Clark, Pampanga — As part of her nationwide listening tours, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco travelled to Clark, Pampanga on Thursday, July 21 to engage in back-to-back dialogues with all heads of Department of Tourism (DOT) regional offices and key tourism stakeholders based in Luzon, completing the first leg of listening tours for all DOT…
Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA), the nation’s largest civil rights and legal services organization announced its official name change to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL). With offices in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the organization is making this change to reflect its unified presence and service in both counties. While AJSOCAL’s…
By Patranya Bhoolsuwan Even though we are known to be a desert oasis, flash floods are actually common in Southern Nevada. “Monsoon” or “Flash Flood” season runs from July through the end of September and it is sometimes characterized by sudden and highly localized rainstorms. This can lead to very dangerous and even deadly situations….
Awards include two Four Diamond distinctions and two Best of nods THE hit parade keeps rolling for Pechanga Resort Casino as it adds two new AAA Four Diamond Awards for 2022. This is the 21st consecutive year the 1,100-room luxury resort/casino has been awarded this honor, and the 11th year for the resort’s signature restaurant,…
FERNANDO Tarriela Valderrama was given the Gold President’s Honor Roll Award in May 2022 for Outstanding Academic Excellence. Conferred by the President’s Education Awards Program in the United States, this award is the highest recognition given to graduating elementary, middle, and high school students for their outstanding efforts to meet challenging standards of excellence. Valderrama,…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition on Monday, July 11 announced the return to an in-person celebration for the 29th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival. With the theme of “Homecoming: Reconnect with Our Roots and Community,” this year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m….
SAN FRANCISCO – Business Administration students from the University of the Philippines Diliman Virata School of Business, namely Jamila Victoria Domingo, Isaiah Kyle Inocencio, Clarizze Faye Mondoy, Nicole Chelsey Pua, and Von Ryan Salosagcol, called on Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank R. Ferrer. The group won as Global Champions in the Institute of…
Toshimi Pacumbala has always had a passion for fashion. She had initially worked as a makeup artist and salon owner, but she had always had a special passion for and joy in creating gowns. She struggled to turn her daydreams become reality, one delicate sketch at a time, using just her minimal grasp of fashion…
“The DOT affirms its pride and honor as Boracay Island once again proved its allure as a tourist haven. Such recognition will surely help us attain our goal of regaining our position in the global market,” Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said. “Surely, the Philippines has a multitude of sites and tourism activities that we…
Whether it’s participating in a summer learning program, going to camp, or joining a new sports team, summer is an exciting time for children to learn, play, and grow through new experiences. However, if your child has not yet received their COVID-19 vaccine, they may not have the chance to enjoy this special time of…
Come and experience dining on a whole new level SKY River Casino is slated for its grand opening this fall! In addition to bringing a new gaming destination to Northern California, it also offers 17 global eateries that will bring your Taste to a Whole New Level. The current lineup of food offerings at…
THE suspect accused of physically assaulting and throwing racist slurs toward a Filipino American family has pleaded not guilty on Monday, July 11 to two battery charges. Nicholas Weber, a 31-year-old Sylmar, California resident, is charged with one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury and a misdemeanor count of battery. The charges carry hate…
LOS Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an ordinance on Friday, July 8 into law raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers at certain private health care facilities to $25 per hour. “The past few years have taken an unimaginable toll on our healthcare workers — often putting themselves at risk to care for the sick…
WITH summer in full swing, Los Angeles County officials are warning residents to continue to practice COVID-19 safety measures — or else the indoor mask-wearing mandate could be reinstated by the end of July. LA County is reportedly on track to reach “high” COVID-19 activity level as hospitalizations related to the virus are continuing to…
By Marivir R. Montebon After a grueling day at school, Dr. Laura Garcia, a nurse educator, recharged herself through a short nap and had the energy to answer my interview questions in the wee hours of the night. She is a woman of accomplishments and of many titles in com-munity organizations in the Big Apple….
PORTLAND, OR – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, through its attached agencies, the Department of Tourism Office in San Francisco (PDOT-SF) and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley, launched the Filipino Food Month celebration in Oregon on June 27, 2022. Filipino American chef Carlo Lamagna prepared a six-hands dinner at Magna restaurant…
A NEW book written by a Filipino American has just been released and is now available online. “The Road to Cabalitian,” penned by Rodolfo I. Necesito of Stockton, California, is a nostalgic memoir that captures the events that framed the life of a young boy growing up in a bucolic village in post-World War II…
ROHNERT PARK – The summer breeze is blowing your way. Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination, Graton Resort & Casino, to win good fortune all summer long! On the last Friday of July there is the Big Ford Truck Giveaway, guaranteed to give out a Ford F-150 at 10 p.m. and cash prize…
