[COLUMN] Advent: A call to conversion 

The overarching message of Advent is one of hope. However, hope can only emerge through the commitment and willingness of individuals to change their ways, to undergo a deeper conversion of the heart that enables them to embrace generosity, love, and forgiveness. Therefore, a significant theme of Advent is the conversion of hearts. This conversion…

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Dodging the Medicare enrollment deadline can be costly

by Susan Jaffe KFF Health News Angela M. Du Bois, a retired software tester in Durham, North Carolina, wasn’t looking to replace her UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan. She wasn’t concerned as the Dec. 7 deadline approached for choosing another of the privately run health insurance alternatives to original Medicare. But then something caught her attention:…

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County’s first park in Alpine takes shape

THE County approved the environmental review documents for Alpine Community Park on Wednesday, December 6, clearing the way toward hiring a contractor to begin phase one of Alpine’s first county-managed Park. The Board of Supervisors also approved a four-way crossing to support pedestrian and bicyclist safety near the park’s entrance. The Board’s actions bring the…

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Mangio takes helm of PCCI, vows to strengthen chamber under her leadership

MANILA – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has elected Consul Enunina “Nina” Mangio as the new president of the country’s most prominent business organization. Mangio, owner of several large businesses including the SamgyeopMasarap chain of restaurants, was unanimously elected by the incoming 20-member board of directors of the PCCI during its annual…

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[COLUMN] The cellphone-cancer debate

THE controversy about the increased risk of brain cancer and other health concerns among avid users of cellular phone is upon us once again. The internet is flooded with claims and counterclaims, and some misinformation. In this column in May 2000, we wrote about the reported “possible” adverse health effects of the frequent and prolonged…

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Simbang Gabi 2023 celebration

Los Angeles — The Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles joyfully announces the annual Simbang Gabi celebration – a cherished Filipino tradition that brings together our vibrant community in anticipation of the Christmas season. This year’s Simbang Gabi promises to be spiritually enriching, emphasizing the theme: “Jesus, The Greatest Gift of All, Truly…

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Project Hulmahan Los Angeles launches exhibit

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) and partner Bayanihang Marikenyo at Marikenya (BM+M) officially launched Project Hulmahan Los Angeles exhibit on November 11, 2023. It was held at the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Over 100 people attended the launch to witness…

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FACE returns for 3rd annual toy drive with holiday festival tour

Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (FACE) expands their annual toy drive to the first ever FACE Holiday Festival Tour, spreading holiday cheer in Filipino cultural districts across the United States LOS ANGELES, CA —Filipinos Advancing Creative Education (FACE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting the next generation of Filipino American creatives, honors cultural roots and aims…

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Desperate families search for affordable home care

It’s a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help. He spends nearly every hour of every day anxiously overseeing her care at their home on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island near Charleston,…

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DOT inaugurates first Tourist Rest Area in Bohol Island

Panglao Island, Bohol– The Department of Tourism (DOT) led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco formally inaugurated and turned over the first completed Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Province of Bohol on Saturday (Dec. 2). The first-ever TRA in Bohol will cater to tourists passing through the town of Dauis, which serves as a gateway…

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PHILIPPINE HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION AND LEECHIU PROPERTY CONSULTANTS ESTABLISH GROUNDBREAKING KNOWLEDGE-SHARING ALLIANCE

Makati, December 1, 2023 – The Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) and Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) have joined forces in an unprecedented collaboration aimed at strengthening the country’s hotel industry. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organizations will facilitate a secure and structured exchange of knowledge, data, and best practices among hospitality stakeholders…

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