PHILLIPS STATION — In the face of the climate crisis, the Newsom Administration is continuing to take action to protect water supplies when it’s dry and to capture more water during wet seasons. In addition to investing billions of dollars to boost water supplies and drastically expanding the state’s storage capacity, the updated California Water Plan demonstrates how…
MOUNTAIN VIEW – Philippine Judiciary officials led by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo attended executive briefings on digital transformation at Amazon Web Services in Seattle, Washington and at Google Bayview Campus in Mountain View, California on March 11-12 and March 14-15, 2024, respectively. In Seattle, the officials also paid courtesy calls on the Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, and the…
SAN FRANCISCO – In partnership with volunteers from various Filipino American community organizations in Tacoma, Washington, an 11-member team from the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco led by Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano conducted a consular outreach mission in Tacoma, Washington on March 16-19, 2024 at the Freedom Room of the Holiday Inn Express…
SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, March 28, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that it has further expanded language access options in its myEDD online portal and UI Online for individuals to apply for unemployment benefits via applications translated into Armenian, Korean, and Tagalog. “Through EDDNext we continue improving the customer experience, including better service for California’s diverse communities,” said…
By: Atty. Marivel Zialcita For Filipino-Americans, estate planning encompasses more than just deciding how assets should be distributed upon death. It’s about understanding and navigating the complexities of estate laws across two nations: the United States and the Philippines. This dual legal landscape presents unique challenges and opportunities for those with assets or heirs in…
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The White House March 28 morning rolled out new standards for race and ethnicity data collection, including for the first time Middle Easterners and North Africans — MENA — as a racial category. The changes in reclassification of several communities were rolled out by the Biden Administration’s Office of…
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments that could limit access to mifepristone, a popular and widely-used drug for medication abortion that is safe, effective and FDA-approved. More than half of the abortions in the United States have relied on medication abortion as a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy. But what…
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 bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or…
Annual festival offers FREE educational events and interactive activities for families throughout Clark County Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is set to kick off April 26, promoting the community’s passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). With over 40 engaging events, the festival aims to inspire young minds and…
Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI. “A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial…
25 recently delivered vehicles will be used by police and parks staff SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s fleet is going green. In recent months, the city has received 22 new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles (EV) and three Ford Lightning trucks to support City operations. These new EVs help move the city…
THE San Diego County Library has been named one of the 30 finalists for the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This honor is the highest in the United States for libraries and a major recognition of unwavering commitment to excellence and service…
$3.6M state grant will fund outreach efforts with the goal of transitioning people into housing SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to bring people experiencing homelessness off the street and connect them to supportive services and housing, the City of San Diego plans to conduct additional cleanup and outreach to unsheltered individuals…
LOCAL workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing wage theft within the region on Tuesday, March 19 outside the County Administration Center. The event was part of a Week of Action honoring labor rights activist César…
SAN DIEGO – Following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders, Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Friday, March 22 that he is appointing current Assistant Chief Scott Wahl to be the next Chief of Police for the San Diego Police Department. “The City of San Diego…
SAN DIEGO – As a literary arts ambassador for San Diego, Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez will launch a signature project called San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 (SDPF24) this spring. Perez’s new initiative will be in partnership with the city through Arts and Culture, exploring poetry as a form of community empowerment. “San Diego Poetry…
GoGreen Home enables affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Monday, March 25 announced that the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (GoGreen Home) has financed more than $100 million in home energy efficiency improvements, including high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, insulation, Energy Star appliances, and efficient windows. The program launched…
FREMONT CITY – In his first official visit to this East Bay city, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer met with Fremont Mayor Lily Mei at the City Hall on February 27, 2024. During the meeting, both sides took the opportunity to discuss possible areas of cooperation between the City of Fremont…
Join the City of Santa Clara in-person or virtually at a community meeting for the Northside Transportation Improvement Projects to discuss the upcoming construction activities for the Great America Pkwy./Mission College Blvd. Intersection Improvement Project and the Permanent Changeable Message Signs Project. Construction for these two Capital Improvement Projects will occur along Great America Parkway, Mission College Boulevard, and Tasman…
SAN FRANCISCO – Dubnation and basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area were treated to a night of Filipino culture and food in the 18th Filipino Heritage Night of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, Thrive City in San Francisco on March 9, 2024. This was the first Filipino Heritage Night for 2024 of…
As Tax Day approaches, 2024 brings new ways to file online for free, get more help and claim refunds. Preparing for tax season By the time tax season closes on April 15 — the last day to submit a return — the IRS expects to receive 146 million returns, and planning for it is “a…
One year after the multilingual CA vs Hate reporting hotline was launched, how has it answered hate? At a Friday, March 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing, CA vs Hate staff, civil rights state organizers and community organizations on the ground discussed hate crime trends throughout California, and how the hotline connects those experiencing hate with…
America Saves Week, which runs from April 8 to 12 this year, is an excellent opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits and for people to assess their own saving status. This year’s theme is “Saving for What Matters Most.” Planning and saving are key to a successful retirement. The earlier you start saving…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive healthy meals and other nnutrition services through the National Senior Nutrition Program? Local meal programs in communities across the country are waiting to serve you….
LAS VEGAS – NaFFAA-NV (National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada) is gearing up to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino American women in the community. The organization is set to honor women who exemplify the qualities of empowerment champions, change agents, community advocates, inspirational leaders, and collaborators. Jacque…
SAN DIEGO – Recently, the City of San Diego released the second draft of Blueprint SD, which helps guide where more new homes and jobs near transit, parks and services should be located. San Diegans are encouraged to review and provide their feedback on the plan. Blueprint SD updates and creates new policies in the city’s General…
Current Chief Colin Stowell announced plans to retire in August following 34 years of service SAN DIEGO – On Monday, March 18 the City of San Diego launched a nationwide search for a new Chief of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, including a public survey and community forums to gather feedback from San Diegans. Chief Colin…
CALTRANS, Clean California and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) are excited to announce a major community cleanup and beautification event in San Diego on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon as part of the ongoing efforts to keep local California communities clean and beautiful. Community groups, local businesses, and residents…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer met with Dr. Bruce Magid, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University (GGU), to discuss potential collaborations, especially in aiding business development in San Francisco and the Philippines on February 21, 2024. Accompanying Consul General Ferrer were Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona,…
The new center builds on strategic efforts to streamline the hiring process in the city, fill job vacancies, and support existing employees SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and the Department of Human Resources (DHR) on March 14 announced the grand opening of the new City Career Center at City Hall’s Room 110. This innovative…
