MEMBERS of the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Mayors converged at the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) headquarters in Historic Filipinotown last Tuesday, January 30. Headed by Secretary of DILG Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr., the Philippine delegation was in Los Angeles to meet…
SACRAMENTO – California is making it easier to charge your electric vehicle. The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Wednesday, February 14 approved a $1.9 billion investment plan that advances the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. This funding builds on $1.8 billion already invested and will help deploy 40,000 new public EV chargers statewide and other…
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today. “We will administer our programs equitably by reducing administrative burdens and reaching underserved people,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “In line with the Administration’s whole-of-government approach to deliver…
THE county’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 13 years of supporting San Diegans in understanding the importance of heart health through a variety of ways, including hosting no-cost blood pressure screenings at locations throughout the county and Mexico. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the second leading…
CAVITIES are the most common chronic childhood disease. When left untreated, cavities in children can be painful or cause infections leading to learning issues, school absences and even emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The good news is that they are completely preventable. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month which promotes the benefits of good…
MARRIAGE ceremonies were held throughout the county on Wednesday, February 14 as couples marked Valentine’s Day by exchanging vows. Valentine’s Day is traditionally one of the most sought-after wedding days for the County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s (ARCC) offices throughout the county. In 2014, the office issued 266 licenses and performed 242 ceremonies, making it the busiest…
Fee waiver will provide relief to residents and business owners repairing damaged property SAN DIEGO – As part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s continued efforts to help residents in Southeastern and Southern San Diego rebuild following the Jan. 22 storm and extreme flooding, the San Diego City Council on Monday, February 12 approved his proposal to…
Teams going door to door to survey residents; recovery assistance now offered online SAN DIEGO – Starting on Monday, February 12, the City of San Diego has transitioned its Local Assistance Center to an online resource hub, helping residents access services offered by the City, County of San Diego, State of California, federal government and non-governmental…
MID-WINTER Break is right around the corner! The City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department will keep your kids active over break with two specialty camps! Are you a music maestro or a volleyball champ? Take your pick! Either way, you’re in for an unforgettable experience that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!…
WALNUT CREEK – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer met with Ike Ahmet Ilkgün Cark and Hakan Kavlak, founders and managing partners of KCCTech Innovative Solutions, at its headquarters and Open RAN Test and Integration Center Lab in Walnut Creek, California on February 1, 2024. Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug, and…
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer met with the owners of innovative outdoor furniture maker Galanter and Jones and toured their showroom and facility in the city. Galanter and Jones is a San Francisco-based furniture design and fabrication studio that has a manufacturing facility in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental, Philippines. Consul General…
On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023 — 14% more than 2022. Nevertheless, the dramatic loss owes less to more reports than to more money being lost to each scam per these reports. At an Ethnic Media Services briefing that morning, FTC…
By Mic Diaz FRIDAY, February 2 saw the largest, most-sophisticated and much-lauded event of the year thus far — the 1st-ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) — at the Directors Guild of America headquarters in Los Angeles. Coming off the heels of the highly successful Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), which concluded in January,…
JOBS and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region. The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) released the county’s first Equity Indicators Report on Wednesday, February 7. The report comes in the wake of the county’s declaration of…
Interested parties have until May 1 to submit their proposals SAN DIEGO – In an effort to create much-needed affordable homes, the City of San Diego is looking for an individual or organization to purchase, redevelop and operate a city-owned building in downtown as 100% affordable multi-family rental housing. On Friday, February 2, the city issued a Request for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a poignant ceremony marking the convergence of two nations’ histories, the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial Museum unveiled an original document declaring the independence of the Philippines from the United States. Signed by President Emilio Aguinaldo, the declaration was made immediately before the Philippine-American War, which commenced 125 years ago. Consul General Iric…
THE County Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to reduce gun violence activities in San Diego County. The Board voted to receive the Gun Violence Reduction Work Plan, using recommendations from the Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report authored by Health Assessment and Research for Communities. The plan includes 17 actions for the…
STARTING Tuesday, Feb. 6, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the March Presidential Primary Election to any one of 146 official ballot drop boxes located around the county. Mail ballots for the county’s 1.9 million registered voters were expected to arrive this week. What do the Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes look like? The Registrar’s official ballot…
SAN FRANCISCO – In a dazzling display of cutting-edge technology and Filipino pride, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) featured a drone show against the picturesque backdrop of the San Francisco Bay on January 28, 2024. Showcasing a kaleidoscope of the nation’s vibrant heritage, the drone show highlighted various facets of Filipino lifestyle and culture,…
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Festivities will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WEAVERVILLE — History will come alive when a traditional Chinese lion dance will be presented at the Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park (SHP) to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. This free special event, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, will…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco rendered nearly 50,000 consular and overseas voting registration services in 2023, delivering one of the highest volumes globally among Philippine foreign service posts. During the Consulate’s Planning Meeting for Consular Services held on January 10, 2024, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank R….
The Senate is contemplating a $78 billion expanded version of the Federal Child Tax Credit, which could provide some economic stability to an estimated 19 million low-income children. The House passed the bi-partisan bill — known as the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 — last week on a 375-60 vote….
by Peter White Ethnic Media Services As more people cross the border, anti-immigrant stances are inflaming U.S. politics, with few long-term proposals more comprehensive than closing the border. At a Friday, January 26 EMS briefing, immigration experts discussed the political consequences of these proposals in light of the current anti-immigrant electoral cycle, long-term problems with…
Becoming a U.S. citizen is about to get more expensive, reports the Spanish-language outlet La Opinión, with USCIS announcing a 5 percent increase in fees for processing naturalization applications. The increase, scheduled to take effect April 1, will raise the current fee by $35 bringing the total to $760. Though, per USCIS, reduced fees will…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada If you need a new or replacement Social Security card, we’ve got great news! You may be able to complete, or at least start, your application on our website – and, if necessary, use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment at a local…
COUNTY supervisors took new actions on Tuesday, January 30 to help people in communities flooded by last week’s torrential rains, starting with protecting them from unfair evictions and shifting $10 million in funds to support them. The Board of Supervisors approved actions in a special meeting Tuesday called to address the flooding as more rains…
IF your home or business was flooded during the Jan. 22 storm, it is important to keep yourself and your family safe when cleaning up. Before attempting to clean up after the storm, visit the recovery page at AlertSanDiego.org for safety tips, information on how to properly document damages and other available resources. Residents should only enter…
WITH hundreds of San Diegans already dealing with flood recovery and more rain predicted in the future, everyone is encouraged to follow important safety and preparedness tips to deal with rain and floods. Here is a collection of handy tips from the County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and SDG&E to prepare for and respond…
Grants of up to $5,000 will help neighborhood businesses get back on their feet SAN DIEGO – In an effort to support local businesses impacted by the recent record storm, the City of San Diego will launch an emergency response grant to provide funds for up to 100 small businesses and nonprofits. The Business Emergency…
