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Team Harris-Walz Ramps Up Historic Work to Mobilize Asian American Voters With New Battleground Ad

“My Mother” highlights Vice President Harris’ lifelong commitment to fighting for the American people. Campaign also bolsters staffing in battleground states, previews paid media push outlining the stakes of this election for Asian American communities. Today, the Harris-Walz campaign released “My Mother,” its latest ad airing across the battleground states that speaks directly to Asian American voters…

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Minnesota first lady Gwen Walz meets AANHPI Dems in Las Vegas

This is the Minnesota first lady’s first trip to Nevada since her husband, Tim Walz, joined Harris’ campaign By Klarize Medenilla/AJPress   GWEN Walz, wife of vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, kicked off a major canvassing effort for Democratic voters and volunteers in Nevada on Tuesday, Sept. 17, which happened to be National…

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Virgen de los Remedios at the LA Cathedral

Thousands of devotees from diverse nationalities will gather for the annual Virgen de los Remedios Mass on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The festivities will begin with a procession to assemble at the Cathedral Plaza at three o’clock in the afternoon. This will be followed with a…

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Tim Walz campaigns in Las Vegas ahead of presidential debate

Vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz campaigned in Las Vegas ahead of the presidential debate on Tuesday. Walz arrived in Las Vegas on Monday evening and made a stop Tuesday morning at the Park Towers at Hughes Center for a fundraiser, where he predicted Vice President Kamala Harris would show the American people…

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AADAP to honor Kaiser Permanente, John Yamamoto, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Trisha Murakawa at ‘Showtime 2024’

LOS ANGELES – The Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP) is proud to announce that Kaiser Permanente, John Yamamoto, vice president of Community Health and Government Relations for Kaiser Permanente Southern California; LA City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and Trisha Murakawa, Principal and Chief Problem Solver for Murakawa Communications will be honored at the upcoming “Showtime…

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Janet R. Nepales Elected to Golden Globe Awards Advisory Board

Veteran Hollywood journalist Janet R. Nepales was recently elected to the Golden Globe Awards (GGA) Advisory Board along with her colleagues, Ramzy Malouki and Asel Sherniyazova.   GGA members voted for Janet, Ramzy and Asel in a recent election for the three open positions on the Advisory Board.   Janet is an award-winning journalist and…

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FAFHW energized by debate, launch nationwide mobilization with targeted regional efforts

FILIPINO Americans for Harris Walz (FAFHW) is riding a wave of enthusiasm following Vice President Kamala Harris’s commanding performance in Tuesday’s (September 10) Presidential Debate against former President Donald Trump.   The debate energized Filipino American voters nationwide and across the Pacific Ocean, with over 100 attendees joining virtual and in-person watch parties in cities…

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COVID-19 never left

AS of the week ending August 31, 2024, 2.6 percent of all deaths in the United States were due to COVID-19, with hospitalization of 4.6 per 100,000, 2.3 percent positive on emergency room visit, 16.3 percent positivity rate. Indeed, COVID-19 is very much still with us. Let’s not be complacent: The new COVID-19 vaccines against…

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High fat, low carb

THIS vital issue is trending. The intense desire to have a healthy body and maximal longevity is a universal dream more sought for than ever before. Besides daily physical exercise (walking, moderate or brisk, as tolerated, at least 5 times a week, is recommended over the joint-busting jogging), various diets have been developed for better…

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Turning pages: Roswell Encina’s path to the Library of Congress

Roswell Encina photo: Encina shared that his role as Chief Communications Officer has provided him with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work at the largest library in the world, where he helps make its vast collections accessible to the public. Photo from Instagram/@roswellencina Pop star Lizzo made headlines in 2022 when she played James Madison’s 200-year-old…

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CANDIDATES’ FORUM 2024 – EMPOWERING VOICES, SHAPING FUTURES

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations – NV (NaFFAA NV) and the Filipino American in Political Organization With Equal Representation (Fil-Am in POWER) are proud to announce the upcoming 2024 Candidates’ Forum with support from our major sponsors, Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) and Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA). This event will take…

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Cebu’s Triple Treat: Food, Cars, and Construction All Set for September

This September, three prime events in Cebu City—also known as the Queen City of the South—will bring innovation, recreation, and business together in a unique way. The Philippine Building and Construction Expo (PHILBEX Cebu), the Cebu Foods and Beverages Exposition (CEFBEX),), and the Cebu Auto Show (CAS) are set to provide an unmatched exhibition of…

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MY P.E.P. (People, Events, Places)

Filmmaker Cece Asuncion produces ‘Manila Matriarchs’ A HUGE congratulations to Biyaya Animal Care and Biyaya Animal Sanctuary on its 2nd Anniversary. Its unwavering dedication to spreading love and hope to fur babies across the Philippines is inspiring. This year’s goal of providing 2,000 + free spay and neuter services to dogs and cats shows the…

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The gift of ‘seeing’ and ‘hearing’

“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God; he comes with vindication; with divine recompense, he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the deaf be cleared; then will the lame leap like a stag, then the tongue of the mute will sing.” (Isaiah 35:4-6) We all…

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AANHPI Leaders and Las Vegas Small Business Owners Praise VP Harris’ Plan to Support Nevada’s Small Businesses, Slam Trump’s Project 2025 Agenda

Today in Las Vegas, AANHPI leaders, including elected officials and local small business owners, hosted a press conference to highlight the contrast between Vice President Harris’ new proposals that will bolster small businesses and Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda that will champion wealthy corporations over Nevada’s small businesses. The Vice President’s new plan features a…

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PAL, PVAO renew partnership to promote welfare of veterans

Philippine Airlines’ corporate social responsibility arm, PAL Foundation, and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) of the Department of National Defense recently renewed its partnership to promote the welfare of Filipino World War II veterans. Taking to heart PAL’s service philosophy of Buong Pusong Alaga, the national flag carrier committed to extend its wholehearted service…

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NV Grow Empowers Fil-Am Entrepreneurs in Southern Nevada with Vital Business Support

Las Vegas, Nevada — In the richly diverse state of Nevada, opportunities abound, and business thrives, creating a vibrant landscape of growth and innovation. Among the initiatives fueling this progress is NV Grow, a distinctive small business program tailored for Southern Nevada’s flourishing enterprises. Working closely with the Asian Community Development Council, NV Grow collaborates with…

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TFC premieres “Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views” hosted by award-winning TFC News reporter Bev Llorente

LAS VEGAS, August 20, 2024 – One of this summer’s most exciting program premieres on TFC, especially for followers of TFC News, was the recent premiere of “Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views” (which is also a play in Tagalog to mean, “What’s up, Bev?”).  The talk show is hosted by acclaimed and award-winning TV journalist Beverly “Bev” Llorente who…

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