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Cultural Center of the Philippines out of the box series: Figaro! Figaro!! Presents tagalized abridged operas

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…

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InLife Negosyo Challenge winners share stories of progress

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…

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DOT, NCIP ink partnership to empower indigenous peoples, protect and promote cultural heritage through tourism

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…

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Manay Gina Perez de Venecia: Lessons in Life

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…

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Rainy Day Bliss Room Promo

Embrace the Rainy Day Bliss and book with comfort when you stay with us. Php 5,500 nett – Deluxe Room Php 6,800 nett – Executive Room   Inclusions: •Buffet Breakfast for 2 persons •30 mins foot or back massage per person •Sunset Lounge Access Voucher for 2 persons (for Executive Room only)   Booking &…

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Matea Mahal Smith Wins Miss Filipina International, Becomes First Winner of Filipino and Black Descent in Pageant’s 10-Year History

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…

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From nutraceuticals to cannabis: Howard Hoffman’s journey of innovation and opportunity

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,…

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White House seeks greater investment in AAPI mental health care

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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Rising star Jillian Abaya takes audiences on a captivating journey in ‘The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show ‘

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…

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UCC Acquires Allegro Beverage, Fosters Sustainability in Coffee Industry

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…

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DOT records more inbound flights to the Philippines, increase in domestic air routes

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…

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Another exhilarating Philippine American Friendship Day

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…

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Can not speaking English kill you?

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…

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Small business owners need access to funding

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…

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Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA’s 45th anniversary and coronation night on August 5

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…

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Covered California to cut patient costs after Democratic lawmakers win funding from Gov. Newsom

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…

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[COLUMN] Metabolic syndrome

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…

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