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,…
San Diegans invited to family-friendly forum and pop-up events SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will kick off June by hosting its first public events that will help shape the development of Creative City, the city’s cultural plan, which aims to align arts and culture with key priority areas including housing, mobility and…
New tool to provide millions in revenue and much-needed services to visitors, residents and businesses SAN DIEGO – The future is now for the City of San Diego. On Tuesday, June 6, the City Council approved plans to install in Downtown at least 50 interactive kiosks designed to help visitors and residents navigate the city….
Kids, adults can earn prizes for reading and completing literacy activities SAN DIEGO – Grab a new library card and get reading during the City of San Diego Public Library’s (SDPL) 2023 Summer Reading Program! This year’s theme is “Discover Your Voice” and readers of all ages are encouraged to share their stories, express themselves and…
MORE than 400 animals in care at County shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad are waiting for adopters or fosters! June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, but county shelters continue to care for a high inventory of medium- to large- dogs, so the department is promoting both this month. Instead of the normal adoption fees for cats…
IN this episode, leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel and the Citizen Pinoy team return to New York City to answer some (immigration) inquiries from Kapamilya in the city. Kenneth, the brother of Filipino actor Gerald Anderson, would like to know why their mother is always denied a tourist visa every time she applies…
ROHNERT PARK – With the pleasant weather in June, come to Graton Resort & Casino to share your luck! Every Saturday in June, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., the PRESS FOR CASH DRAWINGS will be held. This is your chance at $1 Million Cash! 100 winners guaranteed! And, from now to June 29, every Thursday,…
Backed with key endorsements and funding, Ma seeks to become state’s first elected Asian American and second elected woman Lieutenant Governor SACRAMENTO – State Treasurer Fiona Ma on Wednesday, May 31 formally announced her bid to become California’s Lieutenant Governor in 2026. Ma, a Democrat and Certified Public Accountant, would be the state’s first elected…
A recent study has provided valuable information about the health needs, challenges in accessing care, and availability of services for LGBTQ Asian communities in New York City. After a year-long study, Apicha Community Health Center has unveiled the results of its groundbreaking research focused on the health and wellness needs of New York City’s LGBTQ…
SOME of us may already be doing a good job at wrecking our heart, besides other organs in our body, but for the others who may not be as innovative and cunning, here are eight easy and simple ways to accomplish the job more efficiently and effectively. If you are not a cigarette smoker, start…
Block party celebrates community, new ground murals, and permanent slow streets in the South of Market SAN FRANCISCO – The South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN) is hosting the SOMA Block Party, a free all-ages community event on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at SOMA Slow Streets: Mabini, Bonifacio, Lapu…
THE community is invited to support locally-owned businesses by coming to a market featuring all your favorite Filipino-owned brands! Kapwa Gardens, a project of Kultivate Labs, is very excited to curate a marketplace with the community’s favorite local businesses. Support Bindlestiff Studio as they grace the Kapwa Gardens’ stage – this is a comedy act you don’t…
By Joseph C. Wu, MD Close to 24 million people proudly identify as members of the diverse and valued Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in our country. They’ve played and continue to play an integral part in the growth and history of the United States, starting – quite literally – by connecting the country…
More than 600,000 Americans have lost Medicaid coverage since pandemic protections ended on April 1. And a KFF Health News analysis of state data shows the vast majority were removed from state rolls for not completing paperwork. Under normal circumstances, states review their Medicaid enrollment lists regularly to ensure every recipient qualifies for coverage. But…
SACRAMENTO — When Gov. Gavin Newsom took office four years ago, the Democrat went after Republicans on the national stage as they sought to gut the Affordable Care Act. Key to his ambitious health care agenda: reinstating the fine on Californians who don’t have health coverage, which had been eliminated at the federal level. It…
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on two cases this month that could prohibit consideration of race in college admissions, undoing a 45-year history of Affirmative Action dating back to 1978. Last October, conservative activist Edward Blum, president of Students for Fair Admissions, filed a lawsuit against Harvard claiming it discriminated against Asian-American…
Faith is an important part of the Filipino community, bringing many together as one big family guided by God. Just this May, Ivy Manalang, Vice President of Marketing at Asian Journal, went on a pilgrimage in Israel. Alongside her was her best friend Teena Boeckmann, Archbishop Socrates Villegas, Rev. Fr. Jasper Bautista, Rev. Fr. Nico…
Let’s celebrate! Hieu Nguyen, who we adopted as our seminarian and spent his parish internship and diaconate year with us, is now an ordained priest! We witnessed his journey to the priesthood when we listened to his homilies and saw him interact with and minister to parishioners. Indeed, Fr. Hieu Nguyen is God’s wonder! His…
