Year: 2023

Judge’s ruling dismissing hate crime enhancements on Roque family decried

By Jun Nucum LOS ANGELES – Nearly a hundred supporters of the Roque family condemned the ruling of the judge in the Roque family McDonald drive-thru in Hollywood California assault case dropping the hate crime enhancements on assault charges. Community…

Review of California MediCal enrollees’ eligibility under way

SAN FRANCISCO – MediCal enrollees in California are strongly encouraged to update their information to keep their status as the state reviews eligibility for the first time since the Covid 19 pandemic. The advisory is being widely disseminated urgently as…

DR PHILIP CHUA: Avoid dying early!

In 2005, a 128-page report from the World Health Organization in Geneva stated that “nearly 400 million people will die from heart diseases, diabetes and other chronic ailments over the next 10 years, but many of those deaths can be…

‘Ápplause,’ tribute concert for Aliw founder, set at Manila Hotel in July

The Aliw Award’s executive committee for the July 31 2023 “Applause – a musical tribute to AAFI founder Alice H. Reyes” – announced the addition of sponsors for the event, which will be held on July 31.2023, at the Manila…

Upside (Cherie Querol Moreno) – Fight trainer rises above abuse

A Southern California millennial is crushing the stereotype of the Filipina as shy, submissive and dependent.  On the contrary, Kamille Ysabel Manalo defines today’s FilAm woman: strong, assertive and self-reliant. Call her Coach Kammmm, the four M’s for her and…

Manny Pacquiao loses legal case with Paradigm, ordered to pay $5.1 M to US firm; boxing icon pursuing legal remedies

By Claire Morales True, Managing Editor LOS ANGELES/MANILA – Filipino world boxing icon Emmanuel Manny” Pacquiao is facing another setback. After his defeat during last year’s presidential elections, the boxing legend and former Senator lost in a civil suit filed…

Vice President Kamala Harris: PHL-US relations ‘stronger than ever’

WASHINGTON D.C. – US Vice President Kamala Harris said the relations between the Philippines and the United States are “stronger than ever” as she met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the US capital. “Under your leadership, we have been able…

HEALTH & WEALTH (Art Gabot Madlaing) – Good news from Pangasinan governor

We are hearing  many good and positive things happening in our home province Pangasinan and our hometown Binalonan. And so when we were invited to the installation of officers, inaugural banquet and ball of the United Pangasinanes of America Inc….

AS I SEE IT: Elpidio R. Estioko – Teacher Appreciation Week”: A teacher nourishes the soul of a child

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12, 2023, and this year, we’re joining together to tell teachers that we will listen to them, we will stand with them, and together we will act so that every student has a teacher who…

Boosting ties, Biden sending top presidential trade, investment mission to PHL

By CLAIRE MORALES TRUE, Managing Editor WASHINGTON D.C. – In a big boost to the resurgent friendly ties with the Philippines, US President Joseph Biden is sending a “first of its kind” presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines….