MILEJO Village, a new affordable housing development in San Ysidro, celebrated an official grand opening on Thursday, November 2. Located at 429 West San Ysidro Boulevard, the project features 64 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with wrap-around supportive services to seniors and families facing homelessness and mental health challenges. The housing was built in partnership…
Investments aim to expand access to arts and culture citywide and boost tourism SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has announced two funding opportunities aimed at supporting arts and culture activities and projects in San Diego, and applications are now being accepted. The Operational Support Program (OSP) provides general operating support to nonprofit…
IT has been 10 years since Anne Curtis’s last performance at Pechanga, and she’s ready to put on a show for her fans. Pechanga Resort Casino proudly presents the “Anne Curtis Luv-Anne The Comeback Concert 2023” that will be held on Friday, December 1, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, at 8 p.m., at…
SCAMMERS speak your language. That’s why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) now takes reports in multiple languages. To report in Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, and many other languages, call the FTC at (877) 382-4357. Press 3 to speak to an interpreter. To report identity theft, call (877) 438-4338 and choose the…
Highest-ever waste diversion rate of 71% means less waste is going to the landfill SAN DIEGO – Marking a significant milestone in efforts to encourage recycling and limit waste, the City of San Diego has achieved a 71% diversion rate for the amount of waste diverted from the landfill, the highest it has ever been….
Osaka, Japan – The Philippines’ participation at Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2023 garnered impressive negotiated sales leads amounting to around PHP297,833,650.00 during its four-day run on 26-29 October 2023 at INTEX Osaka, Japan. Through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Osaka, the country’s delegation at TEJ sustained its…
In 1936 when I was born, my parents knew I was a boy and that I was a he, for people then had common sense and accepted natural order. Today, there is a debate about he and she, him and her, amidst confusion on when and what to say, where even a Supreme Court Justice…
ROHNERT PARK – Come to Graton Resort & Casino in November for luxury and entertainment, and everything you could expect! On Saturdays in November, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., win big at the $300,000 Lexus & Cash Anniversary Giveaway! There are drawings every hour; 1 Lexus winner at 10 p.m., plus 60 winners of $500…
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…
Maureen Sebastian’s name graces the marquee as one of the lead actors in “Poor Yella Rednecks,” the sequel to Qui Nguyen’s acclaimed play, “Vietgone.” This gripping new production masterfully unravels the complexities of immigrant life in the 1980s, offering a fresh perspective on the Asian-American experience. Sebastian’s role in the play resonates deeply with her…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team head to Little Manila in Woodside, Queens, New York, to talk to Kapamilya, who asks immigration questions on Citizen Pinoy’s latest edition of “Your Tanong, My Sagot.” Woodside is one of the neighborhoods with the largest Filipino population in the state of New…
Archbishop Caccia leads mass for 400 Filipino priests in cultural event IN a historic event, nearly 400 Filipino Catholic priests from across the United States came together in Newark for a cultural celebration on October 26. The gathering took place at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart and featured a Mass presided over by…
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…
