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The Asian Journal mirrors the phenomenal growth of the Filipino American (FilAm) community in the United States. From a small staff and humble beginnings, it has grown into one of the biggest FilAm publishing firms in America. Presently, top caliber writers, artists and creative people come together to give FilAms well-balanced, relevant and informative editions weekly.
A Filipino American art exhibition — titled “You are Welcome" — is set to take place in Los Angeles from August 18-19.
Los Angeles – We are thrilled to announce the opening of a groundbreaking Filipino American Art Exhibition, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of the Filipino American community. The exhibition, titled “You are Welcome,” is set to take place at 3118 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles...
In the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side, lawyer-turned-restaurateur Rob Mallari D’Auria, and his husband, Henry, have embarked on an extraordinary journey with recently opened restaurant, Kalye.
IN the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side, lawyer-turned-restaurateur Rob Mallari D’Auria, and his husband, Henry, have embarked on an extraordinary journey. Their recently opened restaurant, Kalye, is not just about savoring the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine—it’s a bold statemen...
Geena Rocero, the multi-talented and award-winning producer, director, model, public speaker, and trans rights advocate has added the title of book author to her impressive list of accomplishments with the release, "Horse Barbie."
Geena Rocero, the multi-talented and award-winning producer, director, model, public speaker, and trans rights advocate has added the title of book author to her impressive list of accomplishments. In this extraordinary exploration of self-discovery, authenticity, and ancestral spirit, Rocero unleas...
A California state senator has introduced a resolution to establish a sister state relationship with the Philippine province of Bulacan.
A California state senator has introduced a resolution to establish a sister state relationship with the Philippine province of Bulacan. Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 (SCR 57), which outlines the sister state relationship and introduced it on...
The inspiration for Terrace Plant Shop arose during a challenging period in Fil-Am entrepreneur Peter Dario’s life after his father and grandfather tragically passed away from COVID-19.
Owner Peter Dario shares their best-selling plants IN the face of the pandemic’s overwhelming challenges, people around the world found solace and support in an unexpected place – the embrace of nature. As lockdowns and uncertainties took hold, a global movement emerged, turning to the nurturing...
Leni Robredo, former vice president of the Philippines and chairperson and president of Angat Buhay, will be the keynote speaker of the 22nd Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention, organized by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA).
ATTORNEY Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, former vice president of the Philippines and chairperson and president of Angat Buhay, will be the keynote speaker of the 22nd Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC), organized by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA). ...
Former employees of , the popular Philippines-based fast food restaurant, staged a protest at the Journal Square location in Jersey City, claiming they were allegedly terminated illegally for advocating for higher wages and a fairer workplace.
Former employees of Jollibee, the popular Philippines-based fastfood restaurant, staged a protest at the Journal Square location in Jersey City. These workers were allegedly terminated illegally for advocating for higher wages and a fairer workplace. The protesters attempted to deliver a letter to m...
In a groundbreaking and historic feat, Broadway is witnessing the rise of Here Lies Love, an immersive theater spectacle that boldly shatters boundaries with an all cast.
‘Here Lies Love’ stirs emotions, controversy IN a groundbreaking and historic feat, Broadway is witnessing the rise of “Here Lies Love,” an immersive theater spectacle that boldly shatters boundaries with an all-Filipino cast. With each captivating performance, this musical delves into the c...
ICYMI: American public servant and longtime community organizer Jessica Caloza has officially announced her bid for a state assembly seat.
LOS ANGELES — Filipina American public servant and longtime community organizer Jessica Caloza has officially announced her bid for a California state assembly seat. Caloza is running for California’s 52nd district, an area that covers portions of northeast Los Angeles, including Eagle Rock, Sil...
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Prominent leaders of the American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for a 75-year-old Filipino man who was attacked last month at his home.
LAS VEGAS — Prominent leaders of the local Filipino American community are calling for justice and proactive safety measures for an elderly man who was attacked last month amid the continued rise in Asian hate crimes. The elderly Filipino American man, 75-year-old Amadeo Quindara, was attacked las...
A state senator has introduced a resolution to establish a sister state relationship with the Philippine province of Bulacan.
A California state senator has introduced a resolution to establish a sister state relationship with the Philippine province of Bulacan. Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), authored Senate Concurrent Resolution 57 (SCR 57), which outlines the sister state relationship and introduced it on...
“ ’T,” a Filipino American stage play production based on the classic Jose Rizal novel, Noli Me Tangere, has premiered this year at Hollywood Fringe Festival. Additional performances are set for June 18 and 25.
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF), an annual open-access, community-derived event celebrating freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community, is coming back this summer for its 13th season. Each June, the arts infiltrate the Hollywood neighborhood: ful...
Attorney General Rob Bonta has vowed to pursue broader and concrete measures to improve reporting system on racial-related hate crimes.
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta has vowed to pursue broader and concrete measures to improve reporting system on racial-related hate crimes. Bonta recently hosted a roundtable with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) press in the state to provide updates on his statewide initiatives in....
New York City witnessed an early but grand commemoration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day, marked by a series of memorable events that showcased the rich heritage and unity of the Filipino American community.
New York City witnessed an early but grand commemoration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day last week, marked by a series of memorable events that showcased the rich heritage and unity of the Filipino American community. The celebrations kicked off with an event at the State Capitol in Albany,...
American Maria Torres Springer is the 's Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce.
Maria Torres Springer is the city’s new Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce “Throughout her career in public service, Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer has shown clearly that she is ready to take bold action to tackle the city’s affordable housing crisis. I’m proud to an...
American Attorney General Rob Bonta is “seriously considering” a run for California governor in the next election.
COULD California see its first Filipino American governor? Attorney General Rob Bonta is “seriously considering” a run for the Golden State’s top office, according to a recent interview with the San Francisco Chronicle. “Quite a few folks have reached out to me encouraging me to run for gove...
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We are delighted to announce the official launch of the Asian American Voter Empowerment Project [AAVEP] this Saturday, 5/20 in Los Angeles!
AAVEP is a community-based voter registration program across Los Angeles with partners LEAD Filipino, Pilipino Workers Center (PWC), Asian Business Association Foundation, APIA Vote, One Down Media and Asian Journal.
In the past two decades, Asian Americans have become one of the fastest growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. Between 2000 and 2019, the Asian population in the United States grew by 81%, and the population is projected to pass 35 million by 2060.
AAVEP will be spearheaded by multiple Filipina/x/o and Asian American serving nonprofit organizations and will aim to register eligible Asian American voters historically excluded from voter registration and education efforts in the densely populated and often hard-to-reach areas of Los Angeles.
⭐️ Join us this Saturday, May 20 at 12PM at Eagle Rock Mall (2700 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90041).
➡️ Register at bit.ly/May20AAVEP
“Why Should Guys Have All the Fun?: An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion-Dollar Empire” is about 80-year-old Loida Nicolas Lewis’ journey as a businesswoman, philanthropist, community leader and more.
Loida Nicolas Lewis made some revelations in her memoir ‘Why Should Guys Have All the Fun’ and in an intimate chit-chat with some local media in New York, she teased and spilled a few stories she has not shared in public before. A multi-hyphenate in the Filipino American community, Lewis is a ph...
Amid a break from their successful stints as coaches on the Philippine version of “The Voice Kids,” singer-musicians KZ Tandingan and Bamboo Manalac are embarking on a North American tour this spring, which includes two shows in the Golden State.
THE talented duo will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio on April 22 and the Sacramento Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on April 23 Amid a break from their successful stints as coaches on the Philippine version of “The Voice Kids,” singer-musicians KZ Tandingan and Bamboo Manalac are e...
Former American Ninja Warrior, Wipeout finalist and rare disease warrior Pamela Price ran 340 grueling miles from the Santa Monica Pier to the Las Vegas sign.
Former American Ninja Warrior, Wipeout finalist and rare disease warrior Pamela Price ran 340 grueling miles from the Santa Monica Pier to the Las Vegas sign with Team Unlimited Women for The Speed Project relay race. Pamela is mixed Filipina American and ran alongside Korean American, Rosa Kwak (Wi...
Abi Balingit is a newly-minted accidental author with her book ‘Mayumu: Filipino Desserts Remixed," a nice combination of remixed dessert recipes and essays on her Fil-Am experience.
Filipino American Abi Balingit’s unlikely journey as a cookbook author began when she posted photos of Lao Gan Ma spicy chili crisp cupcakes that she made. Her now-literary agent reached out and asked if she was interested in writing a cookbook. “I wasn’t thinking about writing a cookbook at a...
The Bataan Legacy Historical Society will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Bataan Death March on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. at the San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio.
SAN FRANCISCO – The Bataan Legacy Historical Society, in partnership with the San Francisco National Cemetery, VFW 91st Division/Chinatown Post 4618, American Legion Riders Chapter 105 and Memorial Squadron, will commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Bataan Death March on Saturday, April 15 at 1...
The spectacular stage show Awakening is making waves at Wynn . Best of all, global Filipino talent Ehrlich "Firechill" Ocampo gets to showcase his leviwand expertise to help make the show truly unforgettable.
The spectacular stage show Awakening is making waves at Wynn Las Vegas. This mythical, magic-filled production—driven by technologically advanced effects, dazzling costumes, expressive choreography, and outstanding sound design—is proving to be a new favorite in the Las Vegas entertainment scene...
Miss Filipina International Pageant was launched with bigger prizes for the winners at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
Beverly Hills – Miss Filipina International (MFI) 2023, now owned by Worldwide Media Entertainment Corporation, headed by Geoffrey Jimenez, chairman of the board of directors, was launched with bigger prizes for the winners at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Jimenez also announced that MFI wi...
Meet the American cast members of one of Broadway's hottest musicals, & Juliet.
Musical reimagines a Shakespeare Classic AS Broadway fans, we are lucky to see one Filipino American cast member in a musical. We celebrate if we see more than one, like in the case of Miss Saigon, The King and I, Flower Drum Song, Aladdin, and just recently, Into the Woods. One of the hottest ticke...
AAP(I belong) was created as an aftermath of a vile hate attack that almost broke the spirit of a devout Catholic, Vilma Pardo Kari. Today, it is a safe space to share stories of racism, hate, and belonging.
Most organizations take painstaking years to create while others are born out of personal horrible and heinous experiences. AAP(I belong) is one of those, created as an aftermath of a vile hate attack that almost broke the spirit of a devout Catholic, Vilma Pardo Kari. Today, it is a safe space to s...
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga will join the Broadway cast of "Here Lies Love" for a special guest engagement this summer.
For limited guest engagement July 11 – August 13, 2023 The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne (concept, music and lyrics) and Grammy Award® winner Fatboy Slim (music), announced that Tony and Olivier Awa...
It’s 2023 and it’s great to be back! After 2 years, my column is now active and I can’t wait to share more ideas, advice and beauty know-hows. NEW YEAR, NEW YOU – Isn’t this is our favorite mantra whenever the new year starts? It is, after all, an effective way to tell ourselves that…
Steven Raga officially took his oath of office as state Assemblymember representing ’s 30th Assembly District. He became the first-ever to be elected to any public office in New York.
Filipino American community leader Steven Raga officially took his oath of office as State Assemblymember representing New York’s 30th Assembly District as administered by United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday, Jan. 15 in Queens. Raga became the first-ever Filipino American ...
“Most importantly, please remember that Valentino is more than just a headline or a news story,” the family of Monterey Park victim Valentino Alvero said. “He loved people and hearing about their lives and in return, he shared his own stories with so much gusto and enthusiasm that you couldn’t help but listen and laugh along with him.”
Monterey Park massacre shortly followed by Half Moon Bay shooting — the second California mass shooting in recent days Following the tragic mass shooting that took place in Monterey Park on Saturday, Jan. 21, a Filipino family has confirmed that one of their relatives was among the 11 confirmed vi...
Eleven individuals were killed when a gunman opened fire at a dance studio in Monterey Park, California on Saturday night, January 21, as the Asian American community was ringing in Lunar New Year. ⠀
Among the identified victims at Star Ballroom Dance Studio was 68-year-old Valentino Alvero, a U.S. citizen of descent, according to the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles. ⠀
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An official statement from the Alvero family, posted by his great niece Karmel Kwan on Twitter, honored his life as someone who “loved ballroom dancing…his community, and was the life of any party.”⠀
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The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office also identified three other victims on Monday — Mymy Nhan, 65; Lilan Li, 63; and Xiujuan Yu, 57. The identities of additional victims will be released once their family members are notified. Nine individuals remain remain hospitalized for injuries from the attack. ⠀
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Police identified 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, as the suspect in shooting in Monterey Park, just miles from downtown Los Angeles, where 65% of its residents are of Asian descent. After opening fire at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, Tran targeted another dance hall in Alhambra, but was disarmed. He was later found dead on Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a Torrance strip mall parking lot, the LA sheriff’s department said. ⠀
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Authorities are still investigating the motive behind the shooting.⠀
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This is an ongoing story and the Asian Journal will be continuing to share the life of Valentino Alvero and other victims, as well as posting resources on how to help the families of the victims and support the community at this time. | Photo of Valentino Alvero courtesy of Karmel Kwan/Twitter
From the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles: Among the 11 victims of the , California mass shooting incident was 68-year-old Filipino American Valentino Alvero.
Statement on the Mass Shooting Incident in Monterey Park, CA
American Judge Mari D. Parlade was sworn in as a District Court Judge in Dept A in the Family Division last January 3.
“Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat (thank you everyone). This is our win. We’ve done this togethere as one community. We’re gonna continue to go forth as one community – strong, Mabuhay strong,” Parlade said during her official oath taking ceremony. The official oath ceremony was led by ...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C joined the United States Navy in the naming celebration of the United States Ship Telesforo Trinindad (DDG 139), after Filipino American Petty Officer 2nd Class Telesforo de la Cruz Trinidad.
Washington, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., led by Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez and supported by the Defense Attache Philippine Navy Captain Salvador Henry Quinto, joined the United States Navy in the naming celebration of the United States Ship Telesforo Trinindad (DDG 1...
ICYMI: Here Lies Love — the immersive disco pop musical based on the rise and fall of Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution of the Philippines — will premiere on Broadway in the Summer of 2023
Here Lies Love, the first musical on Broadway about the Philippines — with entirely Filipino principal roles — will premiere in the Summer of 2023 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers (direction) and Olivier Award nominee Annie-B Parson (choreo...
Filipino American Jason Magabo Perez was appointed as the City of San Diego 2023-2024 Poet Laureate.
Poet Jason Magabo Perez set to energize expansive literary arts scene for the next two years SAN DIEGO – Prior to his first public appearance at Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2023 State of the City Address, local poet Jason Magabo Perez, Ph.D., was appointed as the City of San Diego 2023-2024 Poet Laureat...
The nurses strike in New York City continued for the third day on Wednesday, Jan. 11 as hundreds of nurses gathered outside Mount Sinai Main and Montefiore Bronx, with no contract agreement yet between the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) and the two hospitals. More than 7,000 nurses at the...
The new Miss Universe is Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel!
The 28-year-old Gabriel — a Filipina American eco-friendly fashion designer, sewing instructor, and model from Houston Texas — was crowned at the 71st Miss Universe pageant held in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14.
Amanda Dudamel of Venezuela was first runner-up. Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Curacao also made it to the top 5.
Gabriel previously made history as the first Asian American woman to win Miss Texas USA and the first Fil-Am to hold the Miss USA title when she was crowned last October. Gabriel has proudly embraced her roots and has honored her father who moved to the US from the Philippines.
"My dad moved to America from the Philippines on a college scholarship with about $20 in his pocket. He wanted to pave a new life for himself. He met my mom in Texas, who is a country woman from Beaumont. I'm a very proud Filipina Texan," Gabriel told ABC News.
In addition to her pageant work, Gabriel is currently CEO of her own sustainable clothing line, R’Bonney Nola.
Meanwhile, Filipina-Italian model Celeste Cortesi represented the Philippines, but ended her Miss Universe journey after not advancing to the top 16 in the pageant. | Photo via
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