PH consulate in SF attends 9th annual Silicon Valley briefing
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…
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ConGen Ferrer calls on San Jose mayor Matt Mahan
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…
Biden-Harris get early support from broad swath of ethnic organizations
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…
Children are dying at rates not seen in 100 years
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…
County keeps child safety paramount during child abuse awareness month
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…
ConGen Ferrer meets with KYOS founder for launch of ‘Earn-to-Learn-to-Earn’ Web3 project in the PH
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,…
Artistic talent of persons with autism featured in exhibit at PH center in SF
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…
Free speech vs. national security in proposed TikTok ban
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…
Need to safely dispose of old tax files?
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…
Building a county budget for all – A step-by-step process
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…
Be ready for local disasters with SD Emergency App equipped with ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system
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…
City of San Diego develops new hazard dashboard to track environmental threats
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…
City of San Diego hosts Earth Month and Arbor Day events
Activities are open to everyone and available for volunteer opportunities SAN DIEGO – The month of April is Earth Month and the City of San Diego has upcoming events and…
Mobile Probation Centers will enhance services for community
THE state awarded San Diego County Probation a $1.2 million grant to establish two Mobile Probation Service Centers that will help its clients and the community access services conveniently. The…
Watch for the yellow envelope – 15 million CA MediCal enrollees’ eligibility under review
by Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services MediCal enrollees are encouraged to update their information to keep their status as the state reviews eligibility for the first time since the Covid-19…
PH consulate in SF visits Spokane Valley, Washington for first-ever consular outreach in the inland northwest
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco held its second consular outreach for the year at Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley, Washington on March 26-28, 2023….
Group urges Biden to include issue of Filipino Amerasians in EDCA terms
Originally published in Inquirer.net WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of former U.S. service members and Filipino American community advocates released an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging that the issue…
Watch for the yellow envelope – 15 million CA MediCal enrollees’ eligibility under review
by Mark Hedin, Ethnic Media Services MediCal enrollees are encouraged to update their information to keep their status as the state reviews eligibility for the first time since the Covid-19…
Plan for your future during Financial Literacy Month
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada April is Financial Literacy Month. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. . Our online tools can…
Millions available to support housing projects in San Diego County
CONTINUING its efforts to expand the supply of affordable housing, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has made $25 million available for affordable housing developments. In addition to these…
Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival invites local families to discover STEM throughout our community
Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival returns to the Las Vegas Valley with nine days of FREE educational events for the whole family. Kicking-off April 28,…
Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones’ bipartisan measure to prevent sexually violent predators from being dumped in unsuspecting communities stalled in Senate Committee
SACRAMENTO – Bipartisan legislation by Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego), Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (D-Jackson), Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield), Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City), and Assemblymember…
City of San Diego launches annual stormwater maintenance survey
SAN DIEGO – In the continuing effort to maintain an aging storm drain system, the City of San Diego is launching its annual Stormwater Maintenance Prioritization Public Survey, seeking input…
San Diego Public Library now open on Sundays
14 library locations add Sunday hours, offering more access to library services SAN DIEGO – In an effort to provide access to in-person library services every day of the week,…
PH Consul General meets global innovation firm CEO
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer met with Mind the Bridge (MTB) co-founder and CEO Marco Marinucci on March 20, 2023 at the MTB headquarters in San Francisco to discuss the work…
San Francisco to expand access to Homeward Bound program to better meet clients’ needs
SAN FRANCISCO – Recently, Mayor London N. Breed announced that the city will be expanding access to its programs to offer travel home for those experiencing homelessness. Through the Homeward…
Shopping online? Here’s what to do when things go wrong
EVER had a bad online shopping experience? Maybe you ordered one thing but got another. Or that new company never shipped your order, despite charging you. So, what do you…
How to protect yourself from misleading advertising and communications
by Annie Walters/Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as…
San Diego County Board of Supervisors approve anti-tobacco grant funding
STRENGTHENING efforts to prevent youth smoking, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 4 approved the acceptance of more than $1.6 million in funding from the California…
Mayor, City Council make Juneteenth a paid holiday for city employees
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery, will be a paid holiday for San Diego city employees starting this year SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria and the City Council…