DOT’s Alternative Livelihood Training Program signals hope and recovery as Oriental Mindoro’s tourism industry bounces back after oil spill woes

Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the culmination of the “Bayanihan sa Bukas na may Pag-Asa sa Turismo (BBMT)” Alternative Livelihood Training program on Monday (Oct. 23) at the Balai Mindoro Convention Center, which trained over 1,300 oil spill affected tourism workers in the province. This event, along with…

Read More

Morris Jamlang at the New York Comic Con: Crafting Modular Bags, Celebrating Baybayin

Baybayin, the ancient writing system of the Philippines, is experiencing a resurgence driven by government organizations, cultural groups, and dedicated artists across the Filipino diaspora. Derived from the Tagalog root word “baybay,” meaning “to spell,” Baybayin is experiencing a renaissance as it is now taught in schools, workshops, and lectures. Words in Baybayin script are…

Read More

PH Consulate in SF visits CAS for MANAMo 2023 celebration

SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco led by Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer visited the California Academy of Sciences and attended its Nightlife event on September 28, 2023 as part of its celebration of Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2023 with the theme “Kapuluan, Kabuluhan, Kaunlaran” (Archipelago, Significance, and…

Read More

San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and elections department moving website

REDWOOD CITY – Mark Church, San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer, announced the Department’s website has moved to a government domain. The website can now be reached at www.smcacre.gov. “Moving to a government domain is an important step in helping the public quickly identify our website as a trusted government source. The Department of…

Read More

[COLUMN] The ‘Ionizer’ scam

AS far as health is concerned, the majority, if not all of us, want the best health minus the sacrifices needed to achieve it effectively and safely. We want to be healthy without exercising, dieting or abstaining from smoking and without disciplined alcohol intake. We want to have good blood pressure and good cholesterol level…

Read More

ARK’s 2023 gala is gathering exceptional Filipinos and FutureMakers to solve hunger for good in the Philippines and beyond

ARK, an award-winning social impact organization that is solving hunger for good with farmers and fisherfolk in the Philippines, is gathering exceptional Filipinos and FutureMakers at their star-studded gala on November 2, 2023 in NYC’s Bohemian National Hall. At the gala, ARK will celebrate a collective and incredible feat – securing food and income of…

Read More

Oliver Tolentino Shows Native Fabrics in Beverly Hills

Hollywood fashion designer Oliver Tolentino presented an all eco collection last October 19th at the exclusive Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, as part of L.A. Fashion Week, Beverly Hills. The celebrity designer, who has boutiques in Los Angeles and Manila, created couture from piña, abaca, water hyacinth, and Philippine silk for a fashionable crowd unfamiliar…

Read More

DOT wins back-to-back Best Videos at World Tourism Organization competition

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan — Two tourism videos of The Philippines produced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) received special citations at the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Video Competition 2023 as part of the activities of the organization’s General Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, recently. Produced by the DOT-Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy,…

Read More

Don’t give Halloween hazards a ghost of a chance

SCE offers tips for safe and smart decisions about candles, costumes and decorations that are key to preventing accidents Riddle me this: What’s scarier than spooky Halloween decorations or ghoulish costumes? For safety experts, the answer is easily the hazards inherent in wearing and displaying spooky décor. Now consuming all of October, Halloween is more…

Read More

Small landlords are encouraged to apply for the City of Los Angeles emergency renters assistance program

The program provides small landlords financial assistance LOS ANGELES — The City of Los Angeles Measure United to House LA (ULA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Renters Assistance Program for small landlords. The City continues its efforts to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused through this program which provides financial assistance to small landlords…

Read More

City of Los Angeles celebrates Filipino American History Month

THE City of Los Angeles honored the thriving Filipino American community during its annual celebration of October as Fil-Am History Month (FAHM) with a lighting of City Hall and awards ceremony recognizing personalities and leaders. The third annual celebration — led by LA Board of Public Works Commissioner Susana Reyes and Bureau of Street Lighting…

Read More

Los Angeles City Hall gets bathed in the colors of the Philippine flag

AS part of the month-long celebration of Filipino-American History Month this October, the  iconic Los Angeles City Hall building was bathed in the colors of the Philippine flag in the early evening of 20 October. City officials, Philippine Consulate representatives, and Fil-ams  representing local government, businesses and community organizations  gathered at the City Hall grounds…

Read More

TPB’s 12th Regional Travel Fair reaches over PHP 390 million in sales

The 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) had a successful run, generating PHP 396 million from estimated business leads as well as PHP 1.3 million in actual sales for nationwide tourism stakeholders and weavers in its three-day run last October 13-15 at Robinsons Ilocos. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the RTF aims to…

Read More

What can hand-gathering 100 million kilograms of discarded plastic achieve?

In the face of mounting challenges around plastic pollution and poverty, there emerges a story of hope and transformation. Imagine over 100 million kilograms of discarded plastic— a staggering 220 million pounds, equivalent to a mind-boggling 5 billion 500ml bottles— being prevented from polluting our precious environment. “This isn’t just a dream; it’s a remarkable…

Read More

KATHA Awards winners for home, fashion, and lifestyle revealed

New pieces and designs imbued with fresh takes and unique executions took the spotlight as the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) revealed, on Thursday, the winners of KATHA Awards for home fashion, and lifestyle. The much-awaited results were announced on October 19, 2023 in Manila FAME’s gala night dubbed “Pagsibol: A Gala…

Read More

[COLUMN] Welcome Bishop Albert Bahhuth!

WE warmly welcome our newly ordained auxiliary bishop, Most Reverend Albert Bahhuth, the Episcopal Vicar of the San Fernando Region, to our parish. It brings us great joy to have him with us this Sunday to celebrate Mass and bless our new Pre-K classrooms. Bishop Albert is no stranger to many in our region, as he…

Read More

Women’s wellness & weight loss franchise expands to Woodland Hills, CA

BeBalanced centers open first Woodland Hills area location, celebrating with a grand opening and wellness educational event on October 25 WOODLAND HILLS – BeBalanced, a nation-wide franchise that provides holistic, natural solutions to common symptoms related to PMS and menopause, including frustrating weight gain and the inability to lose weight (despite diet and exercise), is…

Read More

[COLUMN] Employer theft of employees’ wages: Are they more serious than mob merchandise thefts? 

IF you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve probably seen the shocking videos of  smash-and-grab mobs stealing merchandise from some high-end stores. The news media  have been playing these eye-catching videos along with interviews of corporate retail  executives decrying a supposed loss of law and order highlighted by these high-profile  thefts in retail workplaces. These organized…

Read More
Back To Top