Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to host launch of National ‘Check Out Your Library’ initiative

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…

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AANPHI-owned small businesses in Nevada show support for Biden-Harris

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…

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Stay cool, have fun, explore summer at your library

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…

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[COLUMN] Multivitamin warning!

ARE you taking multivitamins like more than 100 million Americans? Published last Wednesday, July 3, a new study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) found that multivitamins of any kind “won’t help extend your life.” The claim of improved longevity among those taking multivitamins daily is “not medically supported.” The clinical research posted on…

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Gratitude and Magic: The Lion King, Aladdin cast members reflect on 30 Years of Disney on Broadway

Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and has achieved remarkable success over the past three decades. Its ten Broadway productions have captivated over 200 million theatergoers and received 62 Tony Award nominations, winning 20 times. The recent press day celebrating Disney on Broadway’s 30th anniversary highlighted a…

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Filipino American organizations join Philadelphia’s historic July 4th Independence Day parade

Philadelphia’s “Salute to America Independence Day Parade” on July 4 featured the rich cultural contributions of its immigrants. As the parade unfolded in the heart of America’s birthplace, various Filipino American organizations celebrated both the nation’s 248th birthday and Philippine American Friendship Day. This historic event highlighted the enduring presence and cultural diversity of Filipino…

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SOMCAN’s Reclaiming Our Space program honors Filipino/a/x change makers and leaders with art project

SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) through its Reclaiming Our Space (ROSe) program presents Kahayágan, an art installation on the windows of the Children’s Creativity Museum honoring Filipino/a/x change makers and leaders. In partnership with the Children’s Creativity Museum and artists Wilfred Galila and Ramon Bonifacio, the unveiling and ribbon…

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St. Jude patient offers her own balloon art to everyone she meets

Misheel, bald from chemotherapy, pulls up a chair on the second-floor inpatient unit. A younger child shouts, “The balloon girl!” Suddenly, she’s surrounded by other children. She reaches into her backpack for colorful balloons and inflates and twists them into a bunny, then a unicorn, then a giraffe, then a butterfly. Then she gives them…

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Citizen Pinoy airs special ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’ series at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago

CITIZEN Pinoy is excited to announce the start of a special series of “Your Tanong, My Sagot” episodes, taped at Valerio’s Tropical Bakeshop in Chicago, IL. Valerio’s, a beloved chain of bakeshops with 17 stores across North America, serves as the perfect backdrop for this engaging and informative series. Leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J….

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Graton Punch A Bunch, up to $500,000 Smokin’ Hot 777 slot tournaments, B-Side Lounge, Red Dragon Baccarat Progressive, concerts & more in July

ROHNERT PARK – Continue the summer fun and excitement at Graton Resort & Casino. July brings even more opportunities to win big and enjoy star-studded entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to participate in the thrilling Punch A Bunch promotion and the Up To $500,000 Smokin’ Hot 777 Slot Tournaments. Join us and keep the summer…

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Muni receives highest customer rating in over 20 years

SAN FRANCISCO – Recently, Mayor London N. Breed and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) officials announced that Muni received its highest customer rating in over 20 years. The survey found that 72% of Muni riders rated service as good or excellent, an increase from 66% last year and the highest rating since annual customer surveys…

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PH Consulate meets with Global Maharlika Foundation to discuss community initiatives

SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with Don Orozco, executive director of nonprofit Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc. (GMF), to explore collaborative efforts aimed at empowering the Filipino community. Mr. Orozco presented GMF’s upcoming projects that aim to promote Philippine culture and talent, especially of the Filipino American diaspora in California….

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[OPINION] Maximum restraint and diplomacy

By: Babe Romualdez  I was surprised, but actually more like shocked, about the information passed on to Senator Imee – most likely coming from a rumor-mongering individual – that the Chinese are planning missile attacks on 25 sites all over the Philippines. It’s really unfortunate that this type of fear-mongering or even warmongering could add…

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GMA Sparkle artists tour in US, Canada and Japan; Widows’ War begins

By: Rogelio Constantino Medina PHILIPPINE Stagers Foundation (PSF), or simply Philstagers, celebrated recently its 24th foundation’s anniversary at Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. It was graced by awardees Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Nunungan, Lanao del Norte Mayor Marcos Mamay. Also in attendance were FAMAS president and chairman of the board Francia “Cheche” Conrado,…

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[COLUMN] On Jesus’ healing ministry 

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 remain…

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