by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continued to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the fourth annual “Slam the Scam” Day held in March. Social Security scams — where fraudsters pressure victims into making cash or…
Over the past decade, Cox Las Vegas has presented $350,000 in scholarships to college-bound, high school seniors in Clark County as part of its annual Cox Diversity Scholarship program, including $35,000 to 10 members of the Class of 2023. The scholarships are $3,500 each and awarded in partnership with the Public Education Foundation and Southern…
Online and in-person registration open now The city of Las Vegas is offering additional summer camps at the new Ernest & Betty Becker Family Technology Community Center. The additional camps include Drone Soccer Camp June 20-23, Esports Teen Camp June 12-16, Esports Camp featuring Minecraft and Roblox June 20-23, and 3D Print Camp June 12-16….
YOUNG San Diegans are invited to help raise awareness about opioid overdoses and the dangers of counterfeit and illicit opioids using their video and art skills. The County’s current Scoop from You(th) Challenge focuses on the opioid crisis and will accept submissions from San Diegans ages 12 to 25 from May 9, in recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day,…
Deal negotiated with city employees continues investment in workforce to enhance city services SAN DIEGO – Furthering his commitment to invest in the city’s workforce, fill vacancies, and enhance services to residents, Mayor Todd Gloria on April 28 announced that the city has reached a three-year tentative agreement with the labor unions representing 62 percent of…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco convened on April 17, 2023 at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Center, to hear Overseas Voting (OV) applications filed at the Consulate from 9 December 2022 to 31 March 2023. The RERB, composed of Deputy Consul General…
SAN FRANCISCO – A group of international business students from the University of San Francisco (USF) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consulate on April 25 to learn about the economic and business landscape in the Philippines. Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed the group, accompanied by Associate Director Monika Hudson, Director of Gellert…
SAN FRANCISCO – A delegation of students from Miriam College in the Philippines who participated in the Model United Nations of the Far West (MUNFW) Conference called on Consul General Neil Ferrer on April 20 at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco. The MUNFW with this year’s theme, “A Force for Good: Global Health and…
DALY CITY – San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa made the following statement on Tuesday, Maty 9 after the Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance imposing mandatory fines and compliance checks for retailers who sell tobacco products to minors and banned and prohibited products such as e-cigarettes and flavored vape cartridges. “Big Tobacco has…
Omicron variants are killing 200-300 people a day but population immunity in the U.S. is higher and more stable than a year ago. The Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco says the number of new COVID-19 cases is decreasing, wastewater infectiousness is relatively low and hospitalizations are going…
WASHINGTON, DC — A packed auditorium stood up and cheered for a long moment as Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage May 3 at George Washington University here, during the White House celebration kicking off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The theme of the event was “Visible Together.” AANHPIs have…
SAN Diego County could see more money for housing after it was named one of 11 additional cities and counties to receive a “prohousing” designation from the state for being committed to building more housing, faster. Cities and counties that earn the prohousing designation receive additional points for state housing funding programs and are eligible…
SAN Diego County released an $8.11 billion recommended budget on Thursday, May 4 that continues increased spending to fight homelessness; take on mental health and substance use disorder challenges; improve the justice system; help working families and invest in core services like roads, fire protection and parks. The “Invested in Community” budget is $745.8 million…
Effort will guide arts and culture investments SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is creating its first-ever comprehensive cultural plan to guide investments in arts and culture in neighborhoods across the city. Recently, staff published a framework that will help facilitate the development of the cultural plan, Creative City, which will advance arts and culture in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Cries of “Marcos is not welcome here!” filled the air in front of the White House as Filipino-Americans and supporters gathered at the nation’s capital to protest President Joe Biden’s bilateral meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. Marcos, who was in the U.S. until May 4, and brought with him a large…
Two measures now making their way through the State Assembly aim to improve how California draws new district maps to ensure more participatory elections. By some accounts, California’s independent redistricting commission (IRC) has set the gold standard for fair elections, wresting control of legislative mapmaking from the archetypal smoke-filled backroom dealmakers who’ve made an art…
Members and friends of the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) gathered to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of the Historic “FILIPINO AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP MONUMENT”, a community-based and supported project by this non profit organization! During the short program, FABAG Past President Edith M. Fuentes gave a brief history of how the project evolved…
MILLBRAE – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer visited Mills High School in Millbrae, California on April 13 where he had a conversation with senior high school students taking an International Relations elective course. The talk, held in a Question & Answer format, gave the students an opportunity to ask various topics ranging from…
MOUNTAIN VIEW – Consul General Neil Ferrer joined other members of the San Francisco Consular Corps in the 9th Annual Silicon Valley Briefing held at the Computer History Museum. The briefing examined 2023 data about the economic health of Silicon Valley (defined as Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and the Fremont area), as well…
SAN JOSE – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer paid a courtesy call on San Jose City Mayor Matt Mahan on April 12. The two sides held discussions on promoting mutual trade and investment, enhancing people-to-people ties, and engaging with the Filipino American community in the City of San Jose. Consul General Ferrer…
As they announced their re-election bid on Tuesday morning, April 25, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris drew early support from a broad swath of organizations representing minority communities. “Since President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, they have achieved a record of important accomplishments for the Latino community,” tweeted Maria Teresa…
Guns are the biggest killers of American children and are tied to an unprecedented rise in suicides and homicides among this generation, according to new data that paints a damming portrait of childhood mortality in the U.S. Drugs are now the third leading cause of death, according to the most recent figures. “Put in plain…
A COLORFUL pinwheel garden served as the backdrop on Wednesday, April 26 for a Child Abuse Awareness press conference at the County Administration Center downtown. Chairwoman Nora Vargas, County Child Welfare Services and Promises2Kids teamed up for the event to help raise awareness and prevent child abuse. Each week, an average of 400 active investigations…
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer, along with the Philippine Consulate team, recently met with Mr. Alan Beebe, co-founder of #KYOS, a pioneering Web3 project focused on “Earn-to-Learn[1]to-Earn” initiatives, and Mr. Ker Gibbs, University of San Francisco Center for Business Studies and Innovation in Asia[1]Pacific Executive in Residence. Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano,…
SAN FRANCISCO – In commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day in April, an exhibit featuring the artworks of children and adults on the autism spectrum opened at the main lobby of the Philippine Center in San Francisco on April 11, 2023. The art exhibit was organized by Autism Hearts Foundation, a non-profit organization that advocates…
With its dancing cats and lip-synched grandmas, TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the U.S., but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security concerns. With a billion users worldwide and 150 million in the U.S., Chinese owned social media giant TikTok is facing a possible ban here amid…
City of San Diego residents can have paperwork securely shredded and recycled for free SAN DIEGO – Just finished filing your latest tax return and wondering how to safely dispose of old tax files? City of San Diego residents can take advantage of the city’s annual free Tax File Recycling event. Until April 25, city residents…
IF it’s spring, then it’s high budget season at the county. Preparations are in full swing for a May 4 release to the public. Staff began preparing the new two-year budget in February but now it’s crunch time. After examining the data, considering community feedback, and pinpointing funding priorities, a balanced recommended budget must be…
DID you get an earthquake early warning alert on your smartphone for an earthquake near Palomar Observatory seconds after 6:16 p.m. on March 31? The quake shook parts of San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties. The alert delivered in Spanish and English said, “Earthquake Detected: Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” “We want to remind San…
Online tool intended to provide real-time weather and situational data for daily awareness and during emergency conditions SAN DIEGO – To help San Diegans understand and better prepare for environmental threats like wildfires and flooding, the City of San Diego has developed the San Diego Hazard Dashboard. This new tool is accessible online and designed to…
