California American Water Company lifts boil water advisory
CALIFORNIA American Water Company (Cal-Am) reports it has lifted a boil water advisory for affected areas in South County on Saturday, August 26. The boil water advisory was put into…
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As temperatures soar, City of San Diego reminds residents to stay cool
Locations available across the city to provide relief from the heat SAN DIEGO – With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuance of an Excessive Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Tuesday,…
Register now for City of Las Vegas no-school fun days!
Discover the fun! The city of Las Vegas will offer all-day supervised fun, recreation and enrichment for youth in kindergarten through eighth grade when the Clark County School District has…
US Open Fan Week: NYC’s best-kept secret achieves historic turnout
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, Opening Day attract record crowds as well THE USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center witnessed an unprecedented surge of enthusiasm during the 2023 US Open…
Success story: A life was saved on Citizen Pinoy, this Sunday
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…
PH Consulate in San Francisco receives Philippine Airlines Executives
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…
PH Consulate General In San Francisco joins bay area’s Fil-Am community in 30th Pistahan Parade and Festival
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…
Tanduay Shows Staying Power Post-Pandemic, Is Fastest-Growing Rum Brand in the World
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…
State Treasurer Ma announces results of $706.6M bond sale for University of California
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…
ConGen Ferrer joins Union City’s 18th annual Sister City Festival
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…
Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and health insurance status
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…
[COLUMN] COVID resurges!
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…
Nayong Pilipino, Rover Circle 23 of Boy Scout of the Philippines ink partnership
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…
Fil-Am actors shine on stage during ‘Les Misérables’ national tour
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…
Philippine Consulate, MoTHER Movement lead ‘Buwan ng Wika’
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…
Majayjay Inaugurates first mural
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….
SOHO Int’l Film Festival Unveils 2023 Lineup: “Asian Persuasion,” Starring Dante Basco, KC Concepcion and Paolo Montalban, Among Entries
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…
It’s a September to remember with SOS
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…
[COLUMN] Should you modify your child and spousal support obligation if your income decreases?
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…
[COLUMN] Are you keeping track of electronic records of your work hours?
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…
[COLUMN] On shared christian leadership
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…
[COLUMN] K-1 fiancé(e) visa: Getting your significant other to the United States
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…
A new Medicare proposal would cover training for family caregivers
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…
Filipino American community honors Benigno Aquino Jr.’s legacy
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…
PH Consulate attends launch of the Hinabi Project’s Exhibit on Mindanao Textile Arts
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…
County encouraging residents to weigh in on regional priorities on aging
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…
Annual celebration brings together recovery support and resources
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…
Attention older adults: the California Dept. of Aging wants to hear from you
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…
Celebrating excellence: United States University honors Class of 2023
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…
Mayor Gloria highlights $24.8M in state funding for City of San Diego projects
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…