4 ways vaccine skeptics mislead you on measles and more
by Amy Maxmen and Céline Gounder KFF Health News Measles is on the rise in the United States. In the first quarter of this year, the number of cases was…
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Disaggregated data is America’s super power: It’s crucial to be counted
Disaggregated data could play a major role in resolving the U.S.’s health care inequities, revealing information about diverse populations that have not previously been counted. Standards for federal data collection…
June Pleasure: Experience All-Inclusive Promos at I’M Hotel
From the property that brought you the unique concept of blending staycation with engaging relaxation and unforgettable experiences, I’M Hotel is excited to introduce a fresh twist with three brand-new…
California community college is helping me achieve my dreams – and it can help you too!
by Kevin Dinh AS a Vietnamese American, May is an important month for me. It is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a monthlong celebration where AANHPI…
[COLUMN] On the solemn Feast of the Holy Trinity
It has been three years since our parish council, staff members, and I collaborated to craft our parish’s vision and mission statements. The process of formulating them was deliberate, requiring…
[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in California
THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
MoTHER confers IMMA Recognition to 13 moms on Mother’s Day in Historic Filipinotown
by MoTHER Staff Emotions soared at the community celebration of Mother’s Day organized by the International MoTHER Movement on Saturday, May 18th at the Pilipino Workers Center Larry Itiliong Village…
Medi-Cal expands access to mental health, substance use treatment
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services California is on the national front lines of making mental health and substance use disorder care easier to access for patients of Medi-Cal, its…
Los Angeles County launches ambitious plan to tackle medical debt
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has launched one of the most ambitious efforts in the nation to tackle medical debt, targeting hospitals for their role in feeding a $2.9…
Has California moved the needle on hate?
SACRAMENTO — In the first year after its launch, the California vs. Hate initiative has provided support services to 1,020 victims of hate crimes and incidents. At a press briefing…
Terno Elegance and Barong Brilliance: A Filipiniana Extravaganza – celebrating culture and creativity
Las Vegas – Abelardo Ramos, the creative force behind ALTA MODA, brings a fresh perspective to traditional Filipino attire, merging classic elements with contemporary flair. His stunning Ternos and Barongs…
City of Las Vegas 2024 summer season Pool schedules & events
Lifeguards still needed! The city of Las Vegas will open the Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park for the summer season Memorial…
Women of color will vote with their pocketbooks this November
The perception of a floundering economy will loom large as women of color — a large and reliable, but often overlooked, voting bloc — head to the polls this November….
High price of popular diabetes drugs deprives low-income people of effective treatment
For the past year and a half, Tandra Cooper Harris and her husband, Marcus, who both have diabetes, have struggled to fill their prescriptions for the medications they need to…
Top high schools in voter registration challenge recognized
Month-long challenge prompted over 800 high school students to register or pre-register to vote SAN DIEGO – On Monday, May 20 the City of San Diego announced the winners of the…
Does the City of San Diego owe you money? Check if you’re on the list
More than $818,000 is ready to be claimed by hundreds of residents and businesses SAN DIEGO—The City of San Diego is trying to reach businesses and individuals who are owed…
City of San Diego wins 2024 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
ADU bonus program recognized for potential to rapidly increase supply and density of affordable housing SAN DIEGO – Recognizing progress toward its goal of creating homes that all San Diegans…
Pacita Abad’s Legacy and ‘Little Manila Queens: Mabuhay!’ : Celebrating Filipino artistry and creativity at MoMA PS1
Looking for a delightful weekend adventure? Hop aboard the 7 train and whisk yourself away to MoMA PS1 for a dose of Filipino art that will surely uplift your spirits!…
PH CONSULATE ATTENDS OPEN HOUSE OF THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS, AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS (WHIAANHPI) REGIONAL NETWORK
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil and Assistance to Nationals Officer Leonida Longcanaya, attended the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and…
[COLUMN] Distilled water: Unsafe!
IT is easy to understand how people in general, being more health conscious today, could mistake distilled water as the “cleanest and healthiest” water for drinking. After all, it is…
PCGSF gets insights from 10th annual Silicon Valley Briefing at Stanford
CONSUL Neil Ferrer of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco attended the 10th Annual Silicon Valley Briefing on May 7, 2024 at the Faculty Club of Stanford University. The…
UST Alumni Gala in America set for July 2024 in SF
San Francisco – Lumina Pandit is Latin for “Spread the Light”. Inspired by Saint Thomas Aquinas and one of the benchmark events of the University during its quadricentennial celebration in…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel had already featured these individuals as “success stories” in earlier episodes of Citizen Pinoy. However, they all had their own immigration questions that…
New data: SF street homelessness hits 10-year low
Biennial homeless count finds 13% decrease in people living in tents and on the streets from 2022, hitting the lowest level since before 2015 SAN FRANCISCO – New data released as…
[COLUMN] ‘Back to basics 2.0 summit’: Importing the right way
Long Beach – In response to the rapidly evolving landscape of the importing industry, EC Ferrer Customs House Brokers (CHB) Inc. in partnership with the Filipino American Chamber of Cerritos…
[COLUMN] Ensuring child safety and best interests: The implications of California Family Code 3011
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have…
The lure of specialty medicine pulls nurse practitioners from primary care
by Michelle Andrews KFF Health News For many patients, seeing a nurse practitioner has become a routine part of primary care, in which these “NPs” often perform the same tasks…
Gov. Newsom boosted Califonia’s public health budget during Covid. Now he wants to cut it
When a doctor in Pasadena, California, reported in October that a hospital patient was exhibiting classic symptoms of dengue fever, such as vomiting, a rash, and bone and joint pain,…
Baculio receives Lifetime Achievement Award from LBBA
THE Long Beach Bacolod Association (LBBA) will recognize and give its Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 to Atty. Augusto (Jun) Baculio on June 10, 2024 at the Recreation Park Community Center…