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Okada Manila Celebrates Fifth Forbes 5-Star Rating; The Retreat Spa Earns Another 5-Star Recognition

Manila, Philippines – In a remarkable display of sustained excellence, Okada Manila proudly announces its fifth consecutive Forbes 5-star rating, affirming its leadership in luxury hospitality. This year’s award further strengthens Okada Manila’s position as a premier destination for unmatched guest experiences. Additionally, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila has been awarded its second consecutive…

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FACC-GLA Installation MET Gala is on March 16

Modern Entrepreneurs & Trailblazer awards are the highlight of the festivities THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA) will be holding its fundraising gala in a night of grandeur and celebration on March 16. Dubbed “The M.E.T. Gala”, the dinner and dancing event features its Installation of the Board, and its Modern…

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How Fil-Am candidates fared in the California primary election

March 5 marked California’s primary election and several Filipino Americans ran for various state and local seats. Jessica Caloza, a women’s right advocate with extensive experience working for the federal, state and local government, continues to lead the race for Assembly District 52 with 30.13% of the votes (15,931), according to results from the California…

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Sogo AI Tech Concept Rooms: The Future of Hotels

Hotel Sogo proudly presents a revolution in hospitality with the unveiling of its AI Tech concept Rooms, marking a significant milestone as the first hotel in the Philippines to embrace this cutting-edge technology. These rooms promise guests a one-of-a-kind experience, marrying technology with comfort in an unprecedented manner. Picture arriving at your room and, with…

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Global Comfort Group Corp and Hotelogix: Revolutionizing Sustainable Hotel Management

Eurotel Vivaldi, February 29, 2024 – Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the renowned hotel management company overseeing leading brands such as Hotel Sogo, Eurotel, Apo View Hotel, Hotel DreamWorld, and Astrotel, forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hotelogix, a cloud-based property management system. The tie-up aims to transform hotel operations and sustainability initiatives. At a recently…

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Simmons Group names new Director of Operations

LAS VEGAS – Simmons Group, headquartered in Las Vegas, announced today that Brittney Winters has been promoted to the position of Director of Operations. Winters has worked with Simmons Group for eight years, successfully managing and directing a multitude of tasks, clients and projects.  The firm is a full-service human resource, training and organizational development…

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Catarata announces run for ccsd trustees

A workhorse for Nevada’s youth, Catarata saved the Nevada Commission on Mentoring and created Micro-Grants for Nonprofits and Educators HENDERSON, NEVADA – Karl Catarata, a Nevada public servant and non-profit professional, will run for the Clark County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees for District A, which encompasses Boulder City, Clark County, Henderson, Searchlight, and…

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Jacky Rosen officially files for reelection, highlighting strong support for workers & bipartisan record delivering for Nevada

Senator Jacky Rosen officially filed for reelection to the United States State in the key battleground state of Nevada. Joined by Southern Nevada labor leaders and supporters at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 525, Rosen highlighted her record as an independent voice and bipartisan solver focused on delivering results for hardworking families across Nevada. Senator Rosen…

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Can we fix a century of green card backlogs?

Slow-growing U.S. green card caps, delays and waste have characterized the system for a century, and are only worsening under politically polarized immigration laws. At a Friday, March 1 Ethnic Media Services briefing, immigration policy experts discussed how we have reached our present crisis, economically sound solutions and the human cost of our current system….

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Filipina American among appointments to key insurance-related boards, committees by Commissioner Lara

SACRAMENTO — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Wednesday, March 6 announced several appointments to help advance the California Department of Insurance’s vision of insurance protection for all Californians. Filipina American Imelda Alejandrino was reappointed to the Insurance Diversity Task Force, along with Linda Akutagawa, Annalisa Barrett and Cecil Plummer. Other appointments include naming Ronald Coleman Baeza…

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When to expect presidential primary election results

ON election night, we all want to know the results right away, but counting ballots takes time. Here are some reasons why: The county has over 1.9 million active registered voters. Every active registered voter received a ballot in the mail. Mail ballots can be counted if postmarked on or before Election Day and received…

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City of San Diego celebrates Women in Construction Week

Hundreds of women play critical roles in city infrastructure projects SAN DIEGO – This week, March 3 to 9, is Women in Construction (WIC) Week and the City of San Diego is joining cities across the country in recognizing the women who dedicate their careers to building better communities. WIC Week began in 1998 by…

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Love and friendship of shelter pets worth more than a pot of gold

NO matter if they’re a Siberian Husky, a German Shepherd, a Chihuahua, a RussianBlue or a Siamese cat, during March, everyone’s Irish at the San Diego County Animal Shelters. Of the pets in shelter care, over 40% of dogs and cats have been waiting for their furever home for over 30 days. Let’s help change their luck, shamrock style, by adopting or fostering an…

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Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya at Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas on Citizen Pinoy

LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team were at Gerry’s Grill in Houston, Texas to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the branch. Gerry’s has become a gathering place for the Filipino American community in Houston, and many organizations meet there to enjoy authentic Filipino cuisine and each other’s company. Atty….

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TFC Unveils Lyric Video of 30th Anniversary Theme Song

Watch the simultaneous launch on linear and online across all ABS-CBN and TFC platforms on March 8 SAN FRANCISCO, March 06, 2024 – The flagship product of ABS-CBN Global is The Filipino Channel, widely known as TFC. This 24-hour cable, direct-to-home (DTH) satellite, online, internet protocol television (IPTV), and mobile TV service that broadcasts globally,…

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[COLUMN] Party Party People celebrates 2nd anniversary

FRIDAY, February 25 saw a packed hotspot at The Noypitz in Downtown Los Angeles for Party Party People’s 2nd Anniversary. Longtime DJ Jerome Sto. Domingo with special guest DJ Garth Santayana from Manila thrilled partygoers and dance music connoisseurs alike with their selection of popular music from ‘70s through ‘90s reminiscing the heydays of the…

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