City of Las Vegas proclaims Filipino American History Month
LAS Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman issued a proclamation dedicating October as Filipino American History Month in the city, which is home to a sizable Fil-Am population. At City Hall on…
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Celebrating another first-ever BCBP milestone in America: NAC 1 USA
Members of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, North American cities and the Asia-Pacific Region will converge in Las Vegas,…
That friend request could be from a scammer
SCAMMERS are using social media to go after your money and personal information. And it’s working: since 2021, people have reported losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media —…
PCGSF officials attend BLHS conference on WWII in PH
PHILIPPINE Consulate General in San Francisco officials attended the Bataan Legacy Historical Society’s 6th Conference on World War II in the Philippines on September 23, 2023 at McLaren Conference Center…
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…
Program sends healthcare help to patients in rural San Diego County
SAN Diego County Fire and Medical Care Services join forces to deliver healthcare to patients after they are discharged from Sharp Grossmont Hospital in rural communities. The Rural Health Discharge…
City of San Diego solicits feedback on how to improve digital customer service
Residents invited to learn about new customer experience strategy and help shape the city’s digital future SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego wants to hear from community members…
City of San Diego’s first draft Mobility Master Plan provides a vision for a sustainable future
City is seeking public input on new effort to provide more mobility options SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s new draft Mobility Master Plan is completed and available…
City of San Diego announces funding opportunity to elevate arts-based projects
Impact program funds available to Communities of Concern and San Diego Promise Zone neighborhoods SAN DIEGO – This week the City of San Diego launched a new opportunity for local…
[COLUMN] Physician suicide
BETWEEN 300 to 400 physicians in the United States kill themselves each year, or about one a day. The rate of suicide is highest among anesthesiologists, general practitioners, psychiatrists, and…
Why ageism prevails and how to stop it
Age isn’t everything when it comes to human health and ability, yet it often dominates conversations about these to the detriment of older adults. In a Friday, Oct. 6 EMS…
Celebrate Howl-O-Ween with a deal on your new dog companion
IT’S no trick! Take advantage of an October treat during National Dog Adoption Month. The San Diego County Department of Animal Services is waiving dog adoption fees throughout October to…
Arman David triumphs as president of PIDCI in tightly contested election
In a closely contested election, Arman David emerged as the newly elected president of the Philippine Independence Day Council Inc. (PIDCI) on Sunday, Oct. 7, clinching victory by a mere…
PH Wins Asia Pacific’s Best Dive Destination in the Travel Weekly Asia Awards
With its rich marine life, vibrant coral reefs, and continued commitment to conserving and promoting its aquatic ecosystems, the Philippines was hailed as the Best Dive Destination in Asia Pacific…
Dashcon 2023: Where AI Meets Human Insight in Business & Digital Marketing
DashoContent proudly presents dashcon 2023, the premier digital marketing roadshow that masterfully integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) sophistication with human insight in the dynamic world of digital marketing and business growth. This…
Rhythm of Hope brings Fil-Am talent together for a worthy cause
Rhythm of Hope promises to be the concert of the year, not only because of its long list of A-lister performers, but more so because of its worthy beneficiary. Lighthouse…
Hollywood fashion star Alexis Monsanto headlines the opening night of LAFW powered by Art Hearts Fashion in celebration of Filipino American History Month
LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2023 – Hollywood fashion star designer, Alexis Monsanto, will showcase his Spring-Summer ’24 collection on Thursday, October 19th 7:30 PM at The Majestic Downtown located at…
Highflyers play golf in Emirates and LIPAD invitational
Emirates airline and Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., (LIPAD), the operator and manager of Clark International Airport (CRK), recently treated industry and business highflyers to a golf tournament at…
Nayong Pilipino signs agreement with Ateneo de Zamboanga University for cooperation in research
MANILA – The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) to develop research cooperation and capacity building between the two…
Geeks On A Beach: PH startups eyeing $1-billion in funding deals this 2023
Startups in the Philippines have quietly won $1-billion in total funding deals for two straight years in a row in 2021 to 2022, and there are indications they could continue…
The 12th Regional Travel Fair Heads North For A Three-Day Event in Ilocos
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Ilocos region. Businesses…
[COLUMN] What to do if you find out that you are not the biological father of the child after you have signed the voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP)
The famous Michael Jackson song from 1982 called “Billy Jean” lays out the typical parentage situation where a mother accuses a man as being (“the one”) the biological father of…
[COLUMN] Can employees suffer retaliation without discrimination?
Ernie Flores worked for about two years as a school principal for the Palo Verde Union School District in Tulare County, California. The students within the school district are predominantly…
How US Chief Heat Officers are beating the heat
As extreme heat — the worst U.S. weather-related killer — worsens nationwide, the country’s three new Chief Heat Officers shared at a Sept. 29 briefing the lessons they learned about how the…
A Celebration of Faith and the Teachings of Archbishop Socrates Villegas
By: Amrylois Ferido The Filipino community is well-known for many things, such as their talent, togetherness, and pride in who they are. However, there is one more thing to add…
5 Tips to Get Ahead of Holiday Debt
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….
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES! Boracay, Palawan, Siargao voted among Asia’s best by Condé Nast Traveler readers
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…
Premiere of ‘1521: The Quest for Love and Freedom’ celebrates Filipino history in Las Vegas
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…
Groundbreaking celebration for new public health lab
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…
San Diego County annual report shows we are better together
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…