15 Filipino tycoons among the world’s billionaires
FIFTEEN Filipino tycoons landed on Forbes’ 31st annual ranking of the world’s billionaires, with former Senator and real estate tycoon Manuel Villar leading the pack. Forbes said this year’s roster…
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5 Filipinos land on Forbes Asia’s ‘30 Under 30’ list
FIVE Filipinos made it onto Forbes’s “30 Under 30 Asia” list for “challenging conventional wisdom and rewriting the rules for the next generation.” The 2020 roster, released on Thursday, April 2,…
Five takeaways from $2.2 trillion relief plan
Trump signs off on sweeping spending bill to provide taxpayers with financial relief, businesses with a special lending program On the same day that the House approved the plan, President…
99 Ranch Market makes public announcement
99 RANCH Market, via a public announcement signed by CEO Alice Chen, recently shared a public announcement on how the company and its stores are addressing shoppers’ needs during the…
As COVID-19 escalates, officials warn public of fake test kits, scam remedies
Panic-buying, school closures and, of course, contracting the novel coronavirus itself are not the only things to watch out for as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on in the United States….
IRS postpones tax-filing deadline to July 15
Taxpayers in the United States will have three additional months to file their federal taxes, the U.S. treasury secretary announced on Friday, March 20. Tax Day will now be moved…
Small Fil-Am businesses in New York struggle amidst lockdown
FILIPINO restaurants in New York are feeling the pinch as the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic forced them to drastically cut their operations, doing away with dine-in and focusing…
SF Mayor announces moratorium on commercial evictions
SAN FRANCISCO Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, March 17 announced a moratorium on commercial evictions for small and medium-sized businesses related to financial impacts caused by COVID-19. The moratorium…
Casinos, ‘nonessential’ businesses close across Nevada for 30 days
NEVADA Governor Steve Sisolak has announced the closure of ‘nonessential’ businesses, including casinos, throughout the state for at least 30 days to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19),…
LA Mayor Garcetti announces economic relief package for small businesses impacted by coronavirus
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday, March 18 announced an $11 million economic relief package for small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Small businesses are the backbone…
LA County treasurer and tax collector not accepting in-person property tax payments
THE Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector will not be accepting in-person payments or providing in-person tax or business license services until further notice, following the closure of all…
How Fil-Am businesses in LA County are navigating impact of virus outbreak
EVENT cancellations, work from home, no dining in restaurants, doors shuttering — these are a few ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic that businesses across the country are facing. Here in…
Palace urges public to stop ‘panic-buying’
Malacañang on Wednesday, March11, urged the public to refrain from panic-buying and the sharing of unverified information amid threats of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador…
Rice Tariffication Law led to record-low rice prices in seven years — DTI Chief
RCEF to provide more funds to support farmers’ productivity and income Manila – During the press conference updating the public on the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez…
Sustainable, ethical wear: How Pinay designer Claire Powers built her KINdom
The words “fashion” and “sustainability” were rarely ever used in the same sentence before. However, things began to change when people began talking about climate change and its chilling effects…
Last call for applications for AAPA Mentorship Program
THE Asian American Professional Association’s (AAPA) Mentorship Program is approaching— don’t forget to apply this week! The APA entorship Program provides professionals with a one-year mentorship and leadership training program. Participants attend…
Poe: ABS-CBN hearing fair and objective
Despite her family connections to ABS-CBN, Philippine Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, February 26, said the network giant’s franchise hearing is fair and objective. Poe, who chairs the Senate Committee…
Philippine Senate hearing on ABS-CBN franchise to proceed on February 27
The Philippine Senate will proceed with its first hearing on the franchise renewal of broadcasting network ABS-CBN this month, ahead of the House of Representatives, which has yet to discuss…
ABS-CBN can apply for new franchise – Palace
As protests continue against the Duterte administration’s move to revoke ABS-CBN’s franchise, Malacañang on Thursday, February 13 brushed it off as “much ado about nothing” since the media giant can…
House Speaker vows impartial hearing on ABS-CBN franchise renewal bills
Philippine House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano vowed that there will be fair hearings into the bills seeking to renew the franchise of media giant ABS-CBN. According to him, the franchise…
Palace: ABS-CBN’s fate up to Congress, Supreme Court
THE fate of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal lies upon Congress and the Supreme Court, Malacañang said on Tuesday, February 11. This comes a day after Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday,…
Duterte open to talk to water firms as long as they return money to citizens
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, February 6, asked Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services where the money they allegedly stole from their consumers went, adding that he would entertain…
Legalizing unpermitted work
by: Martin Santiago UNPERMITTED work is a blanket term that applies to any modifications made to the home that should have been permitted but were not. The permitting laws are…
Pechanga Resort Casino named founding partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park
Pechanga tribe announces $100,000 in grands for Inglewood educational and non-profit orgs SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park officially announced Pechanga Resort Casino as its newest Founding Partner of the new…
Grand opening event at The Resort in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, February 8
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA) – Get ready to celebrate! Saturday, February 8 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, you’re invited to the Grand Opening Event at The Resort in Rancho Cucamonga!…
Franchise Trade Mission presents opportunity for Fil-Ams to learn about small businesses in PH
The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc (FACC Foundation) presented its kickoff orientation event for the Filipino American Franchising Trade Mission (FAFTM) at the Philippine Consulate on Wilshire Blvd…
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles announces nationwide search for new CEO
ASIAN Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) has launched a nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The search is a first for the organization, which was…
SWS: More Filipinos expect lives, economy to improve in 2020
MORE Filipinos expect their lives and the country’s economy to improve in the next 12 months, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The poll, conducted from December…
PG&E offers energy saving tips for cold winter temps
Here are Some Smart, Simple Steps to Help Save Energy and Stay Safe SAN FRANCISCO — Winter in California means heading to the Sierra to enjoy the snow or curling up…
DTI, BOI conduct quick check of business industries in Calabarzon
Business as usual after Taal Volcano eruption It is business as usual for most companies operating in the Calabarzon Region (Region IV-A) following the eruption of the Taal Volcano last…