Merkado Kultura pop-up takes centerstage at Kalayaan Hall, May 5-7
A UNIQUE pop-up will take place at the Kalayaan Center in the Philippine Center Building (447 Sutter Street) in San Francisco on May 5-7 called Merkado Kultura. From home décor…
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ConGen Ferrer meets with KYOS founder for launch of ‘Earn-to-Learn-to-Earn’ Web3 project in the PH
SAN FRANCISCO – Consul General Neil Ferrer, along with the Philippine Consulate team, recently met with Mr. Alan Beebe, co-founder of #KYOS, a pioneering Web3 project focused on “Earn-to-Learn[1]to-Earn” initiatives,…
Artistic talent of persons with autism featured in exhibit at PH center in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – In commemoration of World Autism Awareness Day in April, an exhibit featuring the artworks of children and adults on the autism spectrum opened at the main lobby…
Emergency interview and an expedited visa for Don Tagala’s mother on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
DON Tagala, the award-winning reporter on TFC News, desperately wanted his mother, Vinia, to come to the U.S. because his sister, Almira, became critically ill in 2019. His mother could…
[COLUMN] On premature ejaculation
ABOUT 33 percent of men have experienced premature ejaculation at one time or another. If it occurs rarely or occasionally, it is not a permanent issue to be seriously concerned…
‘Bisita, Be My Guest’ program launched in Los Angeles to invite Fil-Ams, travelers to the Philippines
LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of Filipino American travel enthusiasts and tourism industry players recently flocked to the official launch of the Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) program of the Philippine…
Fil-Am actor Arielle Jacobs to lead Broadway cast of ‘Here Lies Love’
FILIPINA American actor Arielle Jacobs will lead the Broadway cast of “Here Lies Love” in the role of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos. The musical, written by David Byrne and Fatboy…
Journey at Pechanga hosts more than 30 top LPGA players in 16th CM Pro-Am April 3 & 4
JOURNEY at Pechanga at Pechanga Resort Casino hosted Character Media’s 16th Annual Pro-am Golf Tournament on April 3 and 4, 2023. This marked the 10th year the championship course set…
[COLUMN] Business owner needs Chapter 13 to reorganize
Client is a young senior. At 65, in my book, she’s a young senior. She has been living by herself since she divorced 20 years ago. Her adult children have…
As pandemic emergencies end, people battling long COVID feel ‘swept under the rug’
Lost careers. Broken marriages. Dismissed and disbelieved by family and friends. These are some of the emotional and financial struggles long covid patients face years after their infection. Physically, they…
Free speech vs. national security in proposed TikTok ban
With its dancing cats and lip-synched grandmas, TikTok has gained a massive foothold in the U.S., but lawmakers here say the platform threatens privacy rights and raises serious national security…
[COLUMN] Removing the conditions of your permanent residence without your petitioning spouse’s participation
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
[COLUMN] Navigating the challenges of divorcing a Narcissist
Narcissistic behavior can be a major factor in the breakdown of a marriage, leading to divorce. Many divorcing spouses would point to the other spouse’s personality as the reason they…
[COLUMN] Wages not paid on time or not shown in paystubs warrants employee recovery of monetary penalties
When an employee quits from work, the employer must pay all wages due within 72 hours, unless the employee has given 72-hour previous notice in which case payment shall be…
[COLUMN] The Road to Emmaus: a story about the Eucharist
The Gospel on this Third Sunday of Easter (April 23) is full of emotions: the disciples looking downcast and filled with sorrow as they stopped on their way; their surprise…
Philippines aims to be health information management destination hub for Asia Pacific
BPO industry continues to perform well, expects 1.7 million direct jobs by year end Philippine government officials and industry leaders from the IT-Business Process Management (IT-BPM) and Healthcare Information Management…
Need to safely dispose of old tax files?
City of San Diego residents can have paperwork securely shredded and recycled for free SAN DIEGO – Just finished filing your latest tax return and wondering how to safely dispose…
[COLUMN] Avoid dying early!
IN 2005, a 128-page report from the World Health Organization in Geneva stated that “nearly 400 million people will die from heart diseases, diabetes and other chronic ailments over the…
Building a county budget for all – A step-by-step process
IF it’s spring, then it’s high budget season at the county. Preparations are in full swing for a May 4 release to the public. Staff began preparing the new two-year…
Be ready for local disasters with SD Emergency App equipped with ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system
DID you get an earthquake early warning alert on your smartphone for an earthquake near Palomar Observatory seconds after 6:16 p.m. on March 31? The quake shook parts of San…
City of San Diego develops new hazard dashboard to track environmental threats
Online tool intended to provide real-time weather and situational data for daily awareness and during emergency conditions SAN DIEGO – To help San Diegans understand and better prepare for environmental…
City of San Diego hosts Earth Month and Arbor Day events
Activities are open to everyone and available for volunteer opportunities SAN DIEGO – The month of April is Earth Month and the City of San Diego has upcoming events and…
Mobile Probation Centers will enhance services for community
THE state awarded San Diego County Probation a $1.2 million grant to establish two Mobile Probation Service Centers that will help its clients and the community access services conveniently. The…
Watch for the yellow envelope – 15 million CA MediCal enrollees’ eligibility under review
by Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services MediCal enrollees are encouraged to update their information to keep their status as the state reviews eligibility for the first time since the Covid-19…
