PNB appoints Lucio Tan as Chairman Emeritus; elects 2 new directors
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…
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Reliving the Roaring ‘20s at the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce installation gala, September 12
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…
[COLUMN] Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
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…
[COLUMN] Company acting as agent of employer can be equally liable for discrimination
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…
[COLUMN] Still finding your best angle? A chin enhancement can give you the perfect angle anywhere you look
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…
[COLUMN] The rippling waters of giving to others and reaching beyond ourselves
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…
Filipino sensation Vina Morales joins the Broadway cast of Here Lies Love
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…
Cal State LA computer science major receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement
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…
Reintroduced ‘Reuniting Families Act’ focuses on Asian immigrant families
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…
LA renters assistance program applications open until October 2
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…
25th Jackpot Joanie opens Spring Mountain Road
On Tuesday, September 19th, the Nevada Small Business Council hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Jackpot Joanie’s on Spring Mountain Road. ECL owner Ron Winchel…
Nevada state AFL-CIO recognizes Fil-Am leader Grace Vergara-Mactal for 27 years of service
LAS VEGAS — SEIU 1107 Executive Director Grace Vergara-Mactal announced her retirement effective September 30, 2023 after a three-decade career. SEIU 1107 Chief of Staff, Sam Shaw, will assume the…
Rosen, Collins, Braun, introduce bipartisan bill to address nursing shortage
A recent analysis found that Nevada is one of the states with the least amounts of nurses per capita in the nation WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV),…
County breaks ground to build new courts, dog park at Waterfront Park
County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas and Parks and Recreation officials gathered on Wednesday, August 30 to break ground on a sporty new look for the county’s popular Waterfront Park —…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus at Los Peñasquitos Lagoon
A BATCH of mosquitoes collected from the north end of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon adjacent to Del Mar and parts of San Diego recently tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting county environmental…
Southeastern Live Well Center celebrates formal grand opening
ELECTED leaders, county officials and community members formally opened the Southeastern Live Well Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 20. The two-story, 65,000 square-foot building and adjacent four-level…
San Diego’s urban forest to benefit from $10M federal grant
US Forest Service grants announced nationwide SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has been awarded $10 million from the federal government for planting trees in communities throughout the…
San Diego city council approves ongoing improvements to public utility services
Water rate increases cover rising cost of purchasing imported water and needed infrastructure improvements SAN DIEGO – The San Diego City Council on Tuesday, September 19 approved water rate increases…
From Loft to Limelight: Soho International Film Festival celebrates 14 years of honoring independent films
In 2009, Jorge Ballos, founder and president of the Soho International Film Festival (SIFF), embarked on a cinematic journey that would evolve into a significant cultural event. Ballos, a former…
World War II in the Philippines conference on September 23
BERKELEY – The Bataan Legacy Historical Society (BLHS) will hold its sixth annual Conference on World War II in the Philippines on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10 a.m. to…
Pasay City, PH Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano visits the PH Consulate in San Francisco
Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano and First Gentleman Edgardo Rubiano during their visit to the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco on August 29, 2023….
ConGen Ferrer meets PH Intellectual Property Office head in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer received Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Director General (DG) Atty. Rowel Barba at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Consulate and…
Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions from Kapamilya in Manila on Citizen Pinoy
IN part five of Citizen Pinoy’s “Your Tanong, My Sagot” from Manila, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel provides answers to more immigration questions from Kapamilya in the Philippines….
Bill to protect low income homeowners from skyrocketing HOA fees heads to the Governor’s desk
Assemblymember Haney’s AB 572 caps annual HOA fees at 5% plus the rate of inflation or 10%, whichever is less for below market rate homeowners SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San…
[COLUMN] Raping Mother Earth
OUR planet would be at an imminent grave risk of being destroyed, if global warming, more appropriately termed climate change, continues unabated. Although controversial and like the multitudes of problems…
Frasco to speak at UNWTO Global Tourism Economy Forum
Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has been invited to speak at panel discussions at the prestigious United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Tourism Economy Forum…
DOT, TPB bring back on-site PHITEX 2023 in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) through its marketing promotions arm, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, today (Sept. 20), formally opened the 2023 edition of the Philippine…
Journey into the physical and virtual worlds in CCP 21AM’s Bisita Planeta Exhibit
The Cultural Center of the Philippines, through its Visual Arts and Museum Division, presents “Bisita Planeta,” an interactive generative audio composition that can only be listened to in its contrapuntal…
Gary V Reenergized 2023 show coming to Pechanga Resort Casino on October 6-7
GARY V will return to the Pechanga Resort Casino stage this fall with two shows lined up for October 6 and 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. Mark your calendar and…
[COLUMN] Division of a business in a California divorce
When a married couple decides to divorce in California, one of the most significant issues they will face is dividing their assets and debts. If the couple owns a business…