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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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[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…

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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…

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[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…

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California moves ahead of the FDA in banning common candy additives

by Annie Sciacca KFF Health News Halloween candy could be in for a California makeover. Asserting that the Food and Drug Administration has not moved quickly enough on dangerous food additives, state lawmakers last month passed the California Food Safety Act, which bans four ingredients found in popular snacks and packaged foods — including candy…

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ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula celebrates 30 years of Filipino arts & cinema international with a tribute to Marilou Diaz-Abaya

SAN FRANCISCO – ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula is honored to be part of the 30th anniversary of the Filipino Arts & Cinema International (FACINE), the longest-running festival of Filipino films in the diaspora. #FACINE30 presents a tribute to the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya, the most awarded female director in Philippine cinema, with back-to-back screenings of  the documentary “Marilou Diaz-Abaya: Filmmaker…

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PCGSF supports fashion show fundraiser

THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Consul General Neil Frank Ferrer and Consul Jed Llona, attended the “Autumn in Motion Fashion Show” fundraiser on September 23, 2023 at the Hill and Valley Club House in Hayward, California. The fashion show was held as a fundraiser for the Aeta Tribe Foundation and the…

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DOT chief joins high-level UNWTO Global Education Forum as panelist

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the critical role of the Department in bridging the academe and the industry toward championing tourism education in the Philippines, going beyond its mandate to promote the country as a destination to the world. The tourism chief shared this as she was invited to join…

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