[COLUMN] ‘Our prayers. God’s answers.’
Is it possible that God answers our prayers in ways that do not align exactly with our desires? Or is it that while God answers our prayers, He may not…
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[COLUMN] How to achieve your summer body
Allow me rephrase that title more accurately. What I was meaning to say was, “how to achieve your summer bod the fast (rather the fastest) way. With summer underway, it…
[OPINION] Five outstanding Fil-Am college-bound students to be honored
LOS ANGELES – Five college-bound students are recipients of supplemental scholarship grants from APO Global Foundation, Inc. The students, who were nominated by their high school and career guidance counselors,…
UCLA Filipino alumnus presents ‘ethics and compliance in corporate America’ seminar to national audience
ON July 13, 2024, University of California Los Angeles alumnus and California State University Los Angeles Associate Professor Bobby Rimas presented the “Ethics and Compliance in Corporate America” seminar at…
CCHC National Health Center Week Multicultural Health Fair and Children’s Appreciation Day on Aug 10
Comprehensive Community Health Centers (CCHC) in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross, L.A. Care Health Plan, Quest Diagnostics, Blue Shield of California and Health Net invites members of the multicultural community…
Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture returns home for its 30th anniversary
San Pedro – Get ready for a Filipino-American experience filled with vibrant performances, delicious Filipino cuisine, traditional arts, and an incredible community spirit. FILAMARTS, in partnership with the City of…
California lawmakers debate sending local health inspectors into immigration facilities
by Vanessa G. Sánchez KFF Health News COVID-19, mumps, and chickenpox outbreaks. Contaminated water, moldy food, and air ducts spewing black dust. These health threats have been documented inside privately…
California seniors: Retain your home, car, and assets while qualifying for Medi-Cal
For low-income residents of California, health care costs became less of a concern on this year, when on Jan. 1, the state rolled out its final phase of Medi-Cal expansion,…
Randy Santiago to perform at NWR’s Bar 360; Philstagers’ musical version of ‘Juan Luna’ coming soon
RANDY Santiago, OPM’s one and only EyeCon dubbed as Mr. Private Eyes, had an engaging performance on August 3 at Bar 360 in Newport World Resorts (NWR), with the Serenity…
Record-breaking heat wave sweeps through LV
LAS VEGAS – The relentless desert heat has taken center stage in Las Vegas, shattering previous temperature records and making headlines worldwide. With temperatures soaring to unprecedented highs, residents are…
Making sense of political conventions and the 2024 US elections
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services With presidential elections coming in the shadow of political violence and division, how will the national conventions and electoral process affect voters? National political…
County awarded $12.4M to establish new recuperative beds
COUNTY Behavioral Health Services has been awarded $12.4 million in state funding for bridge housing. The funds will be used to create 49 new recuperative care beds for people who…
Poll workers needed for Presidential General Election
THE Registrar of Voters needs poll workers for the November Presidential General Election, especially those who are bilingual in any of ten specific languages. Federal law requires the Registrar’s office to…
Mayor Gloria secures city council approval of historic 25-year lease for WorldBeat Center
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in…
We want to hear from you! City of San Diego seeks community input on trash and recycling services
Public meetings, questionnaires and focus groups will help the city identify resident prioritiesSAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego wants to hear from San Diegans who receive trash and…
Mayor Gloria secures city council approval of historic 25-year lease for WorldBeat Center
Agreement allows the cultural institution to continue offering programs, art exhibits, performances and more SAN DIEGO – In a historic move to secure the future of a cultural institution in…
Fiery Flavors, Big Dreams: Laura Dadap’s Djablo Sauce brings Filipino heat to the Summer Fancy Food Show
Filipino American Laura Dadap ignited excitement with the fiery tale of Djablo Sauce, the first locally produced, family-owned Filipino hot sauce in the United States when we met her at…
[COLUMN] More inventions…
THE topic of my column last week was about “Inventions,” which has made the whole world smaller, healthier, smarter, more comfortable, more productive, richer, and happier. Today, I am posting…
PH CONSULATE WITNESSES ESTABLISHMENT OF SISTER CITY TIES BETWEEN DALY CITY AND IZUMISANO, JAPAN
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco congratulated Fil-Am Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo and Izumisano Mayor Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu on the establishment of sister city relations between Daly City, California…
ConGen Ferrer meets with Kaya Founders heads
MAKATI CITY – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Ferrer recently met with early-stage venture capital firm Kaya Founders founding managing partner Paulo Campos, and founding director Constantin Robertz…
Recipe for a green card: The journey from poverty in the province to being a chef with a green card on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
JONAS grew up poor in Bacolod. He was one of 10 children raised by his father, who was a farmer. Jonas had big dreams and left for Manila to seek…
Governor Newsom announces $76M in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits
SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding…
Governor Newsom announces $76M in grants to bolster safety and security in faith communities and nonprofits
SACRAMENTO — California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday, July 30 announced that California is expediting the deployment of funds and is now accepting applications for $76 million in grant funding…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta urges Filipino Americans to support VP Kamala Harris
California Attorney General Rob Bonta delivered a message to the Filipino American community, emphasizing the critical importance of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In a speech during a Zoom call…
Fiery Flavors, Big Dreams: Laura Dadap’s Djablo Sauce brings Filipino heat to the Summer Fancy Food Show
Filipino American Laura Dadap ignited excitement with the fiery tale of Djablo Sauce, the first locally produced, family-owned Filipino hot sauce in the United States when we met her at…
FABAG hosts Fil-Am Friendship Day summer luau
GLENDALE, CA — On July 27, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) and Glendale YMCA co-hosted its fifth annual Fil-Am Friendship Day summer luau. Performances by the awesome…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of…
Making sense of political conventions and the 2024 US elections
by Selen Ozturk Ethnic Media Services With presidential elections coming in the shadow of political violence and division, how will the national conventions and electoral process affect voters? National political…
PFA is Back at SM Seaside Cebu to Hold its Flagship Franchise Expo
The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is back to hold its flagship regional franchise exhibit featuring about 50 exhibitors representing 200 brands in SM Seaside City Cebu on Aug. 2-3. Franchise…
[COLUMN] RA 12001: Essential information for overseas Filipinos
by: Sharon Ann Bathan-San Pedro What overseas Filipinos need to know about the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) UNDERSTANDING RA 12001 On June 13, 2024, President Marcos…