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)…
A year ago, with the end of the federal COVID-19 emergency, California started redetermining eligibility for one out of three of its residents on Medi-Cal, its version of Medicaid. At a time when many states are using this process to drop Medicaid members from the rolls en masse — Texas, for instance, has removed over…
Manila, Philippines. Worldbex Services International continues to celebrate diverse industries with its premier food and beverage event, the Manila Foods and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX). Celebrating its 18th year milestones this 2024, the Manila Foods and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX) is coming back this June 12 to 16, 2024 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, providing…
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…
TO commemorate the second anniversary of the Filipino American Friendship Monument, a very successful “3-in-1 Event” was held at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center (ARC) hosted by the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC). The no-fee event started with a “Meet and Greet,” followed by an informational workshop on “How to Apply for a…
AS May Day nears, we invite members of the media and the public to join us in a one-day pop exhibition honoring the unsung heroes of California’s domestic workforce. WHAT: “Rights & Realities: Domestic Workers’ Fight for Health & Safety” WHEN: Thursday, April 25 5PM – 8PM, Doors open 5PM, Program 6:45-7:15 [previews and pre-interviews…
TICKLING our fancy… The much-awaited concert of former couple – Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez – dubbed as Philippines’ “Concert King and Queen” – once again comes to life as they will perform in a live concert on June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pechanga Theater. Pechanga Resort Casino, conveniently located off Highway I-15…
by Aaron Bolton, MTPR KFF Health News KALISPELL — On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her Medicaid application as others at the shelter got ready for the day in this northwestern Montana city. Evans said she lost Medicaid coverage in September because she hadn’t received…
THE LA County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and its regional partners held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services. The layoff information session and job fair, officially titled the…
Most nursing homes don’t meet them The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday, April 22 that will require thousands of them to hire more nurses and aides — while giving them years to do so. The new rules from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are the most substantial changes to federal…
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will reintroduce flights between Clark and Basco, Batanes beginning July 2, 2024. With this service resumption, picturesque Basco will again be just a hop away for leisure travelers and tourists in Central and Northern Luzon. For travelers in these areas, this direct Clark – Basco – Clark service will provide…
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…
by Samantha Liss KFF Health News Two months after a cyberattack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary halted payments to some doctors, medical providers say they’re still grappling with the fallout, even though UnitedHealth told shareholders on Tuesday that business is largely back to normal. “We are still desperately struggling,” said Emily Benson, a therapist in Edina,…
by Samantha Young KFF Health News SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has compromised on long-sought rules that would protect indoor workers from extreme heat, saying tens of thousands of prison and jail employees — and prisoners — would have to wait for relief. The deal comes a month after the administration unexpectedly rejected sweeping…
California is on the national front lines of public health, transforming Medi-Cal to include services well beyond the doctor’s office. On April 11, Ethnic Media Services, California Black Media, and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) hosted a briefing featuring a DHCS official, community providers and health care workers statewide to discuss how the…
Manila, April 18 2024 – Blockchain and AI technologies pioneer a new method for connecting patients directly with clinical trial research, enhancing privacy, efficiency, and engagement. In a groundbreaking advancement for patient-centered medical research, the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations (PAPO) and Care.Trials Inc. (CTI) are proud to announce a transformative partnership that introduces a…
Do you know a Southern Nevada resident who has reached the age of 90 or older? The city of Las Vegas would like to honor and entertain those residents at the 31st Annual 90-Plus Banquet at the East Las Vegas Community Center, located at 250 N. Eastern Ave. Each nonagenarian and one escort will be…
by Julie Appleby KFF Health News A wide-ranging lawsuit filed on Friday, April 12 outlines a moneymaking scheme by which large insurance sales agency call centers enrolled people into Affordable Care Act plans or switched their coverage, all without their permission. According to the lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of…
by Phil Galewitz KFF Health News Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain coverage in the government insurance program for low-income people after pandemic-era protections began expiring last…
A pair of heart devices linked to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths has received the FDA’s most serious recall, the agency announced on Monday, April 15. The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott…
THE Health and Human Services Agency’s 2024 Live Well San Diego Public Health Champion Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, April 5, 2024. This event honored 12 local people and organizations for their outstanding contributions in the prevention of disease or injury and the promotion of public health for all San Diegans. The annual awards ceremony is held during National…
More than 170 business and civic leaders from San Diego region are advocating for border infrastructure, trade, healthcare, workforce development, environmental issues, and sustainability SAN DIEGO – A group of more than 170 business and civic leaders from across the San Diego and Baja, California region visited Washington, D.C. advocating for issues critical to our environment,…
