Here Lies Love to open on Broadway in Summer 2023
Here Lies Love, the first musical on Broadway about the Philippines — with entirely Filipino principal roles — will premiere in the Summer of 2023 at the Broadway Theatre (1681…
Oliver Tolentino again comes to the rescue of Miss Universe Philippines
HOLLYWOOD fashion designer Oliver Tolentino has once again answered the call to rescue the Philippines’ bet in a Miss Universe competition. Pageant fans will remember that it was 2015 when…
Pechanga Resort Casino celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with $100,000 EasyPlay, cash drawings
AS the Year of the Rabbit approaches, Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes everyone to join in the celebration of the festival with a series of promotions and giveaways in January 2023….
US Navy celebrates naming of ship after Fil-Am officer
Washington, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., led by Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez and supported by the Defense Attache Philippine Navy Captain Salvador Henry Quinto, joined the…
Filipina American Mari D. Parlade sworn in as Las Vegas District Court Judge
Filipina American Judge Mari D. Parlade was sworn in as a District Court Judge in Dept A in the Family Division last January 3. “Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat…
Mayor Todd Gloria declares city is ‘rising’ to meet challenges
Mayor’s state of the city address details strong progress on San Diego’s most critical issues SAN DIEGO – In his third State of the City address as the 37th Mayor…
County Board of Supervisors elects new chair
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday, January 10 to select Supervisor Nora Vargas as the new Chair of the Board for 2023. Chair Vargas succeeds Supervisor Nathan Fletcher who…
University of San Diego students team up with City of San Diego to boost awareness of Think Blue San Diego initiative
Students got real-world experience developing creative proposals for the city’s push to prevent ocean pollution SAN DIEGO – To bolster public understanding of the importance of stormwater services to San…
ConGen Ferrer hopes to work with Knights of Rizal in establishing Rizal Monument in Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer led the commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at…
Back to the future with COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments will no longer be free once the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires on Jan. 11, even as the U.S. faces down a more infectious new…
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA sworn in for second term
SAN FRANCISCO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA was today sworn in to her second term leading the world’s fourth-largest economy as the state’s primary banker. She was officially…
In California, a long and pivotal history of interracial marriage
AS interracial marriage becomes more accepted and common nationally, California stands out. According to PEW, the state exceeds the national average of 17% of newlyweds being interracial couples, while the…
UERM-MAASC resumes humanitarian medical missions
With most of the COVID travel restrictions lifted, the UERM~Medical Alumni Association of Southern California decided to resume their annual humanitarian endeavors. The recent earthquakes affecting Northern Luzon, specifically the province of Abra as the…
LA County residents returning to school, work urged to test for COVID, mask up
As schools prepare to reopen after winter break and more people go back to work, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is recommending that returning students…
What to do if your online order never arrives
We’ve all been there. During the holidays you order something online and anxiously await its arrival. But then your package doesn’t come when the seller said it would. And worse,…
Resolve to give yourself the gift of health in 2023
THE County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging San Diegans to resolve to be healthy in 2023 and get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. Both viruses are circulating…
Get important tools that could save someone’s life
KNOWING how to perform CPR and how to locate and use an AED, automated external defibrillator, can help someone when seconds are critical. The collapse of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during…
Commissioner Ricardo Lara alerts Californians about coverage for floods and mudslides caused by wildfires
Issues Notice to insurance companies that damage is covered if caused by a wildfire LOS ANGELES — With powerful winter storms increasing the threat of mudslides, especially for people in wildfire burn areas…
Bark in the mew year with pet adoption
WHY not start out 2023 with more love and companionship in your life? The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is offering a name your price adoption special for…
Filipinos among AAPI groups affected most by COVID in California
FILIPINOS are among the top Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) groups affected by COVID-19 in California, according to data presented by the state’s Department of Public Health. The data released…