Heritage on a plate: The story behind Lola’s, Chef Suzanne Cupps’ new NYC restaurant

Chef Suzanne ‘Suzy’ Cupps is making waves in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood with the opening of her latest restaurant, Lola’s, a culinary haven where innovative design meets exceptional cuisine. Amid the challenges of a post-pandemic world, Cupps transforms a historic space into a vibrant dining destination, promising a blend of modern elegance and comforting familiarity that…

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[COLUMN] Olive oil wonders

IN this wonderful era of health-consciousness, olive oil, which is an essential ingredient in the Mediterranean Diet, considered the healthiest diet in the world, is on the spotlight today. Olive oil has been used since 4,000 BC. It is amazingly useful and versatile. The most common method of making olive oil is by cold pressing,…

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New York City celebrates 126th Philippine Independence Day with community flag-raising at Bowling Green

New York City officials and commissioners led by Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer commemorated the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence with a flag-raising ceremony held at Bowling Green Park on Monday, June 17. This event, marked by a spirit of pride and unity, was attended by a significant number of the Filipino-American community, local officials, and distinguished guests….

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CONSUL GENERAL FERRER KEYNOTES PH INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN NAPA VALLEY

Consul General Neil Ferrer keynoted the First Fil-Am Barangay Nextdoor Neighbors Philippine Independence Day Celebration of the Fil-Am Association of American Canyon – the only Philippine Independence Day celebration in Napa Valley – held at Shenandoah Park in American Canyon, California on June 15, 2024. In his remarks, Consul General Ferrer expressed his pride in the contributions and…

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Philippine Trade Mission event promotes investment and tourism, fetes Fil-Am innovator Dado Banatao

UNION CITY – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco graced a networking lunch for the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Philippines-U.S. Economic and Business Council (PUBC) Trade Mission. The event, held at Tribu Grill in Union City on June 6, was organized by Don Orozco, executive director of Global Maharlika Foundation, Inc., and…

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Multiple voting options for military and overseas citizens for July 23, 2024 City of Millbrae special recall election 

REDWOOD CITY – Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced that the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division mailed the first ballots on Friday, June 7, 2024, to military and overseas voters for the July 23, 2024 City of Millbrae Special Recall Election. Active military and citizens living outside the United States who…

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[OPINION] Navigating dual ownership: Property rights for Filipino American dual citizens

By: Sharon Ann Bathan-San Pedro FOR Filipino Americans holding dual citizenship, the landscape of property ownership in the Philippines is rich with opportunities and benefits. Thanks to Republic Act No. 9225, also known as the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003, natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of other countries can reclaim their…

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[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding.  This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life.  Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

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[COLUMN] ‘I am because we are’

God has high hopes for us. This is a truth we must firmly believe. As the Book of Jeremiah 29:14 tells us, “For surely I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.” However, our hope for the…

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[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits 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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Commissioner Lara unveils next steps in his strategy to expand coverage options for Californians in areas of high wildfire risk

First-ever wildfire risk map showing where insurance companies need to write more coverage LOS ANGELES — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday, June 12 released further details of his transformative plan to increase the writing of homeowners and commercial insurance policies in areas of the state with high wildfire risk. This action is the next step…

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City of San Diego Arts and Culture launches photo exhibits during Immigrant Heritage Month

Municipal photo fellow collaborates to provide a photographic tribute to San Diego immigrant communities SAN DIEGO – Artist and photographer John Raymond Mireles, the City of San Diego’s municipal photo fellow through the Exposure program, has teamed up with the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Arts and Culture to create a series of unique photographic exhibitions…

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Experiencing Suzuya Patisserie & Café

by Gloria T. Caoile Suzuya Patisserie & Cafe, a family-owned, Japanese-inspired bakery, is opening a new café on S. Wynn Street. The owners, Chef Misuzu and Chef Mike, partnered with Elevate Hospitality Group, a Filipino-owned company, to make this location a reality. I was lucky enough to attend a sneak preview. I found myself thoroughly…

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[COLUMN] On masturbation

IN this era of informational technology facilitated by search engines, like Google, and websites, like YouTube, to name a couple, access to massive scientific data enables people to instantly educate themselves on proactive and preemptive strategies in disease prevention and in adopting a healthier lifestyle. It also erases the stigma on a scientific discussion of…

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