[COLUMN] Debtor with $70K credit cards but good income needs Chapter 13 relief
THE debtor who is 50 has accumulated credit card debt at the rate of $6,000 a year for the last 20 years. Now, he owes $70,000 in credit cards. He…
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Marco Polo Cebu Introduces new Hai Shin Lou Chef
Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is proud to welcome Chef Kenny Yong Tze Hin as their newly appointed Chinese Executive Chef. Coming from over 20 years of experience at the helm…
‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Governor Newsom eyes political future
SACRAMENTO — Driving through the industrial outskirts of Sacramento, a stretch of warehouses, wholesale suppliers, truck centers, and auto repair shops northeast of downtown, it’s hard to square California’s $18…
County to fund millions toward affordable housing
ON February 7, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved recommendations that will allow the county’s Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) to leverage millions of dollars in…
San Diego invites residents to share opinions on housing policy reforms
Mayor Gloria’s second housing action package aims to produce more homes that all San Diegans can afford SAN DIEGO – To continue creating opportunities to build more homes for all…
City of San Diego creates more opportunities for new home construction
Sustainable development areas will redefine geographic boundaries for some local housing incentive programs SAN DIEGO – On Tuesday, February 14 the San Diego City Council adopted updates to the city’s…
City of San Diego offers grant funding for artists to help increase awareness of regional issues
Program funds available for artists and cultural practitioners throughout San Diego and Imperial counties SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego and its regional partners have released a new grant opportunity…
882 soccer teams to participate in 2023 Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase
Public welcome to attend games, free spectator admission The Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Showcase is back for the 15th year as one of the largest international youth soccer tournaments….
Find your new sweetheart at the county shelter
VALENTINE’S Day is not just about romantic love, it’s also about sharing affection and showing how you care for others. So, who’s to say your sweetheart can’t be furry? The…
Franco Finn to host NBA All-Star weekend events
Filipino American Franco Finn, who is the in-arena emcee/host and television personality for multiple National Basketball Association (NBA) champion the Golden State Warriors, will represent the organization in the upcoming…
First casting announced for ‘Here Lies Love’ on Broadway
Jose Llana, Conrad Ricamora to reprise original roles; International casting search for other company members now underway THE producers of “Here Lies Love,” the groundbreaking musical from the minds of…
Philippines aims to be regional cruise center in Asia
The anticipated 139 port of calls from top cruise lines signals the readiness of the Philippines to claim the position as one of the regional cruise centers in Asia. Department…
Success story: A terminated case is reinstated and visa issued, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
JOSEPH was petitioned by his mother in 2007 and waited 12 long years for his Nanay Pilar’s petition to become current. Unfortunately, Joseph was in Zurich, Switzerland for work and…
[COLUMN] Magic memory pill
IN these troubling times of wokeness, extremely radical ideologies, and confusing state of people’s minds, remembering wonderful memories and retrieving decades-old cherished joys and happy events could be a beneficial…
Postgrad Students of ADZU-GGU joint program call on Philippine Consulate in San Francisco
Philippine Consul General Neil Ferrer welcomed Filipino postgraduate public administration students under the joint academic program of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) and San Francisco-based Golden Gate University…
IRS says more early birds filing taxes
Barely three weeks after the start of this year’s tax filing season, the IRS had received 19 million tax returns, processed 16.8 million of them, and issued eight million refunds…
Finding a solution to your tax problems
Read this if you owe the IRS money and can’t pay. If you just received a letter from the IRS for a tax bill that you can’t pay, you’re probably…
Era of ‘free’ COVID vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?
Time is running out for free-to-consumer COVID vaccines, at-home test kits, and even some treatments. The White House announced this month that the national public health emergency, first declared in early…
Manila set to host Rotary International convention in 2028, its largest and most multi-cultural gathering to date
EVANSTON, Ill. — Rotary International announced Manila, Philippines as the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention, 3-8 June 2028, which is set to be the…
How courts determine child custody in California
One of the most emotional aspect of a marital dissolution case is dealing with Child custody issues. Sadly enough, this is an area where most parents play games with each…
‘Iconic’: Megastar Sharon Cuneta, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez repeat concert, live at Pechanga Resort Casino March 19
BOWING to numerous requests, Philippine Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez will once again hold a back-to-back concert dubbed “Iconic,” on March 19 at 6 p.m., at Pechanga…
Sama tayo! Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour of the Philippines for Fil-Ams, family & friends in July
Los Angeles – The Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour is returning this year after a three-year hiatus. This year’s VIP Tour will take place from 16 to 24 July 2023…
The joy of watching the Philippine Ballet Theater
“Panta hypoménei. This means that love bears every trial with a positive attitude. It stands firm in hostile surroundings. This “endurance” involves not only the ability to tolerate certain aggravations,…
The 10th anniversary celebration of the ‘Friends of FAPCCA’ was a huge success
The “FRIENDS OF FAPPCA” was founded in 2013 in pursuing the mission and success of the “FRIENDS OF FAPPCA”. This Club represents an impressive heritage of TEN years of talented…