Bee safe this spring, don’t get stung
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…
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Celebrate Earth Month with the county
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…
County blood drive celebrates 40 years of saving lives
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…
City of San Diego receives national award for commitment to energy efficiency
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…
PH consul general attends Daly City state of the city address
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….
Governor Newsom unveils water plan to capture more water and defend against extreme weather
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…
PH judiciary officials visit Seattle and Northern California
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…
PH Consulate in SF delivers 1,289 consular services to Filipinos in Washington, nearby states
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…
[COLUMN] New COVID vaccines
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…
Same-sex success story shows how love found a way, on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
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…
Fil-Ams, Indian Americans have lowest poverty rates among Asians in US
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…
EDD online application now available in top eight languages
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…
SELLabrate™: A sales guide for those who hate to lose
MELODY Avecilla is a passionate entrepreneur, multiple business owner, and investor, and has condensed her decades of sales, business, and leadership experience into a powerful customer-centric sales system that works….
Your doctor or your insurer? Little-known rules may ease the choice in Medicare Advantage
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…
Dive into Summer Bliss with I’M Hotel and I’M Onsen Spa’s 4.4 Deals!
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…
Bridging the Future with MIAS 2024: NOW OPEN!
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…
[COLUMN] The E-visa classification as an immigration option for foreign investors
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…
[OPINION] Navigating US and Philippine estate laws: A guide for Filipino Americans
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…
White House announces big changes for race and ethnicity data collection
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…
From New York to Las Vegas: Filipino Food Month lineup of events unveiled
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…
Four years after shelter-in-place, COVID-19 misinformation persists
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…
Franchise Asia Philippines is Back this April
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….
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES DELIVERS RECORD USD 379M NET INCOME IN 2023
In 2023, the Philippine flag carrier: Opened two new routes: Manila – Perth, Cebu – Laoag Relaunched 13 routes: Manila – Beijing, Manila – Shanghai, Manila – Xiamen, Manila –…
Philippine Airlines to launch Seattle-Manila route in October 2024
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…
Why Reproductive Health Care and the Future of Medication Abortion Matters
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…
[COLUMN] Get out of debt now safely and legally
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…
Your doctor or your insurer? Little-known rules may ease the choice in Medicare advantage
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…
[COLUMN] Easter message
“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…
Filipino youth who have been bullied (and have bullied) break the cycle
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…
[COLUMN] The E-visa classification as an immigration option for foreign investors
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…