County of San Diego hires Chief Dental Officer

THE County of San Diego has a new Chief Dental Officer, Fadra M. Whyte, DMD, M.P.H., who has joined to help develop policies and expand programs that promote oral health to all San Diegans. “Dr. Whyte will be a valuable addition to our team,” said Dr. Eric McDonald, interim director of the Health and Human…

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Top UP alumna Leni Robredo keynotes 2023 reunion and convention of UP alumni in America

ATTORNEY Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, former vice president of the Philippines and chairperson and president of Angat Buhay, will be the keynote speaker of the 22nd Biennial Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC), organized by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA). This year’s theme of “Engage, Empower, Excel” will also highlight other stellar…

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County unveils a new logo

YOU may have noticed something new on the county’s social media or during budget hearings — a new logo reflecting diverse community input and the county’s values and commitment to service. The new logo was created by county designers, shaped by public and internal surveys, focus groups, and selected from more than 100 options by…

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ConGen Ferrer meets with Commissioner Kevin Benedicto

SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer met with San Francisco Police Commission member Kevin Benedicto last May. The two sides exchanged views on developments in policing and public safety in San Francisco. They also discussed possible partnership in engaging with the Filipino American community on raising awareness on human trafficking,…

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Cox Back-To-School Fair dates announced for 2023

Cox Las Vegas is proud to announce its annual Cox Back-To-School Fairs will be held over four consecutive Saturdays starting Saturday, July 15 and concluding on Saturday, August 5. The event is sponsored by Clark County Credit Union. The Cox Back-To-School Fair is the longest running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada serving as…

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[COLUMN] Fake medical info

SENIORS need less sleep Studies show that seniors need the same amount of sleep as other adults (7-9 hours each night), although they tend to wake up earlier because they go to sleep earlier. A restful sleep is essential to health. Those with impaired sleep might need a Sleep Study to rule in or out…

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Marco Polo Plaza: A Meeting Destination

A landmark as your backdrop, outstanding culinary delights, and more than a decade’s worth of excellent service – these are just some of the compelling reasons why Marco Polo Plaza is an ideal venue for meetings and conferences. Majestically situated 600 feet above sea level along the prestigious Nivel Hills district, Marco Polo Plaza, is…

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[COLUMN] Xenophobia against Asians since the pandemic by Yuri Kim

(ONCE a year, an essay competition is held at CSUN, amongst Asian American Studies and Education majors, as part of an endowment set up by Prosy Abarquez-Delacruz for her deceased mother, Asuncion Castro Abarquez and her deceased sister, Rosalinda Abarquez Alcantara to provide a scholarship grant to deserving students. The essays are vetted by a committee headed by Dr. Tomo…

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Weekend Buffet at Midas Hotel And Casino

Indulge and satisfy every cravings with Midas Cafe’s international buffet and Yanagi’s scrumptious Japanese buffet available every weekend for Php 1,500 nett per person. •Midas Cafe (Friday-Saturday) •Yanagi (Friday-Sunday) Lunch buffet – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Dinner buffet – 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm Reservations/inquiries: • +63 2 7902 0100 local 8199 • +63917…

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FASO celebrates 15th anniversary with Filipino classics, music of APO Hiking Society

Welcomes special guests and Filipino music icons Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo LOS ANGELES – The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) will celebrate its 15th anniversary season with a one-of-a-kind concert featuring an all-Filipino program of traditional kundiman and Original Pilipino Music (OPM) composed by iconic Filipino pop music pioneers APO Hiking Society (APO) on…

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PH Embassy celebrates Philippines Migrant Workers Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy recently celebrated Migrant Workers Day in a day-long event with members of the Filipino community from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Consistent with the theme “OFW: Saan Mang Panig ng Mundo, Galing at Katatagan Mo’y Hinahangaan,” video messages of the Administrator Arnel Ignacio of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Secretary…

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Commissioner Lara announces over $50.5M in grants awarded statewide to assist law enforcement in fighting fraud

SACRAMENTO – Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Thursday, June 29 announced he has awarded $50,545,239 in grants to 34 district attorney offices representing 44 counties in California to combat insurance fraud. Under Commissioner Lara’s leadership, these grants, funded through annual employer assessments, support law enforcement efforts in investigating and prosecuting fraud and increase outreach to…

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