[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…
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[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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
Fil-Am runs for LA City Council seat in District 6
FORMER State Assembly and State Senate candidate Ely De La Cruz Ayao is running for the LA City Council District 6 seat in this coming March 5 elections. According to…
California Gov. Newsom wants voters to approve billions more to help the homeless. Will it help?
SACRAMENTO — California voters will decide March 5 whether to pump billions more dollars into combating the nation’s worst homelessness crisis, an investment Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom argues will finally…