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Community outpouring of grief over slain Filipino-American sheriff deputy
An outpouring of grief has engulfed the community over the killing of Filipino-American Pierce County Sheriff Deputy Dom Calata, who was shot while serving an arrest warrant in Spanaway.
U.S. embassy urges American citizens in the Philippines to avoid meddling in the elections
The U.S. embassy in Manila is urging all U.S. citizens to heed local restrictions for foreign nationals during the Philippine presidential and local election campaign period.
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COVID-19 quarantine lifted for entry to Philippines
Balikbayans and visa-free foreign nationals may now enter the Philippines without the mandatory quarantine for COVID-19.
Philippine consulate outreach in Washington State in March
The Consulate’s five-day consular outreach mission will run on 26-30 March 2022 in University Place, Washington State.
UN votes to convene General Assembly session on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council voted to convene a special General Assembly session to discuss Russia's military actions in Ukraine
Lani Misalucha, Nonoy Zuniga usher in TIMELESS SEASONS in Seattle on March 26
Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha and the King of Pop Ballad Nonoy Zuniga will be trailblazing a new kind of a mega show for Fil-Am audiences in Seattle with the TIMELESS SEASONS concert set for Saturday, March 26, at the Snoqualmie Casino.
Grants available for small business affected by King County COVID sites
The King County Small Business Mitigation Grants program is now available for businesses that have been financially impacted by their proximity to one of the county's five COVID-related isolation and quarantine sites.
Seattle concert of America’s Got Talent grand finalist Marcelito Pomoy set for Feb. 11
The long-awaited concert of America’s Got Talent grand finalist, Marcelito Pomoy, is set for Feb. 11.
FACF: Celebrating 45 years of God’s faithfulness
Members and supporters of Filipino American Christian Fellowship in Lynnwood, Wash. celebrated its 45th anniversary and inauguration of their new church building Aug. 1.
‘I could hardly believe that I won gold’: Hidilyn Diaz
Filipino Olympian recalls winning the country's first-ever gold medal
Journey Frontman Arnel pineda, bamboo to hold 'first light' concert oct. 1
Superstar Filipino rockers Arnel Pineda will stop in the Pacific Northwest in their upcoming U.S. concert tour.
U.S. Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccines Delivered to the Philippines
The U.S. welcomes the successful arrival to the Philippines last month of 193,050 doses of the U.S. Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, one of the safest and most effective vaccines in the world.
Seattle comedian Jo Koy developing Filipino-centric sitcom with ABC
Seattle comedian Jo Koy will bring his Filipino culture-centric humor from stand-up to sitcom with the ABC comedy Josep, Deadline Hollywood reports.
FIlipino-American boy shot and killed at his family’s home in Rainier Beach
A 16-year-old Filipino-American boy was shot and killed at his family’s home in Rainier Beach on April 23, Seattle Police said.
Auburn and Kent vaccination sites now offering a thousand daily slots with no appointment needed
Public Health’s sites in Kent and Auburn will begin offering up to a thousand walk-in vaccinations per day, with no appointment needed.
Seattle police chief vows fights against anti-Asian hate crime in Chinatown-International District
Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz has promised to pour resources to fight hate crimes in the Chinatown-International District.
Washington state launches Filipino-American Historic Survey
The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) has launched a new effort to identify, document, and commemorate the rich contributions of Filipino Americans to Washington state’s history.
Temporary ban for U.S. travelers to Philippines due to COVID-19 variant
Foreign passengers coming from the United States would not be allowed entry into the country starting Jan. 3, the Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has announced.
cruise line hires raquel bono as chief health officer
Viking has announced that it has hired Raquel C. Bono, M.D. as the company's Chief Health Officer. Dr. Bono most recently led Washington State's medical and healthcare systems response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seattle launches $9 million financial aid program to help immigrant residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Seattle has launched the $9 million Seattle COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund for Immigrants to help vulnerable residents who have been both financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and purposely neglected by the federal government.
FILIPINO AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CHURCH DISTRIBUTES OVER 4,000 BOXES OF GROCERies TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Filipino American Christian Church in Seattle distributed over 4,000 boxes of groceries to community members in need.
Inslee announces relief funds to help immigrants and agricultural workers
Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the creation of two funds to help immigrant and farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SURVEY: FILIPINOS TRUST of the united states plunges
Filipinos net trust fell from very good to good for the United States, down by 25 points, according to a survey of the Social Weather Station.
INSLEE NAMES MEMBERS OF PANEL ON POLICE USE OF FORCE
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the names of members of a task force that will make recommendations for comprehensive legislation regarding police use of force.