The top frauds of 2020
2020 was a tough year. Between the pandemic and the economic crisis, we all had our hands full. And scammers didn’t take any time off either — 2020 was a…
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Island Pacific expands private label with Filipino flavored creamers
Island Pacific is expanding its private label program by offering customers its own flavored condensed creamers. The supermarket now has a unique product that provides great taste and convenience. Customers…
Former Mayor Kevin Faulconer officially launches campaign for California governor
Faulconer vows ‘California Comeback,’ focuses on millions of children and families left behind by Newsom’s broken promises LOS ANGELES – Kevin Faulconer, former two-term mayor of San Diego, officially kicked…
Nominations for outstanding U.P. alumni extended thru Feb. 15
DUE to COVID-19 protocols, the nominations for outstanding and high-achieving U.P. Alumni, for the first Alumni Awards Program of The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles…
Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan achieve health security verification from Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide
Both properties among first hotels and resorts in the world to achieve this designation SAN DIEGO – Sycuan Casino Resort and Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan are proud to announce…
Mayor Gloria announces city authorized to receive, administer COVID-19 vaccine
First dose administered to Operation Shelter to Home residents 65 or older SAN DIEGO – In a key development that will expand access to the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine, Mayor Todd…
San Diegans urged to be patient to get vaccinated against COVID-19
THE number of San Diegans wanting to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus significantly exceeds the total doses that have been shipped to the region to date. That’s why County…
[RECIPE] Pancit Canton (Serves 10-12)
Pancit is the general name of Filipino noodle dishes. And when “Canton” is added to it, it conjures yellowish noodles that hint of eggs added when making it. Ingredients added vary…
FUN-USA aims to promote Filipino pride and dignity
THE Filipino United Network-USA (FUN-USA), a United States humanitarian foundation, is expanding its network from the East to Las Vegas as it continues to pursue its objective of saving the…
[COLUMN] I was a 22-year-old new mom when my heart stopped and almost died
By Jenylyn Carpio My name is Jenylyn Carpio and I’m a sudden cardiac arrest survivor. In July 2005, I was 22 years old and a brand new mom to a…
Super Bowl, Lunar New Year could spark COVID surge, warns CA health official
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services contributing editor The upcoming Lunar New Year and Super Bowl Sunday are both potential COVID super-spreader events, warned Dr. Mark Ghaly, secretary of California’s Health…
World’s first all-civilian mission to space will usher in new era of commercial space exploration
Inspiration4 mission will be commanded by tech entrepreneur and pilot Jared Isaacman who donates all crew seats and invites the public to participate LOS ANGELES – Plans for the world’s first all-civilian mission…
SMC Supervisor Canepa issues warning before Super Bowl
DALY CITY – San Mateo County Board President David J. Canepa made the following statement on Monday, February 1 following warnings by health officials across California that the Sunday, February…
Pechanga Resort Casino wishes everyone a prosperous Year of the Ox!
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with our $100,000 EasyPlay and cash drawings AS the Lunar New Year 2021 approaches, Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes everyone to join in the celebration…
PH congressman files resolution congratulating Camille Touton’s appointment to US Dept. of Interior
PHILIPPINE Rep. Christopher de Venecia (4th District, Pangasinan) has filed a resolution congratulating Camille Calimlim Touton for her appointment as Deputy Commissioner of the United States Department of Interior’s Bureau…
Board expands COVID-19 rental assistance program
Restrictions eased for restaurants, other business in San Diego county THE County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, January 26 to expand the emergency rental assistance program for San Diegans…
City of San Diego listed among best places to live and work as a moviemaker
Industry magazine highlights city’s streamlined permitting process, COVID-19 safety protocol and binational location SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has once again landed in the Hollywood spotlight after…
SD mayor unanimously voted SANDAG vice chair
Mayor Gloria vows to push for transportation future that will improve quality of life throughout the region SAN DIEGO – San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was unanimously elected as the…
Groundbreaking flow battery project helping to advance clean energy microgrids
SAN DIEGO – Two years after becoming the first battery of its kind to be connected to the California grid to help support reliability and maximize the use of clean energy,…
Major PPE shipment donated to National City, South Bay community organizations from Last Mile SD
NATIONAL CITY – The community of National City received a large donation of much-needed and essential PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) from Last Mile San Diego, a grassroots volunteer group whose…
[RECIPE] Oysters with Spicy Cucumber Granita
Make this super simple and delicious appetizer at home. You can get all the ingredients at your nearest Seafood City location. Ingredients • Kikkoman Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce • Lime…
[OPINION] Does the First Amendment apply to what you post on social media?
By Attys. Alexander Manglinong and Philip Lim Nulud ON January 7, 2021, a day after the reprehensible violence occurred at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook and Twitter locked former President Donald Trump’s…
Los Angeles County expands COVID vaccine access — but biggest challenge is supply
By Mark Hedin / Ethnic Media Services As the COVID-19 pandemic death toll passed 400,000 in the United States, three Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials joined in…
[OPINION] Asian American communities are key to economic recovery. Let’s get vaccinated!
by Sonny Vinuya THE tragedy of COVID-19 continues, and Las Vegas hospitals are doing an admirable job dealing with a sadly predictable outbreak that has sent large numbers of local…
High hopes or another false hope? Green cards for undocumented ‘essential workers’ on Biden’s agenda
On a recent Monday, Maribel Lapuz got up at 4:30 a.m. The 46-year-old immigrant from the Philippines braved the sub-zero weather and took the train from Jersey City, NJ to…
Newsom formally appoints Alex Padilla to the US Senate, nominates Dr. Shirley Weber as secretary of state
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, January 18 formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to become California’s first Latino U.S. Senator and the nomination of Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber…
[OBITUARY] Andrey M. Caloza
In loving memory of Andrey M. Caloza 1975-2020 A loving son, caring brother, devoted father, committed husband, and selfless nurse working on the frontlines, Andrey M. Caloza was born on…
Infrastructures Like Skyway 3 And Bulacan Airport Will Stimulate Economic Recovery – Ramon S. Ang
This year is another challenging year for the country as it moves toward economic recovery. Among the factors that will fuel economic recovery is infrastructure—the physical foundation of progress. While…
Letters to the Editor: Reactions to January 6th through different ideological lenses
Even though I disagree with the outcome of the presidential election from the widespread voter fraud I saw speaking to voters impacted with irregularities here in Nevada, what happened on…
‘Text 911’ for help now available in San Diego County
IF calling for help is not possible, San Diego residents can now send emergency text messages to 911. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officially announced the launch of “Text to…