by Gloria T. Caoile On a vibrant evening in Las Vegas, the National Federation of Filipino American Association (NaFFAA) NV hosted an unforgettable gala to commemorate the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence. “With an unprecedented attendance of over 400 guests, the event was a testament to the unity and pride of the Filipino-American community,” hailed…
WITH 33 branches and more than 300 library staff, San Diego County Library has become the first in California to be designated a “Certified Sustainable Library” through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program. This program demonstrates the county’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices by providing the public with resources that will help communities…
More than 1,000 youth hired as interns through city’s Employ & Empower workforce training initiative SAN DIEGO – On Monday, June 17 the City of San Diego kicked off its second Employ & Empower Summer Civics Internship program on a high note, with 200 young people ages 16 to 30 joining the city’s workforce for…
Recently reopened Cathy Hopper Friendship Center in North Clairemont offers programs for residents ages 60 and better SAN DIEGO – Recently reopened to serve local seniors with opportunities for learning and connection, The Cathy Hopper Friendship Center hosted an open house on Friday, June 14, attended by special guests including Mayor Todd Gloria, city leaders…
COUNTY shelters are waiving adoption and microchip fees through July 7 in order to give some lucky pets a new life of liberty and the ability to pursue happiness. The Department of Animal Services’ Stars, Stripes and Snuggles promotion began June 16 in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday when shelters traditionally see an…
Despite $172M deficit, FY25 budget continues addressing key issues for San Diegans – homelessness, road repair, public safety SAN DIEGO – The city council on Tuesday, June 11 unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025 “Protecting Our Progress” proposed budget – a $5.82 billion spending plan that maintains essential city services and protects the progress the…
THE Registrar of Voters is seeking temporary site managers to operate in-person voting locations for the November presidential general election. Site managers earn $20 per hour. Site managers will be required to lead poll workers while representing the Registrar of Voters in a professional, nonpartisan manner. The Registrar is seeking people who are team players, exhibit strong leadership…
Immigrant advocacy groups applaud Biden’s new policies for DACA recipients and families ON the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Tuesday, June 18, President Joseph R. Biden announced two significant immigration actions, reinforcing his commitment to immigrant communities. Eligible spouses and children of U.S. citizens, who have lived in…
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…
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,…
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….
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, joined the Philippine Independence Day celebration of the OMI (Oceanview, Merced Heights and Ingleside) Senior Center of Catholic Charities San Francisco on June 13, 2024. In his message, Vice Consul Baccay paid tribute to the lolos and lolas, who are the pioneers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
DOLORES was petitioned by her U.S. citizen mother in 2003 as a married child under the F3 classification. After 18 long years, the National Visa Center (NVC) notified them they could now start preparing their paperwork. Unfortunately, events took a bitter turn when Dolores’ husband had a heart attack and passed away a month later….
DALY CITY – On June 14, 2024, the City of Daly City commemorated the 126th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with its 10th Annual Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall. Current Vice President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and then Daly City Mayor David J. Canepa, along with the Pilipino Bayanihan…
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…
Beverly Hills-based fashion designer Oliver Tolentino wowed an 800+ person crowd in Bangkok, Thailand, last Wednesday night as part of the 75th Anniversary of Philippine & Thai Diplomatic Relations and 126th Independence Day Gala. The event was produced by the Philippine Embassy in the ballroom of the luxury Siam Kempinski Hotel and hosted by Ambassador…
Although the number of Californians living with Alzheimer’s will nearly double to 1.1 million within twenty years, those in rural and remote areas face major challenges to accessing care. Compared to urban communities, these rural Californians struggle to access preventative services, including screenings, diagnostic care, clinical visits, and appointments with specialists. Long wait times and…
by Judith Graham California Healthline Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health. Late last year, the Biden administration promised to address this problem with a new effort called the White House Initiative on Women’s Health…
Tener gripe, tener gripa, engriparse, agriparse, estar agripado, estar griposo, agarrar la gripe, coger la influenza. In Spanish, there are at least a dozen ways to say someone has the flu — depending on the country. Translating “cardiac arrest” into Spanish is also tricky because “arresto” means getting detained by the police. Likewise, “intoxicado” means…
California lawmakers on Thursday, June 14 passed a 2024-25 budget that rejected Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to cut in-home supportive services for low-income older, blind, and disabled immigrants lacking legal residency. However, the Democratic governor has not said whether he’ll use his line-item veto authority to help close the state’s $45 billion deficit. The legislature,…
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…
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…
by Amy Maxmen and Arthur Allen California Healthline Stanford University infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Such symptoms could signal allergies, covid, or a cold. This year, there’s another suspect, bird flu — but there’s no way for most doctors to know….
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services As climate change worsens, so does the home affordability crisis as insurers raise rates, withdraw coverage and underpay damages. Even non-homeowners are affected, both by the increasing severity of U.S. climate disasters and by the spillover effect of the home insurance market on broader housing markets and local economies….
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…
NEW YORK — If elected to a second term, former President Donald Trump could re-invoke the public charge rule, creating a climate of fear among immigrants who have availed of public benefits. “We will absolutely be addressing public charge,” said key Republican strategist Rodney Whitlock, vice president at McDermot Consulting. “We’ve got more people flooding…
