Beware of price gouging and fraud in storm’s aftermath

SAN Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan is warning businesses and scammers not to take advantage of consumers by price gouging or other fraud schemes during a state of an emergency – doing so can result in prosecution and jail. As a result of the damage and devastation caused by the severe storm on Jan.22, the County…

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DOT chief: Sinulog allows tourists to immerse “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”

Cebu City—Sinulog sa Sugbo, dubbed as the country’s biggest festival, is more than just a crowd-attracting event, it also allows tourists to immerse themselves “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”, according to Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. The tourism chief, who graced the event as guest of honor, also described the festival…

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Halal Certification Achieved: The Farm at San Benito Commended by the Department of Tourism for Inclusivity

The Farm at San Benito proudly announces its recent attainment of Halal certification, marking a significant step towards becoming a globally recognized inclusive healing sanctuary. The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) commends The Farm at San Benito for its dedication to providing diverse and culturally sensitive experiences, creating a haven for all guests. “Having The…

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The IRS doesn’t send tax refunds by email or text

GOT an email or text message about a tax refund? It’s a scam. IRS impersonators are at it again. This time, the scammers are sending messages about your “tax refund” or “tax refund e-statement.” It might look legit, but it’s an email or text fake, trying to trick you into clicking on links so they…

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PH Consulate in San Francisco approves 2,117 overseas voting applications filed in Q4 2023

SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco approved 2,117 overseas voting (OV) applications filed from October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, during the hearing conducted by the Consulate’s Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) on January 16, 2024. After a full year of registering overseas voters for the 2025 elections, which began on December 9, 2022,…

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Wellness Expo Offering Visitors to ‘Go & Get Better’ for Free

An exhibit showcasing the health & wellness tourism products and services that are available in the market today – including beauty and anti-aging offerings from the country’s leading dermatology clinics and boutiques – is one of the main attractions of the Health & Wellness CONFEX 2024 that will be held on January 26-28, 2024 at…

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Hila-Bana: Espasyo Temporal, the first exhibition to be held at PH Consulate in 2024, invites public to ‘follow the red thread’

SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is hosting an art exhibit of Filipino visual artist and street muralist Venazir Martinez, the artist’s first solo art exhibit in San Francisco, and the first exhibition to be held at the Consulate in 2024. Held under the auspices of Sentro Rizal San Francisco and…

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New year brings new support for CA homeowners looking to take advantage of $80K COVID-19 relief grant

Delinquency date change allows more homeowners to join tens of thousands who have already taken advantage of federal funding earmarked to help Californians recover from COVID-19 SACRAMENTO – The California Mortgage Relief Program has announced an important update that will extend program eligibility to more homeowners across the state. The program has extended the delinquency…

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[COLUMN] Stem cell Rx deaths

AT the last day of our medical mission in Munoz (The Science City), Nueva Ecija, Philippines, January 17, 2024, there were news reports of the death of a 39-year-old female in Quezon City following intravenous stem cell therapy. Health Secretary Ted Herbosa has ordered an investigation of the case. A few years back, two Filipino…

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Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour 2024 launched

Key officials promise a journey beyond fun Consul General Senen Mangalile, Tourism Attache Francisco Lardizabal, and Jose Clemente III, president of Rajah Tours, unveiled the Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour 2024 on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Consulate Genera New York. This year’s journey is poised to be a celebration of…

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[COLUMN] Are you trapped in debt with no way out?

BEING in debt and doing nothing about it can have more serious consequences than you think. First, it can impact your financial future. Uncontrolled debt can deprive you the opportunity to put money aside for emergencies, save money for a home or college for your children, or perhaps for retirement. Every day I see a…

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Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis

by Liz Szabo KFF Health News Charity Watkins sensed something was deeply wrong when she experienced exhaustion after her daughter was born. At times, Watkins, then 30, had to stop on the stairway to catch her breath. Her obstetrician said postpartum depression likely caused the weakness and fatigue. When Watkins, who is Black, complained of…

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[COLUMN] The urgency of time

The words of this Sunday’s (January 21) Readings speak of the urgency of time. In the Second Reading, Paul tells us that “time is running out… for the world in its present form is passing away.” In the Gospel, Jesus proclaims that “the time of fulfillment” has come and the kingdom of God is at…

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