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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[COLUMN] Christ in our hands

“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…

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A Room For Hope

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…

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Tourism chief invites MUPH Michelle Marquez Dee to be the country’s newest tourism ambassador

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…

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Philippines Dives into Success with PHP306.1M Sales at the DEMA Show 2023

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…

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County of San Diego​ awarded grant for bicycle and pedestrian safety program from the Office of Traffic Safety

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…

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