UNDER the banner of the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP), 25 Filipinos Americans from across the U.S., including a living World War II veteran, were among the more than 5,000 participants who converged in White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on March 19 for the Bataan Memorial Death March (BMDM). Six Filipino…
by Harris Meyer, Kaiser Health News Dr. Jacqui O’Kane took a job with a hospital in southern Georgia in 2020, as the lone doctor in a primary care clinic in a small town that’s a medically underserved area. She soon attracted nearly 3,000 patients. But she said the hospital pressed her to take more new…
by Julie Appleby and Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News A federal judge on Thursday, March 30 overturned a portion of the Affordable Care Act that makes preventive services, such as some cancer screenings, free to enrollees, a decision that could affect health insurance policyholders nationwide. The decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern…
Togetherness is an important part of what makes the Filipino community continue to thrive. This can be seen in connections with each other, through family and friends, or even in the community building amongst businesses. On March 23, the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV) Chamber of Commerce launched the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Business Council at…
South-Asian Women’s Alliance of Nevada (SWAN) inpartnership with the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) held its first freeSouth-Asian food distribution event on March 25, 2023, providing much-needed assistance tofamilies facing food insecurity in Las Vegas. This event, which was open to all members of thecommunity, distributed free food to 100 families and individuals. Each box…
Carson, California – Mayfest 2023 is happening at the Carson Civic Center on Sunday May 7, at 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be two stages of amazing performances, a car show, a fashion show, games, awards, prizes and other fun activities, and all members of the community are welcome to join this fun-filled,…
Jane Doe worked in the office of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). She and another CDCR employee who worked in the same location, Correctional Officer Luis Serna, became sexually involved. Serna recorded their sexual encounter at her home. He then disclosed the video to their co-workers, and eventually, to others outside of…
MARCH is National Nutrition Month, an annual month of action that promotes healthy habits and food choices. This year’s theme, “Fuel for the Future” embodies why good nutrition is essential at every stage of life and lowers the risk for serious health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Three behaviors including poor nutrition, tobacco…
Goal is to speed up building permit process for new and existing biotech projects SAN DIEGO – With the goal of making resources and information available to industry leaders and developers, the City of San Diego’s new Life Science Industry Pilot Program aims at revitalizing and expanding the life science industry in San Diego. The…
IF you spend any time with the ridiculously sweet animals at the County’s animal shelters, you might just be a “Fool Fur Love” and give one or even two a caring home. Perhaps, you might even be swooning over one of our campaign “poster” models like Olaf, a year-old blond German Shepherd, Ricky Bobby, a…
In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries, including the United States. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are seeing “all-time lows in the number of people who think…
IN 2016, Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan gave birth to her son, Macario. At just two days old, Macario began suffering from severe seizures that required neurosurgery, which ultimately removed 38% of his brain. Doctors predicted a future of limited speech, movement, and uncertainty for Macario, and the medications required for his recovery left him in a…
YOU get your regular shipments of dog food, have your gym membership set to auto-renew each month, and have a free trial subscription to some genealogy site. Helpful, keeps you from having to remember to pay every month, lets you try new stuff for free. But what about when you want to cancel? How is…
PATRICK was petitioned for a green card by his aunt as a cook for her restaurant. Interestingly, not many people are aware that family members can petition other family members for an employment-based green card, provided it is a real job and the employer is earning enough to pay the worker’s salary. After establishing that…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco assembled a powerhouse panel of Filipino American women government leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area, for a hybrid forum in celebration of National Women’s Month in the Philippines and Women’s History Month in America. The Consulate hosted “Women in Government: A Forum with Filipina…
Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer paid a courtesy call on San Francisco’s District Attorney Brooke Jenkins at the latter’s office on Friday, March 17. ConGen Ferrer extended his congratulations to DA Jenkins on her successful election as District Attorney in November 2022. Both sides discussed possible collaboration between the Consulate and the District…
FIRING squad – drug shortage “Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) signed a bill that will allow for executions to be carried out by firing squads, as the nationwide shortage of lethal-injection drugs continues.” (AP) D3 wonders Vitamin D 3 supplement has been shown in a study of 12,000 older adults to lower the risk for dementia…
The Biden administration’s decision to end the COVID -19 public health emergency in May will institute sweeping changes across the health care system that go far beyond many people having to pay more for COVID tests. In response to the pandemic, the federal government in 2020 suspended many of its rules on how care is…
Former American Ninja Warrior, Wipeout finalist and rare disease warrior Pamela Price ran 340 grueling miles from the Santa Monica Pier to the Las Vegas sign with Team Unlimited Women for The Speed Project relay race. Pamela is mixed Filipina American and ran alongside Korean American, Rosa Kwak (Winner of Ventura Marathon) and Chloe Ang…
By Amrylois Ferido Sri Sai Krish Institute (SSKI), an Orange County-based nursing school, was founded in 2012 by owner VJ Bhaskar, and today, it is a successful school that has many students coming back for both of the exceptional programs they offer. The school not only teaches its students to be good nurses but also…
IF you have questions about health insurance, we offer answers to some of the most common questions we hear from our clients. Which health insurance plan is the best? No health insurance plan is the best for everyone. Each individual and family has a unique situation with regard to income from work, the number of…
Divorced parties are sometimes ordered to pay child support and spousal support in the divorce judgment. The support orders are generally based on the parties’ financial situation and custody arrangements at the time of the settlement or trial. However, what if your income decreases after the divorce or what if your spouse’s income increases after…
A citywide multi-ethnic “Celebrate YOUniqueness FESTIVAL2023” was held with much success! The event’s goal – “Bringing the Community Together” did happen. It was a packed standing room venue at the Y. The free Festival is a collaboration by the City of Glendale, YMCA of Glendale and The Foothills and 4-core groups: Armenian Society of LA,…
President Biden’s recently announced budget proposal promises to maintain entitlement programs while dramatically increasing defense spending. When President Biden formally unveiled his budget last week in Philadelphia, he took direct aim at the political football that is entitlement reform. “I guarantee you I will protect Social Security and Medicare without any change,” the president said….
