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Community rallies to support silenced Filipina high school graduate
Jun 15, 2018PETALUMA — “I never thought that when I was walking up to that podium that people would actually pay attention to what I was going to say.” This is the first time Lulabel Seitz has stepped onto... -
In the heart of Silicon Valley, San Mateo County Fair unveils new STEAM department
Jun 14, 2018SAN MATEO, CA — A staple of the summer season across the country: the county fair. We’re about to head to the Super Shot Drop tower- the San Mateo county fair’s newest ride, where passengers are taken... -
Remembering and honoring Parkland students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School graduation
Jun 4, 2018PARKLAND, FL — It was both a time of celebration and commemoration on Sunday during the graduation at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which also honored the victims killed in February’s school shooting. Four of the senior... -
Pinay mother turns grief over losing son to gun violence into an art exhibit & campaign for peace
May 30, 2018VALLEJO, CA — At first glance, these paintings and sculptures might seem like normal works of art, but take a closer look — and you’ll find within them bits and pieces of an object that’s at the... -
Filipina-Italian model reacts to Harvey Weinstein’s rape and assault charges
May 27, 2018“Never stop fighting for what is right.” These are the words posted by New York-based Filipino Italian model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez, after news broke last week of Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein’s charges of rape and... -
SF’s SoMA neighborhood proposes Barangay Hall for Filipino community
May 8, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — They’re a staple in every district in the Philippines, and now a Barangay Center could soon be coming to San Francisco. After meetings held by the South of Market Community Action Network and the... -
Bay Area Filipino restaurant switches to all-vegan menu, saving it from closure
May 4, 2018DALY CITY, CA — From Pinoy appetizers, entrees, to dessert, Nick’s Kitchen in Daly City, might seem like your run of the mill Pinoy restaurant. But take a closer look at the menu and you’ll find that the... -
Activists continue to protest deportation of Philippine activist Jerome Aba
Apr 24, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — “They don’t think we can mobilize enough so that people will know what happens here- that torture happens here and that pisses me off.” Continued demonstrations by Filipino American activists at San Francisco’s International... -
Detained Filipino speaks out against US Customs and Border Protection, alleging abuses
Apr 23, 2018SAN FRANCISCO — New details in the detainment and deportation of 25-year-old peace advocate Jerome Aba at San Francisco International Airport last week. “Hindi ako sanay na ako po mismo ngayon ang biktima na direkta ng paglabag... -
Companies are taking measures to ensure safety in the workplace
Apr 5, 2018After this week’s shooting at the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California, in which 3 people were injured by a suspect believed to be a disgruntled user of the video streaming platform, many are now wondering...
