NYAFF 2019’s Filipino Representation: Ma director Kenneth Dagatan & Still Human’s Crisel Consunji
The 18th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) ran from June 28 to July 14, and film buffs in New York had an opportunity to watch some…
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Romantic comedies and that thing called love (Part 1 of 2)
“The past is prologue.” —Shakespeare IF you’re a woman who believes in secret in such things as love-at-first sight and happily-ever-afters, TAKE HEART. Even during this cynical, jaded Age of…
Duterte invokes defense treaty with US
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, July 17, has called on the United States to invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines amid the maritime tension in the disputed…
US committed to help PH in ‘evidence-based’ drug war
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell on Tuesday, July 16, said the United States is committed to working with the Philippines on “evidence-based” approaches…
Jeffrey Lo, director of ‘The Language Archive’
Sharing the power of storytelling and the importance of representation CARRYING his passion to create stories and present them to others who may not have the opportunity to feel or…
August 2019 priority dates
EACH month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family and employment based categories. A…
Sun: Friend or foe?
Life is not possible without the sun, but it could also be our nemesis, if we are not wise and careful. Make the sun our friend. Summer is a sun-filled…
‘Duterte will be the first one to obey ‘Bawal Bastos’ law’
Malacañang on Tuesday, July 16, said that President Rodrigo Duterte will be the first to follow the recently signed “Bawal Bastos” law, which penalizes catcalling and other gender-based harassment in…
Boracay flash flood shows more time needed for rehab
by Nestor Burgos Jr THE inter-agency task force managing the rehabilitation of Boracay Island appealed to tourists and residents on Wednesday, July 17, to give the rehabilitation more time after…
All the small things: Issues that come up in divorce when there are minor children
RECENTLY, I was asked if we here at Chua Tinsay & Vega, APLC handle divorce cases. Yes, we do! We handle divorce cases here in California, including Division of Community…
Tri-Valley Repertory presents: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Fil-Am Romar De Claro plays lead role in this favorite family musical THE Tri-Valley Repertory is proud to present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this July and August at…
From skin-colored ternos to Philippine-inspired scents: Pulo Project rolls out second wave of art and design installations in LA
FILIPINO exhibition series Pulo Project is back until August with a new set of art, design and fashion from Filipino and Filipino American creatives. Born as a “passion project” by…
ICE raids targeting 2,000 quietly go underway
No signs of massive raids in Los Angeles, other major cities Over the weekend, the Trump administration said that federal immigration officials have begun a nationwide operation targeting undocumented immigrants…
DOH declares national dengue alert
The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, July 15, declared a national dengue alert after 450 people, including infants and a centenarian, died in the first six months of the…
PH won’t withdraw from UNHRC – Locsin
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday, July 16, said the Philippines will remain in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) despite the Council’s approval of a resolution…
Duterte signs bill that punishes ‘sexist’ remarks
‘Anti-bastos’ bill seeks to prevent sexual harassment, including catcalling President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the anti-bastos bill, which seeks to prevent gender-based sexual harassment from occurring in streets,…
Team Philippines participates in this year’s World Championships of Performing Arts
A TEAM of Filipino talent is back again to compete in this year’s World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Long Beach, California. Considered the “Talent Olympics,” WCOPA has over…
Dear Filipino Americans: When are you going to call out President Trump for racism and discrimination?
MGA KABABAYAN, many of you are Republicans, holding onto conservative principles, especially those anchored on our Christian faith which is very important to us. This is one of the reasons…
Filipino industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue launches Star Wars furniture
Staunch Star Wars fans can now design their living rooms to look like a galaxy far, far away with high-end themed furniture and home accessories. Filipino industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue…
PH population to double by 2058
The Philippines’ population is predicted to grow twice its size by 2058, according to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia. Since the last census conducted in 2015, the country’s population rate…
Suspect arrested in broad daylight killing of 70-year-old Filipino man in LA
The suspect in the deadly attack of a 70-year-old Filipino man was arrested on Thursday, July 11 after being detained in downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) authorities…
PH rejects UN resolution to investigate drug war
The Philippines on Thursday, July 11 rejected a United Nations resolution that mandates a “comprehensive” international review of the drug war that has been ongoing since President Rodrigo Duterte took…
Pacquiao remains confident ahead of July 20 fight against Thurman
With less than 10 days to go until Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s fight with Keith “One Time” Thurman, Pacquiao assured that he was feeling good and finishing training camp strong. “They’re…
Rent control bill advances in California Senate
AB 1482 guarantees and expands rent control to more rental units CALIFORNIA is now closer to having statewide rent control after the California Senate Judiciary Committee approved AB 1482 on…
Q&A for beginners in the stock market
MORE than half of Americans have stocks in their portfolio. If you don’t, you are missing out. Actually, you have been missing out big time. Conservative people keep their money…