Looking at California’s hate reporting hotline one year in
One year after the multilingual CA vs Hate reporting hotline was launched, how has it answered hate? At a Friday, March 15 Ethnic Media Services briefing, CA vs Hate staff,…
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Making the most of America Saves Week 2024
America Saves Week, which runs from April 8 to 12 this year, is an excellent opportunity for organizations to promote good financial habits and for people to assess their own…
Stay healthy and independent with the Senior Nutrition Program
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Are you eligible for Social Security retirement benefits or already receiving them? Did you know that you can also receive…
NaFFAA-Nevada celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring exceptional Filipino American women
LAS VEGAS – NaFFAA-NV (National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada) is gearing up to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of Filipino American women in…
City of San Diego seeks public input on plans to locate jobs and homes near transit, parks and services
SAN DIEGO – Recently, the City of San Diego released the second draft of Blueprint SD, which helps guide where more new homes and jobs near transit, parks and services…
City of San Diego launches recruitment for new Fire Chief
Current Chief Colin Stowell announced plans to retire in August following 34 years of service SAN DIEGO – On Monday, March 18 the City of San Diego launched a nationwide…
Clean CA community transformation event in San Diego
CALTRANS, Clean California and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) are excited to announce a major community cleanup and beautification event in San Diego on Saturday, April 6 from…
WORLDBEX Drawn Another History in the Industry!
The World of Building and Design Expo (WORLDBEX) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its highly anticipated event, Worldbex 2024. Throughout March 14-17, 2024. With the theme “Drawn to Ascendancy”,…
Landco Pacific Launches Punta Fuego Luxury Beachfront Residential Condominium – The Residences
A Final Call to be Part of the Philippines’ Most Prestigious Leisure Community Landco Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Manny V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) has recently introduced…
Preserving tradition: The journey of Asín Tibuok from Bohol’s shores to the world
IN the quiet town of Alburquerque, Bohol, 11 miles from the nearby capital of Tagbilaran City, a cherished tradition lives on. Here, amidst the soothing sounds of the sea and…
Historic investment: NaFFAA NY awarded $1.6M for community center in Queens
Representative Grace Meng (D-Queens) has secured over $1.6 million in Federal Community Project Funding for the National Federation of Filipino American Associations New York Chapter (NaFFAA NY). This allocation, included…
[COLUMN] The healthiest…
…AND wisest thing to do with the present scary global and domestic outbreaks of measles is to be vaccinated soonest, if your vaccine is not current. Measles could lead to…
[COLUMN] Solving your IRS problems
READ this if you owe the IRS money and can’t pay. IRS problems have a way of ruining all aspects of your life. They take a toll on you FINANCIALLY,…
PCGSF EXPLORES PARTNERSHIP WITH GGU
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer met with Dr. Bruce Magid, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University (GGU), to discuss…
Recipe for a green card: The journey from poverty in the province to being a chef with a green card on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
JONAS grew up poor in Bacolod. He was one of 10 children raised by his father, who was a farmer. Jonas had big dreams and left for Manila to seek…
SF opens first-ever career center at city hall
The new center builds on strategic efforts to streamline the hiring process in the city, fill job vacancies, and support existing employees SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and the…
A conversation with Island Pacific founder Nino Lim
Lim discusses the history of Island Pacific Supermarket and business philosophies as the grocery chain enters a new era with newly-appointed CEO Maite Defensor AS OF 2024, Filipinos in the…
Celebrate YOUniquness festival held in Glendale, CA
GLENDALE, CA — Another successful and full house “Celebrate YOUniqueness” Festival 2024 was held at the Glendale YMCA on Saturday, March 16 with more than 750 attendees. This is where…
[COLUMN] How is a privately held business valued in a California divorce case?
Divorce cases involving entrepreneurs and business owners often poses challenges when valuing a community business. Some litigants are part owner of the business while others own the business entirely by…
EDD benefit payments now issued on new Money Network prepaid debit cards
April 15 is the last day Bank of America debit cards can be used THE Employment Development Department (EDD) in the State of California began issuing payments for unemployment, disability,…
[COLUMN] Filing bankruptcy again? What you need to know
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…
COVID and Medicare payments spark remote patient monitoring boom
by Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker KFF Health News Billy Abbott, a retired Army medic, wakes at 6 every morning, steps on the bathroom scale, and uses a cuff…
Fil-Am leader Jessica Caloza advances to general election in bid for California Assembly
FILIPINA American community leader Jessica Caloza is on her way to making history and securing a seat in the California state Assembly as she advances to the November general election….
Generational wealth now in reach for first-time California homebuyers
Homeownership, often the first step for generational wealth, is ever-more unaffordable for California families — especially those of color. Now, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is changing that for…
Martha Millan Returns to the States on FOX’s The Cleaning Lady
Based on the hit original Argentine series, The Cleaning Lady returned Tuesday, March 5 at 8/7c on FOX. The series follows Thony De La Rosa (Élodie Yung), a whip-smart…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: When life doesn’t go as planned
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…
[COLUMN] God’s voice in our hearts
“I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” (Jeremiah 31:33-34) What messages has Jesus placed…
[COLUMN] How is a privately held business valued in a California divorce case?
Divorce cases involving entrepreneurs and business owners often poses challenges when valuing a community business. Some litigants are part owner of the business while others own the business entirely by…
Get set for spring & summer! Pechanga Resort Casino announces its 4.5-acre pool oasis has opened for the season
Guests can make a splash at The Cove, Pechanga’s pool complex, the size of 5 football fields JUST in time for Spring Break this March, one of the largest resort…
Concerns grow over quality of care as investor groups buy not-for-profit nursing homes
by Harris Meyer KFF Health News Shelly Olson’s mother, who has dementia, has lived at the Scandia Village nursing home in rural Sister Bay, Wisconsin, for almost five years. At…