TheatreWorks Silicon Valley event artistic producer is Fil-Am Jeffrey Lo PALO ALTO — Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s 21st Annual New Works Festival. Continuing the company’s legacy of fostering new theatre, this unique festival offers audiences an extraordinary opportunity…
BREAKING BARRIERS Marizza Delgado, a 25-year-old Filipino American, made history by becoming the first Filipino American to be crowned Miss New York USA 2024 a few weeks ago. This achievement marks a significant milestone not only in her personal journey but also in the representation of the Filipino American community in the pageant world. “I…
PAGEANT season is back with a punch! Now in its 13th year, the Miss Philippines USA pageant takes off with the unprecedented addition of Mister Philippines USA. Headed by pageant organizer and producer Lou Razon, the Miss Philippines USA organization produces the longest-running Filipino American beauty pageant in the U.S. According to Lou Razon, the…
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…
by Arthur Allen KFF Health News Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the…
DAGUPAN CITY — Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia said on Tuesday that he was “thoroughly satisfied” with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying it “struck all the right chords, being both comprehensive and uplifting.” In a statement sent to The Manila Times, de Venencia said that as…
With Biden dropping out of the race, Democrats across the country divert support to Harris IMMEDIATELY following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, Democratic leaders across the country—including several Filipino American lawmakers and politicos—publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Ranking members and leaders of the…
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and other public health experts say is a mental health emergency among young people. But California’s efforts, like those in other states, will likely face…
How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting offer. But in a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by promises of big pay in…
BY the time my first name “Rogelio” was being chanted musically at Philstagers’ PSF Blackbox Theatre in Manila on late evening of July 6, 2024, something good was happening on the other part of the globe: my new column P.E.P. (People, Events, Places) for Asian Journal was about to be published in print in the…
NO matter how busy Jesus was ministering to people who were sick and hungry for his words of wisdom, he would never skip praying. He would go to a deserted place to be alone with his Father. It was this practice that gave him the energy and passion to address the needs of God’s people….
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…
by Angela Hart KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to smoke meth, crack, or fentanyl. They keep company credit cards on hand in case a patient needs emergency food or water, or an Uber ride…
As AI grows more prevalent, ethnic voters face an election landscape where the difference between real and artificial news is ever-harder to gauge. At a Friday, July 12 Ethnic Media Services briefing, digital media transparency and political watchdog experts monitoring the rise of AI-generated disinformation discussed prospective challenges to ethnic voters in this year’s national…
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has garnered support from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elected officials, who say that doing so could lead to the creation of a special district for the community. Prominent AAPI congressmembers, Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-36) and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), joined county supervisors…
Public online and flexible schedule charter high school that mentors at-risk students opens fall in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – Filipino boxer Blazen Rocilli (6-0, 5 KOs), a promising 21-year-old middleweight from Waipahu, Hawaii, now training in Las Vegas, NV, has officially signed a managerial agreement with Andrew Bocanegra, president of Boxing VIP. Rocilli, standing at an impressive 6’3” and fighting…
HOT temperatures continue as summer is in full swing in San Diego County and children are spending more time outside. “There are so many fun activities for children and families to enjoy together over the summer, but unfortunately this is also a time when a lot of preventable injuries can happen,” said Dr. Kelly Motadel,…
Logan, a 24-year veteran, will take over as Fire-Rescue Chief in August SAN DIEGO – On Monday, July 15, the city council unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria’s appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Robert Logan II to be the City of San Diego’s next Fire-Rescue Chief. “Having grown up in San Diego and served the Fire-Rescue…
THE County’s Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board is taking applications to fill an opening on its board. CLERB was established in 1990 to investigate citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies and probation officers. The vacancy is in Supervisorial District 1 which means volunteers must live in that district. The area includes the Cities of…
City council to vote on negotiated lease for planned Hope @ Vine campus SAN DIEGO – As the latest and perhaps most significant, long-term step in the City of San Diego’s continued efforts to address homelessness, Mayor Todd Gloria has announced a lease deal to transform a 65,000-square-foot commercial building in Middletown into a state-of-the-art…
LOS ANGELES – Veteran Filipino journalist, author and professor Alfredo G. Gabot has published his first of a series of books in the United States. Gabot’s new book, “California: A Philippine Territory – Almost and Other Stories,” is now available at Amazon, its publisher, announced on July 7, in both hardcover and paperback editions. Later,…
Chris Quintos Cathcart’s journey from actor to executive producer is a testament to her unwavering commitment to amplify underrepresented voices in the film industry. From her early days as an actor and writer, crafting roles for herself due to the scarcity of interesting parts for her ‘type,’ to co-founding Unapologetic Projects, Cathcart has relentlessly pursued…
CITIZEN Pinoy brings you the second installment of “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episodes filmed at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago, IL. In this episode, Liza Valerio, a member of the Valerio family and one of the store’s co-owners, joins leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel. “Tita Liza” gives Atty. Gurfinkel a tour of the…
THE nobility, treasured peace, respect, and love of fellowmen and other Christian virtues that reigned over America after the second world war is now marred by extreme hate and violence from the liberal elements of our society, staining our soil with our own blood. The radical shift in paradigm in the thinking and behavior of…
Shaina Magdayao Joins NYAFF Jury THE 23rd edition of the New York Asian American Film Festival (NYAFF) is set to be a vibrant celebration of Asian cinema, with a special spotlight on three remarkable films from the Philippines. Running from July 12 to 28, this year’s festival promises to deliver an eclectic mix of new…
MCDONALD’S has partnered with the hit anime series “‘Jujutsu Kaisen” to launch a new Special Grade Garlic Sauce, available exclusively on the McDonald’s App starting July 9. This new sauce is inspired by the iconic Black Garlic Sauce from McDonald’s Japan, featuring a blend of garlic and soy with a slight tangy sweetness. During a…
“What defines a modern-day Filipino-American hero?” In a country rich in heroic stories, First Lieutenant/ Dr. Mercedes “Mommy Ched” Cuello Lazaro Musngi’s story stands out, not just for her heroism as a first aid combat medic during World War II, but also for the lifetime compassion she demonstrated as a matriarch, medical missionary doctor, humble…
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have been brought to the attention of the court and the court makes an order for sole or joint custody o unsupervised visitation to that parent,…
by Jordan Rau KFF Health News For hours, John Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in Rhode Island. A retired truck driver, he had injured his spine in a fall on the job decades earlier and could no longer walk. The antibiotics he was taking made…
For the over six million Californians aged 65 and over, and the over seven and a half million with a disability, getting the care they need has not always been easy. To help these Californians live healthier lives in their own communities, Medi-Cal — California’s version of Medicaid — has new programs including integration with…
