A success story for crewmen!: Overstayed crew-member obtains immigrant visa in Manila, through Obama-era provisional waiver regulation, on CITIZEN PINOY this Sunday, Jan. 15
Julie came to the U.S. as a crew member in 2004 and overstayed, leaving her eight-year-old daughter, Jolina, back in the Philippines. The years of separation broke Julie’s heart, but…
R’Bonney Gabriel makes history as first Fil-Am Miss Universe
THE Philippines may not have secured its fifth Miss Universe crown but Filipinos in the United States and around the world are still celebrating as a Filipina American has been…
City of San Diego announces selection of long-time resident as new poet laureate
Poet Jason Magabo Perez set to energize expansive literary arts scene for the next two years SAN DIEGO – Prior to his first public appearance at Mayor Todd Gloria’s 2023 State…
AAPI community leader honored in Las Vegas
January 18, 2023 has officially been recognized as Vida Lin Day in Las Vegas, Nevada by Mayor Goodman and the City Council of Las Vegas. Vida Lin is the founder…
Vegas PBS receives American Rescue Plan grant for workforce development
$1,070,000 from Clark County and the City of Las Vegas to help job seekers and businesses LAS VEGAS, NV – As part of the American Rescue Plan, Vegas PBS has…
NaFFAA LV hosts Sinulog 2023 celebration
Palm Mortuary and Ed Balecha, together with NaFFAA and Filipino Community joined the wonderful celebration of the Sinulog Festival. “I am amazed with our community. How quickly we can come…
45th annual L.A. Chinatown Firecracker sent on February 18-19
Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker is one of the largest and oldest running races in the U.S. with its upcoming Lunar New Year run, walk, cycling, Kiddie Run…
Despite doctors’ concerns, University of California renews ties with religious affiliates
by Annie Sciacca, Kaiser Health News As the University of California’s health system renews contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations — some of…
Get important tools that could save someone’s life
THE County of San Diego is seeking input from residents and community partners to better understand the impact of gun violence on our communities. The Gun Violence Reduction Advisory Group…
Philippine delegation engages potential investors at the 2023 World Economic Forum
DAVOS-KLOSTERS, SWITZERLAND — The Philippine delegation sustained its engagements at the 2023 World Economic Forum (WEF) through its active participation in WEF-organized sessions and one-on-one meetings with international institutions and…
U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen applauds new national strategy to advance AANHPI equity, justice, and opportunity
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), an associate member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), applauded the news that the White House has developed the first-ever…
Senate Minority Leader Jones announces deactivation of TikTok accounts amid national security concerns
Leader Jones calls on Governor Newsom to follow national bipartisan efforts and deactivate his account SACRAMENTO – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and members of his California Senate Republican Caucus…
County asking public to help determine storm damages
THE County Office of Emergency Services is asking for your help to estimate the flooding and rain damage in our region caused by the recent series of storms. People whose…
City of San Diego responding to increase in potholes following significant rains
Additional crews and equipment being dispatched to fix streets SAN DIEGO – Following several consecutive days of rain, the City of San Diego is responding to a spike in the…
[COLUMN] XBB.1.5 is kraken!
WHEN it comes to diseases, especially contagious ones, prevention is the best strategy to avoid infection and transmission to others. And the best preventive tool we have is the vaccine,…
Duty Free Philippines hops into the Year of the Rabbit with 3-Day Sale
Duty Free Philippines (DFP) welcomes the Year of the Water Rabbit with the first sale campaign of the year dubbed “Chinese New Year Jan-Pack Sale” on January 21-23, 2023. International…
Here Lies Love to open on Broadway in Summer 2023
Here Lies Love, the first musical on Broadway about the Philippines — with entirely Filipino principal roles — will premiere in the Summer of 2023 at the Broadway Theatre (1681…
Alturas Group unveils new blueprint for sustainable development in Southeast Asia in Bohol, Philippines
Conglomerate invests 25 billion pesos (USD477 million) in once-in-a-generation 57-hectare mixed-use community development conceptualised by global leaders in sustainability and master-planning Bohol, Philippines — Leading Philippine conglomerate Alturas Group has…
Oliver Tolentino again comes to the rescue of Miss Universe Philippines
HOLLYWOOD fashion designer Oliver Tolentino has once again answered the call to rescue the Philippines’ bet in a Miss Universe competition. Pageant fans will remember that it was 2015 when…
Pechanga Resort Casino celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with $100,000 EasyPlay, cash drawings
AS the Year of the Rabbit approaches, Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes everyone to join in the celebration of the festival with a series of promotions and giveaways in January 2023….
[COLUMN] New year, new YOU
It’s 2023 and it’s great to be back! After 2 years, my column is now active and I can’t wait to share more ideas, advice and beauty know-hows. NEW YEAR,…
[COLUMN] Employees’ reproductive-health choices are protected under anti-discrimination laws
Q: I previously worked as a clerk in a large office. I used to like working there, but recently my manager made me so miserable at work. It started when…
[COLUMN] Reinstatement for surviving beneficiaries of an I-130 petition filed by a deceased relative
Dear Attorney Tan, My U.S. Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf, which has a priority date in February 2000 and which has been approved. She filed…
[COLUMN] Which debts are discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
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…
[COLUMN] On welcoming the New Year
A close friend asked me what one word I could think of to describe my wishes this New Year. I told him that I don’t have one word but two…
[COLUMN] Solving IRS tax problems
IF you just received the dreaded first letter from the IRS saying that you owe them money, don’t despair. Perhaps you had a balance owing on your last tax return…