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…
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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)…
TPB Celebrates Back-to-Back Successes at IT&CMA 2023 in Bangkok
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines announces its triumphant participation in the Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) 2023, held from September 24 to 29 in Bangkok, Thailand. This…
Marian Celebration in October
The Federation of Filipino Rosary Groups, 2000 Hail Mary and Knights of Columbus will host the Rosary Rally at Incarnation Church, 1001 Brand Avenue, Glendale on Sunday, October 15th ,…
Pechanga presents APO Hiking Society on Nov. 3-4
PECHANGA Resort Casino proudly presents the APO Hiking Society 50 Years USA Concert Tour 2023 that will be held on Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 8…
How is California beating the heat?
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services Though summer is ending in California, extreme heat is still worsening long-term. At a Sept. 26 EMS briefing, state and community organizations shared how…
White House honors Fil-Ams in celebration of Filipino American History Month
UNITED States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are paying tribute to the contributions of Filipino Americans this October as the country marks the annual recognition of Filipino…
Tourism industry generates Php344 Billion in int’l visitor receipts in 9 months; Frasco seeks Senators’ support to usher in the “Golden Era” of Philippine tourism
During the public hearing of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee “J” to deliberate on the proposed 2024 budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday (Oct. 3), Secretary…
TPB wins “Best NTO” in TTG Travel Awards 2023
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was recognized as the Best National Tourism Organization (NTO) during the 32nd TTG…
Space-Saving, Budget-Friendly Essentials to Surviving College Dorm Life
Moving into a dormitory for college is an exciting adventure. It is a time for both independence and personal growth. At the same time, it can be quite challenging. Juggling…
DOT launches Tourist Assistance Call Center
Manila, Philippines—Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco herself made the first call to the first-ever centralized and multi-platform Tourist Assistance Call Center launched on Monday (Oct. 2) at the Department of…