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…
VP Harris, Asian American leaders address AANHPI community in Philadelphia A new survey from a coalition of Asian American advocacy groups shows that Biden is losing support from AAPI voters—the nation’s fastest growing voting bloc. The 2024 Asian American Voter Survey—conducted between April 4 to May 26—found that less than half (46%) of Asian American…
The upcoming Philippine Die & Mould Machineries & Equipment Exhibition (PDMEX) 2024, slated from August 28-31, 2024, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila , promises to be a pivotal event driving technological advancements in the manufacturing sector. Organized by the Philippine Die & Mold Association Inc. (PDMAI), PDMEX 2024 has garnered significant support from…
There are a number of reasons why one develops skin tags. These small pieces of soft, benign growths that appear on the skin, can be annoying or bothersome, and would appear as bumps and shapes on our otherwise smooth skin. They can also rub against clothing or jewelry and get irritated, which can be painful…
Greetings! One thing is very clear about Jesus’s ministry as we read or listen to the Gospel: He desires that people be healed from all forms of illness, whether it is physical, spiritual, or emotional. He wants people to be liberated from any anxiety and fear, even the fear of death. He wants us to…
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,…
RINA Ortiz, an animal welfare advocate and co-founder of Biyaya Animal Care, is a Filipina who never tires of rescuing stray animals. Together with over 100 staff members and 15 doctors at three locations and five shelters, Ortiz is making a difference in local communities through rescuing and protecting “abused, neglected, lost, and mistreated animals…
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…
Las Vegas – A heartwarming scene unfolded at The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino as Nonoy Zuniga, the celebrated King of Pop Ballads from the Philippines, and his son, Ziggy Zuniga, delivered an impromptu performance at The Barbershop. The emotional moment resonated deeply with the audience as the duo performed the timeless tune, “It’s not time…
LAS VEGAS — During a 3-day summit hosted by the Asian Pacific American Leadership Foundation (APALF) in Las Vegas, Nevada, alongside NALEO, over 350 leaders from 26 states (plus the District of Columbia) convened to launch AAPI LEAD (Leadership Elected and AppointeD), the first-ever national membership-based organization for and by elected and appointed officials. The…
Las Vegas stops feature appearance by award-winning author Julia Whelan, interactive library vehicle, and more Las Vegas – This week, the leading brands in digital content for libraries and schools, including Libby, Sora, and Kanopy, announced the launch of “Check Out Your Library,” a multi-year effort that aims to reconnect millions of Americans with the invaluable resources and stories…
by Judith Graham KFF Health News What weighs most heavily on older adults’ minds when it comes to health care? The cost of services and therapies, and their ability to pay. “It’s on our minds a whole lot because of our age and because everything keeps getting more expensive,” said Connie Colyer, 68, of Pleasureville,…
COINCIDING with the launch of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) for Biden-Harris, over a dozen small businesses in Nevada announced their support for President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s re-election campaign. The AANHPI-owned small businesses in Nevada expressed their endorsement for the president and vice president as AANHPIs for Biden-Harris…
SCHOOL’S out for summer and wait… the kids are bored already? Check out Summer at Your (County) Library. The County Library is offering a wide array of fun things to do. The programs cater to grade schoolers, high school kids and even little ones. Grownups will find classes designed just for them, too. Basically, the Library…
