DURING springtime, the flowers bloom and the bees are busy. Here are some simple tips to make sure you don’t get stung. The biggest one is — do not disturb them. And if they’re already disturbed, move away to a safer location! This time of year, sightings of honey bee swarms and nests are more…
THE County is transforming Earth Day into Earth Month by holding a series of events highlighting sustainable activities that will span through the month of April to raise awareness about environmental issues. Earth Day, which is celebrated on Monday, April 22, connects people to the public spaces where wildlife and nature thrive. The global theme…
ON Tuesday, April 2 the county kicked off its 40th annual blood drive, an event that has grown to become one of the largest donor events of its kind in the region. In partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, the county this year has added two more sites, bringing the total to 24 locations where…
US Department of Energy honor bestowed at 2024 summit SAN DIEGO – With a goal of removing natural gas from all city facilities by 2035, the City of San Diego was honored on Wednesday, April 3 for its innovative zero emissions municipal buildings policy during a Department of Energy summit in Washington, D.C. The city…
DALY CITY – Mayor Juslyn C. Manalo delivered a compelling State of the City Address on March 18, 2024, showcasing Daly City’s accomplishments and outlining ambitious plans for the future. Mayor Manalo underscored the city’s commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and progress. Philippine Consul General to San Francisco, Neil Frank Ferrer, congratulated Mayor Manalo for the…
PHILLIPS STATION — In the face of the climate crisis, the Newsom Administration is continuing to take action to protect water supplies when it’s dry and to capture more water during wet seasons. In addition to investing billions of dollars to boost water supplies and drastically expanding the state’s storage capacity, the updated California Water Plan demonstrates how…
MOUNTAIN VIEW – Philippine Judiciary officials led by Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo attended executive briefings on digital transformation at Amazon Web Services in Seattle, Washington and at Google Bayview Campus in Mountain View, California on March 11-12 and March 14-15, 2024, respectively. In Seattle, the officials also paid courtesy calls on the Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice, and the…
SAN FRANCISCO – In partnership with volunteers from various Filipino American community organizations in Tacoma, Washington, an 11-member team from the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco led by Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano conducted a consular outreach mission in Tacoma, Washington on March 16-19, 2024 at the Freedom Room of the Holiday Inn Express…
SINCE new strains of COVID-19, XBB.1.5, and the variant before it, JN.1, are the dominant strains infecting people, the CDC recommends that people ages 12 and older get the latest mRNA vaccines for COVID-19: Pfizer COMIRNATY bivalent, Moderna’s SPIKEVAX, or NOVAVAX. The older vaccines, including the bivalent boosters last year have been discarded, and no…
AYIE and Doc Feb are a same-sex couple, who love each other and wanted to spend the rest of their days together. Since Ayie, the petitioner, was only a recent green card holder, she could not bring Doc Feb on a K-1 fiancée visa since that was only available to fiancées of U.S. citizens. They…
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 —…
I’M Hotel and I’M Onsen Spa are thrilled to unveil their exclusive 4.4 deals, tailored for those seeking the ultimate summer escape within the city. Dive into a collection of staycation packages, immersive experiences, rejuvenating spa treatments, and delectable gastronomic delights, perfect for creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. Embrace the warmth of the…
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”…
