Here’s what to ask when saving for the unexpected.
Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your financial line of defense against life’s lemons. Although there are…
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Steven Raga wins assembly seat, becomes the first Filipino American in the New York State legislature
NEW York State Assembly District 30 candidate Steven Raga has made history as the first Filipino-American elected to office in New York State. On election night, Raga won his race…
Filipina author’s remarkable debut is inspired by Filipino culture and folklore
RISING talent Caris Avendaño Cruz has just released her debut book inspired by Filipino folklore. Cruz said she wrote Marikit and the Ocean of Stars in honor of two amazing…
NorCal Fil-Am candidates lead in 2022 polls
Bonta looks to win full-term as CA Atty Gen FILIPINO Americans in the Bay Area continue to make their mark in local politics. In the recently-concluded mid-term elections held Tuesday,…
[COLUMN] Client gets his green card even after aging out and before the Child Status Protection Act became law, on a brand-new success story on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
TWENTY-FIVE years ago, San Diego area’s “King of Lechon” was denied his green card because he aged-out before his case was approved. The family was heartbroken, but leading U.S. Immigration…
[COLUMN] Filter it, pull the plug or simply think outside the box
THE one thing that differentiates a life of deprivation from a rich one is the availability of choice. And making wise choices from the array made available to us, is…
[COLUMN] A beauty queen and the New York marathon
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach completed one of her life’s missions – the beauty queen recently ran and completed the New York Marathon that was held on Sunday, November 6….
Charity scams for veterans tug at heart strings and grab for wallets
WANT to help charities that support servicemembers and veterans? Around Veterans Day, charity scammers seek to take advantage of your generosity. They contact you about fake veteran and military causes,…
[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…
Fil-Am surgeons’ group celebrates 50th at Caesar’s, Las Vegas
The Society of Philippine Surgeons in America (SPSA) and its Fellows from various cities in the United States and Canada, commemorated its golden gala at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, October…
The pandemic’s collateral damage: Long COVID
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services An estimated 4 million people in the U.S. have permanently dropped out of the workforce due to long COVID, which can include an array of…
Come and join the 9th anniversary celebration at Graton Casino!
ROHNERT PARK – Visit the all-round leisure and entertainment destination, Graton Resort & Casino, to celebrate the 9th anniversary together! Get your free Graton’s Collectible Anniversary Rewards Card. More exclusive…
SF Public Library’s Filipino collection expands with donations from PH Consulate in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – As the commemoration this October of Filipino American History Month wrapped up across the United States, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco donated 35 Filipiniana books…
More voting centers open in LA County ahead of midterm elections
LOS Angeles County voters can head to the polls over the weekend ahead of the midterm election on Tuesday, November 8. Over 500 additional voting centers will open across the…
LA County reports rise in COVID case, warns of winter surge
AS the 2022 holiday season nears, Los Angeles County health officials are warning residents of a possible winter surge as case rates are rising. The LA County Department of Public…
This open enrollment season, look out for health insurance that seems too good to be true
By Bram Sable-Smith It took nearly a year for Kelly Macauley to realize the health plan she bought while shopping for insurance coverage last October was not, in fact, insurance….
[COLUMN] Employee’s waiting time to boot up and shut down computer must be paid
AN employer’s policy not to pay call-center employees for time spent booting up and shutting down their employer-provided computers is not lawful. The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected…
[COLUMN] On this solemn month of November
November is the month dedicated to remembering our deceased relatives, friends, and parishioners. I’d say it’s also a month of deep reflection about life—of how we live it. Do we…
[COLUMN] Motion for bifurcation, status only dissolution for spouses who want to move on while divorce pending
THE decision to terminate one’s marriage typically brings to the forefront many issues all at once. Issues pertaining to property, support, and child custody need to be addressed in a…
[COLUMN] 3 different Chapter 7 cases
Family of 3: $40K credit cards owed Client no. 1 is so young. She is in her late 30s, less than 40s. I remember when I was that young, a…
FAHM 2022: NYC Mayor Adams, Consul General Cato hoist PH Flag
NEW York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday, Oct. 28 joined Consul General Elmer G. Cato as they raised the Philippine flag for the first time ever at Bowling Green…
ARK’s ‘Flip the Script’ raises funds to empower rural families
AS Filipino American History month drew to a close, Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK), a social impact innovator and nonprofit staged Flip the Script on Thursday, October 27 at Honeybrains…
[COLUMN] ConGen Badajos of PCGLA sits down with Atty. Gurfinkel on brand-new, special episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday, Nov. 6
MANY are familiar with the word “consulate” and many Filipinos in the U.S. know that there could be a Philippine Consulate General near their area. But does the community really…
A comic treat for Market Street: Fil-Am artist illustrates, highlights San Francisco poets in street poster series
Los Angeles-based Fil-Am artist illustrates and highlights six Bay Area poets in commissioned set of two-sided posters SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) has unveiled “San Francisco –…