Mark Pulido declared first Fil-Am City Mayor of Cerritos
CERRITOS – On March 19, the Cerritos City Council held the annual reorganization meeting and mayoral transition, which signified the end of a councilmember’s one-year term as City Mayor and…
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PCG officials attend fundraising concert with The REO Brothers of Tacloban
LOS ANGELES – Philippine Consulate General Officials attended the fundraising concert to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan organized by the Rotary Club of Historic Filipinotown in collaboration with APO…
The Beatles: Let it be
I am one of those who freely and ungrudgingly take great interest in my friends’ pleasure, in what they relish and what they become anxious about in the world of…
‘American Idol’ runner-up Jessica Sanchez to sing National Anthem at Pacquiao’s next match
Fil-Am and American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez has been chosen again to sing the Philippine National Anthem at the Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley rematch on April…
Talakayan sa FACLA discusses Ukraine and China-PH crisis, Delfin Lee Pag-Ibig scam
LOS ANGELES – Spring is here and so the discussion at the Public Forum (Talakayan sa FACLA) was so heated, contending parties discussed the issue of the Ukraine-US Crisis with…
Construction project to revitalize LA State Historic Park
LOS ANGELES – California State Parks and other local and state officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Los Angeles State Historic Park (LASHP) – a 32-acre open-space revitalization project –…
HSBC launches ‘Made For Trade’ initiative in LA
LOS ANGELES – On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, HSBC Bank, USA launched the Made For Trade initiative — an endeavor that looks to bring together leaders in business, government,…
Community groups encourage more Asians to sign up for coverage
AS MARCH 31 DEADLINE NEARS LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles-based community advocacy group – together with various community service organizations across California – will hold about 125 outreach…
Martinez bows out of Junior World Championships
Honored by City of Carson LOS ANGELES – Due to nagging injuries, Filipino Winter Olympian Michael Christian Martinez bowed out of the 2014 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, which will…
Lawsuit claims Gov. Brown unlawfully diverted $369M in distressed homeowners’ relief fund
LOS ANGELES – On Friday morning (March 14), major organizations in the Black, Latino, and Asian American communities filed a petition demanding California Governor Edmund G. Brown to return up…
A gathering of the Democrat faithful at the LA Convention Center
In an overall mood that was celebratory, California Democrats gathered on March 8, Saturday to celebrate their dominance in state politics and their prospects in this year’s election. In this…
NorCal beauty to compete at the 51st Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant on March 30
FORTY lovely Binibining Pilipinas 2014 candidates were presented to the media recently at the Luzon Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila recently, and among the standouts is…
Hon. Leo M. Herrera-Lim is incoming Consul General in LA
LOS ANGELES – Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega is pleased and honored to announce the appointment by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Albert F. Del Rosario…
Roundtable discussion on Cal MediConnect
2 Filipina panelists participate SAN BERNARDINO – New America Media, in partnership with Harbage Consulting, held a roundtable discussion on Cal MediConnect on Thursday, March 6, at the Norman F….
Fil-Am writer-filmmaker launches Kickstarter for WW II vets’ docu
LOS ANGELES – A Kickstarter campaign was recently launched for a documentary project. The project aims to tell the story of World War II veterans, who fought in the Philippines….
LA Board of Supervisors presents plaque to ConGen De La Vega
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors bid farewell to Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega with a presentation of a plaque in recognition of…
First debate forum for CA Secretary of State candidates
LOS ANGELES – Six aspiring candidates for the California Secretary of State position shared their platforms in the first California Secretary of State candidate forum on Monday night, March 3,…
Martinez is back on the ice
Receives hero’s welcome in LAX LOS ANGELES – Arriving in Southern California on March 1, Filipino figure skater and Olympian Christian Martinez is now back on the ice. After a…
To ConGen Hellen Barber De la Vega: Good luck and till we meet again!
Farewells are always simultaneously sad and bright, like sunshine after the rain. Braving the rain and howling wind, the guests poured into Double Tree by Hilton in Norwalk: Fil-Am officials,…
Actress Sarah Lahbati ends rift with the Kapuso network
JUST like in politics, there are no permanent friends or enemies in show business – just permanent interests. For actress/model and Kapuso talent Sarah Lahbati and GMA Films President Annette…
PCG commemorates 28th EDSA People Power Revolution
LOS ANGELES – The Philippine Consulate General commemorated the 28th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution with the theme “Kapit Bisig Tungo Sa Pagbangon” with a Mass and feature…
28th EDSA anniversary celebration at PCG-LA
LOS ANGELES – On Tuesday, February 25, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles celebrated the 28th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. In an intimate gathering with members…
Duggan’s Serra president Dan Duggan heads list of March birthday celebrants
DAN Duggan, president of Duggan’s Serra Mortuary located in Daly City, heads the list of birthday celebrants this March. Dan will celebrate another year on Thursday, March 27. Other prominent…
‘Fast for Families Across America’ kicks off nationwide tour for immigration reform
LOS ANGELES – Early Monday morning on the steps of the City Hall in Los Angeles, hundreds of people of faith, immigrant rights leaders and Congresswoman Judy Chu, joined together…
Republicans continue Asian American outreach
FULLERTON – Republican National Committee Co-Chair Sharon Day met with Asian and Pacific Americans earlier this month, continuing the GOPs strategy to strengthen their ties in the Asian American community….
DHS to discuss TPS with Pinoy groups on Feb. 27
LOS ANGELES – According to a Filipino community leader, two officials confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now looking to meet with Filipino groups regarding the Philippine’s…
Ranillo tipped off PH gov’t on Napoles in 2007, no one listened – lawyer
LOS ANGELES – According to his lawyer, seven years ago, actor Mat Ranillo III had already tipped off the Philippine government about the alleged illegal activities of businesswoman Janet Lim…
Marker, infrastructure improvements unveiled in Historic Filipinotown
LOS ANGELES – On February 20, the Filipino-American community in LA saw the unveiling of the latest infrastructure improvements to Historic Filipinotown (HiFi), which included elements that improve pedestrian safety,…
ConGen De La Vega administers oath of PH Honorary Consul in Texas
LOS ANGELES – Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega swears in Ms. Ethel Mercado as the Philippine Honorary Consul to Dallas, TX at the Philippine Consulate General in…
Celebrating new beginnings
IT’S still the love month, and although Valentine’s Day has passed, we want to feel love not just during February but also throughout the year. We also welcome new beginnings…