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…
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…
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,…
San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the Port of San Francisco will jointly manage the public spaces, adding to the city’s vast portfolio of world class parks and public spaces SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London N. Breed on Friday, June 30 announced the city’s plans to begin operating the more than 24 acres of public parks…
Danielle Dominique Aguinaldo Ocampo recently got her Juris Doctor law degree, one of the graduates of Loyola Marymount University Law School Class of 2023. She has a strong interest in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law, having internship experiences at Indeed.com and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) with the International Association…
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team go to Manila to answer important immigration inquiries from Kapamilya in the homeland. Aileen has a son with a disability, and he is now 16 years old. She wants to know if there is any chance of expediting her petition…
Beginning August 1, 2023, the Philippine Consulate General in New York will introduce an E-payment system, offering applicants the convenience of paying consular fees in advance online or on-site using credit or debit cards. Consul General Senen Mangalile made this announcement as he addressed the local Fil-Am media during the Consul General’s Media Hour on…
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…
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…
Client owns a restaurant that survived the pandemic with take-outs. The commercial lease for the restaurant is in the name of client. Client is the sole proprietor of the restaurant. Client obtained PPP loans of $80K, and credit card debt of $120K. All these debts were used to keep the restaurant afloat. At this time, the…
by Don Thompson KFF Health News The idea seems simple enough. Preserve all the rituals of smoking: Light up a cigarette, inhale the smoke, including the nasty stuff that can kill you, and exhale. But remove most of the nicotine, the chemical that makes tobacco so darn hard to quit, to help smokers smoke less….
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism, is set to stage one of its flagship programs, the 11th Regional Travel Fair (RTF), from 21 to 23 July 2023 at SM Seaside City, Cebu. The RTF is a government-initiated trade fair that strategically conducts its events across…
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…
(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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Insular Life (InLife), the country’s first and largest Filipino-owned life insurer, is embarking on a new campaign to support Filipino arts. InLife Chief Marketing Officer Gae L. Martinez said InLife’s new campaign is rooted in the understanding that people have an inherent love for dreaming and expressing themselves. “The arts provide a platform to showcase…
This summer and beyond, Newport World Resorts is breaking out of the ordinary and creating epic experiences and adventures for everyone within one property. Escape into world-class entertainment as the country’s pioneer casino, hotel, and entertainment destination brought its all-Filipino hit musical back to the stage. On April 21, Ang Huling El Bimbo (AHEB) made…
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Thinking about one’s demise is not something people want to spend time thinking about. However reality is that we all have to face this one day. It is just a matter of whether you depart this world prepared or unprepared. If you pass away with at least $184,500 in gross assets and you do not…
Q: I work part-time as a caregiver for a family, taking care of a senior in their house overnight. I start work Tuesday nights at 10:30 p.m. and stay until 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, and then again on Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. until 6:30 a.m. Friday morning. My job is mostly to make sure…
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…
by Gina Jiménez California Healthline Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, her concerns grew. The 34-year-old based in Santa Maria, California, suspected the ethidium bromide she was using in the lab for molecular cloning could put…
In an expected decision, the Supreme Court June 29 struck down affirmative action for college admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, saying the practice violated the Constitution’s 14th Amendment by discriminating against White and Asian American students. But several Asian American organizations, as well as Black and Latino civil rights groups, condemned…
THE Young Voices of the Philippines (YVP) is delighted to announce its participation in several choral events across the United States. This is a golden opportunity to showcase Philippine music and make history as the first Filipino children’s choir to perform in the historic Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage on July 7, 2023. From…
IN the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side, lawyer-turned-restaurateur Rob Mallari D’Auria, and his husband, Henry, have embarked on an extraordinary journey. Their recently opened restaurant, Kalye, is not just about savoring the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine—it’s a bold statement of resilience and a tribute to the city they love. Fueled by…
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…
While COVID relief grants have phased down nationwide since the end of the federal health emergency declaration, California has announced a new one. Through June 30, small nonprofits and businesses with 26 to 49 employees in 2021 or 2022, and who paid COVID sick leave, are eligible for a grant ranging from $5K to $50K through…
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…
THE county is expanding its campaign to help more San Diegans get online. These new efforts will be rolled into the regionwide outreach efforts, allowing expansion thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Federal Communications Commission to tell people about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP provides qualifying households a discount of $30 a…
THE County of San Diego on Wednesday, June 28 released a report that highlights data related to gun violence in San Diego County and outlines recommendations to reduce this violence. The Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report, authored by Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), includes findings from more than 18 months of…
