“Here Lies Love,” the groundbreaking musical featuring Broadway’s first-ever all-Filipino cast notched four Tony Awards nominations on Tuesday, April 30. The musical received four nominations: Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theater (Music: David Byrne and Fatboy Slim Lyrics: David Byrne), Best Scenic Design (David Korins), Best Sound Design (M.L. Dogg and Cody Spencer), Best Choreography (Annie-B Parson). These…
MILPITAS – A 16-member team from the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a consular outreach at the Milpitas Community Center in Milpitas, California on April 13, 2024. This was the Consulate’s second outreach this year following the one held in Tacoma, Washington in March. The consular outreach was organized in cooperation with the…
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London Breed has introduced legislation to encourage and expand outdoor community events. The first will waive city fees for certain events, making them less costly to produce. The second will simplify the health permitting for special event food vendors through the creation of an annual permit. Both pieces of legislation are…
LOS ANGELES – In a bid to bolster tourism in the Philippines with emphasis in the untapped countrysides – the Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board and its implementing partner Rajah Tours – are intensifying their campaign to attract Fil-Ams and other diverse groups in North America to visit the Philippines…
SAN FRANCISCO – Against the backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and amid a damp spring morning, the U.S. veteran and Filipino American communities marked the 82nd anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Bataan Death March in a solemn ceremony organized by the Bataan Legacy Historical Society at the San Francisco National Cemetery on April 13,…
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 off often felt busier than workdays as she managed household chores, childcare, and caregiving duties. In a stroke of serendipity, while watching TFC, Lani stumbled…
The impact of new requirements on frivolous domestic violence restraining orders California Family Code Section 6344 provides a mechanism for the prevailing party in a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) proceeding to seek attorney’s fees and costs. The recent amendment to this section introduces a new requirement, stating that the DVRO must be found to…
by Phil Galewitz KFF Health News Private Medicaid health plans lost millions of members in the past year as pandemic protections that prohibited states from dropping anyone from the government program expired. But despite Medicaid’s unwinding, as it’s known, at least two of the five largest publicly traded companies selling plans have continued to increase…
As a young GI at Fort Ord in Monterey County, California, Dean Osborn spent much of his time in the oceanside woodlands, training on soil and guzzling water from streams and aquifers now known to be contaminated with cancer-causing pollutants. “They were marching the snot out of us,” he said, recalling his year and a…
“… The good we have in common has been a commitment to respecting the rule of law, including its intent and spirit; to protecting our democratic institutions; to discovering and spreading the truth; to being open to change and tolerant of our differences; to ensuring equal political rights and equal opportunity; to participating in our…
Featuring ‘Penthouse 7’ dancers Mike Monserrat and Pipo Liboro Los Angeles – The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) launches its 2024 season with a lively “Ballroom Blitz Dinner & Dance,” on Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6 p.m. at the Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel by Hilton Los Angeles – Norwalk. The modern ball offers a rare…
The impact of new requirements on frivolous domestic violence restraining orders California Family Code Section 6344 provides a mechanism for the prevailing party in a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) proceeding to seek attorney’s fees and costs. The recent amendment to this section introduces a new requirement, stating that the DVRO must be found to…
Trust is important in any relationship, whether with God or with human beings, as it serves as the foundation and key to a healthy and harmonious connection. This principle holds true across various human endeavors, including business, politics, the church, or any organization. While individuals may collaborate towards a shared objective, without trust in each…
by Molly Castle Work California Healthline Advocates fear it won’t pay off With little pomp, California launched two apps at the start of the year offering free behavioral health services to youths to help them cope with everything from living with anxiety to body acceptance. Through their phones, young people and some caregivers can meet…
LOS ANGELES – As the nation gears up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood in Los Angeles is set to host a vibrant and culturally rich Filipino festival, “Baryo HiFi.” This inaugural event presented by the Historic Filipinotown Coalition, in partnership with comedian and actor Jo Koy,…
Several hundred people are expected to gather on the steps of the California state Capitol in Sacramento on April 30 to ask Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to allocate $200 million to organizations that support victims of crime. Speakers at the rally, to be held on the West side of the Capitol, include…
TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO 2024 is waving! What are the top destinations at the Travel Madness Expo 2024? What type of exclusive deals and discounts can visitors expect at the TME? What can attendees look forward to in terms of entertainment, workshops, and special events at the TME? These and a lot of more surprises are…
Businesses citywide are making the switch to more sustainable foodservice ware SAN DIEGO – One year into the city’s Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance (SUPRO), more and more businesses are saying goodbye to polystyrene foam, also known as styrofoam, and hello to more sustainable products that make San Diego a cleaner, greener community. In line with the…
Cities have used state funds to serve 150,000 unhoused residents and create more than 15,000 shelter beds SACRAMENTO – A bipartisan coalition of mayors from the state’s 13 largest cities on Tuesday, April 23 visited the State Capitol to urge on Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to make permanent its foremost program to…
Program launches interactive, searchable map for creative work in San Diego, Imperial counties SAN DIEGO — Far South/Border North is in full swing during Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, with hundreds of artists and cultural practitioners in San Diego and Imperial counties implementing creative campaigns to engage communities and raise awareness of our region’s most critical issues….
With summer approaching, Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting pool lifeguards and managers SAN DIEGO – Summer is approaching and the City of San Diego’s 15 swimming pool facilities are working to staff up for the influx of seasonal visitors during warmer months when kids are out of school. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department…
SAB’s Review by. Sharon Ann Bathan-SanPedro Welcome to SAB’s Review (Sab Real Estate View), your go-to column for all things related to Philippine real estate. Join me on this journey as I aim to connect Filipino-Americans with the real estate opportunities in the Philippines. With this column, I intend to help you navigate through every…
I AM writing this week’s column aboard the Icon of the Seas of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the largest cruise ship, where food is massively abundant, and where the temptation to eat almost every two hours is great. Genuine medical information about food is sometimes lost and fake news and other mis- and disinformation abound…
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is sharing an invitation for the Hinabi Project’s “Terno de Mayo” Couture Gala featuring the creations of Hollywood-based Filipino fashion designer Oliver Tolentino on May 18, 2024 at the Intercontinental Hotel (888 Howard Street) in downtown San Francisco. The event starts at 6 p.m. Tolentino is considered a champion…
Izzy & Wooks, a new Filipino American restaurant concept that specializes in classic American sandwiches with a Filipino twist, officially opened at the Metreon in San Francisco’s SOMA Pilipinas District on April 10, 2024. Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer joined San Francisco District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey and SOMA Pilipinas Director Raquel Redondiez in a…
ON April 2, 2024, Congressman Kevin Mullin presented the Daly City with two grant awards totaling almost $2 million. Congressman Mullin is an advocate for Daly City, and the community will benefit from these grants that will help fund two important projects: City of Daly City: Serramonte Street Resurfacing Project – $1,000,000 The Serramonte Street Resurfacing Project ($1.6…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, hosted a meeting and networking event for science and technology diplomats based in the San Francisco Bay Area on March 19, 2024 at the Philippine Center. The event – attended by members of a network of science attachés, including…
THE City of Santa Clara is encouraging residents to go green, especially with Earth Day (Monday, April 22) just having been celebrated. Visit the city’s website to start your landscape conversion rebate: https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/water-sewer-utilities/water-conservation/water-rebates. The City of Santa Clara hopes you’ll help stretch precious water resources by switching from thirsty lawn to a water wise, habitat-boosting…
SACRAMENTO – California is taking unprecedented action to strategically harness the power of the equivalent of more than half of its land to fight the climate crisis. As called for by Governor Gavin Newsom’s California Climate Commitment, the state unveiled 81 targets for nature-based solutions on Monday, April 22 that will help California achieve its world-leading climate goals,…
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 off often felt busier than workdays as she managed household chores, childcare, and caregiving duties. In a stroke of serendipity, while watching TFC, Lani (left)…
