Jones’s measure to protect human trafficking victims unanimously passes key committee

SACRAMENTO – On Wednesday June 28, Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that his measure to protect human trafficking victims and make it easier to prosecute human trafficking perpetrators unanimously passed out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee. “Human trafficking is a form of modern day slavery,” said Leader Jones. “The evil people who buy and…

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With summer here, City of San Diego recruiting pool lifeguards

On-the-job certification training, great benefits and pay increases aim to attract new hires SAN DIEGO – Summer is in full swing and the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring seasonal and year-round benefited pool guards for its 15 swimming pool facilities. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is passionate…

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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 “Firechill” 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 “radiation 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 “lulls” 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 — 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, Philippines—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 “Love 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 exhibit—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 ‘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.  In this extraordinary exploration of self-discovery, authenticity, and ancestral spirit, Rocero unleashed her literary masterpiece called “Horse Barbie,” and she fearlessly ignites a revolution of acceptance and 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. “We 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.  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,  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 fiancée 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,  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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