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 The new $93.3 million lab will be nearly three times the size of the old, cramped and outdated…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,…
In a powerful display of unity and determination, hundreds of Asian American members of the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) gathered in New York on Thursday, Sept. 28 to advocate for significant reforms within the entertainment industry. The rally brought together actors, producers, and industry advocates to address critical…
PERCY Mabasa, known by his broadcast name Percy Lapid, was an unwavering radio broadcaster who dedicated 35 years of his life to exposing corruption among the powerful. Thousands of listeners tuned in to his program, drawn by his fearless opinions. A year ago, he was shot dead on his way home and his death serves…
Filipino foodies and gourmands in the tri-state area are in for a treat next weekend as New York’s most renowned culinary festival takes over the Big Apple. The much-awaited Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival (NYCWFF) returns to celebrate 16 years this October 12-15 with more than 80 events featuring over 500 chefs from…
TODAY’S column on food contains some data contributed by my classmate and wife, Farida I. Chua, MD, a retired Northwest Indiana pediatrician, an avid reader/researcher, and a fellow in our annual medical missionary in the rural areas of the Philippines. As I have written in this column in the past, unless we eat food as…
Cellist Wen-Sinn Yang will be the featured soloist for the second concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra this concert season under the baton of Maestro Grzegorz Nowak on October 13, 2023, at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati at 7:30pm. For the second concert, dubbed “Italian Night,” the Swiss-born cellist will perform Antonin…
Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurer recently received the Four Golden Arrow Award during the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) and Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS) Golden Arrow Recognition Ceremony. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Awards organizers, Institute of Corporate Directors, has recognized InLife for its good corporate…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines announces its triumphant participation in the Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) 2023, held from September 24 to 29 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event is renowned as one of the most influential MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region, providing a vibrant platform…
The Federation of Filipino Rosary Groups, 2000 Hail Mary and Knights of Columbus will host the Rosary Rally at Incarnation Church, 1001 Brand Avenue, Glendale on Sunday, October 15th , 2023. A Eucharistic celebration honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary will start with a procession at 1:15 pm followed by praying the rosary. Mass in Tagalog…
PECHANGA Resort Casino proudly presents the APO Hiking Society 50 Years USA Concert Tour 2023 that will be held on Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 8 p.m., at the Pechanga Theater. APO Hiking Society is one of the pillars and icons of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Formed in 1969, the group…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services Though summer is ending in California, extreme heat is still worsening long-term. At a Sept. 26 EMS briefing, state and community organizations shared how they were adapting on the community level. Climate change is climate chaos Braden Kay, Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Manager of the California Governor’s…
UNITED States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino Americans this October as the country marks the annual recognition of Filipino American History Month. The White House released a statement saying Filipinos and Filipino Americans “have helped forge the very idea of America.” The country is…
During the public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee “J” to deliberate on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday (Oct. 3), Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reported the resurgence of the Philippine tourism industry as it records Php 344 Billion in foreign visitor receipts in just the first…
