Pechanga pledges $500K to aid LA fire victims
The Pechanga Resort Casino has teamed up with the LA Rams Foundation to donate money to fire relief efforts. It has also been offering discounts to residents without power due…
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Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Emergency Consular Operations, 18 and 25 January 2025 (Saturdays)
Support for Filipino Citizens Impacted by the Wildfires
Philippine Consulate General In Los Angeles Support for Filipino Citizens Impacted by the Wildfires Services Included: Financial Assistance Consular services (Passports, trvel documents) Connecting with families in the Philippines Location…
Manila International Film Festival postpones its second edition due to wildfires
The first Manila International Film Festival at the Directors Guild of America in 2024. Photo by Steven Lam. Due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California, the Manila International Film…
Interclub’s return to Bacolod celebrates triumph of human spirit
When the Philippine Airlines (PAL) Interclub returns to Bacolod next month, the triumph of the human spirit will be at the back of most players’ minds as the last time…
When Wealth Breeds Conflict: Governance as the Key to Family Business Survival
Enrique M. Soriano, Senior Advisor, Wong Advisory Group One truth has become increasingly clear: enduring family businesses succeed not merely because of their financial strength but because of the strength…
Citizen Pinoy kicks off the new year with inspiring employment petition success
This is the inspiring story of Ana (3rd from left), a busy hotel executive, who petitioned her Tita Susan (2nd from left) to help at home as a housekeeper. This…
Dealing with Assets Omitted in a Divorce Case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
PH returns to the world’s most powerful tech show
The Philippines will power up the trade show floor as it makes a comeback in Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025, the most powerful tech event in the world. Under PARTNERPhilippines,…
SMC AND PAGCOR TEAM UP FOR NAYONG PILIPINO PROPERTY
For younger generations, perhaps Nayong Pilipino does not sound familiar. But for us of the older generation, who hasn’t heard of Nayong Pilipino? Nayong Pilipino was the one place to…
What Trump’s Second Term Could Mean for U.S. Education
BySelen Ozturk The American education system is poised to be a battleground for funding, diversity and immigration issues under President Trump. The American education system is poised to be a…
California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Bird Flu
BySunita Sohrabji Bird flu disproportionately impacts immigrant workers, who work in crowded poultry packing and processing facilities. Fears of deportation are likely leading to an undercount of reported cases. (Jordan…
STARTING THE NEW YEAR FRESH WITH A DIVORCE
To many people, the New Year signifies a chance to have a fresh beginning. This is also the time of the year many people realize when a marriage is not…
A decade later, the Santos family of artists exhibit together again
Soler, Mona, Isabel, Carina, and Luis Antonio Santos at “To See A Landscape As It Is” in Silverlens Manila. Photo by JT Fernandez BY Lala Singian Soler and Mona Santos,…
Asian Community Development Council receives $300,000 in federal funding to support citizenship process
Members of the ACDC and community partners came together on December 14 for an event announcing the organization’s awarding of a federal grant to help immigrants become U.S. citizens. LAS…
Critical Federal Health Safety Nets Are On the Trump Administration’s Chopping Block
BySunita Sohrabji As it aims for a leaner budget, the incoming Trump administration may cut or eliminate several federal health safety nets, including Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and…
Californians Most in Need of In-Home Health Care Struggle to Access It
BySelen Ozturk Access barriers to California’s in-home public health care program are highest for older, disabled and unhoused adults who most need it, a recent study finds. The report, released by…
Shop All The Way as the World Bazaar Festival 2024 Opens Today!
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES. It’s time to shop all the way as the World Bazaar Festival (WBF) makes its grand return at the World Trade Center Metro Manila! With consistent increase…
GO & GET BETTER!
Let’s go and get ready for the much-anticipated return of Health and Wellness Confex (HWONFEX) in 2025! This pioneering and leading health and wellness tourism trade fair in the Philippines…
WOOBIE’s Makeover! World Bazaar Festival Mascot Powered by Advanced Technology
The annual World Bazaar Festival organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI) has always been ready to serve something new on the table. For 24 years now, as the longest-running charity…
California’s first Fil-Am state senator takes office
Christopher Cabaldon, former mayor of West Sacramento, assumed office to represent California state Senate District 3. THE Golden State’s first Filipino American to serve in the state Senate was sworn…
California’s first Filipina in state Legislature sworn into office
Jessica Caloza made history as California’s first Filipina in the state Legislature on Monday, December 3 as she assumed office to represent Assembly District 52. Jessica Caloza assumes office as…
Celebrate the season at Graton: $250,000 Santa’s Escalade Giveaway, Sleigh N’ Pay slot tournament, live concerts, and New Year’s Eve festivities
ROHNERT PARK – This December, Graton Resort & Casino is spreading holiday cheer with the exciting $250,000 Santa’s New Escalade Giveaway. Join us every Saturday in December for a chance…
Sky River Casino continues two exciting holiday promotions with over $1M in prizes
A $457,402 progressive jackpot was won recently by a lucky Sacramento resident playing an Ultimate Fire Link Explosion Progressive slot machine. Photo courtesy of Sky River Casino Elk Grove –…
PAL RELAUNCHES CLARK – SIARGAO NONSTOP FLIGHTS
At the cake-cutting ceremony during the Clark – Siargao flight relaunch and send-off were (from left): Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 3 Director Richard Daenos, PAL Express VP for Ground…
“Deserve ko ‘to”: How to Satisfy Your Holiday Impulse Buying
Holiday bazaars have always been a staple shopping destination during the Christmas season. These events feature various options from toys and trinkets to RTW’s and food products that are locally…
NAPCA hosts ‘Confronting Obesity’ within the AA&NHPI communities congressional briefing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, November 20, NAPCA hosted the Confronting Obesity and Obesity Related Illnesses briefing in Washington, D.C., bringing together Congressmembers, over 60 attendees, and healthcare experts to…
Lea Salonga Releases Holiday Album and brings Holiday Tour to San Diego
(New York, NY – September 3, 2024) Center Stage Records announced today the release of Lea Salonga: Sounding Joy – The Holiday Album. Her first holiday album in two decades,…
12,000 Entrepreneurs Gathered for 15th PHILSME Business Expo at SMX Manila
The 15th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME) was held last November 22-23, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, to celebrate and empower Filipino small and medium…
Paskonstelasyon 2024: Marriott Manila Illuminates the Season with Gratitude and Giving
Marriott Manila officially kicks off the holiday celebrations with Paskonstelasyon: Christmas Tree and Marriott Bonvoy Lantern Lighting Ceremony. (L-R) Director of F&B, Mo Ali; Cluster Director of Human Resources, Cora…
