ART is the natural attitude of the soul, wrote Lissa de Guia. Even in sorrow and in pain, true artists connect to their art. Imagine performing your music for 40 years. Think of how Martin Nievera persisted, irrespective of his surroundings and circumstances, to be giving the best of his performances to fans, as if…
Everything in life takes time to grow, flourish, and bear fruits. It’s true in any relationship, whether it’s marriage, family, or friendship. It’s also true in community and nation-building, Healing also takes time. Any doctor would tell us this hard truth. Even friends mention this to us when we lose someone dear with the comforting…
One of the most emotional aspects of a marital dissolution case is dealing with child custody issues. Sadly enough, this is an area where most parents play games with each other trying their best to deprive the other parents of their right to maintain relationship with their child. Child custody comes in two parts, 1)…
THE Constitution of the United States of America allows bankruptcy to its citizens and residents to allow them to become productive again if they are saddled with accumulated debt. The Supreme Court calls Chapter 7 bankruptcy “the fresh start.” You may have good income but debt repayment could be eating up all of your disposable…
Mira Mesa Community Plan update adds capacity for homes, jobs, parkland and improved access to transit SAN DIEGO – Continuing San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s vision to build thriving and healthy mixed-use communities, the City Council on Monday, December 5 adopted the Mayor’s recommended Mira Mesa Community Plan Update. The update will serve as the framework…
Online tool provides resources and services for San Diego’s youngest residents SAN DIEGO – On Friday, December 2 the City of San Diego’s Office of Child and Youth Success launched a new website that lays out resources – from childcare to educational opportunities and more – for San Diego’s youngest residents and visitors. The website provides a…
New regional resource to help prevent and protect against cyberattacks; lab offers free cyber simulation tools for training SAN DIEGO – With cybersecurity concerns on the rise following several major ransomware attacks nationwide, the City of San Diego has launched the San Diego Regional Cyber Lab to help local agencies prevent and protect against cyberattacks….
Effort aimed at reducing illegal vending activities in busy Gaslamp Quarter SAN DIEGO – Following weeks of outreach to sidewalk vendors, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) began citing violators of the City of San Diego’s Sidewalk Vending Ordinance in the Gaslamp Quarter starting Friday, December 2. The Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, which was passed by…
AS elections officers and communities continue to process the results of the highly contentious 2022 midterm elections, one thing is clear: Asian American voters, especially those in Los Angeles County, have the potential to decide races. According to local demographics, more than 639,000 voters identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI) in LA County,…
STATEWIDE flu activity has reached high levels across California, which has the potential to add to an already concerning number of hospitalizations of children due to the spread of winter viruses including Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19. State public health leaders are reminding Californians that masking in indoor public places, among other…
THE enforcement of the REAL ID requirement for air travelers has been pushed back to another two years, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Monday, Dec. 5. The date has been delayed by 24 months from May 3, 2023 to May 7, 2025, according to the agency. Under the new regulations published to…
LOS ANGELES – Eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao has xxecutive produced a movie to raise awareness of Asian hate crimes titled “Almighty Zeus”, which had a theatrical release in selected theaters starting December 2, 2022. Pacquiao said, “I hope this movie will encourage and Inspire a lot of people, not only In America but all…
The Garcias is a reboot of the Nickelodeon hit show, The Brothers García, which ran for four seasons from 2000-2003. It was a multi-award-winning series for its non-stereotypical portrayal of a family that just happened to be Latino. Ayva started her career at the age of five when she booked her first commercial, this was…
ROHNERT PARK – Come to the all-round leisure and entertainment destination, Graton Resort & Casino, to celebrate the last month of 2022! On December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, every Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oh What Fun Slot Tournaments will be held. 50 winners are guaranteed at each tournament. The top prize…
The Philippine Consulate General in New York, together with the Filipino-American Community, commenced the Christmas season in New York City, on the first day of December, through the first ever giant Christmas lantern lighting ceremony held at the Philippine Center. Almost a hundred people attended the historic lighting of two parols, shipped all the way…
by Judith Graham Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older adults and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel of experts. It’s a clarion call for change inspired by the altered profile of the population that assisted living…
THIS is a warning, not only for Californians but for residents of other states where COVID-19 is still significant. The national 7-day daily average of cases, as of December 6, 2022, are still more than 53,000 a day and greater than 260 deaths per day. Many of these are unvaccinated and, sadly, many vaccine naysayers…
DO you want to get out of debt but are afraid that filing bankruptcy may only make things worse for you? Facing difficult financial times can be a frightening thing for a lot of people. When bill collectors are calling day and night, at some point, you realize that something must be done but you…
I like rerunning this story during Christmas. It is is pure fiction. It grew out of my curiosity about the forgettable, minor characters I identify with and their viewpoint of the greatest story ever told of how on one silent night in Bethlehem, God, out of LOVE, sent His only Son to save humanity. Here…
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 child. Family Code §7610. Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…
POPULAR actor-director Coco Martin is set to return to primetime television via another adaptation of the late Fernando Poe Jr. classic, “Batang Quiapo.” The original film, which was shown in 1986, starred the acknowledge King of Philippine movies with Diamond Star Maricel Soriano. In the film, Poe played the character of Baldo, a former pickpocket…
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, led by Consul General Neil Ferrer, attended the 10th Annual Gala of the Filipino Ministry last October, organized by the Filipino Ministry gala committee led by Ms. Estelle Oloresisimo and Vicar for Filipinos Rev. Angel Quitalig, at the Patrons’ Hall of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption…
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, December 7, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA), Chair of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personal and Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, celebrated the inclusion of her provisions to finally remove the crime of sexual harassment from the military chain of command and to provide other key protections for…
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco participated in a reception hosted by the City Council of Mill Creek, Washington at its city hall in honor of visiting Consulate personnel and members of the Filipino community last October. The reception was held in view of the Consulate’s consular outreach mission in Mill Creek, Washington from October…
LEADING U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel visited Chicago, where he answered questions of Kapamilya from the “Windy City” and neighboring areas. In Part 1 of “Your Tanong, My Sagot,” viewers will hear answers to the following immigration concerns: Maria’s mother petitioned her sister 15 years ago but passed away in 2018. Maria asks…
