Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation
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A Quiet Movement Rises: Our Community Foundation Marks Two Years of Filipino American Pride and Service
Our Community Foundation organizers and volunteers were joined by the Office of the Philippine Consul General of Los Angeles (L-R: Trent Brow, Aice Giddings, Ellen Swing, Catherine Cruz, Consul General…
Cooking Chinese America: A Historical Analysis of the U.S.’s Chinese Restaurant Industry
Left to right: Dr. Joyce Pualani Warren, Prosy Delacruz, Daniela Rangel (author) , Dr. Kimberly Carroll and Dr. Phil Hutchinson. Dr. Tomo Hattori, Chair attended but had to go to…
CHICAGO PCG JOINS FILIPINOS OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD PARISH IN 39TH ANNUAL SANTACRUZAN
Photo 1) Consul Ma. Theresa Alders (fifth from right, seated) pose with officers and members of the Filipinos of Mary, Mother of God Parish, including Mr. Tom Buenvenida (past president…
CONSUL GENERAL MEETS WITH MICHIGAN GOVERNOR AND THE CONSULAR CORPS OF MICHIGAN
Consul General Melanie Rita B. Diano graced the reception hosted by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and was organized by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to honor the Consular Corps of…
29 Filipino-American Graduates in the US Northeast Honored at the 13th Philippine Graduation in New York
(Left) Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz lead the distribution of medals and certificates to the honorees; (Right) Mr. Jose Raymundo Mayo II addresses the audience on behalf of…
Richard Harris Law Firm welcomes hundreds to annual Ranch Party celebrating community connections
By Bev Llorente LAS VEGAS — The Richard Harris Law Firm welcomed hundreds of guests to its annual Ranch Party, a longstanding Southern Nevada tradition that brings together clients, families,…
Inaugural Flores de Mayo – AAPI Heritage in Bloom Brings a New AAPI Twist to a Beloved Filipino Tradition
By: Ellen Rodriguez-Swing CERRITOS, CA — The inaugural Flores de Mayo – AAPI Heritage in Bloom will bring a fresh and meaningful twist to the traditional Filipino celebration of Flores…
Protecting what you’ve built: Why business owners should think about their succession plan
By J.P. Morgan Wealth Management Business owners often have a million things to juggle with day-to-day operations. Have you taken the time to slow down and think about what you can be doing now to prepare yourself and your business for…
From attending Matthew Manotoc and Jamie Herrell’s wedding of the year in Ilocos Norte to exploring enchanted Siquijor
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We call it our Homecoming 2.0. We were just in the Philippines last November, and then we went back again in January – immediately right…
Sara Porkalob of ‘Dragon Mama’ transforms her family’s immigrant struggles into a two-hour show and portrays 28 characters
By Janet Susan R. Nepales We arrived at the Geffen Playhouse’s Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater without any expectations. Until actress Sara Porkalob arrived onstage to do her almost two-hour, one-woman…
Low rate of colon cancer screening risks lives for no reason
By Dr. Noel Fajardo March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Nevada has a serious problem we cannot ignore. In our state, 34% of residents are not up to date…
Sky River Casino announces exciting Fall promotions & entertainment
ELK GROVE – Sky River Casino unveils a thrilling lineup of promotions this fall, offering guests multiple ways to win big and enhance their gaming experience. Every Sunday in September,…
Governor Newsom signs new laws to help communities further address homelessness
SACRAMENTO — Continuing the state’s unprecedented support to help local communities address homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law — AB 2835 (Gabriel) and AB 3057 (Wilson) — on…
Californians can now add their mobile driver’s license to Google Wallet
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday, August 23 the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) addition of Google Wallet as an option to hold secure, convenient, and private digital…
PCGSF in full force at Pistahan Parade and Festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, showed its full support to the Filipino American Community…
PCGSF visits East Bay for consular outreach
One-day event delivers 188 services PINOLE – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a consular outreach at Saint Joseph Church in Pinole, California on July 27, 2024. This…
FASO celebrates the music of Louie Ocampo in ‘A Soulful Summer Evening’
Featuring guest vocalists Joey Albert, Charlie Green and Lindsay Solo LOS ANGELES – The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) will pay tribute to the timeless music of renowned Filipino pop…
Senator Cortez Masto, Secretary Buttigieg join Las Vegas officials for Maryland Parkway groundbreaking
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and local Las Vegas officials on Monday, August 12 celebrated the groundbreaking of the Regional Transportation…
McDonald’s Reveals New Collector’s Meal Inspired by Fan-favorite Collectibles
Fans can add to their collection with six collectible cups beginning August 13 CHICAGO – Aug. 7, 2024 – Over the years, our fans have built a special connection to…
SOHO International Film Festival Announces New Dates for 2024
The highly anticipated SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) has officially announced new dates for its 2024 edition. Now in its 15th year, the festival will run from September 17 to…
President Quezon Day Celebrated at Saranac Lake in New York
NEW YORK CITY, 05 August 2024 – Saranac Lake in New York celebrated President Quezon History Day, a day-long event honoring the life and legacy of Manuel L. Quezon, second…
Philippine Envoy Visits US Marine Barracks, Joins Evening Parade as Guest of Honor
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez attended the US Marine Corps Friday Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., the oldest post of the Corps,…
Over 20 communities become first to earn new Clean California designation
After three years of the state’s highly successful Clean California initiative — which has created 18,000 jobs and hauled away more than 2.6 million cubic yards of litter across the…
Sky River Casino launches million-dollar ‘Twice as Nice’ anniversary celebration
ELK GROVE – Sky River Casino is set to dazzle guests with its $1,000,000 “Twice as Nice” Anniversary Celebration, marking two years of premier entertainment and gaming excellence in Elk…
Filipino Identity Shines Bright among Fil-Am Kids in Festive Culmination of 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado
The 26th Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK), a flagship program organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA), concluded on July…
[COLUMN] How to transfer real estate titles in the Philippines
TRANSFERRING a real estate title in the Philippines (from a sale) is crucial to ensure legal ownership and avoid future disputes. For overseas Filipinos, this process can seem daunting due…
UCLA Filipino alumnus presents ‘ethics and compliance in corporate America’ seminar to national audience
ON July 13, 2024, University of California Los Angeles alumnus and California State University Los Angeles Associate Professor Bobby Rimas presented the “Ethics and Compliance in Corporate America” seminar at…
CCHC National Health Center Week Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day on Aug 10
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross, L.A. Care Health Plan, Quest Diagnostics, Blue Shield of California and Health Net invites members of the multicultural community…
California seniors: Retain your home, car, and assets while qualifying for Medi-Cal
For low-income residents of California, health care costs became less of a concern on this year, when on Jan. 1, the state rolled out its final phase of Medi-Cal expansion,…