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…
SACRAMENTO – California’s peak wildfire season is here, and it’s significantly more active than the last five years. So far this year there have been more than 3,500 wildfires across California, with 207,415 acres burned and 128 structures damaged or destroyed. That’s compared to just 10,080 acres at this time last year – and the five-year average of 38,593…
Worldbex Services International (WSI) returns to Iloilo City to bring its premier events experience to Iloilo! These three expositions will take place starting today in one big venue! The Philippine Building and Construction Expo Iloilo 2024 (PHILBEX Iloilo 2024), the Travel and Leisure Expo Iloilo 2024 (TLEX Iloilo 2024), and the Iloilo Foods and Beverages…
Los Angeles, CA – The Filipino Channel (TFC) is thrilled to announce the premiere of its newest talk show, ‘Ano Na, BEV: Best Expressed Views,’ hosted and produced by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning veteran journalist, Bev Llorente. The show is set to debut on July 14, 2024, promising to bring viewers inspiring stories and in-depth…
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…
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…
Despite an overall decrease in the number of hate crimes reported in California, bias-motivated attacks against Muslims, Jews, and the LGBTQ community are on the rise in California, according to the 2023 Annual Hate Crimes report released by Attorney General Rob Bonta. In 2023, a total of 1,970 hate crimes were reported by law enforcement agencies in…
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…
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…
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…
DID someone supposedly spot fraud or criminal activity on one of your accounts? Did they offer to help “protect” your money by moving it from your bank, investment, or retirement account? Maybe they even asked you to share a verification code? If anyone did any of those things, it’s always a scam. So, what do you do…
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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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…
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….
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a divorce, annulment, or legal separation if either party is domiciled in the state. Domicile is where a person lives and intends to remain. However, there…
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…
VP Harris is leading the campaign to appeal to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, the fastest-growing electorate AS the 2024 presidential election looms closer, the campaign to re-elect President Joe Biden is ramping up voter outreach efforts to the broad Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voting bloc. On Tuesday,…
A year after the Supreme Court overruled 45 years of precedent with Affirmative Action, how are colleges and universities adapting? The June 2023 decision, which prohibits public and private institutions from including race in considering applicants to admit, shook up the world of higher education. While schools saw more applications by nonwhite students than ever,…
As summer gets hotter, Californians are at higher risk of wildfires, extreme heat, power outages and water disasters. At a Tuesday, July 2 briefing conducted by state disaster readiness program Listos California, state emergency preparedness officials and frontline responders discussed the current forecast for extreme weather, and shared what Californians need to know to stay…
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate pro Tem Mike McGuire and Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, on Monday, July 1 announced a robust ballot measure to tackle property crime and the fentanyl crisis, including through targeted reforms to Proposition 47. The proposed ballot measure would implement new penalties for repeat offenders, crack down on serial…
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,…
EMMANUEL “Manny” Ilagan has navigated an exceptional and well-rounded journey. With divergent interests: he was a community leader, a travel writer, a former choir member, a sportsman and with myriad hobbies and interests in biking, tennis, golfing, fishing, boating and target shooting. As a testament, Manny is a member of International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC)….
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…
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a divorce, annulment, or legal separation if either party is domiciled in the state. Domicile is where a person lives and intends to remain. However, there…
By Fe Koons The spectacle of the musical play, “Karim at Jasmin” is its production design. The costumes stand out. The tragedy of the love story is unfortunate. Like the themes of such Broadway plays, “Les Miserables” and “Miss Saigon,” we see on stage the conflicts of revenge, suicide, life and war. The heartfelt and emotional singing of…
