Balitang America - A news service of TFC-USA

Headlines

WATCH BA LIVE

Today's Date

4 March 2021

Top Stories

COMMUNITY

No illegal restraining measures use on Angelo Quinto, Antioch police chief says

by Rommel Conclara - Mar 3, 2021 The Antioch police chief has refuted a Filipino family’s claims that his officers’ use of force led to the death of their son, Navy veteran Angelo Quinto. Rommel Conclara reports on the development in this controversial case....Read More
CANADA

Toronto: Filipina nanny’s heroism inspires new appreciation for child care providers

by Christine Santos - Mar 3, 2021 A Filipino nanny in Toronto is being hailed as a hero for risking her life to prevent two children from getting hit by a car. Donations are now pouring into help with her recovery from injuries. Christine Santos has this story....Read More
HEADLINE

Biden confident all American adults will be vaccinated by late May

by TJ Manotoc - Mar 3, 2021 President Joe Biden condemns efforts by red-state governors to fully reopen and lift mask mandates as he continues his campaign to get all American adults vaccinated in the next three months. North America Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc reports....Read More
COMMUNITY

Bretmen Rock proud to put Ilocanos in spotlight in new MTV show

by Lalaine Ignao - Mar 2, 2021 Social media influencer Bretman Rock invites the world to take a peek at his everyday life, including his adventures with family and friends, in his new MTV reality show. Lalaine Ignao brings us this story from Hawaii....Read More
HEADLINE

PH Human Rights act pushed for passage under Democrat-led U.S. Congress

by Don Tagala - Mar 2, 2021 Activists are joining the call for the reintroduction and passage of the Philippine Human Rights Act, a bill that puts pressure on the Duterte administration to put an end to alleged human rights violations or face consequences from its longtime ally, the United States. Don Tagala with our top...

More News

How a “Fil-Am Agenda” aims to push Biden’s action on Filipino community concerns

COMMUNITY 5 0

Youth activist groups together with Filipino communities across America are coming together with one goal in mind, to advance what’s been dubbed as “The Fil-Am Agenda” under the Biden administration. Don Tagala explains in this...

The Baker’s Son by Valerio’s laun ...

by Paul Garilao - Mar 3, 2021
COMMUNITY
West Covina looks to break away from LA Publi ...

by Steve Angeles - Mar 3, 2021
COMMUNITY
New virtual festival program brings PH fiesta ...

by Steve Angeles - Mar 2, 2021
COMMUNITY
New national Filipino organization aims to em ...

by Rowena Papasin - Mar 2, 2021
CANADA

Entertainment

Bretmen Rock proud to put Ilocanos in spotlight in new MTV show

by Lalaine Ignao- Mar 2, 2021

Social media influencer Bretman Rock invites the world to take a peek at his everyday life, including his adventures with family and friends, in his new MTV reality show. Lalaine Ignao brings us this story from...
Filipino talents among Golden Globe winners in virtual award show

by Yong Chavez- Mar 1, 2021

History was made at this year’s Golden Globe Awards and Filipino talents were among those celebrating wins. Yong Chavez talks to one of the night’s Golden Globe awardees and tells us about the show’s highs and...
Manny the Movie Guy’s Golden Globe predictions

by Manny The Movie Guy- Feb 26, 2021

The award season heats up with the 78th Golden Globe Awards this Sunday. Who will win in the movie categories? Here’s Manny the Movie guy with his Golden Globe film predictions....Read More
How NBC boosts emerging Asian talents, stories with diversity writing program

by Yong Chavez- Feb 26, 2021

If you’re a gifted but new TV writer of color, where do you go to get career-making training and support? Thankfully, some TV networks and film companies have programs that could lend you a hand. Yong...

Community

How a “Fil-Am Agenda” aims to push Biden’s action on Filipino community concerns

Youth activist groups together with Filipino communities across America are coming together with one goal in mind, to advance what’s been dubbed as “The Fil-Am Agenda” under the Biden administration. Don Tagala explains in...
The Baker’s Son by Valerio’s launches in Florida

Some delicious news out of Jacksonville, Fla. where freshly baked Filipino breads and desserts have been hard to come by. But that’s all changed with the grand opening of a new bakery from a...
No illegal restraining measures use on Angelo Quinto, Antioch police chief says

The Antioch police chief has refuted a Filipino family’s claims that his officers’ use of force led to the death of their son, Navy veteran Angelo Quinto. Rommel Conclara reports on the development in...
West Covina looks to break away from LA Public Health

In Los Angeles County, one of the region’s largest Filipino hubs is looking to start its own health department. Steve Angeles explains what’s next for West Covina....Read More

Philippines

PH Human Rights act pushed for passage under Democrat-led U.S. Congress

Activists are joining the call for the reintroduction and passage of the Philippine Human Rights Act, a bill that puts pressure on the Duterte administration to put an end to alleged human rights violations...
New virtual festival program brings PH fiestas to Filipinos abroad

The Philippines is host to many festivals and to make sure that Filipinos around the world still get to experience them despite the pandemic, the Philippine government formed a program allowing them to do...
UP alumni slam false red-tagging as dead or captured rebels by PH military

Some alumni of the only national university in the Philippines are speaking up about being red-tagged as members of a rebel group by the Philippine government. Don Tagala reports....Read More
Heroes, victims of PH martial law era to be memorialized in new Freedom Museum

On Feb. 25, the Philippines marks 35 years since the bloodless revolution that toppled late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Amid supposed historical revisionism, advocates are hoping to raise awareness about what really happened during martial...

LIFESTYLE

The Baker’s Son by Valerio’s launches in Florida

Some delicious news out of Jacksonville, Fla. where freshly baked Filipino breads and desserts have been hard to come by. But that’s all changed with the grand opening of a new bakery from a...
New virtual festival program brings PH fiestas to Filipinos abroad

The Philippines is host to many festivals and to make sure that Filipinos around the world still get to experience them despite the pandemic, the Philippine government formed a program allowing them to do...
Online digital parties hosted by DJs the new rave in Toronto nightlife

With bars temporarily suspended, DJs are finding ways to supplement their income and ease people’s loneliness during quarantine. Online digital parties hosted by DJs are the new rave for those who would like to...
Conscious Kids Cookies show sweetness in giving

Two young sisters in Los Angeles show the sweetness in giving as they turn their baking hobby into advocacy. Steve Angeles tells us their story....Read More

All Rights Reserved - © 2018 | Balitang America Powered by The Filipino Channel - USA