by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The California Department of Aging on August 22 announced the launch of its first-ever statewide assessment for Californians aged 55 and older to share their voices, called the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). The 20 question survey — which takes about 15 minutes to complete, with some…
The United States University is eagerly anticipating the arrival of more than 500 graduates from the 2023 class in San Diego on September 16th. Established in 1997, United States University is committed to offering educational opportunities that cater to both professional and personal growth, with a specific focus on reaching out to underserved communities. Through…
State legislative delegation comes through to improve quality of life in communities across city SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined on Friday, August 18 by members of San Diego’s state legislative delegation as he highlighted their successful efforts to secure nearly $25 million in state budget funding for critically important projects in San…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, graced the graduation rites of the Cultural Immersion Summer Camp of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Dublin, California on August 4, 2023. Vice Consul Baccay conveyed Consul General Neil Ferrer’s…
THE Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged that a business opportunity and coaching scheme bilked consumers out of tens of millions of dollars. The scheme grew on the back of baseless claims about how much money customers could make. The company behind the scheme, Automators, AI (formerly known as LLC, Empire Ecommerce and Onyx Distribution) promised to set…
Don’t let his youthful good looks fool you. Or, even his youth for that matter. Nineteen-year-old Evan Lorezca a.k.a. The Savvy Expat, more than lives up to his moniker as the founder and host of the popular YouTube channel bearing the same name. Launched in May 2021 in the Philippines, www.youtube.com/@TheSavvyExpat has over 32,000 subscribers….
AT a briefing held by EMS and California Black Media, state health directors and leaders from community-based organizations (CBOs) explained how they are ensuring that Californians maintain continuous coverage and the impact of redetermination so far on Medi-Cal patients — particularly in underserved or vulnerable populations. Providing continuous coverage: Medi-Cal disenrollments and transitions Yingjia Huang,…
The tour operators association welcomes new members as it prepares for the 34th Philippine Travel Mart, the largest travel fair in the country 10 August 2023–Lauding efforts by the country’s tour operators to improve tourism not just in popular destinations but in emerging ones, too, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services As extreme heat scorches California, schools preparing to reopen across the Bay Area are also preparing to use the first $47 million of a new $117 million CalFIRE program to shade kids by replacing school pavement with drought-tolerant green space. 15 projects for 100 schools statewide were selected on…
by Peter White Ethnic Media Services The St. Thomas Family Health Center in Nashville serves patients of all ages whether or not they have insurance. The community clinic is part of the Ascension Medical Group, a large non-profit Catholic healthcare system with hospitals and clinics in 16 states. This popular center is located on Nashville’s…
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia and co-chair of the Community Development Finance Caucus, joined a venture capitalist, a community leader, and a young entrepreneur July 14 to lay out the challenges and solutions for starting and growing small businesses in a post-Covid 19 environment. Over 33 million small businesses make up about 99.9% of businesses in…
Burbank, California — Domestic workers in the US are underpaid and over-utilized, but are largely exempt from protection by labor laws, said Ai-Jen Poo, President of National Domestic Workers Alliance. The well-known labor rights activist is currently heading up a campaign to pass the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. The bill was introduced in the…
Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, and Nanette Barragan, D-California, along with Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, introduced the HEAL Act July 27 morning, which aims to grant healthcare access to all who reside in the U.S., regardless of immigration status. Currently, most immigrants must wait five years or longer before they can enroll in Medicaid or…
THE County of San Diego has teamed up with regional, state and federal partners to develop a plan to achieve functional zero for veteran homelessness in the county. The launch of the Leave No Veteran Homeless initiative comes in response to a unanimous vote by the County Board of Supervisors on February 7 affirming the…
December 31, 2015. I was visiting the Philippines with my parents and twin daughters, who just graduated from university. It was New Year’s Eve, one of the most festive times in the Philippines. Unfortunately, both my daughters were in their rooms, recovering from a bout of food poisoning the day before. From the balcony of…
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services BURBANK — The SCAN Foundation held its first summit here July 19 for the organization’s new initiative: Advancing Health Equity in Aging. The foundation launched the 5-prong initiative last October and plans to implement it over the next 3 to 5 years. People over 65 are one of the fastest-growing populations…
THE Registrar of Voters office is holding two hearings on Wednesday, July 26, inviting the public to provide input on the renewal of the county’s Election Administration Plan. The Registrar’s office adopted the plan in 2022 and is renewing the plan as part of the two-year review process. The plan describes how the Registrar’s office administers…
New survey, toolkit and events anticipated to boost public participation SAN DIEGO – This month, the City of San Diego will host a new series of public engagement events and share tools that San Diegans can use to provide input for developing the first-ever cultural plan, Creative City. The seven to 10-year cultural plan aims to align…
THE County of San Diego Board of Supervisors has approved using $44.3 million in state Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds to provide more housing for San Diegans who have serious behavioral health conditions and are experiencing homelessness. The funds will help address the need for board and care beds which are typically home-like settings…
THE County Board of Supervisors has approved a 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update that incorporates 21 state laws to help make housing more affordable and accessible for people experiencing homelessness. The update will also focus on creating housing for people who have lower, moderate and middle-class incomes. The update complements how the County is supporting…
La Media Road improvements will enhance safety, relieve congestion and alleviate flooding SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, joined on Tuesday, July 18 by other state and local leaders and members of the Otay Mesa community, celebrated the start of construction of the City of San Diego’s La Media Road Improvements Project. “With the start…
Nearly 1,100 capital improvement projects valued at $5.2B moved through construction process SAN DIEGO – Following the announcement of a record infrastructure investment in Mayor Todd Gloria’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, the City of San Diego is marking significant achievements of its Capital Improvements Program (CIP) during the past fiscal year, which ended on June 30….
[Makati City, July 27, 2023] – The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest annual fair focused on promoting popular and emerging tourist destinations in the country. The event will take place September 1-3, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex,…
A RECENT UCLA study found that bringing green space in LA County to median levels could add up to 908,800 years of collective life expectancy to residents in under-resourced communities. The peer-reviewed study, published in Environment International, is the first in the U.S. to combine census tract life expectancy data with neighborhood vegetation data, providing…
Extreme heat poses the greatest natural risk to human health. These days, there’s plenty of it, and more is on the way. “This is not your grandmother’s summer,” Marta Segura, chief heat officer and director of climate emergency mobilization for the city of Los Angeles, warned at a July 13 press briefing, the first of…
Hate crimes against Asian Americans dropped by 43% in 2022 in California, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Justice. But AAPI community leaders believe the data represents a severe undercount. In 2022, 140 hate crimes against Asian Americans were counted by the DOJ, compared to 247 in 2021. The drop comes…
Pilot program funded through federal grant SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to support the City of San Diego’s workforce, the city is launching a pilot program to support employees with the cost of child care for children ages 0-12. The Municipal Child Care Benefit Pilot Program is funded through a federal…
THE Tayo Fellowship Program is excited to announce the selection of twenty-four Filipino American young leaders into its Summer 2023 cohort. Through the fellowship, Tayo Fellows will have the unique experience of contributing to the growing work of Tayo’s online misinformation and public health projects and spearhead the development of the Tayo Courageous Conversations Pilot…
Funding will support nonprofit organizations in boosting arts experiences for all SAN DIEGO – To promote greater public participation in artistic and cultural activities, the City of San Diego will grant funds to 186 local nonprofit organizations this fiscal year. The funding will support programs and activities such as film and video screenings, exhibits, performances, festivals, parades and…
REDWOOD CITY – In a unanimous vote, San Mateo County supervisors agreed on Tuesday, July 11 to provide current and former foster youth ages 18 up to 22 with $1,000 a month in the county’s first guaranteed income program. About 70 eligible young adults will receive a direct deposit for up to 18 months. “Our…
