Manila, Philippines—The Philippines has breached its target of 4.8 million international visitor arrivals before yearend, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced Tuesday (Nov. 28). The tourism chief shared the good news during the DOT’s 1st Philippine Golf Tourism Summit held at Grand Hyatt Manila that gathered tourism and golf industry leaders and…
The Philippines holds diverse meanings for different individuals — just like the 7,000-plus islands it embraces. For foreigners visiting the country for the first time or locals who want a more unique way of exploring the islands, there can be a deeper, personal, and more sustainable way to uncover the beauty of the Philippines —…
Dear Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back seemed very tight and stiff. I took some days off from work. After a week, I contacted the other driver’s insurance to report the…
What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? Many people think these concepts are the same and interchangeable. There are many differences between the two concepts. A divorce ends a valid existing marriage. In a nullity, a determination is made about the validity of the marriage itself. When a marriage is annulled, it…
Family caregivers took the center stage at the observance of the National Family Caregivers Month held on November 20 at the Larry Itliong Village in Historic Filipinotown. Spearheaded by the Tender Loving Care Family Caregiver (TLCFC) Support Group, a program of the International MoTHER Movement (IMM), the three-event celebration coincided with the group’s pre-Christmas party….
LOS ANGELES — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was welcomed by over 1,000 Filipino American community leaders and members last Saturday, November 18 during his first visit to the city since taking office. Marcos, with his First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and the rest of his delegation, arrived at the Los Angeles International Airport on a…
Interfering with or denying right is unlawful I HAVE worked full time with my LA-based employer as an administrative assistant for more than 5 years. The company employs more than 50 employees. I have been sick on and off due to some respiratory issues. Initially I was absent for one and a half weeks in…
AS Medi-Cal expands next year to include all undocumented immigrants and new services well beyond the doctor’s office, California is on the national front lines of transforming public health care. In a November 15 briefing co-hosted by Ethnic Media Services and the Department of Health Care Services, DHCS experts and ground[1]level community health workers discussed…
Imagine the delight on the faces of your family members as you set down the new Pan de Manila paper bags on your dining table. Inside the bags are your household’s usual fare: pandesal and spreads and boxes of creamy coffee blends. On the paper bag’s exterior and in the holiday packaging of your…
Ngayong araw, ika-24 ng Nobyembre 2023, ay nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon si Governor Mandanas na makausap si Former Senator Manny Pacquiao sa tahanan nito sa General Santos City. Dito ay naibahagi ng gobernador ang kaniyang ilang mga inisyatibo para sa pagpapaunlad ng Lalawigan ng Batangas, kabilang ang health initiatives tulad ng pagsusulong ng ganap na…
FairPrice Group, Singapore’s largest grocery retailer, has officially launched its popular and award-winning range of potato chips in the Philippines. The range is now available in leading supermarkets in Metro Manila. FairPrice Potato Chips – the top selling potato chip brand for FairPrice Group in Singapore – are made from 100% fresh potatoes and come…
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…
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election nears, misinformation threatens to make the race more of a battleground than a civic activity. At a Friday, November 17 Ethnic Media Services briefing, experts in fair elections, civil rights, and digital justice discussed how misinformation, as an urgent threat to the 2024 elections, is spread by obstacles to…
THE county’s Office of Ethics, Compliance and Labor Standards (OECLS) has a new report out highlighting their accomplishments in the 2022-23 fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors formed the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement in May 2021 to serve as a central location for education and resources for employers and workers, undertake research and…
City of San Diego provides important tips to avoid sewage issues that could result in costly repairs SAN DIEGO – A clogged sewer line is the last thing anyone wants to deal with during the holiday season, which is why the City of San Diego is reminding people not to pour fats, oils and grease…
SACRAMENTO — On Tuesday, November 21, the Newsom Administration released a report outlining the state’s opportunities to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) while highlighting potential harms. This is the first of several expected reports and deliverables required by the Executive Order the Governor issued two months ago. “This is an important first step in our efforts to fully understand…
New joint office, new hub for caregivers in San Diego SAN DIEGO – On November 20, 2023, the Pilipino Workers Center of Southern California (PWC) and the United Domestic Workers of America (UDW-AFSCME Local 3930) were joined by the community of San Diego to celebrate the grand opening of their new joint office, located at…
Pier was damaged again by high surf this month; upcoming winter storms may pose additional risk SAN DIEGO – As a result of recent damage and with the potential for additional structural impairment from the upcoming storm season, the City of San Diego will keep the Ocean Beach Pier closed through the early part of…
STARTING November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. If you didn’t order tests since the program reopened in September, the site will let you place two orders for a total of eight tests. Order your test kits through COVIDtests.gov. Orders…
Miramar, Otay facilities honored by Partnership for Safe Water SAN DIEGO – Two of the City of San Diego’s water treatment plants are being recognized on a national level by the Partnership for Safe Water for a commitment to superior water quality. The Miramar Water Treatment Plant received the 10-Year Presidents Award for Water Treatment, having…
Search feature allows quick and easy access to data for more than one million permits SAN DIEGO – In a continued effort to expedite processing times and deliver high-quality customer service on digital platforms, the City of San Diego has unveiled a new online tool to allow San Diegans to easily access to permit activity and…
Study finds that Shoppertainment plays a big role in inspiring Philippine holiday traditions TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, is amplifying the spirit of joy, togetherness, and gift-giving by offering a unique opportunity for users, creators, sellers, and brands to connect with one another through Shoppertainment, a content-driven commerce approach that entertains…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippines’ Secretaries of Trade and Industry and Energy and Undersecretary of Science and Technology engaged with American companies in a sustainability roundtable on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2023. Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer mentioned that the Secretaries were part of the official delegation of…
Christmas in the Park is returning to the Plaza de Cesar Chavez in Downtown San Jose (Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA, 95113) on November 24 with an Opening Night Celebration. Festivities will start at 5:30 p.m. and local dignitaries will turn on the 65 ft Christmas tree at…
DISCOVERY BAY – The Philippine Consulate General and the Philippine Department of Tourism Office in San Francisco supported the first Philippine Airlines (PAL) Golf Cup Tournament held at Discovery Bay Golf and Country Club in Discovery Bay, California on October 22, 2023. Consul and Economic Supervising Officer Vanessa Bago-Llona, and Tourism Attaché Soleil Tropicales represented…
DALY CITY – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a presentation on consular services for Filipino American residents of San Mateo County, as part of an educational session organized by the Pilipino Bayanihan Resource Center (PBRC) on October 21, 2023. Consul Jed Llona and Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) Officer Nida Longcanaya were on hand…
SAN FRANCISCO – “I don’t think anybody wants to go to war,” Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos declared during a press briefing with media at the Ritz Carlton on Friday, November 17 when asked about tensions between China and the Philippines. “That is the premise to all the discussions we’ve been having… how to maintain…
BEGINNING in January, Silicon Valley Power will begin offering a commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) rebate program for customers who install a qualifying PV system over 300 kW. The program is intended to help offset the utility’s peak demand, especially during the summer months. Key features of the program: Customers investing in eligible PV systems have…
TONY entered the U.S. as a crewman in 2003. While visiting his mother, his family convinced him to jump ship and overstay, so he remained in the U.S. and met his future wife, Georgia. However, because he was a crewman, he could not apply for his green card in the U.S. Provisional Waivers (PW) became…
