BeBalanced: Your journey towards balanced health
Living a balanced life not only deals with how we spend our time or what lifestyles we choose to follow, but balance is also important within our health. BeBalanced is…
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PH Launches Enhanced Travel App, Your Digital Guide to Rediscovering the Philippines
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines are thrilled to announce the release of the upgraded Travel Philippines app. This enhanced digital platform is the…
Asian Pacific Islander business council thrives with successful events and ongoing engagement
THE Asian Pacific Islander (API) Business Council of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce has been making waves since its successful launch that took place at Seafood City on March…
[COLUMN] Keeping your job despite the limitations of injury or sickness: What is the interactive process at work?
Q: I WAS recently diagnosed with an illness that will require surgery and weeks of recovery. I’m worried about my job and someone suggested I should inform my employer and…
[COLUMN] Reinstating a deceased petitioner’s family based petition
It is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before their petition’s priority date becomes current. This is usually the case with U.S. Citizen parent…
California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages
SACRAMENTO — California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages,…
𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The new and enhanced Travel Philippines App is now officially available for download!
Designed to be the ultimate digital companion for exploring the country, Travel Philippines is developed by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism…
District Car Boot Sale Sports & Celebrity Edition: Where Stars and Bargains Align!
Get ready for another exciting event! The highly anticipated District Car Boot Sale Sports & Celebrity Edition is set to take place from October 27 to 29, bringing a delightful…
[COLUMN] Modifying down child and spousal support obligation after a divorce
Divorced parties are sometimes ordered to pay child support and spousal support in the divorce judgment. The support orders are generally based on the parties’ financial situation and custody arrangements…
Small landlords are encouraged to apply for the City of Los Angeles emergency renters assistance program
The program provides small landlords financial assistance LOS ANGELES — The City of Los Angeles Measure United to House LA (ULA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Renters Assistance…
[COLUMN] Should you modify your child and spousal support obligation if your income decreases?
IF you have an existing child support or spousal support obligation (court order) and your income decreases or even worst if you are laid off from your job causing a…
Women’s wellness & weight loss franchise expands to Woodland Hills, CA
BeBalanced centers open first Woodland Hills area location, celebrating with a grand opening and wellness educational event on October 25 WOODLAND HILLS – BeBalanced, a nation-wide franchise that provides holistic,…
[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…
Point-of-sale loans in the Philippines forecasted to reach value of ₱1.67 trillion by 2028, fueled by consumer spending
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – UnaCash, an in-app and in-store installment solutions provider, expects the growth of point-of-sale loans (POS) in the Philippines to reach a value of ₱1.67 trillion by 2028….
Squirrel Stash PH Successfully Unboxed Its Goods for Cebuano Shoppers
The first 100 customers enjoyed discounts while hoarding their favorites Cebu City, Cebu—The new local creative community space finally opened in Cebu City. Shoppers looking for locally made and handcrafted…
California governor signs 56 bills fast-tracking affordable housing
SACRAMENTO — Amid California’s housing crisis, 56 bills signed by Gov. Newsom Wednesday, Oct. 11 expedite low-income housing, notably on church and college land. The two landmark bills in the…
Pinterest and Entravision Enter Into Global Partnership Deal
Entravision will empower advertisers to capture audiences in Europe and the U.S. Santa Monica, California –Entravision, a global advertising solutions, media and technology company serving clients across more than 40…
All Eyes on Manila for Franchise Asia Philippines 2023
Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2023 continues this coming October with one of the biggest weeks in the global franchising calendar happening here in Manila! This October, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)…
Department of Tourism bares 15 top LGU proposals for tourism champions challenge
Makati, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified top tourism proposals from 15 local government units (LGUs) poised to receive a combined amount of 180 Million pesos in tourism…
[COLUMN] Hidden junk fees are bad for consumers
New law makes junk fees illegal in California A lot of attention has recently been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the…
San Francisco surpasses $20M funding goal for next month’s APEC conference
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed announced on Friday, October 6 that the City of San Francisco has already eclipsed its committed fundraising goal of $20,0000,000 to host the 2023 Asia-Pacific…
That friend request could be from a scammer
SCAMMERS are using social media to go after your money and personal information. And it’s working: since 2021, people have reported losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media —…
Dashcon 2023: Where AI Meets Human Insight in Business & Digital Marketing
DashoContent proudly presents dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow that masterfully integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) sophistication with human insight in the dynamic world of digital marketing and business growth. This…
Highflyers play golf in Emirates and LIPAD invitational
Emirates airline and Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., (LIPAD), the operator and manager of Clark International Airport (CRK), recently treated industry and business highflyers to a golf tournament at…
Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue…
[COLUMN] What to do if you find out that you are not the biological father of the child after you have signed the voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP)
The famous Michael Jackson song from 1982 called “Billy Jean” lays out the typical parentage situation where a mother accuses a man as being (“the one”) the biological father of…
[COLUMN] Can employees suffer retaliation without discrimination?
Ernie Flores worked for about two years as a school principal for the Palo Verde Union School District in Tulare County, California. The students within the school district are predominantly…
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….
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…