Register for Summer Camps in City of Santa Clara
SUMMER is around the corner and now is the perfect time to make plans for summer break! The City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer a variety of camps for ages 3.5 to 15. Choose from half or full day camps. Check out some of our offerings below. Visit SantaClaraCA.gov/ActiveNet for a…
[COLUMN] One and only Philippine cinema Superstar Nora Aunor turns 69 on May 21
MULTI-AWARDED actress Nora Aunor (Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in real life), who now resides in the Philippines, will celebrate her 69th birthday on Saturday, May 21. La Aunor, internationally known as the one and only Superstar of the Philippine silver screen, was born in Iriga, Camarines Sur. She was the grand champion of the Darigold Jamboree…
SF launches Office of Coordinated Care to connect people with mental health, substance use disorders to care and treatment
Targeted outreach and consistent care will provide San Franciscans in need of behavioral health services with a far more robust and proactive support system so they can avoid a cycle of crisis SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on Friday, May 6 announced the opening…
[COLUMN] Wonders of tea
TEA, the second most favorite beverage in the world after water, has always been considered a healthy drink. A recent worldwide symposium of leading scientists in the field of tea research on the benefits of tea suggests drinking tea may boost the immune system, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function, and reduce the risk of cancer….
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya in New York City on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel met with Kapamilya from New York City and neighboring areas, where he provided valuable information regarding their immigration concerns. Cris petitioned his mom as an immigrant in 2013. In 2014, his mother returned to the Philippines to take care of her sick husband (Cris’ father). Sadly, he died…
[COLUMN] Auschwitz
Part 2 of 3 (Continued from the previous week…) It has been 77 years since Auschwitz was liberated from Nazi Germany by the Russian Army. When the Russians arrived at the camp, they found over 600 corpses and several thousand prisoners still left in the camp. Days earlier, SS guards had rounded up and were…
Bongbong Marcos set to win PH presidency
A Marcos is set to make a comeback to Malacañang. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator of the same name, is slated to be declared the winner of the 2022 Philippine presidential election with over 31 million votes, according to partial and unofficial election results with more than 95% of the…
Historic Filipinotown officially unveiled in community ceremony
LOS ANGELES — After nearly two decades, the Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway, located at the heart of Los Angeles and the largest of its kind in the United States, was officially unveiled in a community ceremony on Saturday, May 7. The arch, which costs about $587,000 is 30 feet high and spans about 82 feet…
[OPINION] ‘Tuloy ang laban’: The perception of victory is not true victory if the truth is trampled on and the election process is corrupted to diminish the will of the people
THE New York Times reported: “Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of an exiled dictator, is set to win a sweeping presidential victory in the Philippines. Marcos had more than double the votes counted for Leni Robredo, the current vice president, according to the latest tally.” The perception of victory is now being touted by Marcos…
Belonging: A Filipino American arts and culture experience
Exhibition runs May 20 – June 26, 2022 LOS ANGELES, CA – Cultural art gallery, The LA Art Box (The LAAB), in partnership with Parangal Dance Company, is pleased to announce Belonging, a collaborative showcase of Filipino American creatives through their own visual narratives. The exhibition explores cultural identities both past and present from contemporary…
Kalayaan Incorporated hosts the 124th anniversary celebration of the proclamation of Philippine Independence Day on June 11, 2022
PLEASE join Kalayaan Incorporated President Vicky Perez De Leon and the 2021-2022 Board of Directors in the 124th Anniversary Celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence to be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, 11999 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, California. This will be the first in-person gathering to commemorate…
Vice Ganda live at Pechanga Resort Casino
VETERAN comedian and stage performer Vice Ganda is up for a new round of live performance again for guests and visitors come July 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday) at 6 p.m. in the only world-class premier hotel, resort, and casino in Southern California — the Pechanga Resort Casino. Pechanga Resort Casino is well-known for…
[COLUMN] Relief from default in divorce cases
THERE are situations in both Divorce and Child Support cases where the Summons and Petition resulted to a default against one party for failing to respond on time. In certain situations, the defaulted party failed to respond on time because he or she did not even know that he or she was served with a…
Study: Nearly 70% of Asians feel like they ‘don’t belong’ in America
FOR the last two years, Asian and Asian Americans have experienced a collective, unfortunate reckoning that has exacerbated the two destructive stereotypes toward the community: the perpetual foreigner and the model minority myth. As a way to gauge the cultural temperature regarding the Asian community in the United States, the Leading Asian Americans United for…
Overseas voter turnout for 2022 PH election to surpass past polls
IN the final days before the end of the voting period, 385,437 registered overseas voters have so far cast their votes. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Marlon Casquejo said the number represents 23 percent of the 1,697,215 registered voters abroad. “We have a good turnout. As of today (May 5), we are already at 23…
[COLUMN] How is life after bankruptcy?
MANY people who need debt relief are afraid to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 because they fear that life after bankruptcy will be difficult. The fear is that bankruptcy will prevent them from getting new credit cards, buying a car, buying a house. Some even believe that they won’t be able to freely…
[OBITUARY] In Memoriam Atty. Regina Ongsiako Reyes-Mandanas
July 3, 1964 – May 5, 2022 Atty. Regina Ongsiako Reyes-Mandanas joined her Creator on May 5, 2022 after a brief illness. She was 57. Her wake will be held from May 6 to May 11 at the Heritage Park (C-5). Inurnment will follow after the 9:00 am Mass on Wednesday, May 11. Atty. Reyes-Mandanas…
A guide to keeping up with omicron subvariants
TWO years into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans can be forgiven if they’ve lost track of the latest variants circulating nationally and around the world. We’ve heard of the alpha, beta, gamma, delta, and omicron variants, but a new Greek-letter variant hasn’t come onto the scene in almost half a year. Instead, a seemingly endless stream…
[OBITUARY] In Memoriam Eddie Manuel Sotiangco
Born October 13, 1938 Died April 23, 2022 Beloved Husband and Father “Man for All Seasons”. Attorney, Psychologist, Business Baron, Leader, Teacher, Philanthropist, Magician, Entertainer, Golf Champion, Chess Champion… Legend. CEO – Sotiangco Group of Companies California Businessman of the year, National Republican Congressional Committee 2002—2006 First Asian American Awardee, Top of the Table, 1980—1992…
[OPINION] Silent no more: Thank you, silent majority and the Filipino youth, for fighting for truth, justice and ‘gobyernong tapat’
I was on my Camino de Santiago pilgrimage around September 21, 2021 when I was shocked to read so many people posting comments on social media disputing the commemoration of the deposed dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos’ declaration of martial law. They argued against reporting of credible news organizations about the evils of martial law, contending…
[COLUMN] Don’t let excessive debt ruin your financial future
ARE you worried about your future due to having too much debt? You’ve probably heard the saying, “The failure to plan is a plan to fail”. And yet so many of us don’t realize how we so easily neglect to plan for our financial future. Ask a few people you know what kind of financial…
[COLUMN] Unequal pay based on race, gender or disability is unlawful discrimination
Q: I HEAR a lot of talk about “diversity” and “pay equity” in the workplace. I live in California and, yes, I work with a “diverse” group of people in terms of race, age, gender, etc. But it is obvious to me that there is no “pay equity” in this diversity. How, as an employee,…
[COLUMN] Happy Mother’s Day!
IT’S a special day to celebrate the gift and contributions of motherhood to life and society. It’s a day to thank God for mothers’ love, dedication, sacrifices, and hard work to raise their children. It’s also a day to trace back the origins of Mother’s Day in the United States to see its profound meaning…
[COLUMN] Relief from default in divorce cases
THERE are situations in both Divorce and Child Support cases where the Summons and Petition resulted to a default against one party for failing to respond on time. In certain situations, the defaulted party failed to respond on time because he or she did not even know that he or she was served with a…
