[COLUMN] Our amazing heart

One of the most fascinating vital organs in the body, a symbol of love, endearment, even of religious adoration, and still a mystery to most of us, is the heart. The marvelous facts about this restless, non-stop pump, are mind-boggling and a constant source of wonderment. Winning hearts, stealing hearts, breaking hearts (and for cardiac…

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Fresh off his James Beard win, Chef Lord Maynard Llera joins Filipino American peers at ‘Taste America’ culinary celebration

Taste America, a nationwide initiative by the James Beard Foundation, unites chefs, special guests, and diners to celebrate local independent restaurants at the heart of their communities, while advocating for a more inclusive, sustainable, and diverse culinary industry. The recent kickoff event at Tribeca 360° in New York was a powerful demonstration of this mission,…

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[COLUMN] ‘Our prayers. God’s answers.’

Is it possible that God answers our prayers in ways that do not align exactly with our desires? Or is it that while God answers our prayers, He may not shield us entirely from challenges or distress? He may provide assistance through the people He sends our way, but still, we are required to exercise…

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[COLUMN] How to achieve your summer body

Allow me rephrase that title more accurately. What I was meaning to say was, “how to achieve your summer bod the fast (rather the fastest) way. With summer underway, it is not surprising for many people to aim for their summer-body goals. For most of them, it is losing weight; for some, it is gaining…

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UCLA Filipino alumnus presents ‘ethics and compliance in corporate America’ seminar to national audience

ON July 13, 2024, University of California Los Angeles alumnus and California State University Los Angeles Associate Professor Bobby Rimas presented the “Ethics and Compliance in Corporate America” seminar at the National Association of Legal Assistants’ (NALA) Conference and Expo at the Downtown Louisville Kentucky Marriott to a live audience and individuals who attended the…

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CCHC National Health Center Week Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day on Aug 10

Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross, L.A. Care Health Plan, Quest Diagnostics, Blue Shield of California and Health Net invites members of the multicultural community to CCHC National Health Center Week (NHCW) – Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day celebration to be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:30…

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Randy Santiago to perform at NWR’s Bar 360; Philstagers’ musical version of ‘Juan Luna’ coming soon

RANDY Santiago, OPM’s one and only EyeCon dubbed as Mr. Private Eyes, had an engaging performance on August 3 at Bar 360 in Newport World Resorts (NWR), with the Serenity band. Recently, his son Raiko, or Rainier Nikolo Lorenzo Coronel Santiago, graduated with Honorable Mention and Loyalty Award from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. He…

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Record-breaking heat wave sweeps through LV

LAS VEGAS – The relentless desert heat has taken center stage in Las Vegas, shattering previous temperature records and making headlines worldwide. With temperatures soaring to unprecedented highs, residents are feeling the impact of the extreme weather. In Death Valley National Park, known for holding the world record at 134 degrees Fahrenheit, temperatures recently approached…

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County awarded $12.4M to establish new recuperative beds

COUNTY Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who are experiencing homelessness and have a behavioral health condition. The award was part of a series of competitive grants issued by the California Department of…

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Poll workers needed for Presidential General Election

THE Registrar of Voters needs poll workers for the November Presidential General Election, especially those who are bilingual in any of ten specific languages. Federal law requires the Registrar’s office to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese. State and County requirements show a need for Arabic, Japanese,…

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[COLUMN] More inventions…

THE topic of my column last week was about “Inventions,” which has made the whole world smaller, healthier, smarter, more comfortable, more productive, richer, and happier. Today, I am posting some more of those valuable inventions. Soap Soap originated back in ancient civilizations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Egyptians, as early as 5000 years ago….

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PH CONSULATE WITNESSES ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY TIES BETWEEN DALY CITY AND IZUMISANO, JAPAN

The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco congratulated Fil-Am Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo and Izumisano Mayor Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu on the establishment of sister city relations between Daly City, California and Izumisano, Japan. Upon the invitation of Mayor Manalo and Japanese Deputy Consul General in San Francisco Hajime Kishimori, the Philippine Consulate, represented by Consul…

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ConGen Ferrer meets with Kaya Founders heads

MAKATI CITY – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer recently met with early-stage venture capital firm  Kaya Founders founding managing partner Paulo Campos, and founding director Constantin Robertz on July 19 at their headquarters in Makati City, Philippines. Economic Officer Consul Vanessa Bago-Llona joined Consul General Ferrer in the meeting. ConGen Ferrer thanked Kaya…

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Governor Newsom announces $76M in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits

SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits — including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations — that are at higher risk of hate-based crimes….

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Governor Newsom announces $76M in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits

SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding available to bolster safety and security for nonprofits — including synagogues, mosques, and Black and LGBTQ+ organizations — that are at higher risk of hate-based crimes….

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