Program sends healthcare help to patients in rural San Diego County

SAN Diego County Fire and Medical Care Services join forces to deliver healthcare to patients after they are discharged from Sharp Grossmont Hospital in rural communities. The Rural Health Discharge Program provides a County Fire/CAL FIRE Paramedic Captain paired with a Public Health Nurse to provide care for patients returning home after hospitalization, with the…

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City of San Diego’s first draft Mobility Master Plan provides a vision for a sustainable future

City is seeking public input on new effort to provide more mobility options SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s new draft Mobility Master Plan is completed and available for public review and feedback. The Mobility Master Plan is a comprehensive transportation planning effort to create a balanced, equitable and sustainable mobility system for the city. It will help…

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[COLUMN] Physician suicide

BETWEEN 300 to 400 physicians in the United States kill themselves each year, or about one a day. The rate of suicide is highest among anesthesiologists, general practitioners, psychiatrists, and surgeons, a rate higher compared to the rate in other professions, and double that of the suicide rate in the general population. The unrealistic self-expectation…

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Why ageism prevails and how to stop it

Age isn’t everything when it comes to human health and ability, yet it often dominates conversations about these to the detriment of older adults. In a Friday, Oct. 6 EMS briefing, aging experts discussed why ageism — discrimination on the basis of older age — prevails in the way we view older adults, and how to overcome…

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Dashcon 2023: Where AI Meets Human Insight in Business & Digital Marketing

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…

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Hollywood fashion star Alexis Monsanto headlines the opening night of LAFW powered by Art Hearts Fashion in celebration of Filipino American History Month

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…

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Highflyers play golf in Emirates and LIPAD invitational

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…

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Nayong Pilipino signs agreement with Ateneo de Zamboanga University for cooperation in research

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…

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[COLUMN] What to do if you find out that you are not the biological father of the child after you have signed the voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP)

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…

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How US Chief Heat Officers are beating the heat

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…

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5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt

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…

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LOVE THE PHILIPPINES! Boracay, Palawan, Siargao voted among Asia’s best by Condé Nast Traveler readers

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….

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Groundbreaking celebration for new public health lab

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…

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San Diego County annual report shows we are better together

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…

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SDPL celebrates freedom to read during Banned Books Week

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…

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City of San Diego recognized for excellence in economic development

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…

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Two Fil-Am execs among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business

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…

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