[COLUMN] Trust
Trust is important in any relationship, whether with God or with human beings, as it serves as the foundation and key to a healthy and harmonious connection. This principle holds…
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California is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth
by Molly Castle Work California Healthline Advocates fear it won’t pay off With little pomp, California launched two apps at the start of the year offering free behavioral health services…
Filipino festival in Historic Filipinotown kicks off AAPI Heritage Month in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – As the nation gears up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood in Los Angeles is set to host a…
‘We cannot balance California’s budget on the backs of crime victims’
Several hundred people are expected to gather on the steps of the California state Capitol in Sacramento on April 30 to ask Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to…
TME 2024: THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL EVENT IS HAPPENING ON JULY 12 TO 14, 2024
TRAVEL MADNESS EXPO 2024 is waving! What are the top destinations at the Travel Madness Expo 2024? What type of exclusive deals and discounts can visitors expect at the TME?…
City of San Diego marks one year since implementation of SUPRO
Businesses citywide are making the switch to more sustainable foodservice ware SAN DIEGO – One year into the city’s Single Use Plastic Reduction Ordinance (SUPRO), more and more businesses are saying goodbye…
Coalition urges state leaders to make homelessness funding permanent
Cities have used state funds to serve 150,000 unhoused residents and create more than 15,000 shelter beds SACRAMENTO – A bipartisan coalition of mayors from the state’s 13 largest cities…
City of San Diego highlights Far South/Border North projects during arts, culture & creativity month
Program launches interactive, searchable map for creative work in San Diego, Imperial counties SAN DIEGO — Far South/Border North is in full swing during Arts, Culture & Creativity Month, with hundreds of…
City of San Diego’s swimming pools staffing up for summer
With summer approaching, Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting pool lifeguards and managers SAN DIEGO – Summer is approaching and the City of San Diego’s 15 swimming pool facilities are…
[COLUMN] Unlocking Philippine real estate: Your ultimate guide to investing from across borders
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…
[COLUMN] Food and diet myths debunked
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…
The Hinabi Project presents ‘Terno de Mayo’ gala, May 18
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…
PH CONSUL GENERAL ATTENDS IZZY & WOOKS OPENING
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…
Daly City awarded almost $2M from Congressman Mullin
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…
Science and technology diplomats in SF discuss engaging diasporas in Silicon Valley
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…
Be green, earn green
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…
With historic targets, California will use millions of acres of land to fight the climate crisis
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…
Nurse balances work and home by petitioning family member as household help, on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
One year after Medi-Cal renewals, health care expanded for Californians
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…
EATS HERE! MAFBEX Returns For a Culinary Journey!
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…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
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…
Glendale community celebrates 2nd year anniversary of historic Fil-Am Friendship Monument
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…
Rights & realities: Art show puts rare spotlight on domestic workers’ fighting for health & safety
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:…
The Concert King & Queen, Martin and Pops, live at Pechanga Resort Casino on June 2
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…
Unsheltered people are losing Medicaid in redetermination mix-ups
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…
LA county mobilizes regional partners, resources for workers impacted by closures of 99 Cents Only stores
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…
Biden administration sets higher staffing mandates
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 —…
PAL to resume Clark – Basco flights in July
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…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
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…
Medical providers still grappling with UnitedHealth cyberattack: ‘More devastating than COVID’
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,…