Duterte to evaluate suspension of foreign aid order – Palace
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, September 24, said President Rodrigo Duterte will evaluate his directive suspending aid agreements with countries in favor of the Iceland-led resolution seeking a probe…
De Lima calls AFP deal with China-backed telco a ‘Trojan Horse’
“Trojan Horse.” That’s what opposition senator Leila De Lima on Friday, September 20, called the signed agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and China-led Mislatel Consortium, now…
5th FilAm Int’l Book Festival takes place October 12-13 in SF
Pulitzer Prize Winner Jose Antonio Vargas to headline event THE nonprofit organization Philippine-American Writers and Artists, in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, will hold the Fifth Filipino American…
AAG celebrates 16th Asian American Community Awards
ON Saturday, September 21, the Asian American Group presented Community Achievement Awards to outstanding Las Vegas citizens and a community organization. This is the sixteenth annual Gala Awards night. The event was…
Sen. Cortez Masto: For Congress to address climate change, we must recognize its impact on Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
Having been born and raised in Las Vegas, I’m so thrilled to see our community’s growing diversity. I’ve watched an engaged and thriving Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community…
Safeguarding your petition, part 2
IN A previous article I discussed some tips, strategy, and suggestions to safeguard your family-based petition. Here are more suggestions and observations: 5. Notify NVC of beneficiary’s marriage or divorce/annulment….
Expedited Removal Explained
THE debate on Immigration and Deportation continues across the board, which has resulted in changing policies within the Department of Homeland Security. What is the process of getting deported? What…
Ozone for sanitizing
FOLLOWING our article on the use of UVC and ozone for sterilizing CPAP system for sleep apnea and almost any other items at home, we received queries about the use…
Ambassador Romualdez visits LA hospital spearheading Fil-Am community health research
DURING a recent trip to Los Angeles, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez visited Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which is leading a research program into the health needs…
The youth takes charge of the adults’ denial, apathy and inaction on the climate crisis threatening life on earth
HISTORY has again and again documented how the youth has been the driving force of change in society through many generations in different parts of the world. The youth and…
Family searching for Fil-Am trans woman who went missing at Dallas airport
A FILIPINO American family is searching for their loved one who reportedly went missing on Saturday, September 14 during a layover at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Pauline “Paula”…
US Sen. Marco Rubio calls for De Lima’s release
United States Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) over the weekend called on the Philippine government to release Senator Leila De Lima who has been imprisoned for the past two years on…
Survey: Majority of Filipinos still satisfied with anti-drug campaign
FILIPINOS remain satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte’s three-year war on illegal drugs, a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed. The poll, conducted from June 22 to 26, found 82%…
UN: PH among 48 anti-civil society, activist countries
AS the Philippines continues to distance itself from other countries that criticize its controversial war on drugs, it has been named among 48 countries that have a rising rate of…
Suspension of foreign loans, grants won’t impact PH economy – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to suspend aid agreements with countries in favor of the Iceland-led United Nations resolution seeking a probe into his anti-drug campaign will not harm the Philippine…
Mindfulness as virtue
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior THESE are the best of times. These are the worst of times. Charles Dickens could…
Drowning in debt? Your choices determine your destiny
ARE you always worried about not having enough money for yourself and your family no matter how hard you work? Do you live paycheck to paycheck with no savings? Is…
LA’s Historic Filipinotown dubbed one of the ‘coolest’ neighborhoods in the world
Time Out magazine highlights Filipino cuisine option in one of LA’s up-and-coming areas In the last two decades, Angelenos have lamented gentrification’s impact on the erasure of the historic local…
LA Press Freedom Week: Rappler chief Maria Ressa bares how social media has led to ‘erosion of democracy’ in PH, US
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa lamented use of social media to spread misinformation and contribute to the ‘erosion of democracy’ as evidenced in recent elections, such as those…
Fil-Am hockey player Nick Robertson signs NHL contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
FILIPINO American hockey player Nick Robertson has entered a three-year, entry-level contract with the National Hockey League (NHL)’s Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, September 20, nearly a week after his…
Ambassador Romualdez meets with LA Fil-Am community, boasts economic opportunities under Duterte
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez had a packed schedule in Los Angeles this past week as he met with several Filipino American community organizations and businesses…
Fil-Am chambers of commerce meet with Ambassador Romualdez during SoCal visit
THE Coalition filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) welcomed Philippine Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, during an exclusive luncheon at the Diamond Bar Golf Club last…
Trump criticizes California for rampant homelessness
PRESIDENT Donald Trump embarked on a visit to California this week where he had some things to say about the state’s homeless epidemic. On Tuesday, September 17, the president was…
Raising sea arbitral ruling before UN ‘futile’ — Palace
Malacañang on Thursday, September 19, said bringing up the 2016 arbitral court ruling on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) before the United Nations General Assembly would be a…
Citizenship Day: Advancing Justice affiliates encourage immigrants to naturalize ahead of 2020 election
LOS ANGELES, CA — In celebration of National Citizenship Day on September 17, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliates throughout the U.S. hosted citizenship clinics to promote the many…