The two new cafes, Miller & Lux Provisions, is part of a larger effort to revitalize Union Square and the Downtown area SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, November 7 joined Tyler Florence, city leaders and community to celebrate the opening of the renowned chef’s new café concepts. Miller & Lux Provisions, two…
SAN FRANCISCO – To further enhance its service and provide convenience to the public, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco began accepting electronic payments including credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay on October 23, 2023. Passport applicant Angelo Baricanosa was the first client to avail of electronic payment at the consulate. A…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco approved 2,928 overseas voting (OV) applications filed from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023, during the hearing of the Consulate’s Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) on October 16, 2023. The Consulate’s RERB has so far approved a total of 6,721 OV applications since registration of overseas voters…
THE Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI) gears up to supercharge America’s green future! With excitement, APLFI announces the Electric Mechanic Scholarship. This initiative provides financial aid and strategically bridges the pressing skills gap in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) landscape, a sector ready for dynamic expansion. U.S. EV market landscape: PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts a tenfold boost in the U.S….
SAN FRANCISCO – On Tuesday, November 7 Mayor London N. Breed joined Police Chief Bill Scott, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and business and community leaders to kick off the 2023 Safe Shopper initiative in and around Union Square for the holiday season. The city will again deploy additional police and community ambassadors to the area to…
For its exceptional architecture and design, Clark International Airport (CRK) is listed as one of the world’s most beautiful airports by the prestigious Prix Versailles, the World Architecture and Design Award at UNESCO. Twenty-four airports from all over the world are on the list, with CRK as the only one from Southeast Asia. “it is an immense…
Couples that are going through the divorce process in California should understand that the Family Code and the Family Courts requires that they provide complete and accurate disclosure to the other spouse. The financial disclosures are taken seriously by the Courts and failure to disclose could have serious consequences for the non-disclosing party in a…
LOS ANGELES – The Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) is delighted to announce the successful launch of its Seniors Club Program, featuring invigorating Ballroom Dancing sessions at an affordable $5 entrance fee. The grand opening event, held on November 3, 2023, Friday, from 1 pm to 4 pm, was well-attended, with FACLA’s esteemed…
‘HerE Lies Love’ will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday evening, November 26, 2023. As of that date, the groundbreaking new musical will have played 33 previews and 150 regular performances at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). The producers of ‘Here Lies Love’ said: “When we started this journey to bring this bold and original work to…
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Exhibit runs Nov. 12, 2023-June 16, 2024 LOS ANGELES — The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) proudly presents Paul Pfeiffer: Prologue to the Story of the Birth of Freedom, the multidisciplinary artist’s first U.S. retrospective. From era-defining early videos to recent, genre-breaking works in photography, installation, and sculpture, the exhibition brings together more than thirty works spanning Pfeiffer’s…
by Bernard J. Wolfson KFF Health News Last year, Jennifer Reisz’s college-age daughter, Megan, was kicked in the chest multiple times by the family’s horse. Megan fell to the ground, unable to move or speak. Though she was alone, her Apple Watch detected her distress and called 911. She was taken to a hospital in…
California homeowners of color already face many threats to their family home. Now, more will risk foreclosure than ever as millions of dollars in pandemic-era mortgage relief is set to run out before they even know it’s there. At a Thursday, November 2 briefing co-hosted by Ethnic Media Services and Housing and Economic Rights Advocates…
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulates Iloilo City for its inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network (UCCN) for Gastronomy on Wednesday (Nov. 1). “The Department of Tourism extends its sincerest congratulations to Iloilo City, under the leadership of Mayor Jerry Treñas, for its remarkable…
Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Japanese Government’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLITT) have signed a landmark agreement that is seen to expand opportunities for tourism development between the two countries. This, as DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and MLIT Minister His Excellency Tetsuo Saito signed a Memorandum of Cooperation…
The Philippines is primed to seize the spotlight at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2023, taking place from 6-8 November 2023 at the ExCel Convention Centre in London, United Kingdom as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its promotions arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, present the country’s destinations, tourism circuits, and attractions. Tourism…
TROUBLE making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to make your next car payment, take action as soon as possible. If you get behind on your…
A merry mix of players belonging to the fields of business here and abroad make up the full 300-strong field of the revival of the Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational golf tournament Monday at the world-class layout of The Orchard Golf and Country Club in Cavite. PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley…
Couples that are going through the divorce process in California should understand that the Family Code and the Family Courts requires that they provide complete and accurate disclosure to the other spouse. The financial disclosures are taken seriously by the Courts and failure to disclose could have serious consequences for the non-disclosing party in a…
Q: I AM a trained electrician from the Philippines but I do not have a license here in California. I have worked on projects for my company for almost 5 years, but I haven’t been paid a lot of overtime. Other workers at the job site have the same problem. My company says that they…
(and finally rock those fall outfits you’ve been wanting to try) I will cut to the chase and say it now: sweating excessively is never pretty and you can do something about it. Congratulations! Summer is over which means that “sweating season” is done and you are officially being forced out of your summer wear…
It’s the month of November when we experience the changing of seasons marked by the onset of cold weather, falling autumn leaves, and shorter days. If you’re like me, you’ll take these somber days as opportunities to reflect more deeply on life and our Christian faith, spending more time in quiet prayer, spiritual reading, and…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services Though bullying seems a nearly inevitable part of coming of age, its impacts can last years. At a Friday, Oct 27 EMS briefing, community leaders across California school campuses shared how bullying can incubate cultures of hate at a time of rising racial tensions; who the prime targets and…
The world’s biggest auto convention comes back Nov. 17-26 at LA Convention Center Are you a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for the classics, or are you into the latest automotive technology? Or do you want to know what it feels like to sit in a luxury exotic whip or a drift demo? Or,…
For millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, the end of the year brings a day of reckoning: It’s time to compare benefits and prices and change to a new plan or enroll for the first time. Open enrollment started Nov. 1 for the ACA’s federal and…
Only 8.5% of California Asians have updated their vaccine, booster FOR families everywhere, the beginning of November ushers in the excitement for upcoming holiday gatherings. But it also means the onset of regular viral outbreaks, like the flu, respiratory virus (RSV), and, now, coronavirus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently on a…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada When you retire, if you become disabled, or if someone you depend on dies— we are there when you need us. With your personal and secure my Social Security account, you can access your information, benefits, and important services from just about anywhere. Having a…
IN an inspiring gathering of distinguished alumni, the 22nd Grand Reunion and Convention of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) took center stage in New Brunswick, New Jersey from October 19 to 22, 2023. The biennial event served as a platform for UP President Angelo A. Jimenez to share his vision…
THE Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI) gears up to supercharge America’s green future! With excitement, APLFI announces the Electric Mechanic Scholarship. This initiative provides financial aid and strategically bridges the pressing skills gap in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) landscape, a sector ready for dynamic expansion. U.S. EV market landscape: PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts a tenfold boost in the U.S….
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) met with members of the Philippine American Friendship Community (PAFCOM) recently to celebrate Filipino American History Month and recognize the significant contributions of Filipino Americans to our nation. During the meeting, they talked about concerns facing the Filipino community today, including hate crimes against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, housing, economic,…
