[COLUMN] Slow suicide
SMOKING kills. It is that plain and simple. There is no more doubt today that tobacco (cigarette smoking) is the predominant cause of lung cancer, besides other malignancies and cardiovascular…
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Stuck in the Philippines: Mommy Connie’s journey back to the US with the guidance of Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
IN 2017, Mommy Connie returned to the Philippines for a vacation and medical checkup. However, it was not until 2018 that she discovered her green card was missing. By the…
GoFundMe has become a health care utility
by Elisabeth Rosenthal KFF Health News GoFundMe started as a crowdfunding site for underwriting “ideas and dreams,” and, as GoFundMe’s co-founders, Andrew Ballester and Brad Damphousse, once put it, “for…
What were last year’s biggest scams?
On Friday, February 9, the Federal Trade Commission released data showing that nationwide fraud losses topped $10 billion in 2023 — 14% more than 2022. Nevertheless, the dramatic loss owes…
1st Manila International Film Festival celebrates Philippine cinema and bridges Filipino diaspora
By Mic Diaz FRIDAY, February 2 saw the largest, most-sophisticated and much-lauded event of the year thus far — the 1st-ever Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) — at the…
Halfway through ‘unwinding,’ Medicaid enrollment is down about 10 million
Halfway through what will be the biggest purge of Medicaid beneficiaries in a one-year span, enrollment in the government-run health insurance program is on track to return to roughly pre-pandemic…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: When life doesn’t go as planned
LIFE happens. Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. How do you respond when this happens to you? Do you easily give up when you’re overwhelmed? Remaining calm…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
[COLUMN] To be like Christ
“Be imitators of Christ!” This is the theme of this year’s Together in Mission Appeal. Its aim is not only to appeal for help for the poor parishes and schools of…
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell surprises kids at Barbershop Books kickoff event
LAS VEGAS – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made a surprise appearance at an event where members of the NFL Legends Community, local barbers and 150 children from the Boys &…
DNC launches ad campaign celebrating Lunar New Year to reach Asian Americans in US
THE Democratic National Committee on Friday, Feb. 9 announced a new multilingual digital advertising campaign celebrating Lunar New Year to reach Asian American voters across the country. The ads will…
Pechanga Resort Casino ushers in two major awards within one week
Pechanga Wins #1 Best Casino from Newsweek & presents the ‘Athlete on Another Level’ award at star-studded Unforgettable Gala WHEN you consider there are approximately 2,000 casinos across the United…
New county report to address inequity in the region
JOBS and finances, food systems, health, and housing – data shows these areas have some of the largest equity gaps in the San Diego region. The Office of Equity and…
City Of San Diego seeking buyer to turn downtown building into 100% affordable rental homes
Interested parties have until May 1 to submit their proposals SAN DIEGO – In an effort to create much-needed affordable homes, the City of San Diego is looking for an…
Rare historic document unveiled: 1899 declaration of Philippine independence from the US
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a poignant ceremony marking the convergence of two nations’ histories, the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial Museum unveiled an original document declaring the independence of the Philippines from…
County Supervisors approve gun violence reduction work plan
THE County Board of Supervisors approved a work plan to reduce gun violence activities in San Diego County. The Board voted to receive the Gun Violence Reduction Work Plan, using…
146 ballot drop boxes open for March presidential primary election
STARTING Tuesday, Feb. 6, registered voters can return their mail ballot for the March Presidential Primary Election to any one of 146 official ballot drop boxes located around the county. Mail ballots for the…
‘Love the Philippines Campaign’ takes flight with spectacular drone show over the San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO – In a dazzling display of cutting-edge technology and Filipino pride, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) featured a drone show against the picturesque backdrop of the San…
Sky River Casino celebrates Lunar New Year with $300,000 Year of Dragon giveaway and red envelope table game hot seats this February
SKY River Casino is excited to celebrate the Lunar New Year with big prizes for Sky River Rewards members. We wish everyone good luck and a prosperous Year of the…
CA State Parks invites public to celebrate Chinese New Year at Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park
Festivities will be held on Saturday, February 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WEAVERVILLE — History will come alive when a traditional Chinese lion dance will be presented at the Weaverville Joss…
PH Consulate General in SF renders nearly 50,000 services in 2023, among the highest globally
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco rendered nearly 50,000 consular and overseas voting registration services in 2023, delivering one of the highest volumes globally among Philippine…
Year of the Dragon promotions, events taking place at Graton Resort & Casino this February
Visit Graton Resort & Casino for Lunar New Year lion dance performances, gaming promotions and giveaways, brand new restaurant Bistro 101, and San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival & Parade…
[COLUMN] Aspirin: Safe?
MY column titled “Aspirin, the Wonder Drug” came out in 2002 when this common household item was on the spotlight for its new role in staving off heart attack, medically…
Success story: Aged-out daughter obtains immigrant visa through CSPA, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
MARIVIC, a U.S. citizen, filed a petition for her daughter, Alyssa, in May 2019. However, in January 2021, after filing all paperwork and fees, Marivic was notified by the U.S….
Announcing: The arrival of the Poon Nazareno (Black Nazarene) to Orange County!
A replica of the Poon Nazareno (Black Nazarene) enshrined in Quiapo Church in Manila, Philippines, is scheduled to arrive in Orange County sometime this month of February 2024. This is…
[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] Bankruptcy: When life doesn’t go as planned
Life happens. Sometimes even the best laid plans can go wrong. How do you respond when this happens to you? Do you easily give up when you’re overwhelmed? Remaining calm…
Is housing health care? State Medicaid programs increasingly say ‘yes’
States are plowing billions of dollars into a high-stakes health care experiment that’s exploding around the country: using scarce public health insurance money to provide housing for the poorest and…
Will the Senate pass expanded Child Tax Credit to help 19 million low-income children?
The Senate is contemplating a $78 billion expanded version of the Federal Child Tax Credit, which could provide some economic stability to an estimated 19 million low-income children. The House…
[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…