Daly City’s inaugural Legacy Business celebration at city hall
DALY CITY – In recognition of National Small Business Week, the City of Daly City hosted its first Legacy Business Celebration on May 2, 2024 at City Hall. “Small businesses are…
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FILIPINO POP ARTIST GIGI DE LANA CALLS ON CONSUL GENERAL FERRER FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL BAY AREA CONCERT
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed rising Filipino pop artist Gigi De Lana and her band Gigi Vibes, during their call at Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Center in San…
FYLPRO IMMERSION PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 2024; DEADLINE TO APPLY MAY 31
The Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) is now accepting applications for its signature immersion program in the Philippines, scheduled for the week of November 9, 2024. FYLPRO is a network of…
CPR campaign launches to improve cardiac arrest survival rates, CPR skills in Asian American communities
The American Heart Association boosts CPR awareness, skills among Asian American communities to enhance cardiac arrest survival LOS ANGELES, May 15, 2024 — Despite strides in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training,…
[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…
Governor Newsom’s cuts to the Equitable Building Decarbonization program will harm low-income communities
LAST week, Gov. Gavin Newsom released an updated state budget proposal that cuts $283 million in funding from the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program (EBD) — a 30% reduction. The proposed…
Easing the toll of Alzheimer’s on women
As California’s population ages, the burden of Alzheimer’s is increasingly falling on women. In response, the state has launched a new initiative aimed at raising public awareness about the disease…
Philippine Airlines pilots embrace SkyBreathe® OnBoard for eco-friendly flying, a first in Asia
Manila, Philippines: Philippine Airlines (PAL) becomes the first Asian airline to adopt SkyBreathe® OnBoard to increase fuel savings live from the flight deck. The country flag carrier has announced its…
Women of color will vote with their pocketbooks this November
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The perception of a floundering economy will loom large as women of color — a large and reliable, but often overlooked, voting bloc —…
[COLUMN] The countdown to your ‘summer-body’ begins today! Here’s how to get rid of that ‘bra-fat’ in no time
…dealing with bra-fat, love-handles, banana rolls, armpit-fat and those fat around the knees? Ugh! so frustrating, right?… But I know just the best solution for melting those stubborn fats away.”…
[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…
In a national first, Medi-Cal is helping unhoused Californians
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services In the nation’s most ambitious effort to address social needs, a $12 billion Medi-Cal initiative now provides services for the unhoused including stable housing…
Wooten honored with prestigious California public health award
THE California Department of Public Health (CDPH) honored County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma J. Wooten with its highest recognition, the Beverlee A. Myers Award for Excellence in Public Health….
CalFresh Awareness Month promotes healthy food program
EACH May, the State of California and County of San Diego join community partners in celebrating CalFresh Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to promote this resource to families and…
LGPA stars compete in 17th Annual CM Pro-Am at Journey at Pechanga
SOME thirty professional golfers from the different echelons of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LGPA) competed at the 17th Annual CM Pro-Am held at the beautiful Journey at Pechanga golf…
City of San Diego celebrates Small Business Month by investing in capacity building, storefront improvements and more
SAN DIEGO – With a vision of promoting economic growth and opportunity in every neighborhood, the City of San Diego is celebrating May as Small Business Month in California, which is home to…
‘Back to Basics 2.0’ summit: Navigating rapid changes in importing industry
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…
Next Move, Grandmaster: Megan Paragua sets sights on chess elite
Young chess prodigy shines with double gold at FIDE World Cadet Rapid & Blitz Championship AT just 11 years old, Megan Paragua has etched her name in the annals of…
[COLUMN] Has COVID-19 left?
Thanks to those vulnerable unvaccinated, COVID-19 is still with us. Had everyone been vaccinated against COVID-19 from the first day vaccines were available, we should have had herd immunity, and…
Sky River Casino’s spectacular May promotions: Winning has never been this exciting
AS the calendar turns to May, Sky River Casino is set to dazzle members with a host of promotions that promise excitement, luxury, and a touch of elegance. Get ready…
$100,000 Lucky Lotus all cash giveaway in May
ROHNERT PARK – Experience luxury and entertainment at Graton Resort & Casino this Spring, in May. Don’t miss your chance to win big at the $100,000 Lucky Lotus All Cash…
PCGSF hosts kickoff of 2024 ACG Int’l Tax and Investment roadshow in US
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Silicon Valley and Asian Consulting Group (ACG), hosted the…
California home to two ZEV firsts: Nation’s first solar-powered EV truck stop, world’s largest Amazon EV truck fleet
SACRAMENTO – Recently, California has seen two firsts related to zero-emission vehicles: the nation’s first solar-powered electric truck charging depot and Amazon’s largest electric truck fleet in any country. The…
California increases groundwater supply
SACRAMENTO – California achieved 4.1 million acre-feet of managed groundwater recharge in 2023, with an overall increase in groundwater storage of 8.7 million acre-feet – equivalent to 26.1 million households’ usage over an…
[COLUMN] From Makati to Houston: The culinary journey of Bhogz culminates in a green card as a cook, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
BHOGZ’S journey from his Nanay’s kitchen in the Philippines, to the bustling kitchen of Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas, is a testament to dedication, passion, and the pursuit of the…
[COLUMN] 4th Historic Illipinos celebrates Fil-Ams in hip hop
By: Mic Diaz SATURDAY, April 20 saw a packed Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) headquarters office in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. Now on its 52nd year, the recently…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
US House weighs bill that would add citizenship question to 2023 Census
All eyes are on Capitol Hill over the coming days as lawmakers weigh the pros and cons of H.R. 7109, a controversial bill that many say could negatively impact the…
California floats extending health insurance subsidies to all adult immigrants
Marisol Pantoja Toribio found a lump in her breast in early January. Uninsured and living in California without legal status and without her family, the usually happy-go-lucky 43-year-old quickly realized…
Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with JPMorgan Chase’s Priscilla Lim
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we sat down with Priscilla Lim, Executive Director for Middle Market Banking & Specialized…