San Francisco’s annual Parol Lantern Festival takes place December 9
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…
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PH CONSULATE JOINS PALO ALTO’S NEIGHBORS ABROAD IN CELEBRATING ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY
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…
SMC supervisor gives advice as porch pirates hunting season begins
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…
PH CONSULATE IN SF SUPPORTS PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL AID’S 37TH ANNIVERSARY GALA, FASHION SHOW
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…
New report highlights the promise of Lithium Valley
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…
California has removed 5,679 encampments, announces $300M in new funding to move people out of encampments
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…
Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care
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…
Meet Chelsea Pe Benito, Philadelphia Eagles’ newest cheerleader
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,…
[COLUMN] Plant-based foods
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…
Women empowerment in Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA leadership
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…
What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce?
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…
Why long-term care insurance falls short for so many
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….
FTC scales language barriers to battle scammers
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…
Philippines breaches 4.8M international visitor arrivals- DOT Chief
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…
Explora Ahora: A more personal, deeper, and sustainable way to explore the Philippines
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…
[COLUMN] Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
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…
[COLUMN] What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce?
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…
National Family Caregivers Month observed in LA’s Historic Filipinotown
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…
Marcos seeks support during meeting with SoCal Fil-Ams
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…
[COLUMN] California employees’ right to medical leave
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…
Medi-Cal transforming public health care
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….
Kay Sarap Balikan, Paskong Nakaraan: Pan de Manila Brings Back a Traditional Filipino Christmas with Nostalgic Artwork by Mia de Lara
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…
Governor Mandanas and Senator Pacquiao
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…
Singapore’s FairPrice Group officially launches award-winning Potato Chips best-seller in Philippine supermarkets
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…
Social Security and scam awareness
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…
How misinformation may threaten the 2024 election
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,…
New report highlights efforts to protect businesses, workers in San Diego County
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…
Don’t ruin your holidays by pouring grease down the drain
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…
Newsom administration releases GenAI report
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…