State Treasurer Fiona Ma announces CalABLE surpasses $100M in assets under management

Savings program for people with disabilities is fastest growingΒ ABLE plan in the country SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Tuesday, June 20 announced that California’s savings program for people with disabilities has surpassed $100 million in assets under management for the first time since the program was launched in 2018. The milestone was presented as part…

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Success story: A life was saved on Citizen Pinoy, this Sunday

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 had worked. She was in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant. Her sister, Jerrimee, who lives in the Philippines, is a perfect match. Being a…

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Ehrlich Ocampo makes waves in Las Vegas earning recognition from Clark County Nevada

International Filipino performer and leviwand pioneer Ehrlich β€œFirechill” Ocampo accepted recognition from Clark County, Nevada last June 23 in an awarding ceremony at Fil-Am Central. Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom presented Ehrlich with a Proclamation from Clark County Nevada together with Gerri Schroder (Assistant to Nevada Congresswoman Susie Lee), Justin Guzman (representing Congresswoman Dina Titus),…

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[COLUMN] Your queries

DO cellphone radiation shields work? No, the so-called β€œradiation shields” for cell phones do not work, and therefore are not effective in protecting the user from radiation, reports the FTC in the United States. If anything at all, this shield β€œlulls” the user to complacency and thus the user is subjected to a more prolonged…

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California’s homelessness crisis is homegrown, study finds

by Angela Hart KFF Health News SACRAMENTO β€” California’s homelessness crisis is a homegrown problem that is deepening amid a shortage of affordable housing and emergency shelter, and it’s often the brutal conditions of living on the street that trigger behavioral health problems, such as depression and anxiety, researchers found in a comprehensive study on…

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DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world

MANILA, Philippinesβ€”On the celebration of the golden year of the Department of Tourism (DOT), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other officials, led the unveiling of the country’s enhanced tourism campaign β€œLove the Philippines” as the highlight of the Department’s 50th founding year celebration at the iconic Manila Hotel, Tuesday…

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Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Step into the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel and experience Michelangelo’s masterpieces up close and personal right here in Manila! A first in Southeast Asia, ATIN Global Inc. and SEE Global Entertainment Inc. are bringing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel :The Exhibition to Filipinos from July 1 to September 30, 2023. This globally-successful multi-sensory exhibitβ€”which has been…

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Miss Filipina International 2023 Candidates Announced

Forty candidates, all stunning Filipinas, are vying for Miss Filipina International (MFI) 2023, it was announced Sunday, June 18, in a glamorous press presentation at the Oasis Terrace of The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Representing various states across America and several countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom and the Philippines, the 40 candidates…

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Geena Rocero’s transcendent book β€˜Horse Barbie’ inspires authenticity and empowerment

Geena Rocero, the multi-talented and award-winning producer, director, model, public speaker, and trans rights advocate has added the title of book author to her impressive list of accomplishments.Β  InΒ this extraordinary exploration of self-discovery, authenticity, and ancestral spirit, Rocero unleashed her literary masterpiece called β€œHorseΒ Barbie,” and she fearlessly ignites a revolution of acceptance andΒ empowerment, inspiring not…

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New York City celebrates Philippine Independence Day with Flag Raising Ceremony at Bowling Green

IN a symbolic gesture of recognition and appreciation, Mayor Eric Adams and city officials gathered at Bowling Green on Friday, June 16 to host a flag-raising ceremony commemorating the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence. β€œWe consider this flag-raising ceremony in this hallowed grounds as a recognition of the many contributions and achievements of Filipinos to…

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Filipino Americans celebrate PH 125th Independence Day

MoTHER Movement leads event Filipino-Americans converged last Monday, June 12, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.Β  Led by International MoTHER Movement (IMM), the event was held at the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) in Historic Filipintown, Majority of the attendees were women dressed in their Filipiniana costume which typified the spirit of…

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One APIA Nevada will continue advocating for policies that empower Nevada’s AANHPI communities

One APIA Nevada, a leading advocacy organization representing Nevada’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, reflects on the conclusion of an eventful legislative session and two special sessions,Β  commending the hard-won successes of state legislators, including those in the AANHPI Legislative Caucus. While there were many wins for Nevada’s AANHPI community it…

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Success story: A life was saved on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday

IN an earlier episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael Gurfinkel helped Allen obtain her fiancΓ©e visa through U.S. citizen Wendel, who is now her husband. Since then, Allen has become a U.S. citizen herself, and she petitioned her parents. Nanay had no problem with her case. But Tatay Florentino encountered several obstacles…

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Graton Resort & Casino breaks ground on $1B expansion

New construction begins on parking structure and will eventually include additional casino and resort buildings ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino,Β  the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 15 to celebrate the expansion of the Rohnert Park resort. A new parking structure with solar panels was slated to…

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[COLUMN] Retaliation for employee complaints of wrongdoing can be costly for employers

IN a recently-concluded federal case an employer’s retaliatory conduct in Georgia, turned anΒ  unpaid wage bill of $915 into approximately $40,000 in liability, illustrating precisely what anΒ  employer should not do in the face of the anti-retaliation protections for employees in ourΒ  employment laws. After Andreas Flaten resigned from his job at 811 Autoworks LLC,…

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[COLUMN] Is the new American dream leaving America?

Americans opting to retire in the Philippines cite lower cost of living and better quality of life After more than 50 years in America, my father retired permanently in the Philippines in late 2020. β€œI’ve lived in the States for a long time already,” he told me a few days before his flight to Manila….

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[OPINION] Opposing IRS’ tax preparation plan

James Yu, CPA Board Member, Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce As a long-serving Certified Public Accountant in Las Vegas, I’ve worked with businesses that are incredibly diversified.Β  They have different levels of income, different types of expenses, some have dozens of employees, some just a handful, some have been in business for generations, some…

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Mayor Gloria signs parental leave benefits package

New law doubles parental paid leave for city employees SAN DIEGO – Furthering his commitment to attract and retain a first-class city workforce, Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday, June 21 signed a package of resolutions, championed by City Councilmember Raul Campillo, that dramatically expand parental leave benefits for city employees. β€œSan Diegans deserve a high-quality…

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