Bacolod City, Philippines – Music enthusiasts are in for an electrifying and nostalgic experience as Ely Buendia Live takes the spotlight at the Tanduay Rum Festival concert on August 19. The much-anticipated event will be held at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC), marking the official start of the festival in the City of Smiles….
Matea Mahal Smith, who was born in Coral Springs, Florida with family roots in Pililla, Rizal, Philippines, won the Miss Filipina International 2023 title in a glamorous, top-tier show in the prestigious International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California last Saturday, August 5. Smith, 21, became the first winner of Filipino and…
Pioneering Filipino-American entrepreneur makes waves in the cannabis industry IN a fascinating entrepreneurial journey spanning over a decade, Filipino American entrepreneur Howard Hoffman has ventured into various industries, ultimately finding his niche in the burgeoning cannabis business. From the early days of manufacturing nutraceutical supplements to the exciting world of cannabis extraction and product development,…
The tour operators association welcomes new members as it prepares for the 34th Philippine Travel Mart, the largest travel fair in the country 10 August 2023–Lauding efforts by the country’s tour operators to improve tourism not just in popular destinations but in emerging ones, too, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her…
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services As extreme heat scorches California, schools preparing to reopen across the Bay Area are also preparing to use the first $47 million of a new $117 million CalFIRE program to shade kids by replacing school pavement with drought-tolerant green space. 15 projects for 100 schools statewide were selected on…
AFTER anti-Asian hate and violence escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) have spent the last few years rallying for greater investment in AAPI mental health and safety. On Thursday, July 21, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) led an in-person…
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Anika Braganza, a talented Filipino-American actress and singer, has made her off-Broadway debut in “The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show.” Her journey into the world of immersive theater was unexpected, as she had never done anything like it before. “My agent just sent it to me. And yeah, I auditioned and I had never…
Step into the Jazz Age wonderland of “The Great Gatsby” and get enchanted by the stellar performance of Jillian Anne Abaya. As the talented Filipino-American actor graces the immersive off-Broadway stage, she weaves a spellbinding portrayal of Daisy Buchanan, delighting audiences in every performance. In a candid interview with the Asian Journal, Jillian takes us…
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon—In a move to further spur tourism development in Mindanao, the Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, has formally inaugurated the first Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the region located at the scenic Manolo Fortich town in Bukidnon province on Friday (August 4). This is the second TRA…
UCC Holdings Japan Acquires Majority Shares of Allegro Beverage Corporation, Fostering Sustainability and Growth in the Philippine Coffee Industry Manila, Philippines – Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. (UCC) Holdings Japan, a global integrated coffee business, has unveiled a state-of-the-art showroom and headquarters for Allegro Beverage Corporation in Mandaluyong City. Allegro Beverage, one of the country’s largest…
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Wednesday (Aug 2) bared favorable developments on air connectivity benefiting Philippine Tourism in line with the Marcos administration’s convergence efforts towards the development of the country’s tourism industry. It can be recalled that in Secretary Frasco’s listening tours with tourism stakeholders since last year to get to know…
‘Here Lies Love’ stirs emotions, controversy IN a groundbreaking and historic feat, Broadway is witnessing the rise of “Here Lies Love,” an immersive theater spectacle that boldly shatters boundaries with an all-Filipino cast. With each captivating performance, this musical delves into the complex story of Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines, and…
Owner Peter Dario shares their best-selling plants IN the face of the pandemic’s overwhelming challenges, people around the world found solace and support in an unexpected place – the embrace of nature. As lockdowns and uncertainties took hold, a global movement emerged, turning to the nurturing power of plants for comfort and healing. From urban…
Cerritos, CA – An estimated 4,000 attendees trooped to the 2nd Los Angeles County’s largest Philippine American Friendship Day celebration on July 15 at the Don Knabe Community Regional Park under a bright sunny day. This yearly event is hosted by the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) Greater Los Angeles and co-presented by…
Los Angeles, California – We are thrilled to announce the opening of a groundbreaking Filipino American Art Exhibition, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of the Filipino American community. The exhibition, titled “You are Welcome,” is set to take place at 3118 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles from August 18th 2023 to August 19th 2023….
GROWING up, Rina missed her parents, who immigrated to the U.S. in search of greener pastures. Rina believed that being a nurse would be the fastest way for her to be reunited with her parents and other siblings in the U.S. So, immediately after she passed her NCLEX Board Exam in 2005, her parents found…
by Peter White Ethnic Media Services The St. Thomas Family Health Center in Nashville serves patients of all ages whether or not they have insurance. The community clinic is part of the Ascension Medical Group, a large non-profit Catholic healthcare system with hospitals and clinics in 16 states. This popular center is located on Nashville’s…
IN the second installment of Citizen Pinoy’s “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel provides answers to several important immigration inquiries from Kapamilya in the Philippines. Charlene was petitioned by her sister, but the priority date is 2007. She is worried that by the time the petition becomes current, her daughter…
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia and co-chair of the Community Development Finance Caucus, joined a venture capitalist, a community leader, and a young entrepreneur July 14 to lay out the challenges and solutions for starting and growing small businesses in a post-Covid 19 environment. Over 33 million small businesses make up about 99.9% of businesses in…
After years of observing traditional gala nights being upended by Covid-19 pandemic, Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA’s (PB-USA) is back, celebrating its 45th Anniversary on Aug. 5 at Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, Santa Ana. This celebration is highlighted by the coronation of its incoming Miss Pangasinan-USA, Alyssa Rose Rosario Stiffarm with roots from Bayambang, Pangasinan. She will…
by Angela Hart KFF Health News SACRAMENTO — Weeks after Democratic lawmakers forced Gov. Gavin Newsom to make good on a four-year-old pledge to use tax penalty proceeds from fining the uninsured to increase health insurance subsidies for low- and middle-income Californians, Covered California officials announced they will funnel that money into reducing out-of-pocket spending for many…
Heads up! THIS is HUGE. ISkin has a “new swag” and it is making waves (pun-intended) for all the right reasons. Introducing: The EXION RF Microneedling! BTL Aesthetics coined it as “The Ultimate Skin Solution” highlighting the use of a single-pass fractional radiofrequency for deep tissue treatments. This newest treatment combines monopolar radiofrequency (RF) and…
THE epidemic of childhood obesity, which obviously parallels the incidence among adults, has contributed to the explosion of metabolic syndrome, the most common cause of major illnesses our society faces today. The word “metabolic” refers to the biochemical processes and physiology governing the body’s normal functions to achieve homeostasis (balanced, healthy state). What is metabolic…
The 11th Regional Travel Fair, organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, made a triumphant return to full onsite event since the COVID-19 pandemic, generating over PHP 110 million in actual and negotiated sales during its three-day event at the SM Seaside City Cebu from 21-23 July 2023. This surpassed the previous RTF sales…
This is what I call a borderline Chapter 7 case with asset. Therefore, it is the better part of caution not to file Chapter 7 because the asset may be lost in Chapter 7, while Chapter 13 is safe enough because the Chapter 13 trustee, unlike the Chapter 7 trustee does not have the power…
by Judith Graham KFF Health News MILLIONS of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming less active, or making meals the center of their social lives. Should they lose this modest extra weight to optimize their health? This question has come…
“Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?” These are King Solomon’s words in today’s First Reading (1 Kings 3:5; 7-12) that relate well with every pastor or leader’s genuine intentions as they navigate the…
Q: I WAS recently diagnosed with an illness that will require surgery and weeks of recovery. I’m worried about my job and someone suggested I should inform my employer and request accommodation so the “interactive process” can begin. What is the interactive process and what should I expect from it? A: In California, employers with…
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under family code section 760. How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…
