Amid Medicaid ‘unwinding,’ many states wind up expanding

TRISHA Byers left behind one crucial item when she moved to North Carolina last year to be closer to her family after suffering a brain injury: health insurance. In Massachusetts, Byers, 39, was enrolled in Medicaid, the government health program that covers low-income people. But she was ineligible in North Carolina, which had not yet…

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[COLUMN] Health gems

HEALTHIEST bread Most bread, made of wheat, is loaded with lectins, which wreak havoc on our guts and digestion. Sourdough (fermented) and millet bread are lectin-free. Always read the labels and make certain they do not have glyphosate, a substance that is harmful to our digestive system. To assist in harvesting wheat, many farmers use…

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PCGSF visits East Bay for consular outreach

One-day event delivers 188 services PINOLE – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco conducted a consular outreach at Saint Joseph Church in Pinole, California on July 27, 2024. This is the ninth outreach mission spearheaded by the consulate for the year. Led by Vice Consuls Adrian Baccay and Hannah Go, the consular outreach in the Bay Area’s East…

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NaFFAA announces Ryan Namata as new national president

DETROIT — The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) proudly announces the election of Ryan Namata as the organization’s new national president, following a pivotal election held on the afternoon of Saturday, August 17, 2024, during the 15th National Empowerment Conference in Detroit. This historic moment marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for NaFFAA, as Namata,…

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Philippines Launches Next Generation 911 with Innovative Technology, Revolutionizing Emergency Response

Manila, Philippines – On August 16, 2024, the Philippines marked a historic moment with the launch of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) system, a groundbreaking advancement as part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Emergency 911 National Office Revitalized 911 Project. It was introduced to the country by Filipino-American techpreneur based…

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Philippine Airlines Honored as Best Employer for 2024

Philippine Airlines (PAL) was recognized as the Best Employer Brand 2024 at the recently concluded LinkedIn Talent Awards for the Philippines. The Philippine flag carrier earned the prestigious award in recognition for its efforts in creating a high-performing work force and service culture that engages meaningfully with millions of customers traveling on its global flight…

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What it means to be a Church

The affirming words of Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the developer of Alpha, a basic introduction to Christianity, during the last session of Alpha in our parish last week, still resonate in my mind, offering me a fresh perspective on who we should be as a Church. In simple yet profound terms, he shared in the Alpha…

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[OPINION] Chef Natalia Moran: On top of her game as opening chef to over 20 restaurants and counting

“Chef Natalia Moran is the epitome of Filipina ingenuity, creativity, industry, and commitment to excellence. Chef Natalia has been a consultant to many reputable restaurants in the Philippines for decades: to help them refresh their menu, enhance their efficiency and productivity, achieve consistency in food and service, manage their costs, and update the look and…

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[COLUMN] What it means to be a Church

The affirming words of Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the developer of Alpha, a basic introduction to Christianity, during the last session of Alpha in our parish last week, still resonate in my mind, offering me a fresh perspective on who we should be as a Church. In simple yet profound terms, he shared in the Alpha…

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How to make your credit card work for you

Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future. Even if you don’t have a strong credit history, you can still…

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Senator Cortez Masto, Secretary Buttigieg join Las Vegas officials for Maryland Parkway groundbreaking

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and local Las Vegas officials on Monday, August 12 celebrated the groundbreaking of the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada’s Maryland Parkway Bus Rapid Transit project. The project will expand transit service along Maryland Parkway, which connects the Las Vegas…

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Fr. Orbos visits US, celebrates masses with Fil-Am community

FATHER Jerry Orbos, SVD will be celebrating Masses with the Filipino American community from August 15 to September 9, 2024. The following are the schedule of masses with Fr. Orbos that includes visits to Southern California, the Bay Area and the Midwest: • August 15, 2024 – Rosary 5PM; Mass 6PM – St. Matthew Church…

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Reflections on Transition

Transitioning through various stages in life presents a multitude of challenges. Whether it involves moving to college, embarking on a new career, navigating middle age, or transitioning into retirement, it invariably brings about stress, worry, anxiety, and the need for painful adaptation. I vividly recall a significant transitional period I encountered in my own life….

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Joy Mendoza Rojas to have art show this month; Roderick Paulate, Maricel Soriano, Pepe Diokno win at FAP’s LUNA Awards

“GOMBURZA,” referring to Fathers Gomez, Burgos and Zamora who were executed during the Spanish rule in the Philippines, is a historic Filipino film that is directed by Pepe Diokno, who will direct Ricky Lee’s “Himala The Musical,” a Metro Manila Film Festival entry this December 2024. According to Canada-based Judy Garcia Fernandez: “My late father…

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