[COLUMN] Daily-rate eployees must be paid overtime wages

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”…

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[COLUMN] Is now a good time to file bankruptcy?

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…

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Fil-Am official considered highest ranking AAPI in Nevada

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…

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National Federation of Filipino American Associations—Nevada to celebrate Women’s History Month

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…

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County establishes new Child and Family Well-Being Department

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…

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San Diego Public Library’s Spring into STEAM program provides hands-on learning for local youth

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,…

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Hong Kong Welcomes International Tourists with Air Tickets Giveaway

(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…

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Visit Graton Casino’s this Spring for exclusive promotions

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)…

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PH Consulate in San Francisco supports startups in ‘Dynamico Pitch Night’

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…

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San Francisco announces selection of community-focused projects as part of Tenderloin Community Action Plan

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…

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[COLUMN] Wuhan lab leak

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…

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Tony Award winner Lea Salonga joins Broadway cast and producing team of ‘Here Lies Love’

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…

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Cotabato limestone artifacts exhibit & lecture

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…

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FACCTC hosts strategic planning workshop

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…

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Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them

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…

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California dangles bonuses for nursing homes that add staff

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…

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California says it can no longer afford aid for COVID testing, vaccinations for migrants

by Don Thompson, Kaiser Health News ALL day and sometimes into the night, buses and vans pull up to three state-funded medical screening centers near California’s southern border with Mexico. Federal immigration officers unload migrants predominantly from Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, and Peru, most of whom await asylum hearings in the United States. Once inside, coordinators…

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