OPEN CALL FOR CURATORIAL PROPOSALS.

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco would like to inform Filipino nationals, including dual citizens, of the open call for curatorial proposals for the Philippine participation in the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale (“Philippine Arts in Venice Biennale” or PAVB) in 2025. The Venice Biennale is an international cultural exhibition hosted annually in Venice, Italy,…

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California State Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza sits down for a one-on-one interview with Attorney Michael Gurfinkel on a brand-new, special 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 on Sunday, February 25, 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…

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An exclusive interview with LA Mayor Karen Bass

  Valuing the ‘community of our humanity’ for the common good: Mayor Bass’ courage, core beliefs, and loving wisdom “The elder’s invisible productivity, of holding the field, a nonverbal transmission of energy and goodwill aids in our growth. [S/he] carries forward evolution’s higher intentions, stands beside us and blesses us as we struggle to grow…

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Manila mini-reunion of the Folientes of Polillo, Quezon

AS a pre-taste of a planned grand reunion in early 2025 of the Foliente clan from the island of Polillo in the province of Quezon, family members from the Los Angeles area, San Francisco Bay Area and Melbourne in Australia had a mini-reunion* in Mania Bay together with their relatives in the Philippines on 14…

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[COLUMN] What to do when facing debt problems

MOST people who are struggling with debt problems for the first time are often confused and don’t know what to do. They’ve never been in this situation before. They have always paid their bills on time. For the first time in their life, they are finding it difficult to fulfill their debt obligations. Bill collectors…

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PAL INTERCLUB CEREMONIAL TEE-OFF

Howard Lance Uyking, Philippine Airlines assistant vice president for brand management, hits the ceremonial ball ushering in the PAL Seniors Interclub golf team championships in Cagayan de Oro City. Others in photo are (from left) PAL vice president for sales Salvador Britanico, Pueblo de Oro general manager Kits Penga, Del Monte golf chairman Robert Wapano,…

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Seniors face challenges at Pueblo, Del Monte

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…

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2024 UERM-MAASC medical, dental missions in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

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…

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US-based foundation sets foot in Manila

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…

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Luisita looms as underdog as PAL Senior Interclub kicks off

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…

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Galerie Joaquin brings top Filipino artists to LA Art Show

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…

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[COLUMN] Speakers exhort newly-formed Fil-Am press club to foster hopes to the Fil-Am community

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…

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[COLUMN] Lent: A heightened season of grace

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…

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DILG, MMDA, Metro Manila mayors meet in HiFi; ConGen Farewell Cup gathers golfers for a good cause

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…

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California building bigger, better zero-emission charging network

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…

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Social Security administration updates Equity Action Plan

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…

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Healthy habits build healthy smiles

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…

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