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 –…
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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…
How Social Security protects you from misleading advertising and communication
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security works with the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security…
13th Annual Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival returns for nine days of Community STEM Exploration April 26-May 4
Annual festival offers FREE educational events and interactive activities for families throughout Clark County Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival is set to kick off April…
Social Security to remove barriers to accessing SSI payments
Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s…
City of San Diego charges ahead with electric vehicles to achieve climate action goals
25 recently delivered vehicles will be used by police and parks staff SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s fleet is going green. In recent months, the city has…
San Diego County Library named finalist for prestigious national medal
THE San Diego County Library has been named one of the 30 finalists for the prestigious 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and…
City of San Diego to increase homeless outreach, address encampments along San Diego River
$3.6M state grant will fund outreach efforts with the goal of transitioning people into housing SAN DIEGO – As part of an ongoing effort to bring people experiencing homelessness off…
County leaders report progress fighting wage theft
LOCAL workers who fall victim to wage theft now have a better chance of getting the pay that is due them. County and state leaders reported advances on addressing wage…
Mayor Todd Gloria appoints next Chief of Police
SAN DIEGO – Following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders, Mayor Todd Gloria announced on Friday, March 22 that he…
SD Poet Laureate announces new project: San Diego Poetry Futures 2024
SAN DIEGO – As a literary arts ambassador for San Diego, Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez will launch a signature project called San Diego Poetry Futures 2024 (SDPF24) this spring….
[COLUMN] Latest on COVID
VARIOUS clinical studies around the world regarding the COVID-19 pandemic reveal the following, among others: (1) “Even for people in the highest-risk demographic for mRNA COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis, receiving the…
[COLUMN] Sooner or later, you need to face your IRS tax problems
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….
State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces $100M milestone for home energy financing program
GoGreen Home enables affordable financing for energy efficiency upgrades SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Monday, March 25 announced that the GoGreen Home Energy Financing Program (GoGreen Home) has financed more…
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…
ConGen Ferrer explores opportunities for partnership with Fremont Mayor Mei
FREMONT CITY – In his first official visit to this East Bay city, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer met with Fremont Mayor Lily Mei at the…
Northside transportation improvement projects meeting slated for April 8
Join the City of Santa Clara in-person or virtually at a community meeting for the Northside Transportation Improvement Projects to discuss the upcoming construction activities for the Great America Pkwy./Mission College Blvd. Intersection…
Filipino food and culture showcased at Golden State Warriors’ first Filipino Heritage Night of 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Dubnation and basketball fans in the San Francisco Bay Area were treated to a night of Filipino culture and food in the 18th Filipino Heritage Night of the…
Manilatown Arts presents Club Mandalay on April 6
JOIN the Manilatown Arts for an afternoon of non-stop fun at Club Mandalay! Get ready to smile, dance and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the International Hotel Manilatown Center. This in-person…
FACCGLA celebrates trailblazing success at sold-out M.E.T. Gala
The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) successfully hosted its Modern Entrepreneurs and Trailblazers (M.E.T.) Gala at Cicada Restaurant and Lounge, marking a significant event for the…
[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…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
YOU and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
What’s new this tax season?
As Tax Day approaches, 2024 brings new ways to file online for free, get more help and claim refunds. Preparing for tax season By the time tax season closes on…
ABS-CBN Studios, TFC bring “ASAP Natin ‘To California” to Toyota Arena in Ontario on August 3 to celebrate TFC’s 30th anniversary
Watch: https://mytfc.com/asapincalifornia ONTARIO, California, March 25, 2024 – The Filipino Channel (TFC) – the flagship multimedia brand of ABS-CBN Global’s group of companies – marks its 30th year in 2024 with a wealth of meaningful…