With its rich marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and continued commitment to conserving and promoting its aquatic ecosystems, the Philippines was hailed as the Best Dive Destination in Asia Pacific at the Travel Weekly Asia (TWA) Readers’ Choice Awards held last 03 October 2023 at Conrad Centennial, Singapore. Hosted by Northstar Travel Group, the awards…
DashoContent proudly presents dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow that masterfully integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) sophistication with human insight in the dynamic world of digital marketing and business growth. This year, dashcon kicks off in the vibrant city of Cebu, a beacon of innovation and creativity. dashcon 2023 is a community-driven roadshow that will journey…
Rhythm of Hope promises to be the concert of the year, not only because of its long list of A-lister performers, but more so because of its worthy beneficiary. Lighthouse is a non-profit organization out of Los Angeles, which serves as a resource center for victims of domestic violence. Wendy Lindo, a healthcare worker turned…
LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2023 – Hollywood fashion star designer, Alexis Monsanto, will showcase his Spring-Summer ’24 collection on Thursday, October 19th 7:30 PM at The Majestic Downtown located at 650 N. Spring, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Monsanto presents his collection, “Belles Fleurs” in vibrant colors and exciting elements of the garden. Monsanto will take the…
Emirates airline and Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., (LIPAD), the operator and manager of Clark International Airport (CRK), recently treated industry and business highflyers to a golf tournament at the Mimosa Plus Golf Course inside the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga. Emirates, one of the world’s best international airlines, and the Luzon International Premiere…
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) to develop research cooperation and capacity building between the two institutions. The momentous occasion took place today, October 10, 2023 via zoom. The signing of the memorandum marked a vital step to equalize opportunities and…
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue the winning trend. New funding deals may yet to be clinched at the Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) international conference on November 22 to 24…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Ilocos region. Businesses and consumers can discover the best that the region offers, as the event takes place from October 13 to 15, 2023. The RTF is one…
The famous Michael Jackson song from 1982 called “Billy Jean” lays out the typical parentage situation where a mother accuses a man as being (“the one”) the biological father of her child and demands that he steps up to the responsibility of fatherhood or at the least pay child support. In that song, Michael Jackson…
Ernie Flores worked for about two years as a school principal for the Palo Verde Union School District in Tulare County, California. The students within the school district are predominantly Hispanic and Spanish was their first language. During Flores’ tenure as principal, student enrollment at the school increased. No one on the school board expressed…
As extreme heat — the worst U.S. weather-related killer — worsens nationwide, the country’s three new Chief Heat Officers shared at a Sept. 29 briefing the lessons they learned about how the threat to their cities is changing their efforts to protect urban residents. Los Angeles Marta Segura, Chief Heat Officer (CHO) of Los Angeles, Calif. since…
By: Amrylois Ferido The Filipino community is well-known for many things, such as their talent, togetherness, and pride in who they are. However, there is one more thing to add to that list, the community’s unwavering devotion to God, specifically through their Catholic faith. This faith has become interwoven into the Filipino culture, where many…
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year. Americans spend more than $1,450 each year on holiday-related purchases – from gifts and travel to decorations and entertainment. These costs layered into your monthly…
Makati, Philippines—Three renowned island destinations in the Philippines made it to this year’s Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) Top 10 Readers’ Choice Awards. Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao placed third, sixth, and tenth, respectively among readers from around the world of the prestigious luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced on Thursday (Oct….
Las Vegas – The enchanting aura of Las Vegas was adorned with Filipino culture and history as hundreds gathered at the South Point Cinemark Century Theater for the premiere of “1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom.” This groundbreaking film, premiering across the United States, brings to life the story of Datu Lapulapu and his…
SHOVELS sent dirt flying and with that, construction work could begin on a new state-of-the-art public health lab. County officials broke ground for the facility at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa on Wednesday, October 4. The new $93.3 million lab will be nearly three times the size of the old, cramped and outdated…
THE County of San Diego released an Annual Report on Monday, October 2 that listed numerous accomplishments and stated that the county, the public it serves, local cities, community groups and organizations are better when they work together. “In San Diego County we are better together,” County Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer stated in the…
Fleet operations division leads by example with distinction in 2023 Green Fleet Awards SAN DIEGO – Following another year of reduced emissions and a smaller carbon footprint from the use of eco-friendly vehicles, the City of San Diego’s Fleet Operations Division was recently honored as the fleet with the “Best Policies and Procedures” by the National Association…
Increase applies to all employees who work within the city SAN DIEGO – Many San Diegans will soon see an increase in their pay when the city’s minimum wage goes up. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, employees who perform at least two hours of work in one or more calendar weeks of the year within the…
Read-a-thon, storytimes and film screenings spotlight books that have been challenged or banned SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) annual Banned Books Week kicked off with a read-a-thon on Monday, Oct. 2, and continues with a full week of programming centered around banned and challenged books. The theme of this…
International organization honors city efforts with Promise Zone and Bridge to Home SAN DIEGO – Recognizing a commitment to invest in economic opportunity for all San Diegans, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recently recognized the City of San Diego with two 2023 Excellence in Economic Development awards, highlighting the success of the city’s public-private partnerships…
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) celebrated its 22nd annual Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala Dinner at a gala ceremony in downtown Manhattan last week. Since its inception in 2001, this event has been a cornerstone in recognizing the outstanding contributions of Asian American business professionals across the United States. This…
Revenge travel is real! I am sure all of us have traveled at least once in the past year. There are many destinations, we all want to go – but let’s admit it – we always need to have a budget in mind. The best travel deals This is why I am happy that I…
Salesforce was the first company to contribute towards San Francisco’s APEC fundraising goals, donating $1 million SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, October 3 recognized Salesforce’s partnership in supporting San Francisco as the host city for the 2023 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting taking place November 11-17, 2023. Salesforce was the…
Consul General Neil Ferrer joined San Francisco Mayor London Breed, California State Senator Scott Wiener, and other government officials and community leaders in the 55th anniversary celebration of the West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service Center, and the inauguration of its new two-storey, 6,200-square-foot permanent community center at the SOMA Pilipinas District in San Francisco on September…
ALAMEDA – Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano graced the 87th anniversary celebration of the Boholano Circle International (BCI) at its clubhouse on September 23, 2023 as well as the installation of its new set of officers led by its president Mrs. Myrna Cajilog. Consul Vanessa G. Bago-Llona and Alameda Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer, were…
WHAT’S worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that called people to get them to donate to fake charities. Some prey on your kindness and desire to help people impacted by weather emergencies or a disaster. But when you get…
Exciting games await you in October! ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino won many awards at the Casino Player Best of Gaming awards in recognition of their contributions to the Native Northwest gaming scene. Their achievements include being the “Favorite Casino Resort for a Staycation,” “Best Slot Tournaments” and “Best Poker Tournaments,” as well…
SAN FRANCISCO — In its first photo exhibit since the height of the pandemic, the Philippine Consulate General attended the opening of the photo exhibit of Bay Area-based Filipino American portrait and narrative photographer Natalie Schrik at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in San Francisco on September 6, 2023. Held under the auspices…
MOST people think they can only file family petitions for relatives. Actually, they can also petition their family member for a green card through employment. In this encore episode, viewers can learn how Ana petitioned her aunt, Susan, as a housekeeper. Since the minimum requirement for the job was three months of experience in housekeeping,…
