County achieves national public health reaccreditation status

THE Public Health Services (PHS) department, in the County of San Diego’s Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA), received national recognition for its continued progress in keeping the region healthy, safe and informed about public health issues and concerns. PHS achieved initial accreditation, in 2016, from the national Public Health Accreditation Board and was recently…

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City of San Diego speeds up process for interior office tenant improvement projects

Same day permits available as part of service improvements for Development Services department SAN DIEGO – Design professionals can now receive same-day building permits for interior office tenant improvement projects, all thanks to the new Professional Certification Office Tenant Improvement Program. The Development Services Department (DSD) launched the program on Friday, Sept. 1, as part of…

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Governor Newsom increases California National Guard presence at the border to crack down on fentanyl smugglers

SAN YSIDRO –– Building on California’s $1 billion investment to tackle the fentanyl and opioid crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, September 7 announced he is increasing the deployment of California National Guard (CalGuard) service members by approximately 50% from 40 to 60 soldiers at the four U.S. ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border to…

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Boost in PH medical tourism seen with public-private convergence

Manila, Philippines—The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirms its support for the Marcos Administration’s goal to boost the medical tourism industry in the country by collaborations with industry stakeholders in aesthetics, aging, and wellness. This, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, emphasizing that it is seen a potential “strong growth center” for the Philippines. The…

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Growing global: HSMA hosts its 1st Hospitality Summit

The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association of the Philippines establishes a platform where travel and tourism professionals can gain knowledge and skills to enhance their international career prospects (Pasay City, September 7, 2023)…  Driven by its advocacy to empower Filipino hoteliers to become world-class leaders in the hospitality industry, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association…

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Cebu Pacific Kicks Off ‘BER’ Months with Piso Sale

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is giving every Juan an early Christmas gift as it brings back its trademark Piso Sale in time for the BER months. From September 7 to 10, 2023, CEB travelers can book their flights to select domestic destinations including Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, and Laoag, and international…

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Graton has many promotions and events in September

Autumn Moon Festival Street Fair in San Francisco’s Chinatown, and exciting games await you ROHNERT PARK – Come to Graton Resort & Casino in September for luxury and entertainment, and everything you could expect! On Fridays in September, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., win big at the $250,000 Fort Knox Hot Seat Giveaway! Fifty…

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Consul General attends APEC digital month activities in Seattle

SEATTLE – Philippine Consul General Neil R. Ferrer attended a number of meetings and activities during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3) and Related Meetings held in Seattle, Washington. The meetings are in preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders Week in San Francisco in November 2023. Consul General Ferrer met Philippine…

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[COLUMN] COVID deaths up!

THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations rose by 19 percent and COVID deaths by 21 percent last week. A recent report stated that the United States has 2,690 new cases, with a total of 108,174,265 cases and 1,174,146 deaths since the pandemic started. Twenty-six states had a substantial increase…

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[COLUMN] Consul General to Los Angeles Edgar Badajos and high school batchmates provide relief assistance to Abra flood victims

LOS ANGELES – The donation drive dubbed as “Ahon Abra,” a joint project of the Divine Word College of Bangued (DWCB) High School Batch 82 and the United Specialist Healthcare Foundation (USHF), ended on a successful note. Begun just a few days after super-typhoon “Egay” caused severe flooding in the province of Abra in late…

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[COLUMN] Employer theft of employees’ wages: Are they more serious than mob merchandise thefts? 

IF you’ve watched the news lately, you’ve probably seen the shocking videos of  smash-and-grab mobs stealing merchandise from some high-end stores. The news media  have been playing these eye-catching videos along with interviews of corporate retail  executives decrying a supposed loss of law and order highlighted by these high-profile  thefts in retail workplaces. These organized…

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[COLUMN] How to obtain custody and visitation rights of your children from your baby mama

Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads.  Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the child. Family Code §7610. Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…

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UPAAGLA partners with BM+M to bring Project Hulmahan to Los Angeles

The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA), a non-profit organization, partnered with Bayanihang Marikenyo at Marikenya (BM+M) of the Philippines to bring Project Hulmahan to Los Angeles. This was made possible through the Memorandum of Understanding signed by UPAAGLA President Eric Panuncialman and BM+M President and Executive Director Zena Bernardo….

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As Californians brace for the late-summer heatwaves, climate experts urge vigilance in arid communities

Filipinos across the Southland react to triple-digit temperatures Even as the summer winds down, Californians know all too well that the transition from summer to fall rarely equates to decreased temperatures. After a record-breaking temperature in July, several areas of Southern California have been experiencing triple-digit heat amid a heatwave that meteorologists say will continue…

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