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“Vaccine supply remains robust” despite J&J pause, Biden administration says

by TJ Manotoc - Apr 16, 2021 The Biden administration says there is enough supply of vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer even with the pause on Johnson & Hohnson’s vaccine. But officials remind the public to do their part and get inoculated as eligibility expands across the country. North America Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc reports....Read More
COMMUNITY

Elmer Cato assumes PH consul general post in NY

by Don Tagala - Apr 16, 2021 The new Philippine consul general in New York says he is currently focusing on the issue of anti-Asian hate and protecting Filipinos from COVID-19. He also says he wants more engagement with the community online. Don Tagala reports....Read More
HEADLINE

Fil-Am ivermectin users say they feel protected from COVID-19 despite experts’ caution

by Don Tagala - Apr 15, 2021 With less than 1 percent of the Philippines’ population fully vaccinated, some are turning to a so-called “miracle” COVID-19 drug called ivermectin. Despite caution from health experts, it still has its believers, including some Filipino Americans. Don Tagala reports....Read More
CANADA

Canada’s top doctor warns of potentially more COVID-19 variant-related deaths

by Rowena Papasin - Apr 15, 2021 Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam warns that more Canadians could die due to COVID-19 variants. This came as provinces continue to reel with the record number of new coronavirus infections across the country. Rowena Papasin reports....Read More
HEADLINE

J&J vaccine pause should boost confidence in process, top U.S. health officials say

by TJ Manotoc - Apr 14, 2021 The Biden administration assures Americans that the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a good thing because it shows how serious the federal government is when it comes to ensuring safety. North American Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc reports....Read More

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Fight intensifies to save PH studies at City College of San Francisco

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City College of San Francisco’s Philippine Studies Department is the oldest department of its kind in the United States, but it is now in danger of losing it’s only full-time professor, as well as some...

Miss Universe contestants share pageant exper ...

by Steve Angeles - Apr 16, 2021
LIFESTYLE
Chef Reina continues to create vegan versions ...

by Rommel Conclara - Apr 15, 2021
LIFESTYLE
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo meets other Mis ...

by Steve Angeles - Apr 15, 2021
LIFESTYLE
SF’s Kapwa Gardens brings new Filipino ...

by Rommel Conclara - Apr 14, 2021
COMMUNITY

Entertainment

Ludi Lin and Max Huang on strong Asian representation on-screen

by Yong Chavez- Apr 16, 2021

Asian talents are showing their strength on-screen more than ever and literally, in projects like TV’s “Kung Fu” remake and the upcoming film “Mortal Kombat”. Yong Chavez talks to two Asian actors to discuss why representation...
Review: Ruby Rose, Morgan Freeman match wits in “Vanquish”

by Manny The Movie Guy- Apr 16, 2021

The new action film “Vanquish” opens in select theaters but is it worth your time and money? Here’s Manny the Movie Guy with his answer....Read More
Marco Grazzini serves up romance and Filipino food as Hallmark’s newest leading man

by Yong Chavez- Apr 15, 2021

Food was a big part of Marco Grazzini’s Filipino-Italian-Canadian upbringing, so he’s happy to bring that to his role as a chef in the Hallmark movie “Right in Front of Me”. Yong Chavez talks with the...
Fil-Am “Bling Empire” producer on storytelling, what to expect in season 2

by Yong Chavez- Apr 13, 2021

“Bling Empire” chronicles the life and loves of very rich Asians and Asian Americans in Los Angeles, and is one of Netflix’s biggest hit shows this year. Yong Chavez talks to the Filipino American executive producer...

Community

Fight intensifies to save PH studies at City College of San Francisco

City College of San Francisco’s Philippine Studies Department is the oldest department of its kind in the United States, but it is now in danger of losing it’s only full-time professor, as well as...
Elmer Cato assumes PH consul general post in NY

The new Philippine consul general in New York says he is currently focusing on the issue of anti-Asian hate and protecting Filipinos from COVID-19. He also says he wants more engagement with the community...
SF’s Kapwa Gardens brings new Filipino community space to downtown

A new public area has opened in San Francisco’s Filipino cultural heritage district to provide an art and wellness space for the community and to help develop a commercial corridor for the neighborhood. Rommel...
San Diego: Fil-Am Mayor Gloria, Councilman Cate hold public safety symposium

San Diego’s Filipino American mayor and a Filipino American council member have teamed up to take a proactive approach when it comes to combating hate and crimes targeted at the city’s large Asian American...

Philippines

Fil-Am ivermectin users say they feel protected from COVID-19 despite experts’ caution

With less than 1 percent of the Philippines’ population fully vaccinated, some are turning to a so-called “miracle” COVID-19 drug called ivermectin. Despite caution from health experts, it still has its believers, including some...
Some visa processes pick up pace at U.S. Embassy in Manila

Trump era immigration bans and the pandemic have slowed down visa processing at U.S. embassies worldwide, including in the Philippines. But immigration attorney and host of “Immigraton TV” on YouTube, Attorney Michael Gurfinkel, has...
U.S. & Philippines celebrate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The United States and the Philippines mark a milestone in their long-standing relationship as the allies celebrate 75 years of what a Washington, DC official called an unbreakable friendship. Don Tagala reports....Read More
Human rights violations in the Philippines worsened amid pandemic, new report finds

An independent global commission ramps up pressure on the international community to act on alleged human rights abuses in the Philippines. Don Tagala tells us about a new scathing report on the Duterte administration...

LIFESTYLE

Miss Universe contestants share pageant experience during pandemic

This year’s Miss Universe competition was not spared from the COVID-19 crisis. Steve Angeles tells us some of the extra protocols and adjustments that candidates have had to make due to the pandemic....Read More
Chef Reina continues to create vegan versions of favorite Filipino flavors

Fil-Am vegan chef Reina Montenegro wants to make plant-based foods taste so good people won’t feel like they’ve missed out on their favorite meats. Rommel Conclara shows us what she’s cooking up in this...
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo meets other Miss U contestants for the first time

Despite being jet lagged, Miss Philippines Universe Rabiya Mateo was all smiles as she met with some fans and her fellow Miss Universe contestants for the first time. Steve Angeles has this story....Read More
Beauty queen Krista Kleiner honors health heroes with One Heart Movement

A Fil-Am beauty queen proves she’s all heart as she shows the love for health workers who’ve been battling the COVID-19 pandemic on the frontlines. Steve Angeles reports....Read More

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