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…
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From fraud to green card: Watch this inspiring success story on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
IT started in June 1998, when Reggie entered the U.S. under an assumed name. Since then, he obtained a fake entry stamp to the Philippines to make it appear he…
PCGSF joins annual Kasayahan sa Daly City for FilAm History Month
DALY CITY – Under an uncharacteristically warm and sunny Daly City weather, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco joined the annual Kasayahan sa Daly City at Marchbank Park in Daly City,…
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,…
Point-of-sale loans in the Philippines forecasted to reach value of ₱1.67 trillion by 2028, fueled by consumer spending
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – UnaCash, an in-app and in-store installment solutions provider, expects the growth of point-of-sale loans (POS) in the Philippines to reach a value of ₱1.67 trillion by 2028….
Ronald McDonald House wins ‘Nonprofit of the Year’ from Vegas Chamber
Charity has much to celebrate during 25th year of serving families in medical crisis Las Vegas – On Thursday, October 12th, the Vegas Chamber hosted its “Business of the Year”…
The new vaccines and you: Americans better armed than ever against the winter blechs
Last year’s “triple-demic” marked the beginning of what may be a new normal: a confluence of respiratory infections — RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 — will surge as the weather cools…
Take the ‘Rodeorchestral Rise’ with PPO Tricks and Musical Treats
Come in your best cowboy costumes to the Tricks and Musical Treats: A PPO Family Concert, the annual Halloween event of the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Philippine…
California takes action to tackle homelessness
SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, October 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced multiple new efforts to address homelessness and provided an update on the state’s work to deliver more than 1,200 small homes…
[COLUMN] Snoring impacts brain
MY wife, Farida, and I have just been on a river cruise on the Vikings to historic Rouen, Omaha Beach, Normandy, and Paris (where the Faculty of Medicine at the…
It’s your turn – the county wants input on future infrastructure needs
IF you’d like a say on county projects like sidewalks, fire stations, Live Well centers and libraries, here’s your chance. The county is holding meetings to get your feedback on needed improvements…
City of San Diego tracks progress in preparing for climate change impacts
Website makes Climate Resilient SD strategy updates and accomplishments available to public SAN DIEGO – Following its commitment to make San Diego resilient in the face of climate change-related impacts…
What you should do if you see a coyote in your neighborhood
ARE you seeing more urban coyotes in your neighborhood? If so, don’t panic! The county’s Department of Animal Services (DAS) has some tips to keep them away and help you,…
San Diego City Clerk looks to improve access to Municipal code
SAN DIEGO – Aiming to enhance access and capabilities for members of the public to use the city’s Municipal Code online, the city is soliciting feedback from members of the…
City of San Diego completes rollout of organic waste recycling collection services
Green bins delivered to more than 200,000 homes, 53,000 tons of organic waste collected so far SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has gone green! San Diego’s Environmental…
Regional emergency managers discuss winter outlook
THERE was a time when meteorologists could predict whether winter would be mild, moderate or severe. That information helped emergency managers plan ahead and get resources ready to fit the…
Squirrel Stash PH Successfully Unboxed Its Goods for Cebuano Shoppers
The first 100 customers enjoyed discounts while hoarding their favorites Cebu City, Cebu—The new local creative community space finally opened in Cebu City. Shoppers looking for locally made and handcrafted…
10 Announced Metro Manila Film Fest Entries Going to LA
Films Starring Vilma Santos, Alden Richards, Sharon Cuneta, Enchong Dee and Marian Rivera Among Entries Six recently announced entries, plus four previously announced film projects in the 49th Metro Manila…
California governor signs 56 bills fast-tracking affordable housing
SACRAMENTO — Amid California’s housing crisis, 56 bills signed by Gov. Newsom Wednesday, Oct. 11 expedite low-income housing, notably on church and college land. The two landmark bills in the…
City of LA to celebrate Fil-Am History Month
The city of Los Angeles will celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) with a ceremony highlighting Filipino culture, cuisine and the lighting of LA City Hall in the colors of the national…
Pinterest and Entravision Enter Into Global Partnership Deal
Entravision will empower advertisers to capture audiences in Europe and the U.S. Santa Monica, California –Entravision, a global advertising solutions, media and technology company serving clients across more than 40…
All Eyes on Manila for Franchise Asia Philippines 2023
Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2023 continues this coming October with one of the biggest weeks in the global franchising calendar happening here in Manila! This October, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)…
Department of Tourism bares 15 top LGU proposals for tourism champions challenge
Makati, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified top tourism proposals from 15 local government units (LGUs) poised to receive a combined amount of 180 Million pesos in tourism…
Filipino Hospitality Excellence soars with DOT surpassing 100k target
Manila, Philippines—Two months before year-end, the Department of Tourism (DOT) breached its target of training 100,000 frontline tourism workers on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), Tourism Secretary Christina…
LAFW powered by Art Hearts Fashion to celebrate diversity, inclusion, creativity at runway shows on Oct. 19-22
LOS ANGELES — Art Hearts Fashion will kick off Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) next week from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2023 in downtown Los Angeles at the iconic Majestic Downtown (650 S…
[COLUMN] Removing the conditions of your permanent residence without your petitioning spouse’s participation
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
Award-winning Fil-Am author releases historical novel, ‘The Thomasite’
THIS is not the first time Asian Journal has featured Filipino American author Victoria Grageda-Smith, and her literary works. Back in 2016, when her novella, “Faith Healer” (Brain Mill Press,…
PH Ballet Theatre presents ‘Music in Motion’ at UCLA campus on Oct. 21
LOS ANGELES – The Philippine Ballet Theatre, the pre-eminent ballet company in the Philippines under the aegis of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is set to perform “Music in…
[COLUMN] Hidden junk fees are bad for consumers
New law makes junk fees illegal in California A lot of attention has recently been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the…
Glendale, CA approves resolution to create sister city relationship with Santa Rosa, recognizes Oct. as Fil-Am History Month
GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino American community of Glendale made history as the city council approved a resolution to enter into a sister city agreement with Santa Rosa, Laguna. At…