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…
MEET Red Concepcion, a seasoned actor from the Philippines and the newest sensation under the dazzling lights of Broadway’s Great White Way. In an interview with the Asian Journal, Concepcion talked about his Broadway debut and shared his unique journey and approach to portraying the character of Amos in the musical Chicago. “It’s surreal, I…
THE Philippine Consulate General and Sentro Rizal San Francisco are pleased to inform Filipino community organizations under its jurisdiction that the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is offering the “Sentro Rizal Virtual Masterclass” on Philippine Folk Dance with the world renowned Bayanihan, the National Dance Company of the Philippines. The Sentro…
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer joined visiting Philippine cultural official Carlo Ebeo in meeting with top officials of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco on February 16, 2024, to explore potential partnerships that will promote and preserve Philippine culture and history in the Bay Area. Consul General Ferrer also viewed the current Philippine displays…
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….
ROHNERT PARK – Come to Graton Resort & Casino in March for luxury and entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to win big at the Net Big Cash Giveaway, Gold Rush Giveaway & Up To $500,000 Good Fortune Slot Tournaments and let your luck bring you incredible prizes! On Saturday, March 30, from 2 p.m. to…
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,…
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…
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 the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…
LIFE happens. Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. How do you respond when this happens to you? Do you easily give up when you’re overwhelmed? Remaining calm can be difficult when things are chaotic and so the usual reaction is panic. Bankruptcy can be a lifesaver for people who are at the…
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used Starting February 15, 2024, the Employment Development Department (EDD) begins issuing payments for unemployment, disability, and Paid Family Leave customers on new Money Network prepaid debit cards. Benefit payments will no longer be issued on Bank of America debit cards. The EDD previously announced it was…
President Joe Biden is counting on outrage over abortion restrictions to help drive turnout for his reelection. Former President Donald Trump is promising to take another swing at repealing Obamacare. But around America’s kitchen tables, those are hardly the only health topics voters want to hear about in the 2024 campaigns. A new KFF tracking…
With anti-Asian hate skyrocketing in recent years, helping AAPI communities respond to discrimination is more crucial than ever. In response, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) have created the Asian Resource Hub — a searchable national directory of AAPI community data, incidents of anti-Asian hate and AAPI-serving organizations…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Zamboanga Golf completed a come-from-behind victory in the Aviator division following the sensational 36 points of team captain Eldon Elumba in the final round of the 75th Philippine Airlines Men’s Interclub golf team championships at the Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country on Monday. Elumba, a 32-year-old lawyer, bucked a pickup…
ARE you having problems paying your debts? Are creditors calling you day and night threatening you with a wage garnishment, repossession, or foreclosure? Are you starting to feel hopeless and depressed about your situation and don’t know where to turn for help? We are living in tough financial times. Economists are foreseeing a recession right…
Imagine a world without laws or rules governing behavior and moral conduct; it would descend into chaos. In a world where everyone acts solely in their own interests, we would all face severe consequences. Laws exist not to restrict us but to liberate us from various societal ills such as conflicts, violence, disunity, abuse, corruption,…
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 the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…
WSDM Productions staged its first-ever concert topbilled by local Filipino American gospel singer Jane Magan Chang, also known as Jane Rockstar, at The Noypitz in Cerritos last Sunday, February 25. In her first major concert dubbed as “Jane Rockstar, Destined,” Jane conquered the stage and left her audience speechless in a night of inspiring worship…
Irvine – The Filipino American Society of Architects and Engineers of Southern California (FASAE SoCal) President Peter Magno and Vice President/ President-Elect Ethel Rubio visited the Filipinx Undergraduate Scientist-Engineers in an Organized Network (FUSION) at the University of California in Irvine, California for the formal donation check presentation for $1,300.00 on Saturday, February 24, 2024. …
WHILE the world’s largest higher education system – California’s community colleges – continues to expand its curriculum, lawmakers are expanding ways for students to access it. At a press conference at East Los Angeles College on Feb. 22, local state Assembly representative Miguel Santiago presented the latest of the “California College Promise” measures he initiated…
LOS ANGELES — Community leader Jessica Caloza is vying to make history as the first Filipino American woman elected to the California state Legislature. If elected to represent California’s 52nd Assembly district, this wouldn’t be the first time Caloza has made history: she has served at the highest levels of government at the federal, state,…
Mark your calendars! The Philippines’ largest and most awaited event in building and design is back for its 27th edition. Get ready to propel greater heights and ascend boundaries as WORLDBEX 2024 takes place from March 14-17 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila and SMX Convention Center Manila. From local to international innovators,…
Philippine Airlines (PAL) launches a blowout seat sale to mark its upcoming 83rd Anniversary as Asia’s longest-serving airline. Score amazing travel deals when you book ahead for your next flight, with offerings for as low as PHP83 One-way Economy Base Fare for domestic flights; and for as low as USD79 Roundtrip Economy Base Fare for…
Great benefits, pay increases and on-the-job certification training SAN DIEGO – Summer will arrive in San Diego before we know it and the City of San Diego’s 15 swimming pool facilities will need to be staffed up for the influx of seasonal visitors. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring seasonal and year-round…
IT is not released until May, but the county is already working on the budget for the next fiscal year. And thinking about what to prioritize in a volatile economy. That’s where you come in. The county wants your help. You’re invited to fill out a survey on Engage San Diego County (https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/countybudget24-26) to tell…
THE County of San Diego is partnering with UC San Diego to launch Revive & Survive San Diego, a new initiative to help save lives. Revive & Survive San Diego was created to train 1 million San Diegans on how to perform hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for people in cardiac arrest. Hands-only CPR involves chest…
Additional 179 vote centers set to open on Saturday, March 2 YOU don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote in person. Voters can take advantage of early voting at 39 vote centers that opened on Saturday, Feb. 24. The centers are located around the county and will be open daily from 8 a.m….
Largest-ever allocation from state grant program will support shelter operations, safe parking programs, outreach and housing assistance SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will continue tackling homelessness by supporting shelter space, outreach efforts and housing programs thanks to an additional $29.9 million grant allocation from the State of California. The California State Legislature made the…
HOLE-IN-ONE: Enzo Magno of Rancho Palos Verdes Golf and Country Club shows off the Titleist No. 11 ball he used in acing the 185-yard sixth hole at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club. He used a 6-iron for his first-ever hole-in-one. He played with Romeo Degolacion, Nilo Seno, and Hong Ky Kyang.
