[COLUMN] Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign?
There seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this…
Pandemic stress, gangs, and utter fear fueled a rise in teen shootings
by Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News Diego never imagined he’d carry a gun. Not as a child, when shots were fired outside his Chicago-area home. Not at age 12, when…
Damaging storms and power outages: California prepares for more severe weather
by Antonio Ray Harvey, Ethnic Media Services A Filipino American woman was killed in front of her two children by her partner in Daly City, California on Monday, March 6….
California sues Huntington Beach for violating state housing laws
The beachside city has reportedly refused to build more affordable housing per state housing requirements CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta announced he was suing the City of Huntington Beach for…
UPAAGLA announces its entertainment lineup for its gala, awards night
THE UPAAGLA Gala and Awards Night returns this year to the Omni Hotel on March 18, 2023. Sure to be an evening of entertainment, this year’s Gala will be headlined…
Suspects in anti-Asian Queens attack arrested; charged with assault as a hate crime
Victims reportedly called ‘Ugly Asian!’ by one of the assailants New York police arrested on Monday, March 6 two suspects wanted for an alleged racially motivated attack on a Filipino-American…
Are we done with masks? Three experts review the latest findings
A new study finds masks do little to prevent the spread of viruses like the flu and Covid, and that hand washing and vaccines offer more protection. An international network…
Biden administration urged to take more aggressive steps to relieve medical debt
by Noam N. Levey Kaiser Health News Dozens of advocates for patients and consumers, citing widespread harm caused by medical debt, are pushing the Biden administration to take more aggressive…
Coalition takes Biden to task for falling short on voting rights
A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and advocacy organizations is accusing the Biden administration of falling short on its “visionary” commitment to step up voter registration and that…
Department of Tourism Secretary Frasco meets with Central Europe tourism players, vows prioritization of tourism under Marcos Administration
BERLIN, Germany – Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco met with major tourism stakeholders in central Europe to explore market opportunities in a bid to increase visitor arrivals…
MICECON 2023 lauded for successful run in Davao
Top MICE professionals and key government officials praised the successful execution of MICECON 2023 in Davao City held last March 1-3, 2023. The event was organized by the Tourism Promotions…
Fil-Am athlete Anton del Rosario expands 7’s Football League’s reach outside PH
Seven-a-side football’s global popularity (also called 7’s Soccer in other locations) is taking off and at the helm of this emerging and innovative variation of football is Filipino American entrepreneur…
Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel pays courtesy call on NY Consul General
MISS UNIVERSE PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE CONSUL GENERAL. The first ever Fil-Am Miss Universe, Ms. R’Bonney Gabriel, met with Consul General Senen T. Mangalile on Monday, 06 March…
PCCI officers call on ConGen Ferrer in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – Officers of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) called on Consul General Neil Ferrer and discussed ways to strengthen economic ties between the Philippines and…
FIIRE holds conference for US delegation in Manila
FILIPINOS in Institutional Real Estate (FIIRE) held a 5-day conference in the Philippines for a delegation coming from the United States in mid-February. FIIRE initially planned an inaugural event in…
UPAAA all set to give Oblation awards
The 2023 Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC) of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) is fast approaching. This year marks the 22nd biennial gathering of UP Alumni…
ABS-CBN Entertainment expands digital offerings
Southeast Asia’s number one YouTube channel in media and entertainment ‘YouTubeverse’ offers new international content on Kapamilya Online Live, ‘Made for YouTube’ and Superview LOS ANGELES – With over 42.7 million subscribers, ABS-CBN…
[COLUMN] Success story: Aged-out daughter obtains immigrant visa through CSPA, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
MARIVIC, a U.S. citizen, filed a petition for her daughter, Alyssa, in May 2019. However, in January 2021, after filing all paperwork and fees, Marivic was notified by the U.S….
Meet Fil-Am Zoe Jensen: Broadway’s latest queen is living the dream
LANA Zoe Jensen is having the time of her life. The Filipino-American performer officially made her Broadway debut in late 2022 as a principal cast of Six, a British musical…
US-China tensions bring on fresh wave of AAPI xenophobia
AAPI community leaders are concerned that the tense U.S.-China relationship, which has become more fraught in recent weeks over accusations of Chinese spying, has spurred on a fresh wave of…
What’s your next job search move?
SAY you’re looking for a job. You’ve found some you’re qualified for on a well-known employment website and you apply to a bunch of them. If you get a message…
Tourism chief to lead biggest Philippine delegation to ITB Berlin 2023
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will be leading the biggest Philippine delegation to date at the prestigious Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) which is held annually in March at…