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….
PH’s Shirley Temple A book titled “The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines – An Intimate Portrait of My Mother,” is the debut book written by her daughter, Mylene Agana Jao Richardson and is being released on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Tessie Agana was married for 53 years to Rodolfo L. Jao,…
CEBU CITY – The vibrant world of Visayan art is set to unfold once more at the Tubô Cebu Art Fair 2023, taking place from September 15-17 at the Ayala Center Cebu. This year marks the biggest iteration of the fair. Celebrating its fifth year, the much-anticipated event presented by the Arts Council of Cebu…
Statement of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on the Opening Day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 The Department of Tourism joins the entire nation in extending a warm Filipino welcome to all participants and spectators of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in the Philippines! With our shared love and passion for…
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U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) met with over a dozen Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) small business owners and community leaders in Las Vegas to discuss federal resources available to help businesses grow. Cortez Masto’s roundtable was held on Friday, August 18 at Taps & Barrels, a new AAPI-owned craft beer taproom owned…
The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, are pleased to announce the upcoming Broadway debut of popular Filipino actress Vina Morales, who will join the show performing as “Aurora Aquino” for a limited guest engagement from Friday, September 22 – Sunday, October 22 at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd Street). Morales steps…
Michaela Ternasky-Holland: A journey of love, grief, and immersive storytelling In a world where storytelling takes on new dimensions through emerging technologies, Filipino American director and producer Michaela Ternasky-Holland stands at the forefront of innovation. Her latest creation, “Mahal,” a captivating immersive film, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this year, leaving audiences in awe….
LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama urged Filipino Americans to support the Philippine government’s initiatives in uplifting the lives of fellow Filipinos. A meet and greet event was hosted by Rama’s Fil-Am supporters and friends on Wednesday, August 16 at the historic cultural center of the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles…
Los Angeles, CA –Get ready for a cultural extravaganza that promises to captivate your senses and celebrate the vibrant heritage of the Philippines. FilAm Arts, in partnership with the Levitt Pavilion, proudly presents the 29th Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) on Labor Day Weekend, September 1 and 2. This two-day event is set…
Our First Reading from the Book of Isaiah (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7) states: “My house shall be a house of prayer for all people.” These words are placed at the front of Incarnation Church and the main entrance door of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. For, indeed, our mission is to welcome all people…
Many reading this may be surprised to learn that domestic workers are not protected by the important workplace health and safety laws applicable to other California employees. A new law recently passed by the California State Senate, the Health and Safety for All Workers Act (SB 686) might soon change that. When the California Occupational…
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest friends (BFFs) and family members are even deserving of inheriting from your estate. In doing so, you should also think about which vehicle you plan…
AT a briefing held by EMS and California Black Media, state health directors and leaders from community-based organizations (CBOs) explained how they are ensuring that Californians maintain continuous coverage and the impact of redetermination so far on Medi-Cal patients — particularly in underserved or vulnerable populations. Providing continuous coverage: Medi-Cal disenrollments and transitions Yingjia Huang,…
An independent assessment of the Makati Commerce Tower found that building achieves 22% lower electricity consumption and 58% lower water consumption from its operations compared to a similar non-green commercial property Standing superbly along Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue is the Philippines’ first and only LEED Platinum version 4.0 office building: the 37-storey Makati Commerce Tower….
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, is launching its newest destination—Da Nang, Vietnam—with its signature Piso Sale. Starting December 7, 2023, CEB’s Manila to Da Nang flights will operate thrice a week— every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The flight will depart Manila from 7:30 PM (PH time) and will arrive at 9:30 PM…
The 2023 SOHO International Film Festival (SIFFNYC), which opens on September 14, will have record 35 world premieres, 6 US premieres, 32 Northeast premieres and 29 New York premieres. The film festival, celebrating its 14th year, will run through September 21 at the Village East by Angelika in New York City. “We are absolutely thrilled…
MANILA, Philippines (August 22, 2023) – The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF), the country’s only airshow experience, will officially be back in the skies from February 16-18, 2024 (Friday-Sunday). The three-day event will be held at a new venue: New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac. After a three-year hiatus, “AWeekend of Everything that Flies” will once again give…
Back-to-back abridged versions of Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro take the centerstage in the second installment of the CCP Out-Of-The-Box Series, the newest program of the Cultural Center of the Philippines featuring unconventional programming for adventurous artists and audiences. After its successful premiere with Isang Gabi ng Sarsuwela, the CCP Out-Of-The-Box…
Four women-led enterprises are all set to chart their transformative journeys to further their social causes, thanks to the cash grant and mentoring support from the InLife Negosyo Challenge. The women leaders of Panublix Innovations, Empath Corporation, HeySuccess Virtual Assistance Services, and Magwai talked about their learnings from the mentoring sessions, and their plans to…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) forged a formal agreement Wednesday (Aug. 16) in a bid to create a strategic partnership between the two government bodies to support and implement the Katutubo-KAPWA project. The Katutubo-KAPWA project is a nationwide initiative which will enjoin support for the indigenous cultural…
Gina de Venecia, more known as “Manay Gina” to friends and supporters, was thrust into the spotlight when her husband, Jose De Venecia, became Speaker of the House of Representatives. With her husband’s position came her new role as the head of the Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc., where she was well loved, because of how…
More Filipinos will soon have a taste of Singapore-quality products. FairPrice, a well-established and respected brand in Singapore, is making its first stop in the Philippines with the launch of its Own Brand products in the country. Known as the largest grocery retailer in Singapore, FairPrice’s aims to make life better for all by providing…
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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…
