Ginebra San Miguel kicks off countdown to 190 years
Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of Ginebra San Miguel, officially kicked off the countdown to its flagship brand’s 190 years in an event attended by stakeholders, partners, and supporters. Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin and the Philippines’ oldest consumer brand still in the market today, turned 189 this month. GSMI Marketing…
A success story for crewmen: Overstayed crew member obtains immigrant visa in Manila through Obama-era provisional waiver regulation, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
JULIE came to the U.S. as a crew member in 2004 and overstayed, leaving her eight-year-old daughter, Jolina, back in the Philippines. The years of separation broke Julie’s heart, but she believed her sacrifice would help build a better future for her daughter. Julie had been watching “Citizen Pinoy” and she knew that the “Attorney-of-Last-Hope”…
Celebrate spring! Visit Graton Resort & Casino and enjoy incredible promotions
ROHNERT PARK – Excited to try your luck this blooming spring? Time to visit the Bay Area’s favorite gaming destination, Graton Resort & Casino. Join our exclusive $100,000 Bloomin’ Riches Giveaway on Saturday, May 27. Drawings are at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with one (1) winner of $50,000…
PH Consulate in SF approves 1,118 overseas voting applications during first RERB hearing
SAN FRANCISCO – The Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco convened on April 17, 2023 at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Center, to hear Overseas Voting (OV) applications filed at the Consulate from 9 December 2022 to 31 March 2023. The RERB, composed of Deputy Consul General…
USF int’l business students pay courtesy visit to PH consulate
SAN FRANCISCO – A group of international business students from the University of San Francisco (USF) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Consulate on April 25 to learn about the economic and business landscape in the Philippines. Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed the group, accompanied by Associate Director Monika Hudson, Director of Gellert…
ConGen Ferrer meets with Miriam College delegates to Model UN of the Far West
SAN FRANCISCO – A delegation of students from Miriam College in the Philippines who participated in the Model United Nations of the Far West (MUNFW) Conference called on Consul General Neil Ferrer on April 20 at the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco. The MUNFW with this year’s theme, “A Force for Good: Global Health and…
[COLUMN] On belonging, attitude
YOU and I, and the 8 billion people around the world, are social animals. Our two-legged and four-legged friends are also “social” creatures. Like us humans, these animals also value, long for, and enjoy companionship. The loners among them usually do not survive long. Most obviously, social life, a sense of belonging, a comfortable feeling…
Canepa to tobacco sellers: Break the law and face stiff fines
DALY CITY – San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa made the following statement on Tuesday, Maty 9 after the Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance imposing mandatory fines and compliance checks for retailers who sell tobacco products to minors and banned and prohibited products such as e-cigarettes and flavored vape cartridges. “Big Tobacco has…
Are we out of the woods with COVID?
Omicron variants are killing 200-300 people a day but population immunity in the U.S. is higher and more stable than a year ago. The Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco says the number of new COVID-19 cases is decreasing, wastewater infectiousness is relatively low and hospitalizations are going…
Several influential Filipinos honored on Gold House’s annual A100 list of most impactful APIs
Among the honorees include Lea Salonga, Steve Lacy, and Erik Spoelstra FROM media to sports, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) continue to make an impact across all global industries. Just in time for Asian Pacific American History Month, the AAPI advocacy and fundraiser group Gold House released its 2023 A100 List, a coveted catalog…
Vice President Kamala Harris headlines White House celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, DC — A packed auditorium stood up and cheered for a long moment as Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage May 3 at George Washington University here, during the White House celebration kicking off Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The theme of the event was “Visible Together.” AANHPIs have…
An exploration of yourself: Benson Dimaranan’s ‘Is It Okay if I’m Not Okay? And What to Do About That’
Oftentimes in the Filipino American community, there are conversations that are not had, specifically regarding emotions and the concept of “not being okay.” In his new book, “Is It Okay if I’m Not Okay? And What to Do About That,” Fil-Am author Benson Dimaranan explores this significant concept, additionally acting as a form of guidance…
Join UPAAGLA’s Spring Fling on May 20
Come and meet other U.P. Alumni and friends in the Greater LA area in this year’s Spring Fling! We have prepared fun games, great door prizes, and awesome raffle prizes as well. Let’s enjoy some chikahan and walk down memory lane. Wear your best UP Outfit and win a Prize! Bring your ka-batch and ka-orgs…
[COLUMN] Catholic Diocese of Oakland seeks bankruptcy protection after 330 lawsuits
THE Catholic of Diocese of Oakland has just filed Chapter 11 seeking bankruptcy protection from 330 lawsuits arising from sexual molestation cases that happened during the 70s and 80s. Bankruptcy will stop the lawsuits from proceeding forward in regular courts, in fact freeze them on their tracks, stop all discovery procedures to gather evidence and…
[COLUMN] When is my prenuptial agreement not enforceable?
Many people are of the perception that simply downloading a prenuptial agreement from the internet and signing it with their fiance offers them a bullet proof protection from a divorce. What many people do not know is that certain statutory requirements must be met in order for the prenuptial agreement to be valid and to…
Medi-Cal Enrollees: Here’s How to Verify Your Eligibility
If you are enrolled in Medi-Cal, as more than one-third of Californians are, make sure your county knows how to reach you, or you could lose your health coverage unnecessarily. You will likely hear and see public messages over the coming weeks urging you to update your contact information. Heed them. Then, sometime between now…
California says new cigarettes appear to violate state’s flavored tobacco ban
by Don Thompson, KFF Health News California’s attorney general is warning two tobacco companies that their new cigarettes appear to violate a state ban on most flavored tobacco products that was upheld by voters last year. Attorney General Rob Bonta sent letters to R.J. Reynolds and ITG Brands LLC, dated April 25, warning that the…
IFEX Philippines 2023 to feature the world’s best flavors from over 500 PH and int’l food exporters
Share the Love for Global Flavors The Philippines’ biggest international food and ingredients trade show is set to take place at the World Trade Center Metro Manila from May 26 to 28, 2023. The 16th IFEX Philippines focuses on the theme “Share the Love for Global Flavors” to highlight the Philippines’ top export products and…
Cebu Pacific Returns to Profitability, Posts P1.1 Billion Net Profit in Q1
Cebu Air Inc (CEB: PSE) reported a first-quarter net profit of P1.1 billion, bouncing from a P7.6 billion net loss in the same period last year, driven by its strong passenger and ancillary revenues. This is CEB’s first profitable quarter since the pandemic, as it generated total revenues of P20.9 billion, 211% higher than the…
A concert to remember: ‘The Champions’ with Joel Sebag live at Pechanga Resort Casino, May 21
IT’S a night to remember! Three seasonal top Filipino singers dubbed as ‘The Champions’ along with Joel Sebag, a renowned singer cum pianist, will perform on stage live at Pechanga Resort Casino on May 21, Sunday at 6 p.m. Pechanga Resort Casino, conveniently located off Highway I-15 in Temecula Valley, Southern California wine county, is…
Biden administration warns consumers to avoid medical credit cards
The Biden administration on Thursday cautioned Americans about the growing risks of medical credit cards and other loans for medical bills, warning in a new report that high interest rates can deepen patients’ debts and threaten their financial security. In its new report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimated that people in the U.S. paid…
[COLUMN] Can I get a green card if I had a previous marriage petition denied based on fraud?
Dear Attorney Tan, I recently married a US Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and green card application for me. My husband recently received from USCIS a Notice of Intent to Deny the petition that he filed on my behalf. The Notice indicated that the immigrant visa petition…
[COLUMN] ‘Poor performance’ does not excuse employer retaliation against whistleblower
Wallen Lawson worked as a territory manager for two years for PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. (PPG), a paint manufacturer. Lawson sold and stocked PPG paint products in Lowe’s home improvement stores in Southern California. PPG used two metrics to evaluate Lawson’s performance: his ability to meet sales goals, and his rapport with Lowe’s staff and…
[COLUMN] The way to God
“I AM the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 4:6) These words of Jesus are some of his famous words. They speak of our fundamental Christian belief that the way to the Father is Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, for Jesus and the…
