The invisibility of Asians in America
STANFORD — The Asian American community is one of the oldest in the U.S., yet still are viewed as “foreigners” by many Americans. “Discrimination has always shaped us. We have…
An interview with Nevada’s Fil-Am assemblywoman Erica Mosca
by Isabella Calderon It was a late winter storm that greeted my sister, mother and I as we stepped outside the Reno/Tahoe airport. Strong gusts of wind shook our rental…
Pechanga Resort Casino shoots hole-in-one with newly named LPGA sponsor, course ambassador Gabriella Then
PECHANGA Resort Casino has officially partnered with professional golfer Gabriella Then to act as their Ambassador to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Bill Anderson, Pechanga Resort Casino’s Chief Marketing…
County water-quality device named public works ‘project of the year’
THE County’s Sweetwater Lane Community Park Trash Capture project was recognized on May 11 as the American Public Works Association (APWA) San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter’s 2023 Project of the Year. This state-approved…
City of San Diego helps residents and business owners obtain unclaimed money
More than $830,000 ready to be claimed SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is urging anyone who did business with the city to check and see if they…
City of San Diego highlights safe and sustainable infrastructure during Building Safety Month
‘It starts with you’ slogan emphasizes the importance of safe buildings and infrastructure for all SAN DIEGO – On May 16, 2023, the San Diego City Council recognized May as Building Safety Month to remind San Diegans about the critical role…
[COLUMN] A cruise: Like life itself
EXPLORING the world, meeting people in their native countries, learning about their history, heritage, culture, and experiencing their way of living firsthand does wonders to our mind, body, and soul….
San Diego city officials, business leaders unveil progress on Fifth Avenue ‘slow street’ plan
Newly installed bollards help create a pedestrian promenade to promote accessibility, economic development in Gaslamp Quarter SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Stephen Whitburn, and downtown business leaders have…
State lawmakers eye forced treatment to address overlap in homelessness and mental illness
by April Dembosky, KQED and Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting and Carrie Feibel, KFF Health News Many of the unhoused people in Portland, Oregon, live in tents pitched on sidewalks…
ConGen Ferrer urges Fil-Ams to explore thriving Philippine startup ecosystem
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer encouraged Filipino Americans to consider the Philippines as a launchpad for their startups in the event called “Balik*Bayan San Francisco: Come Back, Give…
GDAP holds roadshow in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – The Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) held a roadshow in San Francisco on May 11 at the Philippine Center’s Dynamico Space. Titled “GAME ON: Navigating…
Those urgent emails from MetaMask and PayPal are phishing scams
IF you got an email that seems to be from MetaMask or PayPal, stop. They’re phishing scams. The MetaMask fake says your cryptocurrencywallet is blocked. And, if you don’t act fast,…
AI may be on its way to your doctor’s office, but it’s not ready to see patients
What use could health care have for someone who makes things up, can’t keep a secret, doesn’t really know anything, and, when speaking, simply fills in the next word based…
A CSPA victory after several lawyers said the case was hopeless, on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
RICKY is the building superintendent for the building where the Law Offices of Michael Gurfinkel are located in New York City, and he always saw clients coming to Atty. Gurfinkel…
Loida Lewis explains love, marriage, motherhood, and running a billion dollar empire
AS I walked into the church auditorium, I was immediately welcomed by a half-dozen Titas. After I made my rounds saying hello and giving hugs, I sat next to my…
Filipino production set to stage a modern-day version of ‘Noli Me Tangere’ in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Hollywood Fringe Festival (HFF), an annual open-access, community-derived event celebrating freedom of expression and collaboration in the performing arts community, is coming back this summer…
California resolution introduced to establish sister state relationship with Philippine province of Bulacan
A California state senator has introduced a resolution to establish a sister state relationship with the Philippine province of Bulacan. Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – Burbank), authored Senate Concurrent…
Nayong Pilipino exhibit opens in Tayabas
TAYABAS CITY – Nayong Pilipino Foundation’s (NPF) over 150 artifacts are on display at the Casa Comunidad de Tayabas in Quezon Province. Occupying the historical building is the collection of…
Fil-Am professor and attorney discuss importance of subpoenas
ON Wednesday, May 10th, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Filipino Alumnus and Associate Professor Bobby Rimas of the American Legal Systems course at California State University, Los Angeles’ Downtown…
Mon David: A jazz genius catching our imagination
Jazz critic Roger Crane writes: “Like Mark Murphy whose singing he at times resembles, [Mon] David can swing you into bad health and then, turn around and break your heart…
[COLUMN] Informing employer of unlawful conduct at work is protected activity
When job termination can give rise to employee’s legal action Q: I’m an account executive at a real estate company. I enjoy the work and I’m good at it. But…
[COLUMN] A Mother’s Day message
“Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal…
Friend or foe: The dawn of the AI revolution
by Peter White Ethnic Media Services A research scientist who works on the intersection of reasoning and machine learning likens the boom in artificial intelligence to the Industrial Revolution. “I…
TPB, Clark formalize tie-up for MICECON 2024
CLARK FREEPORT — Having won the bid to host the MICECON 2024 at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) formally sealed its partnership with the Tourism…
Can interfaith collaborations stop hate crimes?
Among developed nations the United States stands unique in the centrality of religion for millions of Americans. And as the population becomes more diverse, interfaith collaborations could be key to…
As US emergency declarations end, access to COVID protections continues for LA County residents
As the U.S. Public Health Emergency and the National Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 ended this month, following the announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that COVID-19 is no longer…
