Beverly Hills – Miss Filipina International (MFI) 2023, now owned by Worldwide Media Entertainment Corporation, headed by Geoffrey Jimenez, chairman of the board of directors, was launched with bigger prizes for the winners at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Jimenez also announced that MFI will move to a glamorous venue, the famous International Ballroom…
Establishing parentage rights for moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the child (Family Code §7610). Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…
The US Supreme Court recently highlighted the importance of overtime laws. In eliminating “oppressive working hours”, it sought to ensure that employees are properly compensated for “the burden of working extra-long hours.” The Court ruled that daily-rate employees must be paid overtime, as wages based on a daily rate does not qualify as a “salary”…
When was your last facial treatment? This is one of the questions I ask my clients at the beginning of my consultation. Surprisingly, most of them can’t remember, or they admit to not having regular facial treatments at all. Age has always been the “taboo” word in my line of work. Though we have accepted…
If you live in LA County — or in Southern California, which included Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties — and you own the house that you live in, now is a good, no, now is a very good time to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy fresh start. Why? Because the homestead exemption under 704.730…
A Filipino American public official and community leader is currently serving as chief of staff for Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony. In this position, Rudy Pamintuan is considered the highest ranking Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) official in the Silver State. As chief of staff, Pamintuan oversees the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and…
In the spirit of recognition and celebration of Women’s History Month, The National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada (NaFFAA NV) continues to recognize outstanding women that have demonstrated exceptional achievement, contribution, leadership, advocacy and service to the Las Vegas Community and humanity. These outstanding women are honored with an Annual Event that started in March…
FOUR affordable housing developments with $29 million in County funding have secured an additional $24.5 million through California’s Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability program. The $24.5 million in new funds were announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom as part of more than $825 million in grants to accelerate affordable housing production across the state….
THE San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved a reimagined department to support children and families. The new Child and Family Well-Being Department will integrate multiple child and family serving systems, including First 5 San Diego, Child Welfare Services, and other Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) departments, under one umbrella to deliver both prevention…
Free workshops dig into the past for important science lessons SAN DIEGO – Providing opportunities for young people to learn and explore, the 7th annual Spring into STEAM challenge is underway at the San Diego Public Library (SDPL). The science-focused program kicks off this month with a unique, project-based educational experience to strengthen students’ STEAM (science,…
(March 2023) – Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is launching a global air tickets giveaway campaign, “World of Winners”, which will offer 500,000 free tickets in Hong Kong’s major passenger markets for travelers to visit the city and experience its unique offerings. Distributed in phases by Hong Kong’s three home-based airlines: Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong…
ROHNERT PARK – Spring is here and it’s time to visit the Bay Area’s favorite gaming destination, Graton Resort & Casino. Join our exclusive Money Madness Cash Giveaway on Friday, March 31 with guaranteed winners every hour! From 7 p.m. to 9p.m. where ten (10) winners will receive $1,000 cash. At 10 p.m., one (1)…
SAN FRANCISCO – Five promising Philippine startups providing solutions to various challenges showcased their work at this year’s first pitch night event organized by Dynamico and supported by the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Silicon Valley (PTIC-SV) last February 16. The Consulate has a public-private partnership with Dynamico…
The selection of the projects follows a community voting process and are key next steps that build on the city’s ongoing commitment to the Tenderloin neighborhood’s wellness SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London Breed Wednesday, February 1 announced the projects that will receive funding to improve living conditions in the Tenderloin as part of the Tenderloin…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco participated in the Legion of San Francisco Consular Corps (LSFCC)’s visit to the San Francisco Police Department’s Special Operations Division. The LSFCC is a non-profit social group composed of spouses of members of the San Francisco Consular Corps and a U.S. support group composed of…
IN spite of the radical leftist media, especially social platforms, widely tearing down and mocking everyone who had suggested that the COVID-19 originated from a leak in the Wuhan laboratory, and all covered up by China, epidemiologists and political leaders remained convinced, and now the U.S. Department of Energy and the FBI have concluded that…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel continues to answer immigration questions from Pinoys who made the trek to Radiant Beauty Skincare Med Spa in Las Vegas. It can be said that the place where one goes to get clearer skin also became the venue to get clearer answers to their immigration concerns for that…
For limited guest engagement July 11 – August 13, 2023 The producers of Here Lies Love, the groundbreaking musical from the minds of Grammy®, Oscar®, and Tony Award® winner David Byrne (concept, music and lyrics) and Grammy Award® winner Fatboy Slim (music), announced that Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga, a global Filipina legend, will join the show’s Broadway cast for…
Rare pre-colonial artifacts from the Sally von dem Hagen collection For the first time ever, pre-colonial limestone artifacts from Cotabato will be presented to the Los Angeles public. The exhibit will be launched on March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the FASGI Bayanihan Center, located at 135 North Park View Street, Los Angeles, CA…
WHEN United States Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) announced her bid to take over Dianne Feinstein’s seat in the U.S. Senate, many wondered if her age would be an asset or hindrance. Lee is 76 years old and boasts a 12-term legislative career in the U.S. House of Representatives. But given longstanding concerns over the 89-year-old…
FACCTC Strategic Planning Workshop. As a forward-looking and pro-active Chamber of Commerce in metro Los Angeles, the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce Tri-County (San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties), recently conducted a strategic planning workshop among its officers and board members in the City of Riverside. Led by facilitator Dennis Heruela, subject matters included management…
by Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News There’s no cure, yet, for Alzheimer’s disease. But dozens of programs developed in the past 20 years can improve the lives of both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Unlike support groups, these programs teach caregivers concrete skills such as how to cope with stress, make home environments…
A doctor found cysts in Lilia Becerril’s right breast five years ago, but the 51-year-old lacks health insurance. She said she can’t afford the imaging to find out if they’re cancerous. Becerril earns about $52,000 a year at a nonprofit in California’s Central Valley, putting her and her husband, Armando, at more than double the…
SACRAMENTO — California is revamping how it rewards nursing homes to get them to improve patient care. Rather than limit bonuses to top-performing facilities, the state will hand out additional Medicaid payments next year to nursing homes — even low-rated ones — that hire additional workers, reduce staff turnover, or improve quality of care. Facilities…
Sacramento — California State Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, a Democrat who serves South Central Los Angeles, will introduce a budget ask letter Feb. 28, proposing that $50 million be added to the state’s FY 2023-24 budget to support domestic violence prevention programs. In an email to Ethnic Media Services, Jones-Sawyer said he is submitting the request…
