Meet Fil-Am Zoe Jensen: Broadway’s latest queen is living the dream
LANA Zoe Jensen is having the time of her life. The Filipino-American performer officially made her Broadway debut in late 2022 as a principal cast of Six, a British musical…
US-China tensions bring on fresh wave of AAPI xenophobia
AAPI community leaders are concerned that the tense U.S.-China relationship, which has become more fraught in recent weeks over accusations of Chinese spying, has spurred on a fresh wave of…
What’s your next job search move?
SAY you’re looking for a job. You’ve found some you’re qualified for on a well-known employment website and you apply to a bunch of them. If you get a message…
Tourism chief to lead biggest Philippine delegation to ITB Berlin 2023
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will be leading the biggest Philippine delegation to date at the prestigious Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) which is held annually in March at…
California updates several public health orders
WITH California’s state of emergency over, the Department of Public Health announced updates to several state public health officer orders. The updates to the orders related to vaccination, masking, isolation,…
California’s massive Medicaid program works for some, but fails many others
by Angela Hart and Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health News Newborns. Former inmates. College students. Expectant moms. People with disabilities. Foster kids. Homeless people. Single dads. Your neighbor. Your co-worker….
Newly discovered gene links breast cancer to stress and changes in exposure to light and dark
NEW research from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) has found a conclusive link between stress, altered light-dark cycles — such as in the cases of night…
Philippine Madrigal Singers kicks off US tour on March 12
Los Angeles is the first stop of a 26-city Tour On March 12, Los Angeles will be the first to experience the unique sound of the Philippine Madrigal Singers that…
Miss Filipina International 2023, under new ownership and bigger prizes, launched
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…
[COLUMN] How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads
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…
[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…
[COLUMN] Hydrafacial: Give your skin the best 30 minutes it deserves (you’ll thank yourself for it)
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…
[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…
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…
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,…
County-funded developments benefit from new state affordable housing grants
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 –…
PCGSF joins Legion of San Francisco consular corps visit to SFPD special unit
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….
[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,…
Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya in Las Vegas in part 2 of Citizen Pinoy’s ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’
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…
