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…
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[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…
Middle two rounds hold key to Interclub’s Men’s centerpiece title
CAGAYAN DE ORO–The Regular Men’s title chase that starts Friday seems to favor Manila Southwoods on paper, what with its ultra-stacked lineup built around three pro-bound talents. But with the…
Del Monte to take same tested approach in defending Seniors title next year
CAGAYAN DE ORO–Del Monte broke through as a Philippine Airlines (PAL) Championship division titlist in the Seniors division on Sunday, and Yoyong Velez, the lawyer-turned-team builder, vowed that they will…
PAL is #1 “Most On-Time Airline” in Asia-Pacific for January 2024
Philippine Airlines (PAL) clinched the top spot as Asia-Pacific’s most punctual airline, registering an on-time performance (OTP) of 86.85% in January 2024. PAL moved up to the #1 ranking in…
Escape to Summer Bliss at I’M Hotel
Unveiling a tantalizing array of pre-summer offerings, I’M Hotel invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey of relaxation and indulgence. Dive into a world of luxury with its curated…
[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in california
THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
[COLUMN] This is a test!
TO prepare our local community for any emergency, we would hear an alarming sound from the radio, television, and our phones. Oftentimes, nothing disastrous has happened; it is only a…
[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…
Christina Pascucci: Representing Californians
WITH 2024 being the year of a variety of elections from the state to the whole country, it is hard to narrow down who we would like to represent us,…
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…
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,…