Fil-Am Doctor a Target of Hate in Kansas Town Over Covid Measures

Dr. Jennifer Bacani McKenny

Health officials all over Kansas are not fighting only Covid-19, but also threats and harassment from “anti-maskers” and others who refuse to follow safety guidelines. A Filipino American doctor, Dr. Jennifer Bacani McKenny, has become a target in the rural town of Fredonia (2,500 residents) (See Inquirer.net for story).

Fil-Am Station Manager Named to NPR Board of Directors

Tina Lacdao Pamintuan

A Filipino American community radio station manager, Tina Lacdao Pamintuan, has been selected to serve as the newest member of (National Public Radio) NPR’s Board of Directors (See Inquirer.net for story).

Musang Is Seattle Met's Restaurant of the Year

For that kare kare; for a love letter to Filipino food legible to both neophytes and native speakers: Musang is Seattle Met’s restaurant of the year (See Seattle Met for story).

Lopez Holdings Delists from PH Stock Exchange

Lopez Holdings on Tuesday, December 1, filed a petition for voluntary delisting from the main board of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) in an effort to "consolidate and streamline" its corporate structure (See Rappler for story).

PH Covid-19 Cases Reach 409,574

Confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide soared to 409,574 with the addition of 1,738 cases yesterday, according to the Department of Health (DOH) (See Philstar for story).

PH Is Named World's Top Dive Destination

For the second year in a row, the Philippines was hailed as the world’s leading dive destination by the 2020 World Travel Awards (See Inquirer,net for story)).

Fil-Am and His Dog Surf Their Way to Amazon Prime Reality Show

Kioni Gallahue and Derby

Filipino American surfing newbie Kioni Gallahue and his dog, a Goldendoodle named Derby, are featured in the reality television show “The Pack” at Amazon Prime (See Inquirer.net for story).

Filipina Given 'Spirit of Hong Kong Award'

Rodelia Pedro Villar

Rodelia Pedro Villar, 42, a Filipina domestic worker, was awarded in the 8th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards on Thursday for her contribution to the Hong Kong community, particularly in her service to fellow domestic workers (See Inquirer.net for story)..