5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year….
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Two Fil-Am execs among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) celebrated its 22nd annual Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala Dinner at a gala ceremony in downtown Manhattan last week. Since…
Mayor Breed recognizes Salesforce as first major APEC donor
Salesforce was the first company to contribute towards San Francisco’s APEC fundraising goals, donating $1 million SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, October 3 recognized Salesforce’s partnership in…
Spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers
WHAT’S worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that called people to get them to…
Graton Resort & Casino wins Casino Player Best of Gaming 2023 awards
Exciting games await you in October! ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino won many awards at the Casino Player Best of Gaming awards in recognition of their contributions to…
InLife receives 4-Golden Arrow Award for good corporate governance
Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurer recently received the Four Golden Arrow Award during the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) and Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS)…
Tourism industry generates Php344 Billion in int’l visitor receipts in 9 months; Frasco seeks Senators’ support to usher in the “Golden Era” of Philippine tourism
During the public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee “J” to deliberate on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday (Oct. 3), Secretary…
TPB wins “Best NTO” in TTG Travel Awards 2023
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was recognized as the Best National Tourism Organization (NTO) during the 32nd TTG…
Philippines Fest Celebrates Filipino American History Month with Over 50 Filipino Small Businesses
A Two-Day Extravaganza in NYC Highlighting Lumpia and Kalamansi Over 50 Filipino small businesses are coming together to celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) in New York this weekend! Get…
RevUp Rally: A must-attend event for real estate professionals
Los Angeles – The RevUp Real Estate Rally (R3-23) is touted as the most exciting real estate event of the year. It is a two-day high-energy event where real estate…
The City of Los Angeles launches emergency renters assistance program
Two-week program provides financial assistance to city residents who owe back rent LOS ANGELES — In a continued effort to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused, the City of Los Angeles…
[COLUMN] $36M settlement in class action alleging fitness instructors were made to work off the lock and forego breaks
A pending settlement in a class action filed by fitness instructors against Equinox— an operator of high-end luxury gyms in major cities throughout the United States— reminds us that employers…
[COLUMN] Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest…
What payment methods are telltale signs of scams?
Payment methods that scammers insist you use — like gift cards, cryptocurrency and wire transfer — are telltale signs of scams, the Federal Trade Commission reported at a Sept. 22 Ethnic Media Services news briefing. For the first six months…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside the state?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
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…
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…
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…
[COLUMN] Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
Dear Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my…
[COLUMN] Company acting as agent of employer can be equally liable for discrimination
Unlawful actions committed by separate business entities that perform employment-related tasks on behalf of an employer can be held equally liable for discrimination. This rule was made clear in a…
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…
LA renters assistance program applications open until October 2
Amid the skyrocketing cost of living, the City of Los Angeles has launched a rent relief program for low-income residents who need to pay off rent-related debts accrued during the…
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…
Bill to protect low income homeowners from skyrocketing HOA fees heads to the Governor’s desk
Assemblymember Haney’s AB 572 caps annual HOA fees at 5% plus the rate of inflation or 10%, whichever is less for below market rate homeowners SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San…
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…
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…
[COLUMN] Division of a business in a California divorce
When a married couple decides to divorce in California, one of the most significant issues they will face is dividing their assets and debts. If the couple owns a business…
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…
‘Geeks On A Beach 2023’: Startup founders to gather at Panglao, Bohol Philippines
Movers and shakers of the Philippine startup community, innovators and investors, and global and national leaders are set to gather for the sixth edition of the tech-famous Geeks On A…
Pioneering Nobility in Mobility: Hongqi Officially Opens Premier Dealership
An Icon of Chinese Luxury, Hongqi, to Set New Standards in Premium Automobiles Manila, September 15, 2023 – A momentous event is on the horizon as Hongqi, the epitome of…
