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…
UNION CITY – Philippine Consul General to San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer joined Union City’s 18th Annual Sister City Festival with the theme “Peace through Friendship” on August 20, 2023 at the Mark Green Sports Center in Union City. In his remarks, Consul General Ferrer highlighted the two sister cities of Union City in the Philippines,…
As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Yes, inevitably, it’s time to think about the usual suspects — influenza and covid-19 shots — but also the new kid in town: recently approved vaccines for RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. But who should get the various vaccines, and when? “For the eligible…
THE COVID-19 pandemic is obviously not done with us – clearly far from over, as it continues to mutate to new variants. The unvaccinated and those who had lowered their guards are more prone to get infected these days. People who were fully vaccinated, with two booster shots of the bivalent vaccines for COVID-19 and…
Manila—The Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 signed an agreement with the Rover Circle 23 of the Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) Manila Council as part of the Foundation’s Project Sambayanihan, a series of activation activities aimed at developing and promoting its 9.5-hectare green space in Parañaque. NPF Executive Director Gertrudes…
THE North American tour of “Les Misérables” has returned to Southern California and among the cast are two Filipino American actors who share their passion for performing on stage. Nine-year-old Milo Maharlika of Hawaii joins the tour of the sixth longest-running Broadway production as Gavroche, the young revolutionary. Maharlika is considered the first actor of…
The Philippine Consulate and the International MoTHER Movement (IMM) jointly led the celebration of the “Buwan ng Wika” (Language Month) last Tuesday, August 22, at the community hall of the Philippine Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. Consul General Edgar Badajos extolled the importance of a common national language of the Filipinos. He cited the…
Last 21 August 2023 the first ever wall mural painting in Majayjay, Laguna was presented to the community by Ms. Nannette Guinto Amorado, the Founder/CEO of Banahaw Artists Association Inc. (Banahaw) and wife of Majayjay Mayor Romeo Perez Amorado. The mural measures almost 19 meters long and 3 meters high. The actual painting took about…
Philippines’ “Blue Room” by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan Also in Lineup New York, NY – August 24, 2023 – The excitement is building as the SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC) prepares to roll out its red carpet once again, announcing its highly anticipated opening on September 14 and running through 21. With over 110 films lined…
The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association Philippines launches its largest online travel fair to date The September Online Sale (2023) is back this year with its biggest edition ever—a month-long event that invites travelers across the Philippines to fall in love with the country’s beautiful destinations once more. Offering the best deals from the Hotel…
IF you have an existing child support or spousal support obligation (court order) and your income decreases or even worst if you are laid off from your job causing a major loss of income, you may want to consider modifying your existing child and spousal support order. You are not automatically relieved from your obligation…
You may not be paid wages for all hours worked You may not notice, but some employers round down work hours and pay lesser wages for hours other than those recorded. The so-called “rounding down” practice occurs when employers reduces to the nearest 5 minutes, or one-tenth of an hour, or quarter of an hour….
Seeing parents bring their children back to our parish school last Tuesday filled me with joy. It was delightful to witness new parents and students becoming part of our school ministry and family. We sincerely welcome them. As I looked at the joyful faces of the parents, I couldn’t help but think about the immense…
Several options exist for a U.S. citizen to bring his/her foreign-national fiancé(e) to the United States. One popular option is to marry the fiancé(e) in the country in which he/she resides, and file an I-130 immigrant petition, with the fiancé(e) to undergo consular processing for an immigrant visa when the I-130 petition is approved. However,…
Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that hit in April 2021, when her mother, Linda LaTurner, fell out of a chair and broke her hip. LaTurner, 71, had been diagnosed with early-onset dementia seven years before. For two years, she’d been living with LaFleur, who managed insulin injections for…
40th Anniversary of Martyrdom Reminds Community of Courage Filipino Americans from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut came together to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s assassination on August 21, 1983, upon returning to the Philippines after living in exile in the United States. Ninoy Aquino Jr. was a strong supporter of…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay attended the launch of “Weaving Peace and Dreams: Textile Arts of Mindanao,” an exhibit by the Filipino American organization The Hinabi Project, at the San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center on July 19, 2023. THP president Maya Ong Escudero, THP vice president Edwin Lozada,…
THE County of San Diego is asking residents ages 55 and older to share their thoughts in a comprehensive needs assessment survey. The state survey will be used to inform future local program development or maintenance. This survey was first sent out to randomly selected residents in July and is now available to the general…
THE County is bringing together its partners and members of the community to raise awareness about local treatment, support and recovery resources in honor of National Recovery Month. The public is invited to attend the free community event at Waterfront Park (1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego) on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 1…
by Sunita Sohrabji Ethnic Media Services The California Department of Aging on August 22 announced the launch of its first-ever statewide assessment for Californians aged 55 and older to share their voices, called the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). The 20 question survey — which takes about 15 minutes to complete, with some…
The United States University is eagerly anticipating the arrival of more than 500 graduates from the 2023 class in San Diego on September 16th. Established in 1997, United States University is committed to offering educational opportunities that cater to both professional and personal growth, with a specific focus on reaching out to underserved communities. Through…
State legislative delegation comes through to improve quality of life in communities across city SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined on Friday, August 18 by members of San Diego’s state legislative delegation as he highlighted their successful efforts to secure nearly $25 million in state budget funding for critically important projects in San…
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, represented by Vice Consul Adrian Baccay, graced the graduation rites of the Cultural Immersion Summer Camp of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Dublin, California on August 4, 2023. Vice Consul Baccay conveyed Consul General Neil Ferrer’s…
IN the fourth installment of Citizen Pinoy’s “Your Tanong, My Sagot” from Manila, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel answers more immigration inquiries from Kapamilya in the Philippines. Bernice’s mother filed an F2-B petition for her as a single daughter. Now, Bernice wants to know if she can bring her common-law husband, who is…
THE Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged that a business opportunity and coaching scheme bilked consumers out of tens of millions of dollars. The scheme grew on the back of baseless claims about how much money customers could make. The company behind the scheme, Automators, AI (formerly known as LLC, Empire Ecommerce and Onyx Distribution) promised to set…
Don’t let his youthful good looks fool you. Or, even his youth for that matter. Nineteen-year-old Evan Lorezca a.k.a. The Savvy Expat, more than lives up to his moniker as the founder and host of the popular YouTube channel bearing the same name. Launched in May 2021 in the Philippines, www.youtube.com/@TheSavvyExpat has over 32,000 subscribers….
