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…
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[COLUMN] Southern California Filipino journalists form new press club
LOS ANGELES – A group of seasoned Filipino journalists, broadcasters and news photographers have formed a new media group to help professionalize the Filipino-American media industry in their efforts to…
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
THE purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
[COLUMN] $20 million jury award after employer refuses accommodation to disabled employee
A recent $20 million award reflects a jury’s clear displeasure with an employer’s refusal to allow a disabled employee a simple accommodation: to sit during his work shift to alleviate…
[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…
SoCal bids farewell to ConGen Badajos
By: Mic Diaz VARIOUS legacy Filipino-American organizations and several local groups joined together to say au revoir to outgoing Philippine Consul General Edgar Badajos in a well-attended despedida party at…
Despite deficit, Newsom’s budget guarantees funding for essential state programs
California’s deficit is estimated in the tens of billions, though in his latest budget Gov. Newsom maintained funding for key services including education, housing and climate change. Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Fil-Am city council candidate seeks a progressive Los Angeles
ACCORDING to a 2023 U.S. News and Reports report, Los Angeles is the second-most expensive city in terms of cost of living. To most, that’s not a surprising find, especially…
General enrollment period for Medicare
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and…
County investigating illnesses linked to imported oysters
COUNTY health officials have linked 41 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness to raw oysters imported from a specific harvest location in Northwest Mexico. The cases began in mid-December following dining on raw oysters from Sonora,…
County supervisors reelect chairwoman for 2024
THE County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to select Supervisor Nora Vargas as the chairwoman for 2024. Chairwoman Vargas served as board chairwoman last year. The chair acts as the…
New pilot program for seniors approved by County Board of Supervisors
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday, January 9 a pilot program to create housemate matches between lower-income older adults and locals with a spare bedroom. The…
Registered with a political party? Make sure ballot offers the residential candidate you want
IF you’re registered with a political party, then that party’s presidential candidates will appear on your March 2024 presidential primary ballot. If you want to vote for a presidential candidate from…
New city report shows creative industries had more than $10B impact
Report also provides recommendations for San Diego region to remain creative leader SAN DIEGO – A new report released on Tuesday, January 9 by the City of San Diego and…
County program helps qualifying first-time homebuyers
THE County of San Diego’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program helps first-time home buyers whose income is 80 percent or less than the annual area median income, which ranges…
Bridging health gaps in Los Angeles County
As wealth and health disparities widen nationwide, California is bridging the gap by making care accessible to all. On January 1, California expanded Medi-Cal, its version of Medicaid, to all…
OTS gives grant to Santa Clara for Safe Routes to School Program
SANTA CLARA – The City of Santa Clara received a $45,200 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to continue the important work being done through the city’s Safe…
Knights of Rizal joins PH Consulate in 2023 Rizal Day commemoration
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer and Cavite 7th District Board Member and new Knights of Rizal (KOR) Supreme Commander Raymundo Del Rosario led a wreath-laying ceremony at…
Postal Service begins FY24 second quarter with consistent service performance
USPS issues new Love stamp WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Postal Service reported new delivery performance metrics for the first week of the second quarter for fiscal year 2024….
SF encampment teams helped more people into shelter, 2023 report says
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed and the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) recently announced results from the Healthy Streets Operations Center (HSOC) street outreach efforts in 2023. Through multiple…
PCGSF invites young Fil-Ams to join IMPACT! program
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco invites young Filipino Americans to join the IMPACT! Filipino-American Internship Program for Summer 2024. The IMPACT! Program is a nine-week professional development program created by…
As voters head to polls worldwide, what role for diaspora communities?
With 2024 being the biggest election year in history — as over 70 countries with over four billion people send citizens to the polls — the role of diaspora communities…
MEDICAL MISSION IN NUEVA ECIJA
Munoz (The Science City) Mayor “Baby” Armi L. Alvarez (seated, 3rd from left, in light blue shirt) poses with the members of the Philippine-American Association of Nevada medical mission team, headed by Daniel C….
[COLUMN] Swap for health
MOST of the food products we eat today have healthier alternative items. If we are serious about staying healthy and maximizing our natural longevity, that option is open to us….
Emergency interview and an expedited visa for Don Tagala’s mother on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
DON Tagala, the award-winning reporter on TFC News, desperately wanted his mother, Vinia, to come to the U.S. because his sister, Almira, became critically ill in 2019. His mother could…
Building Dreams, Shaping Cities: WORLDBEX 2024 Celebrates Filipino Builders Drawn to Ascendancy
Manila, Philippines – January 19, 2024 – The World of Building and Construction Expo (WORLDBEX) returns for its 27th edition, this time soaring to new heights under the theme “Drawn…
41st Annual Nine-Hour Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague and Holy Mass
THE Annual Nine-Hour Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague will be held on Saturday January 27, 2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church located at 5011 White Oak…
What would a second Trump presidency look like for health care?
by Julie Rovner KFF Health News On the presidential campaign trail, former President Donald Trump is, once again, promising to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — a nebulous…
Bridging health gaps in Los Angeles County
As wealth and health disparities widen nationwide, California is bridging the gap by making care accessible to all. On January 1, California expanded Medi-Cal, its version of Medicaid, to all…
Piolo Pascual, Eugene Domingo, DingdongDantes, Christopher de Leon among stars coming to MIFF
The stars and filmmakers are flying from the Philippines to attend the inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles from January 29 to February 2. In a partial…