In 2017, the Republicans who controlled Congress tried mightily to slash federal spending on Medicaid, the government-funded health program covering low-income families and individuals. California, like other states, depends heavily…
From left: Patrick de Jesus, Meiji Cruz, Rogelio Medina, Nirro Marcelo, Audrey Gorriceta, Diane Guerrer and Fifi delos Santos. IT was nice to see again host Audrey Gorriceta as I…
Christopher Cabaldon, former mayor of West Sacramento, assumed office to represent California state Senate District 3. THE Golden State’s first Filipino American to serve in the state Senate was sworn…
Jessica Caloza made history as California’s first Filipina in the state Legislature on Monday, December 3 as she assumed office to represent Assembly District 52. Jessica Caloza assumes office as…
By Selen Ozturk As California’s wildlife crisis deepens amid forester job shortages, the state has launched a new initiative to build up its forestry ranks. California has 33 million acres…
By Noam N. Levey Worried that President-elect Donald Trump will curtail federal efforts to take on the nation’s medical debt problem, patient and consumer advocates are looking to states to help…
By Selen Ozturk As state ballot measures advancing health access are advancing nationwide, so are those restricting ballot access. In 2023 alone, 75 bills were introduced in state legislatures to…
Jordan Rau, KFF Health News Covid’s rampage through the country’s nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and spurred the biggest industry reform in decades: a mandate that homes employ…
ROHNERT PARK – This December, Graton Resort & Casino is spreading holiday cheer with the exciting $250,000 Santa’s New Escalade Giveaway. Join us every Saturday in December for a chance…
A $457,402 progressive jackpot was won recently by a lucky Sacramento resident playing an Ultimate Fire Link Explosion Progressive slot machine. Photo courtesy of Sky River Casino Elk Grove –…
HANS Selye, the renowned expert on this subject and considered the “father” of stress, defines stress as the “wear and tear of living.” The pressure we all face in our…
At the cake-cutting ceremony during the Clark – Siargao flight relaunch and send-off were (from left): Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 3 Director Richard Daenos, PAL Express VP for Ground…
Holiday bazaars have always been a staple shopping destination during the Christmas season. These events feature various options from toys and trinkets to RTW’s and food products that are locally…
The DOT’s “Love the Philippines” campaign continues to highlight the country’s unparalleled beauty, rich traditions, and warm hospitality, this time on a Times Square LED billboard. AJPress Photos by Momar…
THE Department of Health, in partnership with the Commission on Population Development and The Forum for Family Planning and Development Inc., held recently the 2024 National Conference on Family Planning…
Julie Appleby, KFF Health News Unauthorized switching of Affordable Care Act plans appears to have tapered off in recent weeks based on an almost one-third drop in casework associated with…
Stephanie Armour Within days of Donald Trump’s election victory, health care entrepreneur Calley Means turned to social media to crowdsource advice. “First 100 days,” said Means, a former consultant to…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, November 20, NAPCA hosted the Confronting Obesity and Obesity Related Illnesses briefing in Washington, D.C., bringing together Congressmembers, over 60 attendees, and healthcare experts to…
(New York, NY – September 3, 2024) Center Stage Records announced today the release of Lea Salonga: Sounding Joy – The Holiday Album. Her first holiday album in two decades,…
ROUGHLY 29 million Americans are dyslexic. I could not find any stat for the Philippines, but the consensus is that it has greatly increased. “Word blindness” is a term commonly…
The 15th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME) was held last November 22-23, 2024, at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City, to celebrate and empower Filipino small and medium…
Marriott Manila officially kicks off the holiday celebrations with Paskonstelasyon: Christmas Tree and Marriott Bonvoy Lantern Lighting Ceremony. (L-R) Director of F&B, Mo Ali; Cluster Director of Human Resources, Cora…
IN a decisive move to protect immigrant communities ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated crackdown on immigration, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a “sanctuary city” ordinance on Tuesday,…
A California agency charged with slowing health costs has set a lofty goal for insurers to direct 15% of their spending to primary care by 2034, part of the state’s…
Sponsored by JPMorganChase The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead…
DIRECTOR and Associate Producer Armando A. Reyes said that Efren Reyes Jr. knows what he is doing as a director, and that is very vital in order to have a…
The San Bernardino High School students who were named to the 2024–2025 Cardinal City Court celebrate with pageant founder Jaime Rios (5th from left). With Rios in photo are (from left)…
Bobby Rimas elected to help lead UCLA Lambda alumni ON November 18, 2024, California State University, Los Angeles Associate Professor and UCLA Fil-Am alumnus Bobby T. Rimas was elected by…
Greece’s glorious history is worth reminiscing ATHENS – As an ardent student of classical history and the ideals of democracy, I insisted that we include Greece as part of our…
A presidential election may result in a new administration that is not friendly to non-US Citizens. As a legal permanent resident (Green card holder), you are still considered a foreigner…
