SAY you’re looking for a job. You’ve found some you’re qualified for on a well-known employment website and you apply to a bunch of them. If you get a message saying “You’re hired! We just want some more info from you,” what’s your next move? If you said, “Check out the company and the job…
NEW research from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has found a conclusive link between stress, altered light-dark cycles — such as in the cases of night shift workers and frequent international travelers — and breast cancer. Molecular biologist Dr. Pia Bagamasbad and her student, Weand Ybañez, at the UPD-National Institute of…
In the spirit of recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, The National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada (NaFFAA NV) continues to recognize outstanding women that have demonstrated exceptional achievement, contribution, leadership, advocacy and service to the Las Vegas Community and humanity. These outstanding women are honored with an Annual Event that started in March…
FOUR affordable housing developments with $29 million in County funding have secured an additional $24.5 million through California’s Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability program. The $24.5 million in new funds were announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom as part of more than $825 million in grants to accelerate affordable housing production across the state….
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved a reimagined department to support children and families. The new Child and Family Well-Being Department will integrate multiple child and family serving systems, including First 5 San Diego, Child Welfare Services, and other Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) departments, under one umbrella to deliver both prevention…
Free workshops dig into the past for important science lessons SAN DIEGO – Providing opportunities for young people to learn and explore, the 7th annual Spring into STEAM challenge is underway at the San Diego Public Library (SDPL). The science-focused program kicks off this month with a unique, project-based educational experience to strengthen students’ STEAM (science,…
SAN FRANCISCO – Five promising Philippine startups providing solutions to various challenges showcased their work at this year’s first pitch night event organized by Dynamico and supported by the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV) last February 16. The Consulate has a public-private partnership with Dynamico…
The selection of the projects follows a community voting process and are key next steps that build on the city’s ongoing commitment to the Tenderloin neighborhood’s wellness SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London Breed Wednesday, February 1 announced the projects that will receive funding to improve living conditions in the Tenderloin as part of the Tenderloin…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco participated in the Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps (LSFCC)’s visit to the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Operations Division. The LSFCC is a non-profit social group composed of spouses of members of the San Francisco Consular Corps and a U.S. support group composed of…
Sacramento — California State Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, a Democrat who serves South Central Los Angeles, will introduce a budget ask letter Feb. 28, proposing that $50 million be added to the state’s FY 2023-24 budget to support domestic violence prevention programs. In an email to Ethnic Media Services, Jones-Sawyer said he is submitting the request…
WHAT are scammers up to these days? Every day, people just like you tell the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) what they’ve spotted, and maybe even lost money to. Then, every year, the FTC rolls up all those millions of reports about fraud, scams, and bad business practices to tell the story: what ARE scammers up…
THERE’S nothing better than seeing a smile on a child’s face especially a healthy smile. Children from the ages of one to 18 can get preventive dental services at no cost, including visual exams, fluoride treatments and dental sealants, at several local clinics Saturday Feb. 25 and Saturday March 4 as part of the “Give Kids…
COVID-19 cases are slightly rising in San Diego County, prompting County health officials to continue calls for people to complete their vaccination series and get bivalent boosters if they haven’t already. “The best way for people to protect themselves, their loved ones and friends from possibly getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19 continues to…
Report says 86% of small businesses unable to defend themselves against a cyber attack SAN DIEGO – In light of the growing threat posed by cyber criminals, the City of San Diego is taking steps to support local businesses in boosting their cybersecurity measures. The city is inviting small businesses to participate in a Cybersecurity…
From road repair to major infrastructure projects, city’s team of engineers is helping build a better future SAN DIEGO – On Monday, February 20 the San Diego City Council proclaimed Feb. 19 to 25 as Engineers Week in San Diego, recognizing the hard work and dedication of hundreds of engineers who are helping maintain and improve…
Backlog of pothole repairs has dropped by 80% thanks to ‘ all hands on deck’ approach following winter storms SAN DIEGO – In just a matter of weeks, the City of San Diego has dramatically reduced a backlog of pothole repair reports, a decrease of more than 80%, thanks to an increase in staffing and…
Sandbags available this week at city recreation centers SAN DIEGO – With significant rain and high winds forecast over the next several days, the City of San Diego is continuing its year-round storm preparations and taking proactive steps to prevent flooding, while also urging residents to take action to safeguard their homes, especially those in flood-prone…
VALENTINE’S Day just passed. Maybe you sent a card to your grandmother, grandfather, or the older adult in your life. But if you haven’t told them lately that you love them, pick up the phone and call, too. While you’re catching up, remind them that you’ll never pressure them to wire you money or buy…
The rash of hate crimes, growing numbers of homeless and mentally ill, and a lack of trust in law enforcement have led to more unsafe conditions on public transit.People don’t want to ride public transit for fear of being harassed like Esther Lee was on a New York subway October 21, 2021. Lee, 41, is…
ON February 7, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved recommendations that will allow the county’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) to leverage millions of dollars in state funding for the development and preservation of affordable housing. The action came after the board announced last October its goal to produce 10,000 units…
Mayor Gloria’s second housing action package aims to produce more homes that all San Diegans can afford SAN DIEGO – To continue creating opportunities to build more homes for all San Diegans, the City of San Diego is inviting residents to participate in several workshops in February and March to discuss nearly a dozen housing…
Sustainable development areas will redefine geographic boundaries for some local housing incentive programs SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, February 14 the San Diego City Council adopted updates to the city’s development regulations, including an update to the definition that determines the geographical boundaries for certain home construction incentive programs. The move will increase the amount…
Program funds available for artists and cultural practitioners throughout San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego and its regional partners have released a new grant opportunity for artists and cultural practitioners to inspire change within their communities. Through the Far South/Border North program, grant award recipients will develop artistic content and carry out…
VALENTINE’S Day is not just about romantic love, it’s also about sharing affection and showing how you care for others. So, who’s to say your sweetheart can’t be furry? The County Department of Animal Services is playing matchmaker this week. As part of a Sweetheart Special, starting on Valentine’s Day through Feb. 19, all animals…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed Filipino postgraduate public administration students under the joint academic program of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) and San Francisco-based Golden Gate University (GGU), at the Philippine Center in San Francisco last January 31. The students were accompanied by Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez, the Filipino American Vice Provost for…
EVANSTON, Ill. — Rotary International announced Manila, Philippines as the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention, 3-8 June 2028, which is set to be the largest and most multi-cultural gathering ever hosted in the country. More than 25,000 Rotary members and participants from around the world are expected to gather…
ALAMEDA – Local government officials and the Filipino American community gathered in this Bay Area island-city on January 21 for the official opening of the Bohol Circle Immigrant Park, considered the first recreation park in the United States named after a Filipino American community organization. Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer joined the…
Housing for All sets the course for the implementation of San Francisco’s ambitious plan to allow for 82,000 new homes over the next 8 years SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday, February 7, Mayor London Breed launched Housing for All, a strategy to fundamentally change how San Francisco approves and builds housing. Housing for All is the implementing strategy for the recently certified Housing…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer received Robert and Kathleen Fotheringham, the new Consular Liaisons of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Francisco at the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on January 25, 2023. Consul General Ferrer expressed thanks for the support extended by the Church to the Consulate’s consular outreach…
The recent mass shootings in California put a tragic spotlight on the isolation and invisibility of many immigrant elders in the state. Both shooters in the two mass killings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, California were Chinese and neither fit the profile of a mass killer. Both were over 65. “Is it any…
