[COLUMN] How bankruptcy can get rid of your financial stress
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…
[COLUMN] The freedom that the law provides
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,…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
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…
Jane Rockstar’s first gospel-themed concert highly successful
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…
FASAE SoCal presents donation check to FUSION at UC Irvine
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. …
California considers ‘tuition-free bachelor’s degrees’
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…
Fil-Am leader Jessica Caloza aims to make history, champion community in bid for CA Assembly
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,…
NEW SHOW HIGHLIGHTS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT WORLDBEX 2024!
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 KICKS OFF 83rd ANNIVERSARY BLOWOUT DEALS
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…
San Diego aquatics division hiring seasonal pool guards
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…
Help county set budget priorities
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…
Initiative launched to teach 1 million San Diegans hands-only CPR
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…
39 Vote Centers open for March presidential primary election
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….
City of San Diego to receive $29.9M to address homelessness
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…
75th PAL MEN’S INTERCLUB HOLE-IN-ONE
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.
Purple Reign slides into new residency at V Theater this March
LAS VEGAS – Purple Reign, the world’s top Prince tribute starring Jason Tenner celebrating the life and legacy of Prince, announced their new residency at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Set to debut on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the award-winning Prince Tribute Show will…
City of Las Vegas offers free March concerts
Reserve your spot to enjoy live performances by Seffarine, “Animaniacs” and Dixie Flats The city of Las Vegas is sponsoring three free March concerts, featuring a variety of music and entertainers. All concerts are free, open to the public and appropriate for all ages. Reserve your spot now and receive concert updates. Food trucks will…
California State Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza sits down for a one-on-one interview with Attorney Michael Gurfinkel on a special encore episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
WOMEN’S rights advocate, daughter of working-class parents, and proud Filipino immigrant Jessica Caloza is running for California State Assembly, and this Sunday, she sits down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel. Caloza served as an education policy advisor to President Barack Obama, was L.A. Public Works commissioner, and…
[COLUMN] If you just found out that you owe the IRS and can’t pay
THE IRS is the worst creditor you can possibly have. It’s always bad news when you find out that you owe taxes, and it’s even worse when you don’t have the money to pay. Some people erroneously believe that if they can’t pay what they expect to owe when they file their return, that they…
[COLUMN] Heart attack predictor
WOULDN’T it be wonderful if there was a way to predict a heart attack before it actually happens to provide physicians an opportunity to exercise pre-emptive measures? Luckily for the world, blood tests that could help predict the likelihood of a heart attack is available, thanks to advances in medical science and technology. The authors…
Canepa: County offers new lifeline for those in mental crisis
REDWOOD CITY – San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President David J. Canepa made the following statement on Tuesday, February 27 following the Board adopting a resolution authorizing a $4.9 million two-year agreement with Telecare Corporation for Unarmed Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Services for individuals in crisis and their families who call 988…
PH CONSULATE JOINS LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION HOSTED BY SF MAYOR BREED
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco attended the Lunar New Year celebration of the City and County of San Francisco, led by Mayor London Breed and the Asian Pacific American Heritage Foundation, at the San Francisco City Hall on February 21, 2024. Deputy Consul General Raquel Solano and Vice Consul Adrian Baccay joined the festivities, which…
PCGSF, Sentro Rizal offers masterclass on choral singing with PH Madrigal Singers
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 Choral Music Singing with the world renowned Philippine Madrigal Singers. The Sentro Rizal Virtual Masterclass is a program that connects…
[COLUMN] How one gets a green card after marriage to a US citizen
MANY of us have seen the 1990 film “Green Card” where an American woman (Andie MacDowell) and a French man (Gerard Depardieu) enter into a fake marriage to get permanent residence for the Depardieu character. The film portrays an intense immigration interview taking place at the couple’s apartment — something that never occurs in real…
Six additional vote centers now open for March 5 elections
REDWOOD CITY – Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced today that a total of nine (9) Vote Centers have opened starting Saturday, February 24, for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. The Vote Centers that opened on February 5, 2024 in Redwood City, San Mateo and South San Francisco will be joined…
Filipinos, Fil-Ams urged to invest in retail treasury bonds and become partners in PH development
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joined other Philippine Foreign Service Posts in the U.S. in an online roadshow on the 30th tranche of the Retail Treasury Bonds (RTB 30), organized by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) on February 14, 2024. In his video message during the online roadshow, Finance Secretary Ralph…
How community votes make political change
As the U.S. electorate grows more diverse, mobilizing historically marginalized voters is more politically decisive than ever this election year. At a Friday, February 23 Ethnic Media Services briefing, voter engagement experts discussed how organizing community voters can make political change. What community votes can win “If we’re going to affect social change, it has…
Top American CEOs to join PH trade mission in March
MANILA, Philippines -The Fortune 500 cavalry is coming. At least 30 top American CEOs from major corporations are joining US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo in a landmark presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines from March 11 to March 12 this year. Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Monday…
[COLUMN] The tax benefits of estate planning: A guide by an experienced trust and estate attorney
Estate planning is often viewed through the lens of ensuring that one’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after passing. However, an equally important aspect that merits attention is the potential for significant tax benefits. As an experienced trust and estate attorney, I’ve guided numerous clients through the complexities of estate planning, emphasizing not…