Community News

Alpha Phi Omega Launches 3rd Librado Ureta Memorial Service Cup

Wednesday, 19 August 2009 08:40 AJPress

Preparations are all underway for the North- South Ryder’s cup which will be held on August 21- 22, 2009 at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena, California. A best ball match play will be held on Friday, August 21 at Course #2 and individual match play on Saturday, August 22, will be played on Course #1.

TAYO Launch Party to celebrate talented writers and artists

Saturday, 15 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN – TAYO, the first independent literary magazine dedicated to the creative expression of Filipino American youth, has finally arrived. Everyone is invited to the very first TAYO Launch Party on Saturday, August 22 at 6-9pm at Salakot Sizzle & Grill ( 2122 Beverly Blvd. , Los Angeles 90057 ). Along with showcasing the inaugural issue of TAYO, the event will feature open mic performances, an art gallery, and Filipino cuisine buffet-style. Please RSVP by emailing tayoliterarymag@gmail.com. Pre-sale tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online at http://tayolaunch.eventbrite.com/.

San Lorenzo Ruiz: A Family Celebration of Faith and Culture

Saturday, 15 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

On September 26, from 9am-3pm, the Filipino Ministry of St. Brendan Church will hold an event that aims to undergo a spiritual pilgrimage and cultural renewal; an event that will affirm, strengthen and celebrate the Filipino presence and the gifts they bring as a people; and a venue that will continue the planning of their ministries in the Church. The event will also be means towards visibility, leadership empowerment and the process of integration to the local church.

Ramon Magsaysay High School Class of 1967 batch reunion

Saturday, 15 August 2009 00:00 AJPress

Calling all Ramon Magsaysay High School (Cubao) Class of 1967 graduates to come out and join a get-together on Saturday, September 19,to talk about the 2010 Grand Reunion and BG (Bakasyon Grande) 2010.

RAM-LA Free Medical Services

Friday, 14 August 2009 12:41 AJPress

In case you may not have heard, RAM (Remote Area Medical) is coming to Los Angeles and will be at The Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., starting on Tuesday, August 11 until next Tuesday, August 18. RAM-LA will provide FREE medical, vision, and dental care to anyone who needs it. All are invited to come (the uninsured, undersured, unemployed, etc.). Everyone is eligible and welcome.

Please pass on the word to your organization/company, your networks, and community -- we want to be sure that ALL who need health services are aware and can make it to The Forum. NOTE: Because of the great number of patients estimated to be seen (1,200-1,500 people/day), lines are expected to start forming at 3:30am, with doors opening at 5:30am daily.
Attached/below is additional information.

Filipino doctors volunteer at Las Vegas free health screenings

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 14:03 AJPress

Barely a week after taking their oath, new officers of the Philippine Medical Association of Nevada (PMA-NV) went straight to work during a free immunization program last August 8 in Las Vegas.

The PMA volunteered in the first of a series of free health screening and immunization programs offered by the Southern Nevada Immunization Coalition and Wal-mart.

Fil-Ams urged to vote for NaFFAA officers in November

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 14:02 AJPress

The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Region 11 Chair Martin Celemin and NaFFAA Nevada Chair Jing Espiritu jointly announce that in order for any Filipino American to run for office and/or vote in the Regional Leadership Conference and Elections of officers on November 7, 2009, he/she must pay the NaFFAA membership dues of $40 on or before August 31, 2009 in accordance with the NaFFAA Region 11 and NaFFAA Nevada decision.

LEAP honors outstanding Fil-Am community leader

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 10:06 Rene Villaroman / AJPress Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Fil-Am community and labor activist Gloria T. Caoile was one of four outstanding community leaders who were honored during a dinner awards program hosted by Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP), a non-profit organization that encourages individuals to assume leadership positions at work and in the community.

The event was in celebration of LEAP’s 27th year of "growing leaders and was held on July 16 at the Omni Hotel. The dinner awards program was hosted by Channel 7 Eyewitness News anchor David Ono.

APCF distributes $157,000 in grants to non-profit organizations

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 09:54 Rene Villaroman / AJPress Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – The spirit of giving continues despite the recession. This is exemplified by the 3rd Annual Giving for All Seasons Fundraising Gala of the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) presented by Southern California Edison at the Grammy Museum Terrace at LA Live last Thursday.

"Community grants of this nature, no matter how big or small, are vitally important to community based organizations like ours," declared Debra Fong, executive director of APCF. "Today’s economic challenges have seriously impacted the ability of smaller organizations that provide vital and basic need services, especially to ethnic communities in need," Fong stressed. "It is critical that organizations like APCF continue to carry on their fundraising even in these difficult financial times."