Study shows that 1 in 10 Asian Americans live at or below the poverty line, but poverty rates vary widely depending on the country of origin LOS ANGELES – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles launched the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour before an audience composed of members of the Filipino-American community in…
SACRAMENTO – On Thursday, March 28, the Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that it has further expanded language access options in its myEDD online portal and UI Online for individuals to apply for unemployment benefits via applications translated into Armenian, Korean, and Tagalog. “Through EDDNext we continue improving the customer experience, including better service for California’s diverse communities,” said…
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Bart Klion, 95, and his wife, Barbara, faced a tough choice in January: The upstate New York couple learned that this year they could keep either their private, Medicare Advantage insurance plan — or their doctors at Saratoga Hospital. The Albany Medical Center system, which includes their hospital, is leaving the Klions’ Humana plan —…
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The Philippines’ premier automotive event is back, even bigger and bolder than ever! The Manila International Auto Show 2024 (MIAS) returns to showcase the best of the automotive industry and its future, elevating the industry to newer heights! For the first time in MIAS history, this event will be held in TWO mega-venues: the World…
Foreigners that have either a business in their home country or have the capital or can raise the capital to establish a business in the U.S., there is an option for obtaining long term status in the U.S. that confers a lot of privileges to the applicant. This is either through the E-1 “treaty traders”…
By: Atty. Marivel Zialcita For Filipino-Americans, estate planning encompasses more than just deciding how assets should be distributed upon death. It’s about understanding and navigating the complexities of estate laws across two nations: the United States and the Philippines. This dual legal landscape presents unique challenges and opportunities for those with assets or heirs in…
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The White House March 28 morning rolled out new standards for race and ethnicity data collection, including for the first time Middle Easterners and North Africans — MENA — as a racial category. The changes in reclassification of several communities were rolled out by the Biden Administration’s Office of…
The month of April heralds the arrival of Filipino Food Month, promising a series of festivities that celebrate the rich tapestry of flavors and the vibrant cultural heritage of the Philippines. Mike Ang, a board member of the Filipino Food Movement (FFM), officially kicked off Filipino Food Month events last week in New York with…
From spring break parties to Mardi Gras, many people remember the last major “normal” thing they did before the novel coronavirus pandemic dawned, forcing governments worldwide to issue stay-at-home advisories and shutdowns. Even before the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S., fears and uncertainties helped spur misinformation’s rapid spread. In March 2020,…
All is set for Franchise Asia Philippines Expo, Asia’s biggest franchise show and the country’s most awaited business opportunities event, on April 12 to 14 at the SMX Convention Center-Manila. Organized by the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), this premier event promises to be a platform for entrepreneurs and investors seeking lucrative franchise opportunities and valuable…
In 2023, the Philippine flag carrier: Opened two new routes: Manila – Perth, Cebu – Laoag Relaunched 13 routes: Manila – Beijing, Manila – Shanghai, Manila – Xiamen, Manila – Jinjiang, Manila – Macau, Cebu – Seoul, Cebu – Kalibo, Manila -Tuguegarao, Cebu – General Santos, Cebu – Ozamiz, Cebu – Legazpi, Clark – Busuanga,…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the first carrier to link the Philippines and the U.S. Pacific Northwest with nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle. Seattle is PAL’s sixth destination in the U.S. and the eighth in North America. PAL now operates the largest network of nonstop flights between the Philippines and the United States, serving…
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments that could limit access to mifepristone, a popular and widely-used drug for medication abortion that is safe, effective and FDA-approved. More than half of the abortions in the United States have relied on medication abortion as a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy. But what…
ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an option for you or are other options available? These days, you are constantly bombarded with advertising from companies and other professionals offering you their “solution”….
by Susan Jaffe KFF Health News BART Klion, 95, and his wife, Barbara, faced a tough choice in January: The upstate New York couple learned that this year they could keep either their private, Medicare Advantage insurance plan — or their doctors at Saratoga Hospital. The Albany Medical Center system, which includes their hospital, is…
“We belong to God and to one another.” This has been Pope Francis’ message to the world, as Austen Ivereigh conveys in his new book, “First Belong to God, On Retreat with Pope Francis.” It is a message that captures the essence of our celebration of Easter: Christ rose from the dead, offering the promise…
How Filipinos have dealt with, and are currently dealing with, childhood bullying IN 2001, the massive influx of Asian immigrants settling in the United States that began in the 1980s and 1990s was still in full swing — and so was the promise of the American Dream. Among those immigrants was the Vargas family, who…
Foreigners that have either a business in their home country or have the capital or can raise the capital to establish a business in the U.S., there is an option for obtaining long term status in the U.S. that confers a lot of privileges to the applicant. This is either through the E-1 “treaty traders”…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against anyone who engages in misleading Social Security-related advertising or…
Annual festival offers FREE educational events and interactive activities for families throughout Clark County Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is set to kick off April 26, promoting the community’s passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). With over 40 engaging events, the festival aims to inspire young minds and…
Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that will help people receiving and applying for SSI. “A vital part of our mission is helping people access crucial…
25 recently delivered vehicles will be used by police and parks staff SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s fleet is going green. In recent months, the city has received 22 new Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles (EV) and three Ford Lightning trucks to support City operations. These new EVs help move the city…
THE San Diego County Library has been named one of the 30 finalists for the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This honor is the highest in the United States for libraries and a major recognition of unwavering commitment to excellence and service…
$3.6M state grant will fund outreach efforts with the goal of transitioning people into housing SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to bring people experiencing homelessness off the street and connect them to supportive services and housing, the City of San Diego plans to conduct additional cleanup and outreach to unsheltered individuals…
LOCAL workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing wage theft within the region on Tuesday, March 19 outside the County Administration Center. The event was part of a Week of Action honoring labor rights activist César…
SAN DIEGO – As a literary arts ambassador for San Diego, Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez will launch a signature project called San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 (SDPF24) this spring. Perez’s new initiative will be in partnership with the city through Arts and Culture, exploring poetry as a form of community empowerment. “San Diego Poetry…
SAN DIEGO – Following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders, Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Friday, March 22 that he is appointing current Assistant Chief Scott Wahl to be the next Chief of Police for the San Diego Police Department. “The City of San Diego…
VARIOUS clinical studies around the world regarding the COVID-19 pandemic reveal the following, among others: (1) “Even for people in the highest-risk demographic for mRNA COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis, receiving the primary series of the COVID-19 vaccines was safer than getting COVID-19 without having been vaccinated”; (2) In spite of some (now obviously false) claims, “there…
