SEATTLE – Philippine Consul General Neil R. Ferrer attended a number of meetings and activities during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings held in Seattle, Washington. The meetings are in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders Week in San Francisco in November 2023. Consul General Ferrer met Philippine…
THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 19 percent and COVID deaths by 21 percent last week. A recent report stated that the United States has 2,690 new cases, with a total of 108,174,265 cases and 1,174,146 deaths since the pandemic started. Twenty-six states had a substantial increase…
The nation’s most thinly staffed nursing homes would be required to hire more workers under new rules proposed on Friday, Sept. 1 by the Biden administration, the greatest change to federal nursing home regulations in three decades. The proposed standard was prompted by the industry’s troubled performance earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, when 200,000 nursing…
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the child. Family Code §7610. Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday (Sept. 05) affirmed its support to the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation and whole-of-government approach towards ensuring peace and security in the Philippines, laying out its full cooperation and support to the strategies of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The statement comes after…
Sheraton Manila Hotel welcomes the start of the ber months with an exciting array of gastronomic experiences to tantalize taste buds and satisfy cravings. From delectable Filipino fare to international delights, the hotel’s dining outlets are ready to take guests on a culinary journey like never before. The World’s Gathering Place invites guests to…
World-class culinary education is now accessible inside a premiere business and lifestyle district The country’s top culinary school, the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA) Manila, has taken a bold step forward with the opening of its new home located in the heart of Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Dedicated to providing aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts…
‘Dynamic Dynamite’ Michael Paulo plays heartfelt jazz along with Take 6, Peter White, Tia Carrere, Daniel Ho, Melissa Morgan, and Chris Chatman “I hate a song that makes you think that you are not any good. I hate a song that makes you think that you are just born to lose. Bound to lose. No…
LOS ANGELES – The donation drive dubbed as “Ahon Abra,” a joint project of the Divine Word College of Bangued (DWCB) High School Batch 82 and the United Specialist Healthcare Foundation (USHF), ended on a successful note. Begun just a few days after super-typhoon “Egay” caused severe flooding in the province of Abra in late…
Did you know that there is a faster way to slim down your face in a matter of weeks? And if you think I am referring to those small and thin V-shaped faces that most Korean female celebrities are famous –– and are widely envied for –– you are absolutely right. You would also be …
IF you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve probably seen the shocking videos of smash-and-grab mobs stealing merchandise from some high-end stores. The news media have been playing these eye-catching videos along with interviews of corporate retail executives decrying a supposed loss of law and order highlighted by these high-profile thefts in retail workplaces. These organized…
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the child. Family Code §7610. Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA), a non-profit organization, partnered with Bayanihang Marikenyo at Marikenya (BM+M) of the Philippines to bring Project Hulmahan to Los Angeles. This was made possible through the Memorandum of Understanding signed by UPAAGLA President Eric Panuncialman and BM+M President and Executive Director Zena Bernardo….
It will be a heartfelt homecoming when jazz saxophonist Ner de Leon debuts brand new music at his one-night only CD launch on Sunday, September 10 at the world-famous Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, CA. The ex-L.A. native, who now calls Dallas, Texas home, will play selections from his new CD, “Nostalgia”, a tribute to…
by Martha Bebinger KFF Health News An important email appeared in the inboxes of a small group of health care workers north of Boston as this summer started. It warned that local temperatures were rising into the 80s. An 80-plus-degree day is not sizzling by Phoenix standards. Even in Boston, it wasn’t high enough to…
Filipinos across the Southland react to triple-digit temperatures Even as the summer winds down, Californians know all too well that the transition from summer to fall rarely equates to decreased temperatures. After a record-breaking temperature in July, several areas of Southern California have been experiencing triple-digit heat amid a heatwave that meteorologists say will continue…
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SAN Diego County’s new Child and Family Well-Being department publicly unveiled on Tuesday, August 29 its Child Care Blueprint, a two-year strategy to improve access, equity, and the quality of childcare throughout the region. It’s no secret many parents in San Diego County and elsewhere are struggling to find and pay for childcare. Families are often…
Pass provides free day-use access to more than 200 state parks SACRAMENTO — California State Parks and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) on Tuesday, August 29 announced the expansion of the Golden Bear Pass to participants of California’s Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, providing free day-use access to more than 200…
SOCIAL Security is committed to reducing barriers and ensuring people who are eligible for our benefits receive them. We provide income security for the diverse populations we serve. This includes people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Many parents and caretakers of children with disabilities lose work hours and income because of their…
SCAMMERS are at it again, this time pretending to be “Sheriff’s deputies” and threatening to arrest doctors, physician assistants, and nurses for missing a court date. So how do you spot this scam? The scam begins with a phone call from someone who says they’re a Sheriff’s deputy. He’ll say you missed a court date…
CALIFORNIA American Water Company (Cal-Am) reports it has lifted a boil water advisory for affected areas in South County on Saturday, August 26. The boil water advisory was put into effect Aug. 24, 2023, due to E. coli contamination in the drinking water. The County of San Diego Emergency Operations Center was activated and worked…
Locations available across the city to provide relief from the heat SAN DIEGO – With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuance of an Excessive Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 29 the City of San Diego has been reminding everyone to stay safe and to seek relief from the sun and heat during the…
Discover the fun! The city of Las Vegas will offer all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade when the Clark County School District has staff development days this fall and winter. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices vary by location. Space is limited and advance registration is…
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, Opening Day attract record crowds as well THE USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center witnessed an unprecedented surge of enthusiasm during the 2023 US Open Fan Week, as over 150,000 fervent fans thronged the gates to revel in the blend of tennis and entertainment on offer. This remarkable turnout shattered…
A FILIPINA frontliner from Florida, Janice, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis – bone marrow cancer. She had already been receiving several treatments, including blood transfusions and medications, but none of these had worked. She was in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant. Her sister, Jerrimee, who lives in the Philippines, is a perfect match. Being…
Philippine Consulate officials led by Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano welcomed Philippine Airlines (PAL) executives to the Philippine Center in San Francisco on August 17, 2023. PAL Assistant Vice President for Sales Planning and Channel Strategy Shiela Lim Yuliong, PAL Area Manager for San Francisco Delia Merano, and PAL Area Manager for Los Angeles…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and its partner government agencies, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, went in full force to show its support for the 30th Pistahan Parade and Festival, held in downtown San Francisco on August 12-13, 2023. During the pre-parade program at the San Francisco Civic Center on August…
Tanduay continued its dominance in the global rum category as it was declared the World’s Number 1 Rum anew by Drinks International Magazine. According to data collated from public company reports, the Philippine rum brand sold 27.5 million case liters in 2022, a 16% increase from the previous year. Tanduay was also the fastest-growing rum…
SACRAMENTO – California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced the results of $706.6 million in revenue bonds for the Regents of the University of California (Regents). Proceeds of the $586.5 million 2023 Series BQ tax-exempt bonds and the $120.1 million 2023 Series BR taxable bonds will finance various capital projects overseen by the Regents including, but not limited…
