Mayor Breed, Chef Florence celebrate new cafes in Union Square Plaza
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,…
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PH Consulate begins acceptance of e-payment for in-person consular services
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,…
PCGSF approves 2,928 overseas voting applications filed in Q3 2023
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…
Accelerating America’s green transition: Igniting the future with APLFI’s electric mechanic scholarship
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…
SF mayor kicks off safe shopper initiative for the holiday season
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…
Clark International Airport joins list of world’s most beautiful airports, earns a Prix Versailles Laureate
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…
[COLUMN] The duty to provide complete and accurate financial disclosure in a California divorce
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…
Successful launch of FACLA seniors club program – ballroom dancing for only $5 entrance!
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…
‘Here Lies Love’ will play final Broadway performance on Sunday, November 26
‘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…
Calling all BCHS 78ers!!!
Dumalo at makisaya sa ating nalalapit na reunion para sa pagpapatuloy ng ating kuwento!!! For more information, please your inquiries to [email protected].
New California law offers fresh Protection from steep ambulance bills
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,…
Fil-Am artist Paul Pfeiffer to have first US retrospective at MOCA
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…
Post-pandemic, homeowners of color face losing homes
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…
UNESCO Gastronomy City citation for Iloilo boosts gastro, creative tourism
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…
Philippines, Japan ink deal on tourism cooperation
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…
Philippine Tourism to shine at World Travel Market in London
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…
What to do if you can’t make car payments
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…
Reviving Legends: Banner field answers Mabuhay Miles shotgun start
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…
[COLUMN] The duty to provide complete and accurate financial disclosure in a california divorce
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…
[COLUMN] Employee protections for workers mislabeled independent contractors
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…
[COLUMN] Here’s how to get your excessive underarm sweating under control
(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 …
[COLUMN] Praying to the God of all people
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…
School bullying mirrors deeper racial, ethnic faultlines
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…
EV test drives, celebrity car showcases, and more: 2023 LA Auto Show promises exciting new displays, opportunities for car enthusiasts
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…
Enrollment begins for more Affordable Care Act insurance plans
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…
Ahead of holiday gatherings, health experts recommend receiving updated COVID, flu vaccines
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…
At home or on the go: Social Security is online
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…
UPAAA’s 22nd grand reunion showcases global vision for UP’s future
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,…
Accelerating America’s green transition: Igniting the future with APLFI’s electric mechanic scholarship
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…
Sen. Menendez meets with PAFCOM members to commemorate Filipino American History Month
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…