GOLDEN LAYERS KATHY & KATHY X DEMI PADUA

  GOLDEN LAYERS KATHY & KATHY X DEMI PADUA Limited Collector’s Edition Pt 1 GOLDEN LAYERS Vlhere Tradition and Contemporary Design Unite Golden Layers is a fortuitous collaboration between two design houses. This extraordinary union seamlessly merges the realms of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. The limited collection, and the first collaborative work of the artist,…

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PHITEX 2023 generates over P296-M sales

The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2023, organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, yielded over 296 Million Philippine Pesos in negotiated sales during its two-day table top meetings between international buyers and local stakeholders last September 20-21 at the Fili-NuStar Hotel, Cebu. Showcasing the Philippines’ finest tourism attractions, establishments, services, and products to a…

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PNB appoints Lucio Tan as Chairman Emeritus; elects 2 new directors

MANILA, Philippines (September 22, 2023) — In a significant move, Dr. Lucio C. Tan has taken on the role of Chairman Emeritus at the Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB), while his wife, Mrs. Carmen Tan has joined the Bank’s distinguished Board Advisors, the Bank announced in a statement. As part of a broader strategic restructuring,…

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Cal State LA computer science major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

Patrick Emmanuel Sangalang, a computer science major in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA, hopes to use his passion for computer science to inspire young students to pursue the many career possibilities in the STEM fields. “Mr. Sangalang’s aptitude for computer science, coupled with his commitment to helping others,…

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25th Jackpot Joanie opens Spring Mountain Road

On Tuesday, September 19th, the Nevada Small Business Council hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Jackpot Joanie’s on Spring Mountain Road. ECL owner Ron Winchel and his executive team received welcome messages from Las Vegas City Councilwoman Victoria Seaman; Sonny Vinuya, representing Governor Joe Lombardo; Gerri Schroeder, representing US Congresswoman…

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Frasco to speak at UNWTO Global Tourism Economy Forum

Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has been invited to speak at panel discussions at the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) slated on Friday (Sept. 22) in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). The Philippine tourism chief will be joining tourism ministers from across the…

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DOT, TPB bring back on-site PHITEX 2023 in Cebu

CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) through its marketing promotions arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, today (Sept. 20), formally opened the 2023 edition of the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), considered as biggest government-organized travel trade event in the country. As the keynote speaker for PHITEX 2023, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco,…

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As AI rapidly develops, so do tech-based scams, FTC warns

Text scammers utilize AI to steal sensitive information like passwords and Social Security numbers as scam-based losses increase ORGANIZED scam operations have been a serious threat since before the digital age. But with the onset of more sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it is significantly more difficult to escape the grasp of the booming scam…

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PHITEX Shines Spotlight on Internet of Things in 2023 Cebu Edition

The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2023, the country’s premier government-organized travel trade event organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, makes a triumphant return to Cebu City after 16 years. The event aims to present the Philippines’ finest tourism attractions, establishments, services, and products to a global audience.   The theme for this year’s…

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[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social securitybenefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?

California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…

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Growing global: HSMA hosts its 1st Hospitality Summit

The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association of the Philippines establishes a platform where travel and tourism professionals can gain knowledge and skills to enhance their international career prospects (Pasay City, September 7, 2023)…  Driven by its advocacy to empower Filipino hoteliers to become world-class leaders in the hospitality industry, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association…

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Consul General attends APEC digital month activities in Seattle

SEATTLE – Philippine Consul General Neil R. Ferrer attended a number of meetings and activities during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings held in Seattle, Washington. The meetings are in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders Week in San Francisco in November 2023. Consul General Ferrer met Philippine…

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[COLUMN] Employer theft of employees’ wages: Are they more serious than mob merchandise thefts? 

IF you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve probably seen the shocking videos of  smash-and-grab mobs stealing merchandise from some high-end stores. The news media  have been playing these eye-catching videos along with interviews of corporate retail  executives decrying a supposed loss of law and order highlighted by these high-profile  thefts in retail workplaces. These organized…

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