LA Consul General

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The spirit of peace, economy, and cooperation of the ASEAN summit is not only felt in the Philippines — this year’s host country. Los Angeles is also gearing up for its own events,...

WEST COVINA, CA — Some 800,000 Filipinos consider Southern California home. And with every city landmark and anniversary, there’s always cause for a celebration.  BA’s Steve Angeles visits West Covina, CA for a special event honoring its Pinoy...

SAN DIEGO — At 4:47 pm, the Philippine flag was raised high in San Diego’s Balboa Park. 119 years ago, at 4:47,the Philippines raised its flag claiming its independence from Spain. The Filipino American community has been celebrating Philippine...

 GARDEN GROVE, CA — Philippine Independence Day is June 12, but in some communities, Filipinos are getting a head start on the celebrations. As the community keeps close watch on the tragic events unfolding in the Philippines, they find unity...

by Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News    LOS ANGELES — Federal labor and Philippine officials have vowed to continue fighting for the rights of overseas Filipino workers, regardless of their job or immigration status. The continuation of...

by Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News   LOS ANGELES — The Philippine government has said it won’t interfere with another country’s immigration policy. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t help kababayans caught in immigration sweeps and deportation procedures. As...

By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN, North America Bureau May 13, 2014 LOS ANGELES – A new head of post for the Philippines’ largest consular district in North America. Leo Herrera Lim has begun his term as the...

By Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN, North America Bureau May 13, 2014 LOS ANGELES – A new head of post for the Philippines’ largest consular district in North America. Leo Herrera Lim has begun his term as the...