19 fatalities jump as CA continues to set alarming records
The City of Los Angeles may begin issuing fines to people who disobey mask mandate After a month of record highs in cases and deaths associated with the coronavirus in…
Fauci and Birx recommend eye protection in addition to masks to prevent contracting COVID-19
Kids over 9 years old can also transmit virus, Fauci says in separate interview People are recommended to wear eye protection in addition to masks to better prevent contracting COVID-19,…
Wrongful termination: When employer keeps changing reasons for employee’s firing
PATRICIA Samson worked as a portfolio manager for Wells Fargo Bank. On October 28, 2014, Patricia informed her supervisors that she would take a medical leave of absence to recover…
Seven tips in writing IRS for forgiveness of penalties
AS our tax laws become more complex, we find it more difficult to comply. The COVID-19 pandemic makes compliance even more challenging. As we fail to comply in filing or…
People of compassion
IF Jesus were here on earth today, he would be much concerned about the thousands of people suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. And if he were here in Los Angeles,…
Landlord with $400K judgment vs commercial tenant proceeds against guarantor
WHAT are friends for? Friends, of course, like to help each other. But to what extent and what favors can you ask from a friend? The client’s friend wanted to…
Removal of conditions on green card
KAPAG ang green card ay nakuha sa pamamagitan ng kasal sa isang U.S. citizen (USC) at ang kasal ay wala pang 2 taon noong naaprubahan ng USCIS ang green card…
Family law issues during the COVID-19 pandemic
THE COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our lives almost overnight. Not only has it changed our lives in terms of our daily routine, jobs, lifestyle, but also our relationship with our…
[OPINION] Trump forces states to reopen economy amid pandemic as Senate Republicans want to disempower workers against employers who fail to protect them from COVID-19
COVID-19 does not discriminate against who to infect. It may hit you regardless of your gender, age, financial status, educational attainment, political affiliation, and religious beliefs. However, some groups of…
Late Filipina artist, activist Pacita Abad honored with a Google Doodle
FILIPINA visual artist and activist Pacita Abad was celebrated as a Google Doodle on Friday, July 31. On July 31, 1984, the late artist became the first woman to receive…
Filipino celebrities, online influencers file 21st petition vs anti-terror law
Bloggers, social media influencers, and other Internet personalities have joined lawyers, journalists and human rights advocates who are rallying against the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, which recently became a law….
Robredo lists recommendations to improve PH COVID-19 response
PHILIPPINE Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, July 29, presented her list of suggestions on how the country may combat and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the…
Report: PH deadliest country in Asia for eco-warriors
The Philippines was the deadliest country in Asia for land and environmental defenders in 2019, according to conflict and corruption watchdog Global Witness. In its report released on Wednesday, July…
Congresswoman Susie Lee hosts virtual roundtable focusing on issues impacting Asian American community in Nevada
THE AAPI community in Nevada took center stage during a Facebook LIVE roundtable hosted by Democratic Congresswoman Susie Lee. She is currently serving Southern Nevada’s 3rd congressional district. The roundtable…
Fil-Am trans actress Rain Valdez among 5 Fil-Ams nominated for 72nd Primetime Emmys
As the demand for diversity continues to surge in Hollywood, the nominations for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards reflect the shifting of tides with a significant number of nominees of…
The sparkling rise of Sanzo: How a Fil-Am millennial is disrupting the beverage industry
A Filipino American has been silently but efficiently disrupting the heavily evolving and saturated market of carbonated beverages, and in this specific case: sparkling water. Meet Sandro Roco, the 31-year-old…
Bureau of Treasury invites Fil-Ams to invest in PH
The Philippines’ Bureau of The Treasury issued an invitation to overseas Filipinos to invest in Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB) in a Zoom presentation last Thursday, July 23. The presentation was…
Thousands mobilized to urge NYC residents to respond to 2020 Census
New York City has launched a campaign to mobilize all households to respond to the census because of the alarmingly low response rate generated so far. Dubbed the #GetCountedNYC Census…
COVID-19 cases top 50,000 in Bay Area as California breaks another daily record for virus-related deaths
THE Bay Area reached a new high of COVID-19 cases as the count for positive cases reached 50,472 with 785 deaths, as of Wednesday morning, July 29. San Francisco reported…