Q: I am a college graduate in business management from the Philippines who migrated to the United States. I got work as a caregiver at a nursing facility. After a few years, I was promoted to a supervisor position: still providing direct care but also overseeing other caregivers. The patients and my co workers like…
“Father, I love your article this Sunday, but I’m sorry that you have to write and remind us of the problems of the world all the time,” a concerned parishioner told me. I appreciated her affirmation, but her remark made me reflect further on the conflicts, wars, divisions, corruption, and lack of good leadership present…
by Julie Appleby KFF Health News A hospital system in Georgia. Two medical groups in San Diego. Another in Louisville, Kentucky, and nearly one-third of Nebraska hospitals. Across the country, health care providers are refusing to accept some Medicare Advantage plans — even as the coverage offered by commercial insurers increasingly displaces the traditional government…
Hate crimes in Los Angeles County surged in 2022, with attacks targeting a wide spectrum of racial and ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. The increase is attributed in part to a rise in reporting locally, but also tracks wider state, national and even global trends. The latest data comes from LA County’s Commission on Human…
It’s definitely ‘A Room For Hope’ when you book with us this holiday season! Celebrate Christmas with a heart and donate to our chosen charity. Php 200 will be donated for every room sold. Php 5,800 nett – Deluxe Room Php 6,800 nett – Executive Room Deluxe Room Inclusions: •Buffet Breakfast for 2…
Manila, Philippines–After the much talked about 72nd Miss Universe Pageant, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco personally extended an invitation to Filipina beauty queen and actress Michelle Marquez Dee to join the Department’s promotional activities for tourism to further position the Philippines as a desirable country of destination among travelers. This, as Dee…
New Orleans, USA – The Philippines, renowned for its award-winning underwater sceneries, attracted diving industry professionals and enthusiasts at the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Show held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 14 to 17 November 2023. Led by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines in collaboration…
Initiatives designed to make communities safer for San Diego residents
THE County of San Diego announced on Wednesday, November 29 that it received a $125,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. This grant will allow the county’s Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities to promote safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists and provide education about the importance…
SAN DIEGO – Spare Pen presents the premiere of “Every Day Vanilla,” the debut play of writer-actor Lani Gobaleza. Performances begin at MOXIE Theatre on Thursday, December 14 through Friday, December 29, 2023. This production is presented separately from MOXIE Theatre’s programming. According to a release sent to media, the plot for the play goes…
THE County of San Diego has been chosen to team up with a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) global research center, which will provide technical assistance on the evaluation of a county pilot program aiming to keep low-income seniors from becoming homeless. The County’s Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics (OEPA) will work with the…
THE San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is being recognized by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for giving men and women in county jails a second chance to successfully prepare for their return to our communities. During the Taxpayer’s Golden Watchdog and Fleece Awards on November 16, the Sheriff’s Department received the “Public-Private Partnership Award”…
Forever Young club president Tess Gregorio, also known as the Filipino American community’s Singer for All Occasions, celebrated her 82nd birthday with a luncheon held at Isla Restaurant in Newark on November 12, 2023. The occasion was made special with the presence of more than 100 of her family, relatives and closest friends. Top photo…
Police have conducted 40 operations at local retailers leading to over 300 arrests and will be expanding these efforts going into the holiday shopping season SAN FRANCISCO – With the holiday shopping season starting, Mayor London N. Breed on Monday, November 20 announced that the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) will be continuing and expanding its retail theft blitz strategy that has led to significant arrests in retail establishments across San…
THE 21st Annual Parol Lantern Festival takes place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YCBA) located at 701 Mission Street in the South of Market area in downtown San Francisco on Saturday, December 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. The community is invited to participate in the Taste of Christmas, Parol Stroll and…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, joined the 60th anniversary celebration of Neighbors Abroad on October 27, 2023 at the Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto, California. Vice Consul Adrian Baccay conveyed Consul General Neil Ferrer’s felicitations to Neighbors Abroad President Sarah Burgess, and joined the Palo Alto-Palo,…
DALY CITY – San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa made the following statement recently as American consumers are expected to spend more than $12 billion online, marking the beginning of ‘porch pirate’ season perpetrated by organized crime rings. Canepa is hopeful a $267 million infusion to police departments across the state to combat organized…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer and Madame Miriam Ferrer, attended the 37th anniversary gala and fashion show of charity organization Philippine International Aid at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on October 29, 2023. The annual event featured a fashion show of PamPinay, a modern Filipiniana clothing brand that aims to introduce…
SACRAMENTO – Lithium Valley is on track to become one of the world’s largest sources of lithium, positioning California to be a global hub for battery production and a leader in securing a clean energy future. A new report led by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab estimates that there’s even more lithium available than previously thought, with up…
SACRAMENTO – To date, California has remediated 5,679 encampments in the state right-of-way and has provided $415 million to locals to move people from encampments into housing and get those encampments cleaned up. Now, the state is making an additional $299 million available to locals to build on the state’s progress and assist an estimated 10,000 individuals…
by Andy Miller KFF Health News After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder. For her and millions of other Americans, that’s the most common cause of hypothyroidism, a condition in which the…
A spirited and fun-loving Filipino American, Chelsea Pe Benito embodies the convergence of passion, dedication, and a commitment to make a difference. Born to parents who sought the American Dream, her journey from her family’s roots in the Philippines to her role as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles is a testament to her relentless…
WHILE cardiovascular mortality rates the past decades have gone down, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has remained the leading cause of death in the United States. Several clinical studies have shown that there is a strong association between dietary patterns and the incidence of CVD, and that people eating predominantly plant-based foods have lower rates of heart…
Liong Beach, CA — It appears that “Women Empowerment” in Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA’s top leadership team seems to be the mantra as the incoming board of directors elected two women to lead this non-profit, 501-C-3, charitable umbrella organization for the next two years. Sue Ann Estrada-Tumakay, current president of San Carlenian Organization and Ellen Rodriguez-Swing of…
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…
by Jordan Rau and JoNel Aleccia KFF Health News For 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid premiums on a long-term care insurance policy for their 91-year-old mother. But the policy does not cover home health aides whose assistance allows her to stay in her Sacramento, California, bungalow, near the friends and neighbors…
The Federal Trade Commission has a new strategy for battling fraud. As of this fall, its Language Access Initiative provides interpreters who can take fraud reports and provide advice in many more languages than just English and Spanish. At a November 21 press briefing the federal agency hosted with Ethnic Media Services – simultaneously translated…
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…
