Birthday Celebrations at Santana Row
Leny Dy Sarmiento recently celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends last February 19 at a party held at Maggiano’s LIttle Italy Restaurant in Santana Row in San Jose, CA. Photo…
[COLUMN] Success story: Aged-out daughter obtains immigrant visa through CSPA, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
MARIVIC, a U.S. citizen, filed a petition for her daughter, Alyssa, in May 2019. However, in January 2021, after filing all paperwork and fees, Marivic was notified by the U.S….
[COLUMN] The healthiest habits
HABITS The healthiest habits: eating a healthy diet, avoiding/minimizing intake of sugar and sweets, drinking at least 8 glasses of filtered water, exercising daily, and sleeping 8 hours (when possible)…
Asian teens say dating violence a taboo topic at home
Culture and language are among the barriers that prevent many Asian American teens from openly discussing dating violence with their parents. When Angela Kim first fell in love at 16,…
California’s COVID misinformation law is entangled in lawsuits, conflicting rulings
GOV. Gavin Newsom may have been prescient when he acknowledged free speech concerns as he signed California’s COVID misinformation bill last fall. In a message to lawmakers, the governor warned…
ABS-CBN TFC news entertainment reporter Yong Chavez wins International Media Award in Hollywood
Recognition for years of blood, sweat and tears, and gratitude for a family who believed in her audacious dreams LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2022 – ABS-CBN’s TFC News Hollywood correspondent Yong…
Staying safe through California’s March storms
JUST when everyone thought the skies were becoming clearer, March has been bringing its own set of storms. Reiterating the importance of preparedness during natural disasters, such as the immense…
California’s College Corps program a respite for student volunteers
by Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services THE California College Corps program offers students the chance to find purpose and connection through service at a moment of rising anxiety and isolation…
[COLUMN] Firing of employee who reported wage violations violated whistleblower retaliation law
Q: MY co-workers and I have been having an issue getting our paychecks on time from our manager. Sometimes we would go more than a month without getting paid, which…
[COLUMN] Clients fit into classic Chapter 7 profile & eligibility for honest debtors
DIFFERENT clients have different financial and asset situations, which make them start thinking about getting rid of accumulated debt. Nobody starts with borrowing money with the intention of defaulting and…
[COLUMN] 5 types of car insurance explained
Car insurance policies vary in what they cover. The state mandates certain types of coverage that you must have to legally get behind the wheel. However, the mandated minimum coverage…
New CDC opioid guidelines: Too little, too late for chronic pain patients?
Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “A lot of…
Bystander intervention workshops to combat hate held in NY, SF
Consul General Senen T. Mangalile met with the members of the community media for his inaugural “Con Gen Media Hour” at the Philippine Consulate General in New York last week….
Ceremonial swearing-in held in LA for Attorney General Rob Bonta
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American to hold the office, had a ceremonial swearing-in during a recent community event in Los Angeles. LA Mayor Karen Bass administered…
Sushi & Sake keep festival season in full swing this spring at Pechanga Resort Casino
3rd Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival back by demand, benefits Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley FESTIVAL season stays on a roll this spring at Pechanga Resort Casino. The Annual…
Accor continues expansion in the Philippines with the signing of the country’s first MGallery Resort
South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol—MGallery is set to open in 2024, embracing local art and design Bohol, Philippines — Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has continued its rapid…
Get in on the ground floor, help shape county’s housing blueprint
COUNTY officials want San Diegans to help turn a house or rather, the County’s draft housing blueprint into a “home” by filling it with their opinions and advice. San Diegans…
California expands eligibility for low-income water bill assistance to include relief for current bills
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program expansion increases the number of households eligible for residential water and wastewater bill assistance throughout the state THE California Department of Community Services and…
Climate Action at the center of new San Diego Public Library programs
Workshops, camps and storytimes will focus on clean energy, mobility, recycling and more SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego Public Library (SDPL) has launched a series of free,…
City of San Diego advances plan for new safe parking lot with live-in-ready camper trailers
Successful program provides safe, lawful 24-hour vehicle camping for individuals and families SAN DIEGO – Working to create new options for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, the Wednesday, March 15…
City of San Diego offers spring cleaning events to urge San Diegans to properly dispose of bulky items
Several opportunities for residents to get rid of large items and help beautify their neighborhoods SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego’s Think Blue program has teamed up with…
Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco delivers record number of consular services in 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco delivered a record 56,466 consular services in 2022, registering a 27.84-percent increase from the previous year. During the Consulate’s Planning…
Filipina in Daly City shot dead by partner in front of her two kids
A Filipino American woman was killed in front of her two children by her partner in Daly City, California on Monday, March 6. Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, was shot and…
‘Serial filers’ — San Francisco businesses still vulnerable to fraudulent ADA lawsuits
by Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services Business owners in San Francisco say they remain vulnerable to fraudulent ADA lawsuits which have targeted more than 35,000 businesses statewide. LAST April, the…