[COLUMN] God’s purpose for us
God has created each of us for a purpose, grounded in Christian principles of knowing, loving, and serving Him. But He didn’t stop there; He has endowed us with many…
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Census Bureau funding still in GOP sights despite latest spending bill
by Edward Kissami Ethnic Media Services There was an audible sigh of relief in DC on Wednesday, November 15 after Congress approved a stop-gap funding measure to keep the government…
‘Open up the Golden Gate of economy to build lives of hope,’ says Biden at APEC CEO Summit
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services SAN FRANCISCO — President Joe Biden addressed a packed room of business leaders on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO summit,…
Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies
LOS ANGELES — June Voros sprang from her couch as a high-pitched beep warned her that she needed a quick dose of sugar. Her blood sugar was plummeting, and the…
San Diego’s Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 honored
THE San Diego County Public Defender’s Office announced its list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County and recognized them at a special ceremony on Thursday, November…
Announcing the FTC’s voice cloning challenge
VOICE cloning technologies can generate a near-perfect voice clone based on a short audio clip or snippet of someone’s voice. The technology has potential to help people — for example,…
Improved Children’s Park in downtown reopens
Park’s redevelopment creates space for residents and visitors to gather, relax, picnic, play and exercise SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday morning, November 14, Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Stephen Whitburn,…
City of San Diego launches recruitment effort for next police chief
Community forums will gather public input; current Police Chief David Nisleit to retire in 2024 SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is kicking off a robust process to…
City of San Diego rolls out Safe Sidewalks Program following City Council approval
Citywide effort to improve safety and accessibility will eliminate fees for property owners to make repairs SAN DIEGO – As part of a citywide effort to improve sidewalks in all…
Consul General Ferrer joins Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony honoring Filipino WWII veterans
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joined the Congressional Gold Medal award ceremony held on October 23, 2023 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center in San…
It’s A Meaningful Holiday Celebration with Paskonstelasyon at Marriott Hotel Manila
A culmination of the Global Customer Appreciation Week and Lantern and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Marriott Philippines welcomed the joyous holiday season with a grand week-long event called “Paskontelasyon,” a…
Philippine tourism earnings surge to 404B in first 10 months of 2023 – DOT chief
San Francisco, California—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco showcased the country’s tourism gains and recovery efforts post-pandemic, noting that the tourism industry has contributed an estimated USD 7…
SMC-PLEX, a game changer infra project in Pangasinan
By Melandrew T. Velasco PANGASINAN, the third largest province in the Philippines, received a major boost recently from San Miguel Corporation Infrastructure with the signing of a joint venture agreement for…
SBA Administrator Guzman encourages shopping small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation…
PCGSF recognizes ALLICE advocacy on its 20th anniversary gala
COLMA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer and Madame Miriam Ferrer, joined the kumares and kumpares of the Alliance for Community Empowerment (ALLICE), a Filipino American…
Mayors Breed, Harrell urge congressional leaders to support increased funding to combat fentanyl crisis
37 mayors ask Congress to support Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent overdose deaths SAN FRANCISCO — On Tuesday, November 14, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, and…
What to do if you’re billed for an SBA EIDL or PPP loan you don’t owe
DID you get a bill for a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) you never applied for? If the answer is yes, an identity…
Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions from Kapamilya in Woodside, New York on Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel returns to Kabayan Bistro at Little Manila along Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside, New York, to answer more questions from our Kapamilya. When AuroraA…
Snap towing donates $100,000 to Las Vegas rescue mission to help the homeless
LAS VEGAS – The Las Vegas Rescue Mission announced today it has received a generous donation from Snap Towing, which will be used toward its holiday-based funding needs. Snap Towing…
SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio…
Register now for City of Las Vegas no-school fun day November 22
Registration also open for Dec. 18-29 Winter Break Camps The city of Las Vegas offers all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade Wednesday, Nov….
Admiral Hotel launched once upon a Filipino Christmas
ADMIRAL HOTEL LAUNCHED ONCE UPON A FILIPINO CHRISTMAS MANILA, November 16, 2023 – Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery ushers in the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony held…
Experience the Magic of ‘Gather to Give’: A Share-a-Ton Holiday Soiree at Sheraton Manila Hotel
Sheraton Manila Hotel kicked off the holiday season with ‘Paskonstelasyon‘ presenting ‘Gather to Give’: A Share-a-Ton Holiday Soiree – an enchanting night promising more than just merriment. The Marriott Bonvoy…
Run Ortigas 2023: A Day of Running, Fitness, and Tail-Wagging Fun at Ortigas East
Pasig City – Over 1,500 runners and their furry friends filled the streets with energy and enthusiasm as the second annual Run Ortigas 2023 kicked off. Organized by Ortigas Land…
Filipino Excellence Takes Center Stage at ARK’s ‘Make Your Mark’ Gala
IN a vibrant intersection of culinary brilliance and social impact, ARK, the eminent social impact organization that tackles hunger in the Philippines, hosted a dazzling gala on November 2, 2023,…
[COLUMN] Queries from read
IS COVID-19 gone? No, COVID-19 is still with us. This fall, there is a rise in the number of cases and number of hospitalizations of this evolving virus. COVID-19 dangers…
Clean California brings 57 San Francisco volunteers together to beautify Dolores Park
Clean California, in partnership with Refuse Refuse, the San Francisco Department of Public Works, Keep America Beautiful, Keep California Beautiful and local San Francisco volunteers, came together this past Sunday,…
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Landco Pacific Corporation conquers Hollywood
Paving the way for the Punta Fuego developer to roll out a sustained program to serve the US market LANDCO Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Corporation (MPIC), with…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care
by Reed Abelson and Jordan Rau KFF Health News Margaret Newcomb, 69, a retired French teacher, is desperately trying to protect her retirement savings by caring for her 82-year-old husband,…