Asian Journal News

MegaMix Expo 2024: The San Gabriel Valley’s Biggest B2B event yet unites 27 top chambers of commerce and business associations

Arcadia – On February 8th, 2024, the highly anticipated MegaMix Business Expo will launch, promising to be the San Gabriel Valley region’s largest B2B event yet. This groundbreaking expo is made possible by an unprecedented collaboration uniting 27 leading local Chambers of Commerce and business organizations. The MegaMix Expo seeks to connect, strengthen, and propel growth…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation

IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be an efficient and cost effective way of going about their divorce process, then perhaps mediation is the way to go. It can be a more…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Tax problems? Don’t let The IRS ruin your life!

IS the government after you for unpaid IRS taxes that you cannot afford to pay? Do you get sick to your stomach not knowing what the government will do next to collect what you owe? Most people think they have no recourse when it comes to dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. This is absolutely NOT…

Business

MMZ Law: Your legacy protected

FOR the Filipino community, family is one of the most important things. The generations past, present, and future are what marks the legacy of every Filipino, whether they are here in the US or in the Philippines. MMZ Law is a law firm that protects these legacies and seeks to help those in need, especially…

Health

Cancer patients face frightening delays in treatment approvals

by Lauren Sausser KFF Health News Marine Corps veteran Ron Winters clearly recalls his doctor’s sobering assessment of his bladder cancer diagnosis in August 2022. “This is bad,” the 66-year-old Durant, Oklahoma, resident remembered his urologist saying. Winters braced for the fight of his life. Little did he anticipate, however, that he wouldn’t be waging…

Health

States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings

A growing number of states are opening taxpayer-funded health insurance programs to immigrants, including those living in the U.S. without authorization, even as Republicans assail President Joe Biden over a dramatic increase in illegal crossings of the southern border. Eleven states and Washington, D.C., together provide full health insurance coverage to more than 1 million…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Wage increases and new laws benefitting employees for 2024

THIS coming year offers new legislation that are beneficial to working men and women in California. Minimum wage increase Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in California will increase to $16 per hour applicable to all employers in the state. It should be noted, however, that cities and counties across California have their own…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation

IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be an efficient and cost effective way of going about their divorce process, then perhaps mediation is the way to go. It can be a more…

Lifestyle Columnists

[COLUMN] On being a prayerful family and community

“MY eyes have seen the salvation of the Lord.” These were Simeon’s words in this Sunday’s (December 31) Gospel, upon seeing the Christ-Child in Mary’s arms as he was presented to the temple. On this Feast Day of the Holy Family and the start of the New Year, this is my prayer for all of…

Los Angeles County

COVID, respiratory viruses on the rise in Los Angeles County

Over the past week in Los Angeles County, the Department of Public Health has marked increases in COVID-19 reported cases, hospitalizations and deaths. While recent increases are significant, they remain considerably below last winter’s peak and common-sense protections are strongly recommended to help curb transmission and severe illness as the new year begins. Since last…

Health

Mental health courts can struggle to fulfill decades-old promise

by Sam Whitehead KFF Health News GAINESVILLE — In early December, Donald Brown stood nervously in the Hall County Courthouse, concerned he’d be sent back to jail. The 55-year-old struggles with depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts. He worried a judge would terminate him from a special diversion program meant to keep people with mental illness…

Social Security and scam awareness

by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use targeted, sophisticated tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond. We want you to know how…

City of San Diego kicks off 50th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program

SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, Dec. 26, City Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava kicked off the City of San Diego’s 50th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program at the Miramar Greenery. Representatives from the city’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) provided details about the program, which features 16 locations around the City where residents can drop off their Christmas…

Lifestyle Columnists

[COLUMN] Damage control

THE holidays may soon be behind us but their physical effects, among others, will linger a while. Medically speaking, it is actually a time for “damage control” for those of us who have over-indulged during the festivities. And I plead guilty to having succumbed to the temptation myself. The post-holiday “makeover” is just as a…

Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board

SAN DIEGO – The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria to serve as a Trustee on The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees. The Mayor was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden on July 11, 2023. “I am deeply grateful to President Biden for the appointment and to the…

City Clears East Village Encampments, Moves Residents Off Street into Housing and Shelter

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria announced that the City of San Diego has used state grant funding to address longstanding homeless encampments in a heavily impacted part of East Village. “Thanks to these additional resources provided by Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature, we have been able to clear these unsafe and unsanitary…

Jo Koy to host 81st Golden Globes

MARK your calendars for January 7, 2024 as Filipino American stand-up comedian and actor Jo Koy is set to take center stage as the host of the highly anticipated 81st Golden Globe Awards. “I’m super excited to announce that the Golden Globes [is] in a couple of weeks. And you’re probably wondering who the host…

Commissioner Lara acts to protect Californians’ access to auto insurance

Consumer complaints lead to department investigations of possible insurance company violations LOS ANGELES — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday, December 21 took action to protect California drivers’ access to auto insurance by issuing a Bulletin to personal auto insurance companies throughout the state. The California Department of Insurance continues to receive numerous complaints from consumers who have…

PH CONSULATE JOINS PASIGUEÑANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST DAY

Vice Consul Adrian Baccay of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco attended the Pasigueñans of Northern California’s 38th annual celebration of the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of Pasig City and of the Philippines, at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building in South San Francisco, California on December 3, 2023….

Supporting access to healthy foods and resilient food systems

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, December 22 highlighted support to expand access to fresh, healthy foods in underserved communities and boost the resilience of food and farm businesses throughout the state. CDFA on Friday announced $9 million in grants for 103 projects through the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program, which helps address food deserts by funding energy-efficient refrigeration and…

SSS OFFICE PROVIDES SERVICES TO 181 FIL-AMS DURING TWO-DAY OUTREACH IN SAN FRANCISCO

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco hosted a two-day outreach of the Philippine Social Security System (SSS) Representative Office in Los Angeles, held at the Philippine Center’s Kalayaan Hall on from November 30 to December 1. Consul General Neil Ferrer thanked SSS Representative Anna Lee de Leon, who is based in Los Angeles, for…

Visa issued despite a criminal record, a traffic violation, and an eight-peso fine, on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy

IN an earlier episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney helped Allen obtain her fiancée visa through U.S. citizen Wendel, who is now her husband. Since then, Allen has become a U.S. citizen herself, and she petitioned her parents. Nanay had no problem with her case. But Tatay Florentino encountered several obstacles when…

‘Me, Myself and You’: Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish’s Poetic Dance of Love and Remembrance

Amidst the celebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th anniversary season, Filipina American choreographer Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish, a former Ailey company member, introduces her captivating work, “Me, Myself and You.” Premiered on Dec. 7 and running until Dec. 31 at the New York City Center, the mesmerizing duet delves into themes of reminiscence, love,…

Indulgent delight: Elevate your Christmas Reunions with FairPrice Potato Chips and Nuts

Hosting reunions over the Christmas season just got easier — and a whole lot tastier! When you’re creating your snack board, you have your usual bruschetta, chips and dips, nuts, olives, cheese, cold cuts, samosa, grapes and other finger foods. Now you can elevate your party appetizers with FairPrice’s range of Potato Chips and Nuts,…

Lifestyle Columnists

[COLUMN] Christmas ailments

WHAT is Christmas Disease? This name does not have nothing to do with the Christmas season. Christmas Disease is a blood disease, also known as Hemophilia B or factor IX hemophilia. It is a hereditary bleeding disorder due to deficiency in coagulation factor IX. This condition is X-linked recessive inheritance, affecting only males, and occurs…

Dateline USA

Community leaders join forces with ethnic media to combat hate crimes

SAN DIEGO – Leaders of several community-based organizations met with local ethnic media outlets here earlier this month to join forces in combating hate crimes and incidents in this region. “Community-based organizations are the right hand, and ethnic media outlets are the left hand. We must work together to confront hate,” said Ethnic Media Services…

Health

Americans’ challenges with health care costs

by Lunna Lopes, Marley Presiado, and Liz Hamel KFF Health News For many years, KFF polling has found that the high cost of health care is a burden on U.S. families, and that health care costs factor into decisions about insurance coverage and care seeking. These costs rank as a top financial worry and health…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?

AS the year end comes near, divorcing parties begin to plan for how they will file their taxes for this year. Consider the common divorce scenario where the divorce judgment provides primary physical custody of the children to one spouse while the other spouse only gets visitation. The parties begin to file separate tax returns. …

Lifestyle Columnists

[COLUMN] Let’s live in peace, not wait till we ‘rest in peace’

This year which will soon bid us farewell has given me great lessons and priceless experiences both physically, emotionally and spiritually at this time of my life. It is filled with many occurrences , either imagined or planned, as well as events beyond one’s control, like death. Before thanksgiving my only living sister, Sor. Leticia…

Consumer Columnists

[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?

AS the year end comes near, divorcing parties begin to plan for how they will file their taxes for this year. Consider the common divorce scenario where the divorce judgment provides primary physical custody of the children to one spouse while the other spouse only gets visitation. The parties begin to file separate tax returns. …

Asian Journal News

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center Expands Culturally Responsive Health Services to Queens, New York

[EXCLUSIVE] Vice President Kamala Harris: Freedom, opportunity, and a new way forward for Filipino American families

A Heartwarming Evening at the Maligayang Noche Buena Dinner Fundraiser

Stem cell scam

Support further solidifies for Fil-Am CA Assembly candidate Jessica Caloza as election draws near

Venice: The world’s renowned lagoon

MegaMix Expo 2024: The San Gabriel Valley’s Biggest B2B event yet unites 27 top chambers of commerce and business associations

[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation

[COLUMN] Tax problems? Don’t let The IRS ruin your life!

MMZ Law: Your legacy protected

Cancer patients face frightening delays in treatment approvals

States expand health coverage for immigrants as GOP hits Biden over border crossings

[COLUMN] Wage increases and new laws benefitting employees for 2024

[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation

[COLUMN] On being a prayerful family and community

COVID, respiratory viruses on the rise in Los Angeles County

Mental health courts can struggle to fulfill decades-old promise

Social Security and scam awareness

City of San Diego kicks off 50th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program

[COLUMN] Damage control

Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board

City Clears East Village Encampments, Moves Residents Off Street into Housing and Shelter

Jo Koy to host 81st Golden Globes

Commissioner Lara acts to protect Californians’ access to auto insurance

PH CONSULATE JOINS PASIGUEÑANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR IMMACULATE CONCEPTION FEAST DAY

Supporting access to healthy foods and resilient food systems

SSS OFFICE PROVIDES SERVICES TO 181 FIL-AMS DURING TWO-DAY OUTREACH IN SAN FRANCISCO

Visa issued despite a criminal record, a traffic violation, and an eight-peso fine, on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy

‘Me, Myself and You’: Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish’s Poetic Dance of Love and Remembrance

Indulgent delight: Elevate your Christmas Reunions with FairPrice Potato Chips and Nuts

[COLUMN] Christmas ailments

Community leaders join forces with ethnic media to combat hate crimes

Americans’ challenges with health care costs

[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?

[COLUMN] Let’s live in peace, not wait till we ‘rest in peace’

[COLUMN] Who gets to claim the dependency tax exemption in their tax return when parents get divorced?