Cerritos Library book sale set for October 26
Stock up on books, music, and movies at the Friends of the Cerritos Library book sale on Saturday, October 26. A great selection of fiction and nonfiction books in English…
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The Mestizo opens LA showroom and unfolds exciting opportunities for modern Filipino wear brand
The Mestizo, the fashion brand that first got noticed online in 2021 with its intricately designed boleros celebrating the beauty of Filipino culture, recently opened a showroom in Los Angeles….
Lumpia, palabok, reimagined suman: Filipino dishes draw crowds at NYCWFF
Team Kabisera led by Chef Augee and her partner Joey celebrate the end of a successful three-day appearance at the NYCWFF, serving more than 6,000 pieces of pork and vegetable…
Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz.
This week, Former President Bill Clinton visited Las Vegas to urge Filipino-American Nevadans to vote early for Vice President Kamala Harris & Gov. Tim Walz. During a visit to Red…
10 Actions to Take Charge of Your Personal Finances Sponsored by JPMorganChase
With the holiday season around the corner, now is an opportune time to take stock of your personal finances and get ahead of your New Year’s resolutions for 2025. No…
Vital info capsules
THE nation’s health Elections always affect our mental health, as individuals, personally, and as a nation. Voting with wisdom and common sense is the smartest and healthiest way to choose…
FABAG-GLAC Honors Outstanding Community Members at FAHM Event!
On October 19, 2024 – A very successful Filipino American History Month (FAHM) and EXPO2024 Cultural Celebration was co-hosted by the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) and Incarnation…
On Being Humble Servants
Pope Francis recently appointed twenty-one new Cardinals from various countries to reflect a more global and synodal Church, reaching out to its peripheries. In his letter to the cardinal elects,…
University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence
Get Your Tickets Now and Don’t Miss the Chance to Join This Historic Celebration! LOS ANGELES — The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) proudly…
Christine Rocas: Breathtaking brilliance from trusting the created sacred space with cast and partner
“I FIRST met Christine Rocas about 12 years ago when I was asked to co-produce a fundraiser event for Typhoon Haiyan relief at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. I…
A visit to the presidential residence of the First Family
(From left) Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque, and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo-Tantoco (at the back) is…
Rivermaya rocks Los Angeles with a sold-out reunion concert
Bamboo Mañalac rendering a song onstage. Photo by Mic Diaz FOR the first time Filipinos from all over Southern California gathered to witness one of the most-awaited historical and life-changing…
The Rise of Abi Marquez: From Culinary Content Creator to Filipino Food Ambassador
Abi’s talent has earned her a James Beard nomination, a spot in Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2024, and TikTok’s Creator of the Year for Food. Her culinary creativity shines…
2025 PH national elections to go fully online for overseas Filipinos, says Consul General Mangalile
NEW YORK – Consul General Senen Mangalile announced significant developments regarding the May 2025 Philippine National Elections during the ConGen Hour with the media last week, highlighting the Philippine government’s…
Gardasil 9 and HPV
COMPARED to most head and neck malignancies, the rate of throat cancer in the United States and around the globe has not declined. The statistics are also true, when extrapolated,…
Citizen Pinoy answers immigration questions at a New York City pop-up event
IN this week’s episode of “Citizen Pinoy,” leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel heads to a vibrant Pop-up event in New York City called “Batok at Sulat,” where he…
‘Citizen Puti’ special: A family reunited through patience, love, and one White American being a big fan of Citizen Pinoy
From left: Ricky Lee, Aries, Arya, Martha and Atty. Michael Gurfinkel FOR 19 years, the show has been known as “Citizen Pinoy,” but in this special episode, leading U.S. Immigration…
MILLION TREES FOUNDATION HONORED WITH BANTAYOG NG LAWA AWARD
The Million Trees Foundation, Inc. (MTFI) was recognized with the Bantayog ng Lawa award during the 55th anniversary of the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) recently in ceremonies held in…
Loida Nicolas Lewis praises “world-class” “Ibalon,” coming to SoCal Oct. 27
“Bravo!” exclaimed Loida Nicolas Lewis, outstanding Filipino American community leader, about the Philippine Ballet Theatre’s “Ibalon,” which she watched recently in New York, and will be presented on October 27,…
CITEM offers glimpses of reimagination at Manila FAME 2024 Media Preview
Members of the media were given a sneak peek into the upcoming 72nd edition of Manila FAME, as organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) during…
On the True Motive of Service
What drives and motivates us to serve? Is it honor, title, prestige, and popularity? Or is it a genuine concern for others and love for God? This is an important…
Monterey Park Mayor Thomas Wong Hosts AAPI Leaders Luncheon & Briefing on Proposition 5: Affordable Housing & Public Infrastructure
Monterey Park, CA — Monterey Park Mayor Thomas Wong welcomed local AAPI leaders for a special luncheon and briefing today to discuss Proposition 5, a significant ballot initiative aimed at…
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social…
‘Abot-Kamay na Pangarap’ finale on Oct. 19; CITEM to hold Manila F.A.M.E. Oct. 17-19
The cast of the GMA Network soap opera “Abot-Kamay na Pangarap” headed by Carmina Villaroel, Richard Yap and Jillian Ward. AFTER over two years on air with several milestones achieved,…
PAL Opens New Manila-Cauayan Route in January
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding Cauayan, Isabela to its growing domestic network out of Manila starting January 15, 2025. The new PAL service will offer daily flights for…
Remembering piano legend Nena Del Rosario-Villanueva: A legacy of music and inspiration
The New York City concert, co-produced by Jun and Myla Villanueva (second and third from left), showcased four talented Filipino musicians—pianists Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz (left) and Rene Dalandan (second from…
Maria Torres-Springer Takes the Helm as NYC’s First Deputy Mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the appointment of Maria Torres-Springer as the new first deputy mayor, marking a significant leadership change in his administration. Torres-Springer, who previously…
Remastered classic Bona returns to the spotlight at the 62nd New York Film Festival
Among those who attended the Cannes premiere of *Bona* were (from left) Daphne Chiu of TBA Studios, Vicky Belarmino from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Cinemalaya, Gil Quito,…
Nobel prizes for mRNA
THE Nobel Prize in Physiology-Medicine has been awarded to two scientists for their discovery of micro-RNA (mRNA), which “helps determine how cells develop and function, and malfunction.” A sample of…
Gina de Venecia files candidacy for Pangasinan’s 4th Congressional District
Former congresswoman Gina V.P. de Venecia, popularly known as Manay Gina, officially filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) on Sunday, October 6, 2024, aiming to return to the House of…