AJMG, JTC SIGN AGREEMENT
Asian Journal Media Group (AJMG) and Jorivim Transport Corporation (JTC) recently completed an agreement for JTC to be the official transportation service of the Balikbayan Magazine as it travels and…
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Mayor Gloria opens second safe sleeping site for unsheltered San Diegans
Program provides up to 400 tents, basic amenities and supportive services for those experiencing homelessness SAN DIEGO – As part of his comprehensive strategy to address homelessness, Mayor Todd Gloria on…
City of San Diego helps secure 15% flood insurance discount for property owners
As of oct. 1, all new or renewed national flood insurance policyholders will receive automatic discount on their premiums SAN DIEGO – To help make flood insurance more affordable for San…
BOTEful Batanes: Where Every Bottle Counts GINEBRA para sa Kalikasan
Expanding its BOTEful Philippines program after successful activations in various areas, Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI), the spirits business of San Miguel Corporation, has made its mark in Batanes. Known…
City of Carson celebrates Larry Itliong Day with honored guests, community leaders
THE City of Carson came alive with the spirit of unity and cultural celebration as residents gathered to commemorate Larry Itliong Day, dedicated to the late Filipino American labor leader….
168 Market opens newest branch in Vallejo
ASIAN supermarket chain 168 Market opened its newest location in Vallejo on Saturday, October 28 with a brief, early morning grand opening ceremony. It is the seventh location for 168…
Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya at Little Manila in Woodside, New York on Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team head to Little Manila in Woodside, Queens, New York to talk to Kapamilya who ask immigration questions in…
Fisheries officials call on ConGen Ferrer, discuss sustainability of PH blue swimming crabs
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officials led by Undersecretary for Fisheries, Ms. Drusila Esther E. Bayate, called on Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer…
When that supposedly free annual physical generates a bill
by Julie Appleby KFF Health News Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, didn’t hesitate when she was asked to fill out a routine mental health questionnaire during a checkup…
Former diplomat Leandro Lachica Bids for Hudson County commissioner post
Leandro “Lindy” Lachica, an accomplished lawyer and former diplomat, is running for election to the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners to represent District 1 in New Jersey. Lachica, known for his advocacy for…
[COLUMN] Let’s pray for peace
THE conflict in the Middle East is escalating and people around the world are anxious and fearful that this could accidentally lead to World War III, which could literally annihilate…
Inaugural FilAm creative film festival to light up Los Angeles
Los Angeles – The City of Angels is about to witness cinematic history as the inaugural FilAm Creative Film Festival (FACFF) takes center stage. Scheduled for November 3rd, 2023,this red…
BeBalanced: Your journey towards balanced health
Living a balanced life not only deals with how we spend our time or what lifestyles we choose to follow, but balance is also important within our health. BeBalanced is…
[COLUMN] Reinstating a deceased petitioner’s family based petition
It is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before their petition’s priority date becomes current. This is usually the case with U.S. Citizen parent…
Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer’s blood test
For the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer’s disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results in the privacy of their homes. This might…
PH Launches Enhanced Travel App, Your Digital Guide to Rediscovering the Philippines
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines are thrilled to announce the release of the upgraded Travel Philippines app. This enhanced digital platform is the…
Asian Pacific Islander business council thrives with successful events and ongoing engagement
THE Asian Pacific Islander (API) Business Council of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce has been making waves since its successful launch that took place at Seafood City on March…
FABAG celebrates Fil-Am History Month in Glendale
GLENDALE — October is Filipino American History Month, celebrated all over the United States. A very successful Filipino American celebration, “Making a Difference Day,” was hosted by the Filipino American…
[COLUMN] Keeping your job despite the limitations of injury or sickness: What is the interactive process at work?
Q: I WAS recently diagnosed with an illness that will require surgery and weeks of recovery. I’m worried about my job and someone suggested I should inform my employer and…
[COLUMN] Writ of mandamus relief for unreasonable delay in pending immigration filings
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition or application is “how much longer until USCIS makes a decision?” The question is understandable,…
[COLUMN] On loving one’s neighbor
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) wrote the iconic lines that begin with “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” These words resonate with many people, as love is…
[COLUMN] Reinstating a deceased petitioner’s family based petition
It is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before their petition’s priority date becomes current. This is usually the case with U.S. Citizen parent…
Need help with immigration? Enroll in community college
New California program helps students navigate immigration system, for free and regardless of status Californians who need trustworthy legal help to get through the lengthy and complicated U.S. immigration process…
California expands paid sick days and boosts health worker wages
SACRAMENTO — California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages,…
“Magsinadya Like A Panda” by foodpanda Masskara Festival 2023
Following the resounding success of last year’s “Balik Yuhum”, Bacolod City was once again aglow with brilliant masks and captivating rhythms during the celebrated return of the Masskara Festival. In…
Braille for the Seeing: Filipino Contemporary Artists on Photography
In an era marked by the pervasive influence of screens and digital encounters, our perception of art has undergone a dramatic shift, further aggravated by the pandemic. Online exhibitions, the…
𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: The new and enhanced Travel Philippines App is now officially available for download!
Designed to be the ultimate digital companion for exploring the country, Travel Philippines is developed by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism…
Why is finding COVID shots for young children still so hard?
On Sept. 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the next round of covid shots for everyone 6 months and older. The shots were expected to be available…
Agriculture flourishes in new crop report, nears $1.8B
SAN Diego’s new Crop Report covering the County’s 2022 growing season shows production was higher than last year at $1.78 billion in value, making it the seventh year in the past 10…