Part I: Meet the Fil-Ams working in the Biden-Harris administration
UPON taking office, President Joe Biden promised to have an administration that reflected the United States’ diversity. In addition to having Kamala Harris as the first Black, South Asian and woman vice president, the administration has had a lot of ‘firsts’ in the Cabinet and key agency appointees. In honor of October as Filipino American…
Filipino immigrant killed in Los Angeles robbery
LOS ANGELES — Relatives and community members are mourning the loss of a Filipino liquor store clerk who was attacked and killed during a robbery last week. On Thursday night, Oct. 6, Steven Reyes — a 68-year-old Filipino immigrant who worked at Tony’s Market in Highland Park, a neighborhood in northeast Los Angeles — confronted…
Fake news kicks into high gear ahead of midterm elections
AS the midterms approach, voters are being bombarded with disinformation in multiple languages. People who are addicted to fake news get it from sources they trust. Trouble is, people who produce it know they are lying. “This information has always existed,” says Vanessa Cárdenas, deputy director of America’s Voice and a policy expert on political…
Jo Koy Day proclaimed in Los Angeles
FILIPINO American stand-up comedian Jo Koy now has a day in his honor in the city of Los Angeles, home to the largest Fil-Am population in California. The Los Angeles City Council proclaimed Oct. 7 as “Jo Koy Day” during its meeting on Friday.“My goal was always to tell my story and represent my culture…
Majayjay Banahaw Artists on the Rise
Last September 28, 2022 the town of Majayjay in Laguna successfully held its very first on-the-spot painting competition, dubbed “Salik-Sining”, using oil pastel and illustration board as the medium. The objective of the competition was to discover (“saliksik”) the visual artists of Majayjay. To assist us in determining the best visual artists, Maestro Fernando Sena…
EXCLUSIVE clip: New season of ‘The Cleaning Lady’ heats up
Check out this EXCLUSIVE clip from an all-new episode of “THE CLEANING LADY” airing tonight, Monday, Oct. 10 on Fox. After Fiona puts herself in a dangerous situation, Thony resorts to calling Arman for help, which continues to drive a wedge between Arman and Nadia. Meanwhile, Garrett works to get put back on the Cortez…
Appeals court deems DACA illegal, but current recipients still eligible for renewal
Decision prohibits new applicants to the Obama-era immigration program A federal appeals court on Wednesday, Oct. 5 ruled in favor of a lower court’s 2021 ruling that found an Obama-era immigration program unlawful but allowed the hundreds of thousands of recipients the option to renew their DACA status. The decision concerns the Deferred Action for…
[OPINION] Filipino Americans strengthen our country. Democrats don’t.
October marks the start of Filipino American History Month. During a consequential election season, it’s important to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices Filipino Americans have made as well as the impact they will continue to have as we look toward Election Day. Filipinos have been in the United States since the very beginning of our…
The nation’s largest Filipino American book festival announces its return to San Francisco
Hosted by San Francisco Public Library, features in-person and virtual programs San Francisco – This October, Bay Area literature fans have something to celebrate: the 6th Filipino American International Book Festival (FAIBF), the largest of its kind in the country. More than 40 authors and artists from the United States, and as far away as the Philippines,…
Entrepreneur Olivia Quido-Co’s beautiful journey lands in NYC
Olivia Quido-Co, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles-based O Skin Med Spa did not actually dream to become where she is right now. As a young teen growing up in Manila, all she wanted was to have great skin. “I used to have a lot of pimples, grabe. I didn’t know how to fix…
Mon Cargo celebrates 36 years, thanks clients for continued patronage
AS Mon Cargo Services Incorporated celebrates another year of success, its management and staff would first like to thank its valued customers for being an essential part of the company’s achievements as it marks its 36th year of offering unparalleled service to the Northern California region. At Mon Cargo, one of the main factors to…
Enjoy ongoing October promotions at Graton Casino!
ROHNERT PARK – Where to go this coming Autumn? Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination – Graton Resort & Casino – to share the luck and have fun! On Friday, October 21, there is the Cascade of Cash Giveaway, where there is one (1) guaranteed winner of $25,000 cash at 10 p.m., and…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya in San Diego on part 1 of Citizen Pinoy’s ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel visited San Diego, where he answered questions of Kapamilya from “America’s Finest City” and neighboring areas. In Part 1 of “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” viewers will hear answers to the following immigration concerns: Kathy, of Mira Mesa, wants to know if a person can visit the U.S. even…
‘Very proud Filipina Texan’: Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel becomes first Filipino American to win Miss USA title
Gabriel will represent the U.S. during Miss Universe ON the third day of Filipino American History Month, Miss Texas R’Bonney Gabriel made Fil-Ams proud as she was crowned Miss USA 2022 on Monday, Oct. 3. Gabriel, a 28-year-old eco-friendly clothing designer and model, was named this year’s Miss USA, becoming the first Filipina American to…
Action-comedy film ‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’ rolls out in theaters nationwide
JUST in time for this year’s celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM), the award-winning Fil-Am indie comedy feature film, “Lumpia with a Vengeance” rolls out in major theaters across the country. “Lumpia with a Vengeance” is a representation of Filipinos’ unique character, heritage and culture rolled into one like a wrapped “lumpia,” said the…
[COLUMN] Rewriting your own story
IF you’ve been given the chance to restart a new life after you’ve gone through some life-changing, miraculous experience, such as surviving a horrific accident when everyone else perished, or finding yourself inexplicably healed from a deadly disease, then you’ll know what it feels to be given a reprieve, a fresh slate, a clean paper,…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy or debt settlement?
Most people are unaware that credit card companies will negotiate with you if they believe that it is in their best interest to do so. Many times, you can negotiate a reduction of your interest rate, elimination of late charges and annual membership fees. If you are delinquent in payments, they may even agree to…
[COLUMN] Saving water & building a more resilient future
California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in California, but across the entire American West. These changes mean we must continue adapting to a hotter, drier future. Without action, state officials believe extreme…
Unpacking California’s record-breaking $54 billion climate budget
AMID unprecedented heat waves and major wildfires, California signed off on the state’s most ambitious effort to combat climate change with a $54 billion spending package designed to cut emissions and phase out fossil fuels. The $54 billion funding “complements” a group of bills that Governor Gavin Newsom signed on Sept. 16 that aim to…