How to spot a scam
Now is the perfect time to protect yourself from scams that can damage your finances and reputation. We can work together to keep your personal information safe! Stay informed of…
Read More
Are Americans financially educated on retirement savings?
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit, and loans. It also helps them prepare for life changes and the…
Health care workers push for their own confidential mental health treatment
by Katheryn Houghton KFF Health News States are redefining when medical professionals can get mental health treatment without risking notifying the boards that regulate their licenses. Too often, health care…
Renovated Doolittle Active Adult Center to reopen
Ribbon-cutting and tours Feb. 22, Center reopens to public Feb. 26 Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear will celebrate the newly renovated Doolittle Active Adult Center with a ribbon-cutting and tours…
Cortez Masto celebrates Year of the Dragon in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently joined Nevada community members at the Year of the Dragon Celebration hosted by the Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI)…
Government impersonators mail fake notices to business owners
YOU’VE heard about scammers who pose as government workers, calling to demand your money or information. But imposters are running scams by mail too. They’re sending fake forms and letters…
Affordable housing headed for Rancho Bernardo
A NEW mixed-use affordable housing development broke ground last February 15 in Rancho Bernardo. SkyLINE is a transit-oriented project that will provide 100 new one-to-three-bedroom apartments for families and individuals…
FEMA major disaster designation made for San Diego County
THE Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for San Diego County due to the impact of the Jan. 22 storm. FEMA will offer individual assistance…
[COLUMN] OSA & elixir of life
MY wife, Farida, and I have just been on a river cruise on the Vikings to historic Rouen, Omaha Beach, Normandy, Amsterdam, Belgium, and Paris, where the Faculty of Medicine…
Del Monte seizes six-point Seniors lead after 151
CAGAYAN de Oro–Playing on its veritable home turf, Del Monte on Thursday took command of Seniors action in the 75th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf tournament by pooling 151 points built…
How California has captured water from storms
SACRAMENTO – California is taking advantage of this year’s storms to expand water supplies, building off of last year’s actions to capture stormwater. Last year, the Newsom administration’s actions resulted in three times more groundwater…
Dave Bautista: Unleashing beast mode on and off the screen
DAVE Bautista, a towering presence both on-screen and in real life, has carved his path in Hollywood with an unapologetic embrace of his Filipino-Greek heritage. The wrestler-turned-actor is set to…
[COLUMN] OSA & elixir of life
MY wife, Farida, and I have just been on a river cruise on the Vikings to historic Rouen, Omaha Beach, Normandy, Amsterdam, Belgium, and Paris, where the Faculty of Medicine…
[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…
Ferrer hosts Chinatown walking tour led by Fil-Am Julie Hudson
SAN FRANCISCO – Miriam M. Ferrer, spouse of Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer, hosted a walking tour of San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown for the Legion of The San Francisco…
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…
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…
San Mateo County breaks ground by declaring loneliness a public health crisis
Supervisor Canepa calls on state to create Minister of Loneliness position REDWOOD CITY – In a groundbreaking move, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Vice President, David J. Canepa,…
San Mateo County Clerk offers extended calendar hours for marriage services
Four dates remaining – February 24, April 2, April 4 and April 24 REDWOOD CITY – For those looking for an auspicious day to tie the knot, look no further….
ConGen Ferrer explores opportunities for partnership with San Leandro mayor
SAN LEANDRO – In his first official visit to this East Bay city, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer met with San Leandro Mayor Juan González III at…
What’s safer for domestic violence survivors: Home or the streets?
At a Friday, February 16 Ethnic Media Services briefing, domestic violence prevention advocates and a formerly unhoused survivor discussed how domestic violence often leads to homelessness and shared firsthand experiences…
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…
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…
[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…
[COLUMN] Is it time to update your California revocable trust?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The powerful constraints on medical care in Catholic hospitals across America
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…