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PH-based investors acquire global activewear brand 2XU

The acquisition marks a significant development in the Philippine investment community, reflecting their growing involvement in international business transactions. TriVantage Holdings Pte Ltd., a Singapore-registered special-purpose vehicle jointly owned by mostly Philippine-based investors and former consumer brand executives, recently acquired athleticwear brand 2XU from L Capital Ironman Pte Ltd. While the terms of the transactions were not officially disclosed,…

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[COLUMN] United in faith, love, and peace

WE have abundant blessings to celebrate in our parish this month. Forty youth and young adults received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Saturday, and twenty-six 8th-grade students graduated from our school, with the majority of them pursuing a Catholic high school education. We are also looking forward to our annual parish carnival that brings together…

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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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City of San Gabriel honors AAPI youth, multicultural leaders in National AAPI Heritage Month ceremony

IN honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, community leaders and government officials of San Gabriel, California honored members and volunteers of an AAPI youth advocacy organization that seeks to foster multicultural connection. On May 28, the Asian Youth Center hosted its 2nd annual AAPI Heritage Month Recognition Ceremony where the multicultural group…

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New poll: Majority of Californians want clean energy neighborhoods

A new poll released for the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) finds that a healthy 62% majority of California voters would support a pilot program to upgrade their neighborhoods to run on 100% clean electricity. A neighborhood-scale pilot program could upgrade entire blocks of homes and businesses at once to be fully powered by clean, renewable…

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LA County proclaims June 12 as Philippine Independence Day

JUNE 12 will be recognized as Philippine Independence Day in Los Angeles County, according to a proclamation from the county Board of Supervisors. The motion, authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn and coauthored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, reads in part “The Board of Supervisors recognizes the importance of this day to Filipino residents in Los…

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Medi-Cal maternal care expanded to counter health disparities

To close racial and ethnic birthing outcome disparities, Medi-Cal is expanding access to maternal health services — most notably, doula care. Doulas — trained professionals who provide physical, emotional and informational support to patients before, during and after childbirth — are essential to closing these disparities for parents and infants, as doula care can help…

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Helping AAPI communities heal from the pain of racism

by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services The Healing Our People Through Engagement (HOPE) program uses a “Radical Healing Framework” to help the five largest Asian communities in Los Angeles County — Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese and Korean — respond to past and ongoing racism. The project is funded by the California Department of Social Services…

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New technology to improve emergency evacuations countywide

A NEW technology launched on Wednesday, May 29 that will help streamline the evacuation process during emergencies throughout the region. Evacuation zones powered by Genasys EVAC technology will help emergency managers and dispatchers send out more precise location-based alerts during an emergency evacuation. The zones were developed by a coalition of local emergency managers, law…

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A county first – affordable housing opens on excess land

THE county reached a milestone in efforts to address the region’s housing crisis. Officials celebrated the grand opening of the Levant Senior Cottages in Linda Vista on Thursday, May 30. The development is the first of 11 affordable housing projects to complete construction on county excess land. The Levant Street site was once home to…

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The Library’s Summer Learning Challenge is back

DO you like to read? Do you like to learn? How about, do you like to earn prizes? Well, this summer you can do all three. The County Library Summer Learning Challenge is back! This summer’s “Read, Learn, Create” reading challenge started Saturday, June 1 and runs through Aug 31. Anyone and everyone can take…

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USPS hosting job fairs near you

SONORA — The U.S. Postal Service is hosting several free hiring events to help future employees create their online profile and immediately start applying for jobs. As part our innovative 10-year-plan, Delivering for America, the Postal Service is focused on building a more stable and empowered workforce. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we…

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PCGNY announces exciting lineup of events for summer

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile hosted a luncheon for members of the Filipino-American Press Club during the quarterly Media Hour, where he announced a series of upcoming events for June and July. The luncheon was attended by key figures including Tourism Attaché Francisco M. Lardizabal, Vice Consul Cathe Ryne Denice S. Aguilar, and Atty. Alejandra…

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California expands summer meal access for children

SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, June 4, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is launching SUN Bucks in California, a new federal food program designed to ensure that children in families with low incomes have adequate nutrition while school is out for the summer. This comes as 14 Republican-led states, often claiming to…

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‘Bagong Liwanag’ world premiere, Whang-od docu screening at closing event of baybayin tattoos exhibit at PH consulate

SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco wrapped up its celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the United States with the closing of “Bagong Liwanag 2: Baybayin Tattoos,” an exhibit that showcased the Philippine heritage customs of baybayin writing and body tattooing. Following a three-week run at the consulate, the “B agong…

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[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel joins New York’s Filipino community for the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration on a brand-new episode of Citizen PinoyAtty. Gurfinkel joins New York’s Filipino community for the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebration on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy

LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney and community advocate, Michael J. Gurfinkel, actively participated in the Philippine Independence Day Celebration in New York, organized by the Philippine Independence Day Council, Inc. (PIDCI) this past Sunday, June 2. The event, which marked the 126th anniversary of Philippine independence, brought together a vibrant and diverse gathering of Filipinos and…

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Park happenings for June

THE East Bay Regional Park District is the largest regional park system in the nation, comprising 73 parks, 55 miles of shoreline, and over 1,330 miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and environmental education. The Park District receives an estimated 30 million visits annually throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties in the San Francisco Bay…

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New poll: Majority of Californians want clean energy neighborhoods

A new poll released for the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) finds that a healthy 62% majority of California voters would support a pilot program to upgrade their neighborhoods to run on 100% clean electricity. A neighborhood-scale pilot program could upgrade entire blocks of homes and businesses at once to be fully powered by clean, renewable…

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The next human pandemic could be bird flu

by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The next major pandemic of Covid-like proportions will likely be avian flu, a respiratory disease already killing millions of poultry and waterfowl, and infecting thousands of cattle. Currently, there is a version of H5N1 — the avian flu virus — on six continents, an unprecedented event, said Dr. Maurice…

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