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Fully-vaxxed travelers from ‘green countries’ no longer required to undergo quarantine in PH

FACILITY-BASED quarantine will no longer be mandatory for fully-vaccinated inbound Filipino and foreign travelers from certain countries starting October 14, according to Malacañang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Wednesday, Oct. 13, announced that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) updated its rules for travelers qualified for “green lanes.” According…

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[COLUMN] Reflux heartburns

WHAT is reflux heartburns? Reflux Heartburns is a milder stage of Reflux Esophagitis, which is an inflammatory condition where hydrocholoric acid, normally produced by the stomach to aid in the digestion of food, regurgitates (goes back up) to the lower end of the esophagus (food pipe) which is connected to the stomach. In majority cases…

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99 Ranch opens new store in Fremont, CA

LEADING Asian grocery chain 99 Ranch Market recently opened its new store in Fremont, CA on Wednesday, October 6. The grand opening, which was a huge hit in the Fremont community, was marked with special deals and giveaways (goodie bags) to the first 200 customers. The grocery chain continued its goodie bag promotions in the following…

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Two Filipino-owned firms in New Zealand, Australia ink $100-M agreement

TWO successful Filipino entrepreneurs in Australia and New Zealand recently entered into a $100-M engagement to jointly expand their respective businesses. New Zealand-based Starfleet Innotech, Inc., chaired by Jeths de Jesus Lacson, and SAM Digital Technologies, Inc. (SDT) chairman Rommel Santos, are offering a subscription-based program. Lacson said SFIO is a publicly-listed company on the…

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[EVENT] FilAm Arts presents ’Tikim Fest,’ a month-long Filipino culinary experience in SoCal 

October is Filipino-American History Month, and if there’s one thing that’s a big part of Philippine culture, it’s FOOD. FilAm ARTS (The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture) in partnership with Farmfluence and Los Angeleno presents the first “Tikim Fest,” a month-long celebration of Filipino arts and culture through culinary experiences…

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Q&A: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students

By Dr. Dali Fan of UC Davis Health Governor Gavin Newsom is directing the California Department of Public Health to add the COVID-19 vaccine to other vaccinations required for in-person school attendance—such as measles, mumps, and rubella. Students will be required to be vaccinated for in-person learning starting the term following FDA full approval of…

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Duterte takes responsibility for COVID-19 vaccine shortage

PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has taken the blame for the COVID-19 vaccine shortage in the country earlier this year. In his weekly public address, the chief executive lamented that there was no vaccine manufacturing firm in the Philippines, making it difficult to secure enough COVID-19 vaccine doses. “Kung mayroon man nagkasala diyan, aminin ko na…

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Palace urges journalists to respect its stance on press freedom

MALACAÑANG has maintained its stance that press freedom is alive and well in the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, October 12, urged journalists to respect its view on the matter, which is aligned with National Artist F. Sionil Jose’s opinion. “The Philippines is a democratic society and every view, regardless of affiliation, must…

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[EVENT] A time to celebrate Filipinos: FABAG-GLAC presents ‘Pistahan Sa Glendale’ on Oct. 23

THE Filipino American Business Association of Glendale/Greater Los Angeles County (FABAG-GLAC) will commemorate Filipino American History Month on Saturday, October 23 at Pacific Community Center and Park (501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA). This year’s theme, “Pistahan Sa Glendale,” will showcase the following: Kultura Philippine Folk Arts, Holy Family Filipino Chorale, and Filipiniana Fashion Show…

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Robredo, Marcos to face off for Philippine presidency

PHILIPPINE Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision to formalize her presidential bid in the 2022 national elections was “expected,” according to former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a press conference in Ilocos Norte on Thursday, October 7, he said: “Expected naman natin ‘yun eh (We expected that). It’s not surprising.” “Hindi nakakagulat dahil matagal na…

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PH Consulate General and Fil-Am community in LA to celebrate Filipino American History Month 2021 with a fashion show on Philippine textiles

LOS ANGELES — The Philippine Consulate General and the Filipino-American Community in Los Angeles (FACLA) will celebrate Filipino-American History Month with a commemorative dinner and cultural fashion show on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Church of the Scientology of the Valley in North Hollywood. In a statement, Consul General Edgar Badajos said, “this event…

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Fil-Am named director of development at St. Vincent Meals on Wheels in LA

Christine Calderon-Caruso has been named Director of Development at St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, it was announced by SVMOW Executive Director Veronica Dover, effective immediately. Calderon-Caruso will lead fundraising for the organization’s senior nutrition programs, which serve 1,200 homebound seniors and other vulnerable individuals throughout Los Angeles. Founded in 1977 by Sister Alice Marie Quinn,…

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[COLUMN] Misclassified ‘salaried’ employees who work long hours entitled to back wages

AARON Kudatsky worked as an implementation consultant in California for Tyler Technologies, a company that sells business and public sector operations software being used in finance, payroll, billing, and others. Tyler’s implementation consultants assist its clients in customization and training in the use of Tyler’s products. The implementation consultants are classified as exempt and are…

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