[COLUMN] Celebrating Christmas in the spirit of Mary
WE are filled with joy as Christmas approaches. In just a few hours, we will be celebrating the Christmas liturgies: the Vigil Mass and Midnight Mass. Mary accompanies us in…
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Bold changes are in store for Medi-Cal in 2024, but will patients benefit?
by Bernard J. Wolfson KFF Health News California’s safety-net health program, Medi-Cal, is on the cusp of major changes that could rectify long-standing problems and improve health care for the…
[OPINION] ICAPP and the ‘Asian Guru’: the One and Only JDV
By Senator Mushahid Hussain Chairman, Senate Committee on Defense, Pakistan Co-Chairman, Standing Committee, International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) It is interesting that this time around, the birthday…
The Top Four Fil-Am Nonprofit 501 C-3 Organizations In My Book
As a tax practitioner dealing with income tax, sales tax along with two dozen Fil-Am non-profit, public benefit 501 C-3 organizations that I maintain, I have the top four in…
[COLUMN] Give yourself the gift of ‘self care’
You’ve heard it said, many times in many ways: loving yourself is essential in finding true happiness. And of course what better way to do that but by investing in…
Happy holidays from Social Security
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we…
Deep flaws in FDA oversight of medical devices, and patient harm, exposed in lawsuits and records
by Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker KFF Health News Living with diabetes, Carlton “PeeWee” Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device about the size of a deck of playing…
County’s Free4Me program recognized with award
THE County of San Diego’s Free4Me program was awarded the 2023 California State Association of Counties Challenge Award. The program provides free menstrual products in county bathrooms. The Challenge Awards is an annual celebration…
Blue envelopes let law enforcement know of communication issues
IMAGINE a scenario in which your loved one is being pulled over or approached by a Sheriff’s deputy and is unable to communicate effectively with the officer. Whether your loved…
City of San Diego invites community members to participate in Police Chief recruitment forums
San Diegans encouraged to provide input about what they want to see in the next Chief SAN DIEGO – As the City of San Diego conducts a nationwide search for…
Nonpartisan voters – what you need to know to vote for president
CALLING all registered nonpartisan voters! If you want to vote for president in the March 5, 2024 primary election, you must inform the Registrar’s office which crossover party ballot you want by…
California awards $116.8M to conserve agricultural lands across the state, strengthening rural economies and climate action
SACRAMENTO – The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) approved over $116 million in Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program grants recently to permanently protect approximately 50,500 acres of croplands and rangelands, as…
H-2B visas: Temporary non-agricultural workers to the United States
By Atty. Liliana C. Gallelli THE H-2B visa program is a crucial part of temporary work visas available for non-agricultural workers to fill seasonal positions in the United States. Unlike…
Asian Journal contributor decries the chaos, social decay in US
“THE sad and terrifying state of America today victimizes every citizen of the nation,” lamented Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, a columnist of the Asian Journal, in his new book,…
Keep your money safe from gift card scammers this holiday season
WHAT’S one way to keep your money safe from scammers during the holidays? If you’re in the check-out line buying gift cards, make sure they’re for gifts. Only gifts. Not because someone…
Success story: Parents’ ultimate sacrifice pays off when the family is finally reunited, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
ROMEO and Connie came to the U.S. in 1994 to visit, leaving behind their five children. They remained in the U.S. after friends convinced them to pursue a better life…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] Christmas ailments
WHAT is Christmas Disease? This name does not have nothing to do with the Christmas season. Christmas Disease is a blood disease, also known as Hemophilia B or factor IX…
Fighting car scams with the CARS rule
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services The risk of getting scammed when buying a car — the highest purchase many consumers make short of a house — can be as…
Clean California shares eco-friendly tips for greener holiday season
‘Tis the season when Americans produce 25% more waste SACRAMENTO — This holiday season, Caltrans and the Clean California Campaign, in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, are encouraging Californians to…
Manila International Film Festival Announces Screening Schedule
The inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced the screening schedule of its films, which comprise the 10 entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). These films…
