by: Sharon Ann Bathan-San Pedro What overseas Filipinos need to know about the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) UNDERSTANDING RA 12001 On June 13, 2024, President Marcos…
Typically, we do not perceive ourselves as gifts bestowed upon the world. Instead, we view ourselves as workers, consumers, caregivers of families, leaders in communities, governments, and businesses. Consequently, we…
by Samantha Young SACRAMENTO — Californians working indoors are getting immediate protections from extreme heat as much of the state bakes in triple-digit temperatures this week. California has had heat…
SACRAMENTO — Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday, July 25 ordering state…
MAE Trono, marketing activations manager of GMA Pinoy TV, recently hosted the Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour’s 15th Anniversary dinner program at Seda Manila Bay, welcoming some 250 balikbayan delegates…
Philippine agency’s win showcases creative excellence with business impact PHILIPPINE creative powerhouse GIGIL clinched its third Cannes Lion in four years, winning its first Silver in Film at the 2024…
MAKATI CITY — Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer recently participated in a workshop aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives in the Philippines. The discussions highlighted developments…
LANI, a dedicated nurse residing in Houston, found herself juggling multiple responsibilities between work and home. With a husband, a seven-year-old son, and a mother-in-law under her care, Lani’s days…
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley event artistic producer is Fil-Am Jeffrey Lo PALO ALTO — Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow’s hits…
BREAKING BARRIERS Marizza Delgado, a 25-year-old Filipino American, made history by becoming the first Filipino American to be crowned Miss New York USA 2024 a few weeks ago. This achievement…
PAGEANT season is back with a punch! Now in its 13th year, the Miss Philippines USA pageant takes off with the unprecedented addition of Mister Philippines USA. Headed by pageant…
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…
by Arthur Allen KFF Health News Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body…
DAGUPAN CITY — Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia said on Tuesday that he was “thoroughly satisfied” with the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,…
With Biden dropping out of the race, Democrats across the country divert support to Harris IMMEDIATELY following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential…
California lawmakers are pursuing legislation aimed at protecting children from the dangers of social media, one of many efforts around the country to confront what U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy…
How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting…
BY the time my first name “Rogelio” was being chanted musically at Philstagers’ PSF Blackbox Theatre in Manila on late evening of July 6, 2024, something good was happening on…
NO matter how busy Jesus was ministering to people who were sick and hungry for his words of wisdom, he would never skip praying. He would go to a deserted…
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. …
by Angela Hart KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — They distribute GPS devices so they can track their homeless patients. They stock their street kits with glass pipes used to…
As AI grows more prevalent, ethnic voters face an election landscape where the difference between real and artificial news is ever-harder to gauge. At a Friday, July 12 Ethnic Media…
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has garnered support from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elected officials, who say that doing so could lead…
Public online and flexible schedule charter high school that mentors at-risk students opens fall in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – Filipino boxer Blazen Rocilli (6-0, 5 KOs), a promising 21-year-old middleweight from Waipahu,…
HOT temperatures continue as summer is in full swing in San Diego County and children are spending more time outside. “There are so many fun activities for children and families…
Logan, a 24-year veteran, will take over as Fire-Rescue Chief in August SAN DIEGO – On Monday, July 15, the city council unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria’s appointment of Deputy…
THE County’s Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board is taking applications to fill an opening on its board. CLERB was established in 1990 to investigate citizen complaints against San Diego County Sheriff’s…
City council to vote on negotiated lease for planned Hope @ Vine campus SAN DIEGO – As the latest and perhaps most significant, long-term step in the City of San…
LOS ANGELES – Veteran Filipino journalist, author and professor Alfredo G. Gabot has published his first of a series of books in the United States. Gabot’s new book, “California: A…
