By William Casis | FilAm Star Correspondent Human Rights Watch (HRW) Deputy Director for Asia Phelim Kine warned that the Philippine government will not get away scot-free even if President Rodrigo Duterte takes his campaign against illegal drugs away from the Philippine National Police (PNP). “If Duterte believes that declaring another suspension in police killing operations will ease pressure for a UN-led international investigation into the drug war, he should think ag...

ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino, the entertainment and gaming destination in Rohnert Park, CA, recently announced that it has committed $1 million to support those impacted by the devastation caused by the multiple fires throughout Northern California. “We are deeply saddened by the ongoing destruction in our community,” said Greg Sarris, Tribal Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owners of Graton Resort & Casino. “Not only are hundreds of ou...

Cow Palace, Daly City – The Cow Palace is bringing back the Wild West to the Bay Area with the annual Grand National Rodeo, Livestock Exposition and Horse Show, October 13 -14 and 20-21, at the Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City, CA). Now in its 71st year, the Grand National Rodeo will celebrate the time-honored tradition of America’s West by presenting the best of the best in the competitive sport of rodeo. Ticket prices are $23 for adults Dress Circle, $44 for Bo...

All the news coming out of Washington might lead to the conclusion that health insurance in California is in trouble. Not true. If you are getting a subsidized policy through Covered California, be prepared to renew from Nov. 1 through Jan. 31. The system is trying to make sure you will not be priced out of coverage. Many--if not most--Californians who have gained coverage through the taste exchange will face premium costs similar to last year thanks to the escalator in fe...

By Daniel Llanto | FilAm Star Correspondent A group called Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte-National Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC) emerged in the middle of the controversy generated by the latest threat made by President Duterte to declare a revolutionary government if the political opposition carries on with its de-stabilization and ouster plot. The plot to de-stabilize and eventually oust Duterte from the presidency was confirmed in what looks like a well-fund...

St. Luke’s Medical Center of the Philippines recently hosted their presentation of Medical Tourism at Westin Hotel in San Francisco, California, headed by Dr. Edgardo Cortez, CEO & President of St. Luke’s. Guests included Commissioner Ray Satorre, Mr. Roger Oriel of Asian Journal, Mr. Josh Quimson and Mr. Alex Dulay of BDO.

Zenna Ira was declared as the champion at the St. Andrews Catholic Church Sensational Singing Contest Child Star Category last September 29, 2017 where the theme is a religious song. Zenna was also a singer and performer for a Benefit Concert for Disaster Relief by Vibo Music School last September 30, 2017. She is an active church cantor, and a member of the Vibo Music International and Gleeshiner Choir.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.— As cool fall temperatures settle into Northern and Central California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) encourages customers to schedule free gas appliance safety checks with the company, and to make sure carbon monoxide detectors are installed near sleeping areas and are working properly. Every year, there are 400 preventable deaths in the U.S. caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, with about a third of those occurring between December and Fe...

SAN FRANCISCO – FilAm Star columnists Perry Diaz, Elpidio Estioko and Lovel Aniag each bagged awards for excellence in Filipino-American journalism last October 5 at the newly refurbished Kalayaan Hall at the Philippine Consulate. Diaz won Best Commentary and Best International Reporting. Aniag took one of the Best Tourism Features Story awards. Elpidio got a merit award for Best News Story. Diaz joined FilAm Star two years ago. He was a computer analyst when he first arr...

The pioneer in door-to-door delivery service to the Philippines in the Bay Area will celebrate its 31st anniversary. Established in 1986 by Mr. Mon V. Singh, Mon Cargo has always been consistent with his prime objective to reach out to the needs of his fellow Filipino US immigrant with excellent service, MON CARGO sticks to its credo to maintain an outstanding track record of being the most honest, competent and steadfast enterprise of its kind. In line with its goal, t...