SAN FRANCISCO – The new set of officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Northern California Chapter (IBP-NorCal) led by Atty Jeanne Serrano Kouznetzova paid a courtesy call on Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer on May 25, 2023. The two sides held discussions on resuming the regular free legal clinic at the Consulate where…
THE county took steps on Wednesday, June 14 to buy more land within the Pala-Pauma and Rainbow community areas for open space and species protection. The Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of 425 acres of land located near Mount Olympus County Preserve. County parks department officials said the land fits into the county’s North…
THE County of San Diego won 54 Achievement Awards this year for standout programs from the National Association of Counties, which recognizes excellence in county government. The county won awards in 15 categories including county resiliency, human services, information technology, health, community and economic development, criminal justice and public safety, children and youth, risk and…
A COUNTY-LED partnership has been awarded nearly $17 million in state funds to help people experiencing homelessness along the San Diego riverbed into more permanent housing and connect them with much-needed services. Late last year, the State made $240 million in Encampment Resolution Fund grants available to local jurisdictions to help resolve encampments and get…
HOPING to find new ways to keep young people from attempting suicide, the county is poised to take part in a $4.1 million state youth suicide-focused pilot program. The program, County Health and Human Services Agency officials said on Tuesday, June 13, could develop new prevention responses — like systems to continue contact and follow…
Combined public-private funding will support projects in San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – Sixty artists and cultural practitioners in disciplines ranging from performing arts, visual arts, music, film, media and literature will receive $2.6 million in Far South/Border North grants. Far South/Border North is a California Creative Corps arts program for San Diego and Imperial counties led by…
Project will repair more than two miles of streets damaged during the 2007 Witch Creek fireSAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria was joined by San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert recently to kick off the Witch Creek Fire Street Improvements project. This project will repair 2.3 miles of streets in Rancho Bernardo that were…
The owner of Weera Thai, a popular Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, says she is excited to share with her customers more than just authentic & traditional cuisine from her native country. She is also on a mission to build a brand that embraces diversity and multicultural awareness in the community. “Most Americans are probably…
One distinctive mark of Clark International Airport (CRK) is its highlight of the valued sense of place. Its designs drew inspirations from its surrounding wonders, like its accents of greens and blues that emulates its surrounding landscape, the gray floor finish that reminds of the lava fields of Mt. Pinatubo, and cathedral ceilings that mimic Central…
A lesson in Humanities 1, way back in college, says that between black and white lies the shade of gray. True enough, in life, there could never be just black and white. And the good news is we love living in full color. That’s why every one of us loves traveling primarily because we want to…
Sacramento – Permanent disabled person parking placard holders who have had their placards for six or more years must provide a signature to the DMV to renew this year. Placards expire on June 30, 2023. A new law has changed the renewal process, so longtime placard holders will no longer automatically receive new placards. Placards must…
Health care coverage for the over 15 million Californians currently on Medi-Cal will be up for renewal over the next year and Covered California wants to make sure everyone takes the right steps to stay insured. The eligibility of Californians enrolled in the state’s Medi-Cal program has not been reviewed since 2020 due to the…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and GeeksPH announced the revival of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) after a five-year break and is set to happen in Panglao, Bohol on November 23-24, during the Philippine Startup Week 2023. The two-day international conference, known for leveraging Philippine tourism and ICT Industry expertise, will gather…
Dear Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear-ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back seemed very tight and stiff. I took some days off from work. After a week, I contacted the other driver’s insurance to report the claim. …
Narcissistic behavior can be a major factor in the breakdown of a marriage, leading to divorce. Many divorcing spouses would point to the other spouse’s personality as the reason they decided to file for divorce. When describing their spouse’s personality, it often fits many of the characteristics of Narcissism. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized…
Is that legal? Q: I AM a college graduate in business management from the Philippines who migrated to the United States. I got work as a caregiver at a nursing facility. After a few years, I was promoted to a supervisor position: still providing direct care but also overseeing other caregivers. The patients and my…
New York City witnessed an early but grand commemoration of the 125th Philippine Independence Day last week, marked by a series of memorable events that showcased the rich heritage and unity of the Filipino American community. The celebrations kicked off with an event at the State Capitol in Albany, led by Assemblymember Steven Raga, who…
Yes, it’s how many of us raised in the Catholic Church refer to the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christi: Corpus Christi. We celebrate and profess the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist; every time we approach the altar to receive Communion and the priest or the extraordinary minister of the Eucharist…
A PIONEERING coffee table book titled “Sugar & Smiles: The Negrense Legacy Beyond 2020” will have its West Coast launch on June 11, 2023 at the MassKara Festival in Long Beach, California. The book recently won the 2023 Gold Quill Award bestowed by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) based in Chicago. During the…
WE have seen “IV drip” added on service-menu boards of numerous wellness centers and spas everywhere. In recent years it has caught on in the media like wildfire. For sure, you, or someone you know may have actually tried it once or twice, but what makes these “drip bars” popular is actually something worth delving…
About 810,000, or 1 in 10, Los Angeles County adults together owe more than $2.6 billion in medical debt as of 2021, a new analysis has found — a staggering sum that suggests extending health coverage to more people doesn’t necessarily protect them from burdensome debt. The report from the county Department of Public Health,…
PWC culminates Team and Changes special outreach project with a free-check up for caregivers SAN DIEGO — Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) San Diego culminated their Team and Changes special outreach project with a community presentation outreach last May 27 at the National Public Library in National City, CA. The event was the final leg of…
IF you get tons of scam text messages, you’re not alone. Lots of people have been reporting to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people and organizations you know and trust — like your bank or companies like Amazon. An analysis of consumer reports reveals the top text scams from 2022. So,…
