A pending settlement in a class action filed by fitness instructors against Equinox— an operator of high-end luxury gyms in major cities throughout the United States— reminds us that employers who don’t take seriously the strict wage-and-hour laws in California likely do so at a price. A class action was filed against Equinox on behalf…
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest friends (BFFs) and family members are even deserving of inheriting from your estate. In doing so, you should also think about which vehicle you plan…
My fraternity brothers and sisters, children Gennelle and Gilchrist, Kumare Hilda, sister of Brod Geoffrey, Oscar Jornacion. Brod Geoffrey’s favorite brother-in-law. We are here today not to mourn the untimely passing of our dear fraternity brother Geoffrey but to celebrate his life. Why do I pay tribute to him? Brother Geoffrey is the embodiment of…
As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that target cultural and ethnic communities with special offerings and native-language practitioners. Clever Care Health Plan, based in Huntington Beach, and Alignment Health, based in nearby Orange, both have plans aimed at Asian Americans, with extra benefits…
Rampant inflation in all sectors of the U.S. economy is the top concern for AAPI voters, concluded the Pew Research Center in a survey released this week. The data was drawn from a survey of 7,006 Asian American voters, conducted from July 2022 to January 2023. The survey was offered in six languages: Chinese (Simplified and Traditional),…
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco assured Tawi-Tawians of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) support, as it continually pursues its objective of equalizing tourism opportunities ensuring tourism development where “no one is left behind”. This, as the tourism chief graced the 50th Kamahardikaan sin Tawi-Tawi on Monday (Sept. 25), where she was invited…
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,…
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THE Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program that supports people confronting mental health struggles is getting a multi-million-dollar boost. On Tuesday, September 26 the County Board of Supervisors accepted $4.48 million in one-time Congressional Directive Spending grant funding to expand the MCRT program. The grant will fund new MCRTs to support areas with higher call…
City secures $3.2M to help unsheltered residents in corridor along interstate 15 SAN DIEGO – Working to move more San Diegans off the streets and into housing, the City of San Diego was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from the State of California to held end people’s homelessness in a corridor along Interstate 15 in Council District 9. San Diego was one of eleven communities across the state to be awarded…
New five-year consolidated plan will guide city’s focus on housing, economic development and more SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is asking for input on how to use $135 million in federal funding to serve and invest in communities. San Diegans are invited to participate in a series of workshops and to take…
Project will provide first significant upgrades to Jerabek Park in nearly 30 years SAN DIEGO – In an effort to provide more accessible and safe recreational spaces for San Diegans to enjoy, Mayor Todd Gloria, City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert and State Assemblymember Brian Maienschein on Thursday, September 21 joined City staff and community members…
COUNTY and Court officials outlined plans on Wednesday, September 27 for the launch of the Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment Act (CARE Act) program to help severely impaired people living with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders. Starting Sunday, Oct. 1, the County of San Diego will be one of seven pilot Counties in the…
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…
