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…
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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…
City of San Diego recognized as national leader for eco-friendly vehicle fleet
Fleet operations division leads by example with distinction in 2023 Green Fleet Awards SAN DIEGO – Following another year of reduced emissions and a smaller carbon footprint from the use…
San Diego hourly minimum wage will increase to $16.85 effective Jan. 1, 2024
Increase applies to all employees who work within the city SAN DIEGO – Many San Diegans will soon see an increase in their pay when the city’s minimum wage goes…
SDPL celebrates freedom to read during Banned Books Week
Read-a-thon, storytimes and film screenings spotlight books that have been challenged or banned SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) annual Banned Books Week kicked off…
City of San Diego recognized for excellence in economic development
International organization honors city efforts with Promise Zone and Bridge to Home SAN DIEGO – Recognizing a commitment to invest in economic opportunity for all San Diegans, the International Economic…
Two Fil-Am execs among Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) celebrated its 22nd annual Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awards Gala Dinner at a gala ceremony in downtown Manhattan last week. Since…
Earn EXTRAAAA cash when you travel this 10.10
Revenge travel is real! I am sure all of us have traveled at least once in the past year. There are many destinations, we all want to go – but…
Mayor Breed recognizes Salesforce as first major APEC donor
Salesforce was the first company to contribute towards San Francisco’s APEC fundraising goals, donating $1 million SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, October 3 recognized Salesforce’s partnership in…
Congen Ferrer Lauds West Bay Pilipino multi-service center on its new community center in San Francisco
Consul General Neil Ferrer joined San Francisco Mayor London Breed, California State Senator Scott Wiener, and other government officials and community leaders in the 55th anniversary celebration of the West…
Philippine Consulate in SF celebrates with Boholano Circle on its 87th anniversary
ALAMEDA – Deputy Consul General Raquel R. Solano graced the 87th anniversary celebration of the Boholano Circle International (BCI) at its clubhouse on September 23, 2023 as well as the…
Spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers
WHAT’S worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that called people to get them to…
Graton Resort & Casino wins Casino Player Best of Gaming 2023 awards
Exciting games await you in October! ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino won many awards at the Casino Player Best of Gaming awards in recognition of their contributions to…
Fil-Am photographer’s exhibit featuring PH village in CamSur held in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — In its first photo exhibit since the height of the pandemic, the Philippine Consulate General attended the opening of the photo exhibit of Bay Area-based Filipino American…
Family petitions family for employment, this Sunday on Citizen Pinoy
MOST people think they can only file family petitions for relatives. Actually, they can also petition their family member for a green card through employment. In this encore episode, viewers…
Filipino American SAG-AFTRA members speak out about industry reforms
In a powerful display of unity and determination, hundreds of Asian American members of the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) gathered in New York…
Percy Lapid memorial service sparks call to action
PERCY Mabasa, known by his broadcast name Percy Lapid, was an unwavering radio broadcaster who dedicated 35 years of his life to exposing corruption among the powerful. Thousands of listeners…
Feast of Flavors: Filipino chefs to watch at the 2023 NYC Wine & Food Festival
Filipino foodies and gourmands in the tri-state area are in for a treat next weekend as New York’s most renowned culinary festival takes over the Big Apple. The much-awaited Food…
[COLUMN] Food as medicine
TODAY’S column on food contains some data contributed by my classmate and wife, Farida I. Chua, MD, a retired Northwest Indiana pediatrician, an avid reader/researcher, and a fellow in our…
PPO Concert II’s Italian Night features Cellist Wen-Sinn Yang as Soloist
Cellist Wen-Sinn Yang will be the featured soloist for the second concert of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra this concert season under the baton of Maestro Grzegorz Nowak on October 13,…
InLife receives 4-Golden Arrow Award for good corporate governance
Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino life insurer recently received the Four Golden Arrow Award during the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) and Corporate Governance Scorecard (CGS)…