LOS ANGELES – Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) US Representatives paid a courtesy call on Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega on January 28, 2014 at the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles. Representatives of PLDT led by Mr. Enrique Yu discussed new products and services of PLDT for Filipino Americans in Southern…
Thursday, February 6 – Tuesday, March 18, 2014 Opening reception for the artist: Thursday, February 6, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. At the Eastern Star Gallery at The Archer School for Girls The Eastern Star Gallery, a unique art exhibition space located on the Brentwood campus of The Archer School for Girls, an independent middle…
Health insurance plans through Dec. 31, 2013; January enrollment pushes total beyond 625,000; Medi-Cal enrollment under the Affordable Care Act tops 1.2 Million SACRAMENTO – Covered California and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced recently that 500,108 Californians enrolled for health insurance and selected plans through the end of 2013 under the…
The Filipino American Seniors Association (FASA) held its 20th Anniversary Celebration at Los Serranos Country Club last January 19, 2014 from 6 p.m. -12 p.m. The induction of new 2014-2015 officers was administered by Honorable Peter Rogers, Mayor of Chino Hills City and keynoted by Honorable Helen Barber-Dela Vega, the Consul General of the Philippines….
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – In a unanimous decision, the California Public Utilities Commission voted today to expand California’s Lifeline Program, which provides affordable telephone service to low-income consumers, to include wireless carriers. “This is a landmark decision,” said Greenlining Institute Energy and Telecommunications Policy Director Stephanie Chen. “More and more Californians are using wireless as…
San Diego’s largest Asian games pit now features two new games (SAN DIEGO) January 15, 2014 – Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Barona Resort & Casino with traditional festivities, exciting new games and over $200,000 in cash giveaways! Don’t miss the traditional Lion and Dragon dances at 8 p.m. followed by exciting drawings for five $8,888…
Are you a Wells Fargo mortgage customer facing mortgage payment challenges? If so, we invite you to get the answers you need at a free workshop being held right in your community. Marriott Anaheim – Marquis Ballroom 700 W Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802 Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9 AM – 7 PM Free…
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – California and the nation face a growing crisis of unemployment and underemployment among boys and men of color, but the rapid growth of the health services sector – with an urgent need for more health care workers – presents an unprecedented opportunity to address this problem, a new report from The Greenlining…
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – Housing experts at The Greenlining Institute today applauded new mortgage rules that take effect Jan. 10. The new rules, from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), are designed to protect consumers from unfair treatment when they take out a mortgage and will help to prevent the kind of irresponsible lending that led…
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – Policy experts at The Greenlining Institute joined with other advocates in responding with cautious optimism to reports today that Gov. Brown’s budget will begin to repay cap-and-trade proceeds borrowed for the state general fund last year and will make substantial investments in clean, renewable energy and energy-saving projects in low-income communities. “Based…
Cap-and-Trade Funds, Health and Safety Net Spending Are Major Concerns, Greenlining Institute Says SACRAMENTO – Gov. Brown’s upcoming budget – the first in many years in which the state has not faced large deficits – will get close scrutiny from advocates for underserved communities, policy experts at The Greenlining Institute said today. “We’ve seen years…
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Jim Dear and Councilmembers of the City of Carson presented check of US$ 15,000 to ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. for Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan Relief at the margins of a City Council meeting on December 17, 2013. Filipino-American Mayor Pro Temp Elito Santarina led the fundraising event, who called on local businesses and community…
LOS ANGELES – Philippine Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega attended the annual Parol (star lantern) Parade/Contest and Christmas Chorale Competition held at the Silverlake Medical Center in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles on December 14. The 6th Annual Parol Parade and Contest was organized by the Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council (HiFi) participated by…
A benefit concert for Typhoon Haiyan victims in Orange County LOS ANGELES – Volunteers from the Viet Love Foundation, Premiere Production and Vietnamese Artists Overseas came together to organize and to host a benefit concert for Typhoon Haiyan victims entitled Viet Love for the Philippines & Vietnam on December 15. The proceeds of the concert will be…
MALIBU – On December 15, a glorious sunset glowed over Malibu — setting the stage for the SPAN Philippines Relief fundraiser at the Malibu West Beach Club. With over 200 in attendance (including many celebrities, VIP and community members), people came to support the Typhoon Haiyan fundraiser and to remember the life of Fast and Furious actor,…
New Report: Affordability, Reliability, 9-1-1 Access at Risk; FCC to Address Crucial Decisions BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA — The accelerating shift to digital telephone networks could put communities of color at risk by ending basic standards like affordable service and 9-1-1 access, The Greenlining Institute argues in a new report released this morning. “Everything from 9-1-1 emergency…
They are back! The University of the Philippines Concert Chorus, UPCC, or simply Korus, the official choir of the University of the Philippines is back to Sacramento after sixteen years. But they made such a great impression to us that we will never forget when they last visited. It was about this time in 1996,…
A $25,000 DONATION TO THE SALVATION ARMY IS TARGETED Glendale, CA: Toyota of Glendale, a longtime supporter of Filipino community events and causes, announced last week the launch of its fundraising efforts to help victims of typhoon Haiyan in the long process of recovery. The dealership will donate $100 to Salvation Army Typhoon Haiyan Fund…
Los Angeles–The Los Angeles-based non-profit organization, People’s Community Organization for Reform and Empowerment (People’s CORE) along with Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV), KmB / Pro-People Youth, and The Park’s Finest are calling on the community to respond to the recent tragedy in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda, the strongest typhoon ever recorded to…
Honorary co-hosts include Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Senator Leland Yee, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Phil Ting, Honorable David Chiu, and nearly 100 community leaders and organizations SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (November 20, 2013) – A broad coalition of community leaders and organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area have teamed up to help raise…
Leaves over 30 years of distinguished public service SAN FRANCISCO—Former Civil Service Commission Executive Officer Anita Sanchez passed away last Nov. 19 after her long battle with cancer. She leaves with her a lasting legacy of distinguished public service to the people of San Francisco and leadership in the Filipino-American community. Sanchez immigrated to San Francisco…
District Cites “Financial Risk” in Decision to Settle Voting Rights Suit Cerritos – The ABC Unified School District Board of Education voted during Tuesday’s meeting to settle a California Voting Rights Act suit, citing risk of exorbitant lawsuit expenses and the need to ensure the District remains focused on student achievement. As part of the…
Los Angeles, 14 November 2013 – The officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General participated in the 5K Walk spearheaded by the Philippine Disaster Relief Organization (PeDRO) together with Renew our Minds and Heart Foundation (ROHMA) on 10 November 2013 at Woodley and Balboa Park in Van Nuys, California. This fundraising event was participated…
Walnut Mayor Tony Cartagena, Filipino- American and long time resident of Walnut, appeals for Disaster Relief Aids from various organizations, companies, and community members in the San Gabriel Valley to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (named Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines). A joint and collaborative efforts have been established by St. Lorenzo Ruiz…
Los Angeles, October 31, 2013. The Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC) presents a three-day 2013 Bi-National Conference entitled “Lights! Camera! Business! The Pivotal Role of Entrepreneurs in Philippine-American Trade and Investments” to be hosted by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles at the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel at 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, California…
SAN FRANCISCO—AARP sponsored last Oct. 27, West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service’s effort to recognize Filipino American Victoria Manalo Draves, the first Asian American woman to win two Olympic gold medals for the United States in 1948, at the unveiling of a plaque commemorating her at the Victoria Manalo Draves Park on Folsom Street between 6th and…
Partnership with literacy non-profit Reading is Fundamental will give an additional 100,000 books to kids nationwide. McDonald’s two-year book offering: anytime access to reading with new interactive digital books through 2014, second installation of Happy Meal Books to be offered in 2015. OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 10, 2013 – In time for National Family Literacy…
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – The Greenlining Institute and its coalition today applauded President Obama’s decision to nominate Federal Reserve Vice Chair Janet Yellen as the next chair of the Federal Reserve System’s Board of Governors, expected to be announced today. In August, Greenlining and its coalition sent a letter to the White House calling on President…
Study Looks at Recent Votes in 6 California Cities; Odd-Year City Votes Could Hurt Minority Representation BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA – A new study being released Monday suggests that holding municipal elections in odd years – as many California cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, do – inhibits voter turnout and may disadvantage African Americans, Asians…
LOS ANGELES, CA — PMX is once again bringing back our yearly dose of heart-pounding, show-stopping action as martial artists go head to head in this year’s Fifth Annual Filipino Martial Arts Tournament, “The Way of the Stick and the Blade”. Don’t miss this PMX attendee exclusive to witness each combatant shows their honed craft…
