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, guests have a chance to win up to $2,000 in prizes with the $100,000 Huddle Hot Seats! Guests must be playing slots or table games…
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 Tuesday, August 27 to help create more shelter beds for Californians and build more housing units faster. “The homelessness crisis demands immediate and innovative action,…
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 driver’s licenses and identification cards. “It’s never been easier to keep a digital driver’s license and identification card in California. The state continues to work…
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 in the Bay Area for the 31st annual Pistahan Parade and Festival, held in downtown San Francisco on August 10-11, 2024. During the pre-parade program at the San…
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 is the ninth outreach mission spearheaded by the consulate for the year. Led by Vice Consuls Adrian Baccay and Hannah Go, the consular outreach in the Bay Area’s East…
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 music composer Louie Ocampo at “A Soulful Summer Night,” a one-of-a-kind concert on Saturday, August 17 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Led by musical…
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 Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada’s Maryland Parkway Bus Rapid Transit project. The project will expand transit service along Maryland Parkway, which connects the Las Vegas…
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 McDonald’s collectibles. From Happy Meal toys to merch, games and cups, these keepsakes are more than just things – they unlock core memories around some…
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 September 23, 2024, in the heart of New York City. The festival will showcase over 100 films spanning over 32 countries that include US and…
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 president of the Republic of the Philippines, who stayed in Saranac Lake 80 years ago. To start the day, an extensive opening ceremony took place…
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, last August 9. The invitation to Ambassador Romualdez to be the guest of honor at the parade underscores the strong and enduring alliance between the…
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 state — California is launching a new designation program to reward communities for committing to zero-litter policies and regular local cleanups Governor Gavin Newsom announced…
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 Grove. This August, Sky River Rewards members are invited to participate in a month-long extravaganza with life-changing prizes up for grabs every week. The celebration…
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 27 with a celebration of Filipino culture and heritage showcased by this year’s graduates. The program began with a morning session featuring Filipino entrepreneur Chef…
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 to distance and time constraints. Here’s a simplified guide to help you navigate the process and ensure a smooth transition of ownership, even from abroad….
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 the National Association of Legal Assistants’ (NALA) Conference and Expo at the Downtown Louisville Kentucky Marriott to a live audience and individuals who attended the…
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 to CCHC National Health Center Week (NHCW) – Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day celebration to be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:30…
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, providing free health care to all residents, regardless of immigration status. Also beginning Jan. 1, Medi-Cal eligibility will be based solely on income. Assets are…
LAS VEGAS – The relentless desert heat has taken center stage in Las Vegas, shattering previous temperature records and making headlines worldwide. With temperatures soaring to unprecedented highs, residents are feeling the impact of the extreme weather. In Death Valley National Park, known for holding the world record at 134 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures recently approached…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services With presidential elections coming in the shadow of political violence and division, how will the national conventions and electoral process affect voters? National political conventions Conventions “aren’t what they used to be — that’s for sure,” said Sherry Jeffe, retired public policy communication professor for the University of Southern…
COUNTY Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who are experiencing homelessness and have a behavioral health condition. The award was part of a series of competitive grants issued by the California Department of…
THE Registrar of Voters needs poll workers for the November Presidential General Election, especially those who are bilingual in any of ten specific languages. Federal law requires the Registrar’s office to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese. State and County requirements show a need for Arabic, Japanese,…
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in San Diego, the San Diego City Council on Tuesday, July 30 approved a 25-year lease agreement with the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park. Created as…
Public meetings, questionnaires and focus groups will help the city identify resident prioritiesSAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego wants to hear from San Diegans who receive trash and recycling collection services from the Environmental Services Department (ESD). Starting early August, the city will kick off a series of open house meetings to evaluate…
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in San Diego, the San Diego City Council on Tuesday, July 30 approved a 25-year lease agreement with the WorldBeat Center in Balboa Park. Created as…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco congratulated Fil-Am Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo and Izumisano Mayor Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu on the establishment of sister city relations between Daly City, California and Izumisano, Japan. Upon the invitation of Mayor Manalo and Japanese Deputy Consul General in San Francisco Hajime Kishimori, the Philippine Consulate, represented by Consul…
MAKATI CITY – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer recently met with early-stage venture capital firm Kaya Founders founding managing partner Paulo Campos, and founding director Constantin Robertz on July 19 at their headquarters in Makati City, Philippines. Economic Officer Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona joined Consul General Ferrer in the meeting. ConGen Ferrer thanked Kaya…
SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits — including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations — that are at higher risk of hate-based crimes….
SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits — including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations — that are at higher risk of hate-based crimes….
GLENDALE, CA — On July 27, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) and Glendale YMCA co-hosted its fifth annual Fil-Am Friendship Day summer luau. Performances by the awesome hula dancers from “HULA HALAU NA MAMO O’PANAEWA,” an award-winning school in Glendale, wowed the attendees. Guests saw a first-time showing of all the competitive…
