MORE state funds are heading to San Diego County to help people experiencing homelessness along the region’s riverbeds. The newest is a $5.1 million grant for the Sweetwater Riverbed, including an area paralleling Interstate 805 in the South County and known as “The Jungle.” Under leadership of San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora…
LOS ANGELES – Alongside fast-food workers, labor leaders, and legislators, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 28 signed legislation increasing the minimum wage for fast-food employees to $20 per hour, beginning April 1, 2024. The legislation, AB 1228 by Assemblymember Chris R. Holden (D-Pasadena), authorizes the Fast Food Council to set fast-food restaurant standards for…
Jhett Tolentino, celebrated for his Tony and Grammy awards, recently took a courageous step into the director’s chair with his debut full-length film, “Asian Persuasion.” The film made its world premiere at the Soho International Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in Tolentino’s illustrious career. The film had two sold-out screenings and it won the…
Payment methods that scammers insist you use — like gift cards, cryptocurrency and wire transfer — are telltale signs of scams, the Federal Trade Commission reported at a Sept. 22 Ethnic Media Services news briefing. For the first six months of 2023, $4.4 billion dollars were lost across over 1.1 million reports of consumer fraud, per the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network — “and we know from our…
IN the sixth and final installment of Citizen Pinoy’s “Your Tanong, My Sagot” in Manila, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel provides answers to several important immigration inquiries from Kapamilya in the Philippines. Vilma’s U.S. citizen son petitioned her back in 2020. She wants to know what is causing the delay with interview schedule….
SAN FRANCISCO – To wrap up this year’s celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa (National Language Month) in the Philippines, the Philippine Consulate General and Sentro Rizal San Francisco teamed up with the Filipino Education Center (FEC) Galing Bata Bilingual Program to conduct an event at the Bessie Carmichael Elementary School, SOMA Pilipinas in San Francisco on August 31, 2023. The…
SAN FRANCISCO – The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) is thrilled to announce its upcoming milestone event, “UPAASF at 50 – 50 Years of Service, Building a Legacy.” Alumni, friends, and supporters are cordially invited to join the celebration on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport Waterfront in Burlingame,…
Sauce culture is a universe all its own. From dabbling in dipping techniques to stashing extra packets for a rainy day, it’s a world Chef Jerome Grant, a Filipino-American culinary leader, knows intimately. Filipinos have an undying love for their sawsawan, concocting the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy for every dish. It’s…
SIBO Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a not too well-known disease entity that is becoming more evident and more popular. The symptoms are gastrointestinal in nature: sense of epigastric distress, some anorexia, bloating, diarrhea, and weakness. If left undiagnosed or untreated, it could result in serious complications, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, and malnutrition. For SIBO,…
Gaudencio “Jun” Sillona, a distinguished figure in the heyday of Philippine media, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of exceptional photojournalism and a profound impact on the field. Born in Pasig, Rizal, Jun spent many years in Pasay City, near Manila. He attended San Juan de Letran High School and Real University’s College of…
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a divorce, annulment, or legal separation if either party is domiciled in the state. Domicile is where a person lives and intends to remain. However, there…
by Noam N. Levey KFF Health News The Biden administration announced a major initiative to protect Americans from medical debt on Thursday, outlining plans to develop federal rules barring unpaid medical bills from affecting patients’ credit scores. The regulations, if enacted, would potentially help tens of millions of people who have medical debt on their credit reports,…
by Aly Dela Peña Manila FAME, the second-longest running trade show in Asia for home, furnishings and lifestyle, is returning to the trade show floor for its 71st edition at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City on October 19-21, 2023. The highly anticipated international sourcing event supports and showcases Philippine Micro, Small,…
Makati, Philippines—A Film heritage building will soon rise in the historic Walled City of Intramuros in Manila as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its infrastructure arm, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), formally sealed a 22-year agreement with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Tuesday (26 Sept.) at the DOT Central…
As the pulse of travel beats stronger, 7 in 10 Filipinos are gearing up for overseas adventures, according to a recent study by GrabAds. With this trend, Access Travel emerges as the premier choice for luxury expeditions. This female-led company celebrates its 12th year anniversary, a journey of innovation, global explorations, and a nurturing work…
Los Angeles — CSI Professionals Inc., one of the premier employment agencies in Southern California, is expanding its operations in the Philippines as part of its goal to continue to give back to the community and to help dreams of a better life become realities. In an interview with the Asian Journal on the sidelines of CSI’s…
The president proclaimed Sept. 25-Oct 1 as National Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPSI) week Last week, President Joe Biden released a first-ever formal proclamation celebrating educational institutions that serve significant populations of low-income Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) program was…
GOLDEN LAYERS KATHY & KATHY X DEMI PADUA Limited Collector’s Edition Pt 1 GOLDEN LAYERS Vlhere Tradition and Contemporary Design Unite Golden Layers is a fortuitous collaboration between two design houses. This extraordinary union seamlessly merges the realms of traditional and contemporary aesthetics. The limited collection, and the first collaborative work of the artist,…
Sheraton Manila Hotel is proud to introduce its new Executive Chef, the culinary virtuoso Andrea Burzio, alongside the launch of Pranzo & Cena: Italian Family Feasts, a remarkable culinary journey that is set to transform the city’s dining scene. Meet Chef Andrea Burzio: A Culinary Visionary With over 15 years of international culinary experience,…
The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2023, organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, yielded over 296 Million Philippine Pesos in negotiated sales during its two-day table top meetings between international buyers and local stakeholders last September 20-21 at the Fili-NuStar Hotel, Cebu. Showcasing the Philippines’ finest tourism attractions, establishments, services, and products to a…
MANILA, Philippines (September 22, 2023) — In a significant move, Dr. Lucio C. Tan has taken on the role of Chairman Emeritus at the Philippine National Bank (PSE: PNB), while his wife, Mrs. Carmen Tan has joined the Bank’s distinguished Board Advisors, the Bank announced in a statement. As part of a broader strategic restructuring,…
What a blast it was to volunteer at this fantastic event. Congratulations newly appointed 2024 Board of Directors! Seeing everyone dressed to the nines and ready to dive into a night of community goodness was electrifying! The mingling of new faces and old friends made the evening all the more special. It truly takes a…
Dear Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back seemed very tight and stiff. I took some days off from work. After a week, I contacted the other driver’s insurance to report the…
Unlawful actions committed by separate business entities that perform employment-related tasks on behalf of an employer can be held equally liable for discrimination. This rule was made clear in a recent decision from the California Supreme Court. Plaintiff Kristina Raines applied for a position as a Food Service Aide with a company called Front Porch…
Are you one of those who positions her face to that one flattering angle every time (and I mean, EVERY time) she had her picture taken? And you wished you do could other poses, and you are not limited to just one specific profile. I feel you sister… or brother (men have their best angle…
Part I of II “WE were sent here to search for the light of Easter in our hearts, and when we find it we are meant to give it away generously. Maybe it is the role of the artists and mystics to attend to the seeming emptiness about us and find incredible riches there.” –…
Morales makes her broadway debut in one month limited guest engagement until Sunday, October 22 Popular Filipino actress Vina Morales makes her Broadway debut on Friday, September 22 in Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Morales joins the show performing as “Aurora Aquino” for a limited guest engagement through Sunday, October 22 at the…
Patrick Emmanuel Sangalang, a computer science major in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal State LA, hopes to use his passion for computer science to inspire young students to pursue the many career possibilities in the STEM fields. “Mr. Sangalang’s aptitude for computer science, coupled with his commitment to helping others,…
The legislation seeks to increase the visas per country limits from 7 percent to 15 percent Many Filipinos in the United States aspire to reunite with their loved ones in the Philippines. While some are already living the “American Dream” with families, it can take decades for a U.S. citizen to reunite with even one…
Amid the skyrocketing cost of living, the City of Los Angeles has launched a rent relief program for low-income residents who need to pay off rent-related debts accrued during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Renters Assistance Program aims to provide a financial cushion for Angelenos on the verge of eviction Under the city’s pandemic tenant…
