This Black History Month, take charge of your credit
THE FTC honors the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history. One of the top consumer issues that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has heard from people living in…
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Covering the week’s most noteworthy business news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
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Economic crash or soft landing ahead?
The child tax credit and extended unemployment insurance program are long gone and experts don’t expect new family-friendly legislation this year. Recession or no recession? That is the central question…
Event showcases businesses, community leaders, chambers of commerce and entertainment
San Gabriel Valley Megamix Schedule for February 2 Existing and innovative new businesses in the San Gabriel Valley will be featured at the Second Annual San Gabriel Valley MegaMix Expo…
[COLUMN] Income tax updates and non-profit orgs deadlines
JANUARY is the start of income tax filing once again. It is due on or before April 15, 2023. However, due to the natural disaster caused by the so-called atmospheric-river…
San Gabriel Valley Mega Mix Expo brings business community together
Calling all entrepreneurs, business leaders and consumers! The San Gabriel Valley Mega Mix Expo is back this Thursday, February 2 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. for you to buy, shop,…
What to do if your online order never arrives
We’ve all been there. During the holidays you order something online and anxiously await its arrival. But then your package doesn’t come when the seller said it would. And worse,…
Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Need medical treatment this year and want to nail down your out-of-pocket costs before you walk into the doctor’s office? There’s a new tool…
Fraud reports and losses: Not just a grandparent’s story
YOU might have heard that scams mostly affect older adults, but reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tell a different story. Last year, adults under 60 — our Gen…
JDV: Up close and personal
Special feature by Aldwin Requejo who served as special assistant of Jose de Venecia for over 27 years. He is currently the Chief of Staff of JDV’s son, Pangasinan Representative…
Want to buy now but pay later? Read this first
PLANNING to buy things like new clothes or electronics for the holidays, but want to pay later? Some businesses offer “buy now, pay later” plans, which let you get your…
Reginald F. Lewis Foundation gives $5M grant to Barack Obama Foundation
The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation (RFLF), one of the oldest African American and Asian private foundations in the world, is pleased to announce a milestone $5 million grant to the…
Sri Sai Krish Institute: Creating nurses that care
Success is something that can be earned by anyone and everyone in our diverse world. This is achieved not just by hard work, but by having heart and passion towards…
Island Pacific Supermarket earns great place to work certification
Island Pacific Supermarket is proud to be the first Asian Supermarket chain in the USA to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on…
[COLUMN] What type of insurance do you need for your business
Starting a business is no joke. It’s not for everyone. If someone says starting a business is a walk in the park, they are lying to you. From idea to…
True Light Legal Service Group: Providing a personalized touch to every case
Searching for a law firm for your immigration, business or personal injury case? Look no further than True Light Legal Service Group, a leading law firm that specializes in those practice…
[COLUMN] How to take control of your credit
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. By Eileen Viray Alcones / San Leandro Community Manager Improving your credit score starts with understanding how all of the pieces work together and…
Filipino Young Leaders Program announces 2022 immersion cohort
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO), a joint initiative of the Philippine Embassy, Consulates General in the United States, and the Ayala Foundation, Inc. (AFI), announced the 2022 FYLPRO Delegates….
Entrepreneur Olivia Quido-Co’s beautiful journey lands in NYC
Olivia Quido-Co, CEO and founder of the Los Angeles-based O Skin Med Spa did not actually dream to become where she is right now. As a young teen growing up…
Mon Cargo celebrates 36 years, thanks clients for continued patronage
AS Mon Cargo Services Incorporated celebrates another year of success, its management and staff would first like to thank its valued customers for being an essential part of the company’s…
Franchise Asia Philippines Expo 2022 is Back in SMX
After a successful holding of the Franchise Asia Philippines 2022 Virtual Conference last September, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is bringing back Franchise Asia Philippines Expo to SMX Convention Center-Manila…
Marga Nograles takes helm as new TPB COO
MANILA – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), announces that Ms. Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles has officially assumed the…
Home care agencies cited with misclassifying workers, must pay over $1.8M
FILIPINO home care workers are among those who have been improperly misclassified and subjected to wage theft violations, according to a citation issued by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. Two…
McDonald’s USA, Cactus Plant Flea Market collab drops October 3 nationwide
CHICAGO – Everyone remembers their first Happy Meal® as a kid… and the can’t-sit-still feeling as you dug in to see what was inside. That little red box could turn…
Loan window opens for California small businesses
Small business entrepreneurs in California have new access to billions of dollars’ worth of funding to be offered with an explicit eye toward reaching communities too often shortchanged by the financial…
Station Casinos plans to build 67-acre hotel-casino project in North Las Vegas
THE North Las Vegas Planning Commission recently approved Station Casinos’ plans to build a 67-acre hotel-casino at the northwest corner of Losee Road and the 215 Beltway, it was recently…
Sec. Ben Diokno and Sec. Ivan Uy lead mini-conference on ‘Incredible changes of the 2020s: Helping the Filipino thrive’
ON the evening of Oct. 28 (U.S.) and morning of Oct. 29 (Philippines), Dr. Jun David, President of the UP Alumni Association in America, Mr. Bob Reyes, President of its first chapter, the UPAA in Arizona, and Dr. Lillian Aquino, President…
Over $1 billion lost in cryptocurrency scams since 2021
20Young people, minorities among those reporting the biggest losses The promise of hefty returns is what initially drew Jeffrey Vaulx, a second-grade special ed teacher in Memphis, Tennessee to go…
Dynamico Space, Startup Village sign agreement to promote PH startups in Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer on Wednesday, August 31 witnessed the virtual signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between San Francisco-based Filipino American…
Loss of 1.7 million immigrants fuels United States labor shortage and inflation
Close to 15% of job openings that employ immigrant or foreign-born workers in the U.S. are still vacant, while the legal immigration system is in dire straits. From meat packing…
ConGen Neil Ferrer highlights trade, investment and business opportunities in PH at 2022 Int’l Conference of PH-US Chambers of Commerce
SEATTLE – Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer participated in the 2022 International Trade and Business Development Bi-Annual Conference titled, “Convergence – Technology, Convenience, Sustainability,” organized by the Federation of Philippine…