
Introducing the new cult beauty icon: the ‘Seoulista’
There’s no doubt about it, Korea is the hottest beauty trend right now. And just as beauty lovers around the world covet the nonchalant grooming habits of the French or the polished gloss of New Yorkers, the “Seoulista” has risen to star status. What is a Seoulista exactly? The term was coined by Lee Eun-im, […]

Iya Villania is pregnant
After two years of being a married couple, Iya Villania and Drew Arellano are finally having a baby. They revealed the good news on Easter Sunday through a post on their respective Instagram pages where Arellano can be seen pointing at an Easter egg drawn on Villania’s stomach. In the caption, Arellano wrote: “I found […]

From blood type to paleo: a look at some of the most popular diets
There are plenty of diets to choose from these days. To find one that best suits your needs or goals — and which seems feasible — here’s a look at of some of the most popular diets of the moment. The alkaline diet: banish acidity The alkaline diet seeks to reduce the effects of foods […]

Finally, a $15 an hour wage and paid sick leave for IHSS providers
BY UDWA BLOG This blog post originally appeared on udwa.org. All across this state – from the streets of San Diego to the legislative chambers of Sacramento – home care workers have made our voices heard! For the past year we have rallied and marched alongside thousands of underpaid workers to make one thing clear: […]

Democrats Court Fil-Am, AAPI Voters
By Nimfa U. Rueda LOS ANGELES – As the race for the White House heats up, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) continues to tap better ways to reach Filipino-American and other Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters. DNC Chief Executive Officer Amy Dacey told reporters yesterday (Wednesday in Manila) they have expanded their grassroots outreach […]
FBI hacks attacker’s iPhone, drops Apple suit
By Jocelyne Zablit Los Angeles, United States | AFP | – The FBI has unlocked the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers, officials said Monday, ending a heated legal standoff with Apple that had pitted US authorities against Silicon Valley. Apple, backed by a broad coalition of technology giants like Google and Facebook, was fiercely […]

Cut the calories when eating out in different types of restaurant
Eating out can be tough for dieters following a weight-loss program since it’s all too easy to give in to temptation. In fact, a main course, a dessert and a glass of wine can easily add up to 1,000 calories. However, there’s no need to miss out on a great evening with friends, as it’s always […]

No guns allowed at GOP convention: Secret Service
Washington, United States | AFP | – No guns will be allowed into the Republican National Convention, the Secret Service said Monday, refusing to bow to pressure after nearly 50,000 people signed a petition urging a no-firearms policy be overturned. Firearms will not be allowed inside the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, where the event—which could descend into a […]

Finally, a $15 an hour wage and paid sick leave for IHSS providers
BY UDWA BLOG This blog post originally appeared on udwa.org. All across this state – from the streets of San Diego to the legislative chambers of Sacramento – home care workers have made our voices heard! For the past year we have rallied and marched alongside thousands of underpaid workers to make one thing clear: […]

Bonta, supporters call for accurate data collection to address health, education challenges for all API subgroups
(Sacramento, CA) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland), author of AB 1726, the Accounting for Health and Education in Asian Pacific Islander Demographics Act (the AHEAD Act), issued the following statement after holding press conferences in Oakland and Sacramento to call for accurate data collection for all API subgroups. “Good data drives good policy,” Bonta explained. “One way […]

Major League Baseball welcomes mobile technology with Apple
The American Baseball league has struck a deal with Apple, providing iPad tablets and devices to teams and coaches to facilitate and develop in-game tactics. The tech giant’s devices will be on-hand to assist with the analysis of various game statistics, from player performance to weighing in on pitcher-versus-hitter matchups and possible outcomes as well […]

M&M fans invited to vote on newest peanut-flavored line-up
The company behind the beloved chocolate-covered peanut treats is asking its American fans to decide on the newest addition to the M&M family to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Dubbed a nationwide Flavor Vote, Mars Chocolate North America has given consumers the chance to pick a new flavor combination of M&M’s. Voters can express their choice […]

Who is Hailey Baldwin, fashion’s rising star?
Hailey Baldwin has been snapped up by IMG Models, meaning superstardom is surely within sight for the daughter of Hollywood actor and director Stephen Baldwin. But who exactly is the newest ‘It’ model on the scene? According to WWD, the teenage beauty has just signed a global contract with IMG, the agency that counts Gigi Hadid […]

Toyota moves mountains to improve mobility
Toyota is examining how to ensure older people — even in the most remote regions — can remain mobile and healthy with a new three-year project in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. The Asuke Mobility Project is a 360-million-yen ($3.2 million) undertaking in partnership with Nagoya University that will do more than simply provide the city’s elderly […]

European consumers catch the video streaming bug
The popularity of Over The Top (OTT) video is growing fast particularly in France and the UK. According to new data released by Parks Associates on Tuesday, over half of UK and French (55% and 51%, respectively) broadband internet households are now turning to online channels for their TV and video fix. Until now, it […]

JC de Vera launches debut album
Actor JC de Vera is now a certified recording artist as he launched his debut album “Stellar” under Ivory Records. “The whole album is about a dream. It started with a dream about a guy falling in love with a girl. Alam mo ‘yon kapag sinabi mong stellar, constellation, stars, kapag nagdi-dream ka at night, […]