CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The fairways are rolling fast in both courses that will be used for the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf team championships but senior participants will find reaching the greens challenging. “You better use one club stronger in every approach,” said Dan Salvador III of Tagaytay Midlands who sampled the Pueblo de…
LOS ANGELES – Members of the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay – Medical Alumni Association of Southern California (UERM – MAASC) mostly doctors, nurses, and paramedical personnel and community volunteers from Los Angeles, California conducted and performed medical and dental mission, gift giving and feeding program for the underserved families in the Municipality of…
A Filipino American-owned immigration and employment agency has launched its foundation in Manila. CSI Professionals Inc., a premier consultancy agency that deals with U.S. immigration and employment based in Southern California, has successfully conducted the pre-launch of its affiliate, CSI-MHO Global Foundation Inc. (CMGFI). In a press conference on February 15 to announce the formal…
Nurse midwife Beverly Maldonado recalls a pregnant woman arriving at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland after her water broke. It was weeks before the baby would have any chance of survival, and the patient’s wishes were clear, she recalled: “Why am I staying pregnant then? What’s the point?” the patient pleaded. But the doctors…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Marty Ilagan of Luisita nearly aced the signature par-3 13th hole at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club, the ball bouncing off the pin during the final practice round in the 75th Philippine Airlines Senior Interclub golf team championships on Wednesday. Instead of lining up for his short birdie…
GALERIE Joaquin, one of Manila’s most dynamic art galleries brings some of its leading artists to the L.A. Art Show which opened with a Vernissage on the 14th of February and runs from Thursday, February 15 to Sunday, February 18. It will be located at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Some of the artists that Galerie…
IF you’ve ever had to file bankruptcy in the past for whatever reason, you probably told yourself that hopefully, you never have to do it again ever. But sometimes you never know where life takes you and if you ever find yourself in a financial bind where bankruptcy becomes necessary again, fear not. It is…
Norwalk, CA – Despite the short preparation, the inaugural induction and gala night of newly-formed Philippine Global Media Group was fruitfully carried out at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton on Feb. 10 in this city, 20 miles southeast from Los Angeles. Filipino-American community influencers, business leaders, elected officials and journalists from both Southern California…
IT is a good idea to review your existing revocable trust if the terms and provisions are still current. A revocable living trust is a cornerstone of a comprehensive estate plan in California. Its flexibility allows you to adjust your wishes through life’s ups and downs. But how do you actually make those changes? This…
THE Lenten season has commenced! Traditionally, it is viewed as a time of sacrifice, a period in which we forgo certain worldly pleasures and devote more time to prayer. While this is true, let us not overlook the joy, promise, and transformative effects that Lent can bring into our lives. A fellow priest once described…
Wow, It is 2024! Is it just me, or don’t you all get the feeling that time passes more quickly now than it ever did? Not too long ago we were just welcoming the year 2023, and before I knew it, we are now entering–yet again – another year! I don’t know but maybe being…
MEMBERS of the Philippine Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Mayors converged at the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) headquarters in Historic Filipinotown last Tuesday, January 30. Headed by Secretary of DILG Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr., the Philippine delegation was in Los Angeles to meet…
SACRAMENTO – California is making it easier to charge your electric vehicle. The California Energy Commission (CEC) on Wednesday, February 14 approved a $1.9 billion investment plan that advances the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. This funding builds on $1.8 billion already invested and will help deploy 40,000 new public EV chargers statewide and other…
Millions of Medi-Cal beneficiaries can now save for a rainy day, keep an inheritance, or hold on to a modest nest egg, without losing coverage, thanks to an eligibility change phased in over the past year and a half. It also has opened the door for thousands who previously did not qualify for Medi-Cal, the…
Increasing access to programs and improving service are the main goals of the updated Equity Action Plan released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) today. “We will administer our programs equitably by reducing administrative burdens and reaching underserved people,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security. “In line with the Administration’s whole-of-government approach to deliver…
THE county’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 13 years of supporting San Diegans in understanding the importance of heart health through a variety of ways, including hosting no-cost blood pressure screenings at locations throughout the county and Mexico. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the second leading…
CAVITIES are the most common chronic childhood disease. When left untreated, cavities in children can be painful or cause infections leading to learning issues, school absences and even emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The good news is that they are completely preventable. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month which promotes the benefits of good…
MARRIAGE ceremonies were held throughout the county on Wednesday, February 14 as couples marked Valentine’s Day by exchanging vows. Valentine’s Day is traditionally one of the most sought-after wedding days for the County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk’s (ARCC) offices throughout the county. In 2014, the office issued 266 licenses and performed 242 ceremonies, making it the busiest…
Fee waiver will provide relief to residents and business owners repairing damaged property SAN DIEGO – As part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s continued efforts to help residents in Southeastern and Southern San Diego rebuild following the Jan. 22 storm and extreme flooding, the San Diego City Council on Monday, February 12 approved his proposal to…
Teams going door to door to survey residents; recovery assistance now offered online SAN DIEGO – Starting on Monday, February 12, the City of San Diego has transitioned its Local Assistance Center to an online resource hub, helping residents access services offered by the City, County of San Diego, State of California, federal government and non-governmental…
Worldbex Services International, the leading event organizer in the country, hosted a momentous Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing during the exhibitors’ orientation for WORLDBEX 2024, held at SMX Convention Center Manila on February 7,2024. The MOA signing ceremony served as a symbolic gesture of commitment and collaboration between Worldbex Services International and its esteemed Sponsors…
MID-WINTER Break is right around the corner! The City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department will keep your kids active over break with two specialty camps! Are you a music maestro or a volleyball champ? Take your pick! Either way, you’re in for an unforgettable experience that’ll have you grinning from ear to ear!…
WALNUT CREEK – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer met with Ike Ahmet Ilkgün Cark and Hakan Kavlak, founders and managing partners of KCCTech Innovative Solutions, at its headquarters and Open RAN Test and Integration Center Lab in Walnut Creek, California on February 1, 2024. Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona, Trade Commissioner Celynne Layug, and…
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer met with the owners of innovative outdoor furniture maker Galanter and Jones and toured their showroom and facility in the city. Galanter and Jones is a San Francisco-based furniture design and fabrication studio that has a manufacturing facility in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental, Philippines. Consul General…
A NEW Filipino culinary haven has taken root in Manhattan’s East Village and it is called Naks. Under the skilled guidance of Chef Eric Valdez, this restaurant showcases the rich and diverse culinary landscape of the Philippines, offering a gastronomic journey that transcends traditional tourism and dives into the soul of Filipino authenticity. The genesis…
QUESTION: I owe a lot in back taxes. I’m constantly getting threatening letters from the IRS. This has become a big problem that I have no idea how to solve. What can I do? Answer: For what it’s worth, take some comfort in knowing that you are not alone. There are millions of Americans in…
SMOKING kills. It is that plain and simple. There is no more doubt today that tobacco (cigarette smoking) is the predominant cause of lung cancer, besides other malignancies and cardiovascular diseases that maim, kill men and women, and hurt our society, especially our children. In the United States alone, almost half a million die each…
IN 2017, Mommy Connie returned to the Philippines for a vacation and medical checkup. However, it was not until 2018 that she discovered her green card was missing. By the time it was found in 2019, it had already expired, leaving her stranded in the Philippines for an extended period, exacerbated by the global pandemic….
by Elisabeth Rosenthal KFF Health News GoFundMe started as a crowdfunding site for underwriting “ideas and dreams,” and, as GoFundMe’s co-founders, Andrew Ballester and Brad Damphousse, once put it, “for life’s important moments.” In the early years, it funded honeymoon trips, graduation gifts, and church missions to overseas hospitals in need. Now GoFundMe has become…
On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023 — 14% more than 2022. Nevertheless, the dramatic loss owes less to more reports than to more money being lost to each scam per these reports. At an Ethnic Media Services briefing that morning, FTC…
