[COLUMN] Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
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…
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Health officials, CBOs detail efforts to protect healthcare for 15.5 million Californians
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…
New Makati office building reiterates commitment to green and sustainable development
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…
Cebu Pacific Launches Manila – Da Nang Flight with Piso Sale
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…
SOHO International Film Festival opens Sept. 14 with record 95-plus World and US premieres
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…
PH’s hot air balloon festival to stage a comeback in New Clark City in 2024
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
Experience FairPrice’s Singapore-quality products at Singaporium 2023
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…
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…
Ely Buendia Live to Headline Tanduay Bacolod Rum Festival Concert
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….
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…
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…
Philtoa’s 4th General Membership Meeting Celebrates Love for the Philippines
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…
California schools get $117-M to turn pavement into green space
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services As extreme heat scorches California, schools preparing to reopen across the Bay Area are also preparing to use the first $47 million of a…
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…
Book Direct Freebies at Midas Hotel And Casino
Book directly on best available rates at our Midas website and get a FREE Signature Orange Umbrella per booking. (Until supplies last) Booking & Stay Dates: August 1, 2023…
Anika Braganza shines bright in ‘The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show’
Anika Braganza, a talented Filipino-American actress and singer, has made her off-Broadway debut in “The Great Gatsby – The Immersive Show.” Her journey into the world of immersive theater was…
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…
DOT inaugurates first Tourist Rest Area in Mindanao; Frasco bares plan to build 15 more TRAs across the country
MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon—In a move to further spur tourism development in Mindanao, the Department of Tourism (DOT), led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, has formally inaugurated the first Tourist Rest…
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…
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…
All Filipino cast makes Broadway history with ‘Here Lies Love’
‘Here Lies Love’ stirs emotions, controversy IN a groundbreaking and historic feat, Broadway is witnessing the rise of “Here Lies Love,” an immersive theater spectacle that boldly shatters boundaries with…
From Tragedy to Triumph: The Inspiring Story of Terrace Plant Shop
Owner Peter Dario shares their best-selling plants IN the face of the pandemic’s overwhelming challenges, people around the world found solace and support in an unexpected place – the embrace…
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…
Filipino American art exhibition celebrates rich cultural heritage and diversity
Los Angeles, California – We are thrilled to announce the opening of a groundbreaking Filipino American Art Exhibition, showcasing the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of the Filipino American community….
A nurse’s American dream comes true, despite her first employer backing out, this Sunday on Citizen Pinoy
GROWING up, Rina missed her parents, who immigrated to the U.S. in search of greener pastures. Rina believed that being a nurse would be the fastest way for her to…
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…