US Deports 24 Filipinos for Alleged Crimes

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Over 20 Filipinos allegedly involved in illegal activities were deported from the United States, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Romualdez told DZBB on Sunday, January 2, Romualdez said the deported Filipinos were allegedly engaged in criminal activities (See Philstar for story).

Film Tells Untold Stories of Filipino Nurses in the US

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Filipino nurses, often unsung heroes of global healthcare, take center stage in Michele Josue’s documentary, “Nurse Unseen.” The film delves into their selfless contributions, a during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic (See Inquirer.net for story).

Movie, TV Icon Gloria Romero Dies at 91

Gloria Romero (Source: Philstar)

Philippine cinema icon Gloria Romero, recognized as a pioneering and enduring force in the industry, passed away yesterday at the age of 91 (See Philstar for story).

Fil-Am Is California City's Youngest Mayor

Filipino American leader Cameron Sasai has officially been sworn into office as the mayor of Pinole in Contra Costa County, California (See Inquirer.net for story). He is the youngest mayor in Pinole’s 120-year history.

Fil-Am Centenarian Is First Dual Citizen of 2025

Loreto Noguera (seated) and Consul Barbie Rosales (Source: Inquirer.net)

Filipino American centenarian Loreto Noguera became the first dual citizen of 2025 as she began her new year reacquiring her Philippine citizenship, according to the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. (See Inquirer.net for story).

Filipina American To Run for New York City Mayor

Deirdre Levy (Source: Inquirer.net)

Deirdre Levy, an educator, community organizer, and advocate, is running for mayor of New York City, the first Filipino American to run for the office (See Inquirer.net for story) 

Aussie Woman Says In Court She's the Half-Sister of Pres. Marcos, Jr.

Analisa Josefa Corr and her husband James Alexander Corr (Source: AP/ Photo by Bianca De Marchi)

Analisa Josefa Corr, an Australian, who says she is the half-sister of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appeared in a Sydney court on Friday on charges of causing a drunken disturbance on an airliner and pledged not to drink alcohol at airports or on planes while she is on bail (See AP/Cebu Daily News for story).

California AG Bonta Issues Alerts to Protect Immigrants

 California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued two consumer alerts to protect the state’s undocumented immigrants from scams and remind them about their immigration rights (See Inquirer.net for story).