by Colleen DeGuzman KFF Health News What do kidney and pancreas transplants have to do with airplane regulations? Tucked into the hundreds of pages of legislative language to reauthorize the…
The State of California this month launched “Heat Ready CA,” a new statewide educational effort to help Californians stay safe from this summer’s heat waves. According to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s…
by Renuka Rayasam KFF Health News JASPER — Megan Dunn, who has struggled with addiction since her teens, points to the moment her life went “deeply downhill.” After dropping out…
THE Registrar of Voters office is holding two hearings on Wednesday, July 26, inviting the public to provide input on the renewal of the county’s Election Administration Plan. The Registrar’s office…
New survey, toolkit and events anticipated to boost public participation SAN DIEGO – This month, the City of San Diego will host a new series of public engagement events and…
THE County of San Diego Board of Supervisors has approved using $44.3 million in state Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds to provide more housing for San Diegans who have…
THE County Board of Supervisors has approved a 2023 Housing Zoning Ordinance Update that incorporates 21 state laws to help make housing more affordable and accessible for people experiencing homelessness….
La Media Road improvements will enhance safety, relieve congestion and alleviate flooding SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, joined on Tuesday, July 18 by other state and local leaders and…
Nearly 1,100 capital improvement projects valued at $5.2B moved through construction process SAN DIEGO – Following the announcement of a record infrastructure investment in Mayor Todd Gloria’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget,…
ARE we on a suicide mission? The way many of us abuse our body with bad diet, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and other unhealthy behaviors, makes one wonder if we have…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), was recently honored with the National Tourism Initiative of the Year-Philippines award in recognition…
Tanduay sold the most number of 9-liter cases in the global rum category to retain its number one position among the top ten rum brands in the world in terms…
CEBU CITY — Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the newly inaugurated National Museum-the first of its kind in Cebu, and the largest in the Visayas region, will spur tourism development,…
[Makati City, July 27, 2023] – The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest annual fair focused on promoting popular…
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco unveiled the Marcos Administration’s plans and programs aimed at inclusive tourism development, and towards positioning the Philippines as one of Asia’s most…
Popular TV personalities, Jeannie Mai Jenkins (“The Real”) and Cheryl Burke (“Dancing with the Stars”), will host the 10th Miss Filipina International (MFI) on August 5, 2023, at the International…
MAKATI CITY — In support of the country’s hosting of the highly anticipated FIBA International Basketball Federation World Cup 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched Philippine tour packages for international…
TAGAYTAY CITY – Nayong Pilipino Foundation (NPF) in partnership with the Department of Tourism Office of Product and Market Development (DOT-OPMD), and DOT CALABARZON, trained around 40 cultural workers composed…
For family businesses, the founder is usually the backbone of the organization that keeps most things — if not all — in place, but what happens when the founder retires,…
Ahead of the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on (July 23) bared the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) key contributions…
The United Kingdom’s longest-running travel magazine has again recognized the Philippines this year, with nominations as the Most Desirable Country (The Philippines), Most Desirable Region (Cebu), and Most Desirable Island…
The country’s top culinary school, CCA Manila, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), is proud to announce a…
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines has reached its 3 million international visitor arrivals mark as of July 19, 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Wednesday. Latest data from the DOT recorded…
Los Angeles, CA — Hilton Los Angeles San Gabriel is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the highly anticipated 2023 Health Beauty and Wellness MegaMix Expo on July…
I just finished attending the telephonic bankruptcy hearing with my client recently and am reminded of his bankruptcy saga over the last 12 years. Client is married and 82 years…
A RECENT UCLA study found that bringing green space in LA County to median levels could add up to 908,800 years of collective life expectancy to residents in under-resourced communities….
Extreme heat poses the greatest natural risk to human health. These days, there’s plenty of it, and more is on the way. “This is not your grandmother’s summer,” Marta Segura,…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning of a new phase in life, both socially and economically. For those persons who lack…
A common question that is asked by a person who has a pending immigration petition or application is “how much longer until USCIS makes a decision?” The question is understandable,…
HOW many cells do we have in our body? The figures often quoted are between 50 to 75 trillion cells. The average life span of the cells: red blood cells,…
