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…
Manila—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be signing an Executive Order (EO) providing for guidelines to expedite the processing and issuance of permits and licenses for the implementation of strategic investments in the Philippines and creation of a green lane that will translate to more quality jobs for Filipinos. In line with the President’s directive…
Q: I WORKED as a caregiver in a nursing home. I complained to my manager that the owner’s husband was sexually harassing me, but she told me I was overreacting and told me I should be thankful I have a job. When I complained again after the owner’s husband touched me inappropriately, the manager called…
WHEN your financial circumstances are forcing you to declare bankruptcy, this can be one way of dealing with debts that you can no longer manage on your own. Of course, the decision should not be taken lightly, and it is best to consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney to see if it is best for…
DEAR Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back seemed very tight and stiff. I took some days off from work. After a week, I contacted the other driver’s insurance to report the…
By Louis Freedberg, Ethnic Media Services The strike of academic student workers at the University of California, now in its third week, has major implications for public education, which is why it is being watched closely by educators throughout the nation. If the students get anywhere close to forcing the 10-campus university system to meet…
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…
THE client just turned 67 and has been working for 40 years at a job that pays him $70K a year. He retired two months ago so he doesn’t make the $70,000 a year anymore. He now gets a public pension that gives him $1,800 a month and social security that pays him $1,900 a…
The Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. donated Philippine history books to the Library of Congress in conjunction with the celebration of the 88th National Book Week on November 24-30, 2022 in the Philippines. Charge d’Affaires Jaime Ramon Ascalon, Jr., on behalf of Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez and the Philippine Embassy, donated…
By We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign IN addition to making food, preparing shopping lists, and planning travel for the holidays, taking steps to reduce the impact of COVID on your friends, your family, and yourself should be part of your holiday to-do list. COVID cases are expected to rise this winter, and…
JEFFREY Lo, a Filipino American playwright and director, helms TheatreWorks Silicon Valley’s presentation of “Little Shop of Horrors,” which is showing until December 24 at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto. “Little Shop of Horrors,” which was originally a 1960 film by Roger Corman, has been adapted a few times to the silver screen…
HALO Halo Holidays, a Filipino Christmas crawl and art exhibit, takes place at Kapwa Gardens in the SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Heritage District on Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Per the Kapwa Gardens website, the event is described as a “unique, socially-distanced indoor/outdoor holiday cultural experience in the heart of SOMA Pilipinas”…
LANCE came to the United States in 2017, and then married his U.S. citizen girlfriend in a same-sex marriage. His wife petitioned Lance for his green card, but their marriage turned sour, and the wife kept postponing their immigration interviews. The American wife also started abusing Lance physically and verbally, stole money from him, and…
THE Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco is extending the invitation of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the main film agency of the Philippine government, for the theatrical release of the award-winning Filipino film “Leonor Will Never Die” in the following U.S. cities under the Consulate’s jurisdiction: December 2022 Eugene, Oregon – Broadway Metro…
Meet Filipino American Chef Tara Monsod, who celebrates her life as an LGBTQ Filipina and her culture as she shines a light on Filipino flavors in the city home to the second-largest Filipino American population in the United States today. Chef Tara is the Executive Chef at Animae, a renowned Asian fusion restaurant and steakhouse…
NOT a well-known entity even to many physicians is the Overlap Syndrome. One example of this is the combination of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), with closely related respiratory symptoms. There is a 66 percent association between COPD and OSA in the general population. In the United States, there are…
300,000 people expected to attend two-day event, new activities include family zone and sock donation drive SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria and the City of San Diego invite all San Diegans to join in the holiday spirit with the 45th annual December Nights festival in Balboa Park. The park will transform into a winter wonderland…
With addition and overdose deaths mounting, more serious consequences warranted for dealers SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order on Tuesday, November 29 directing further action and cooperation with law enforcement to address the illicit fentanyl crisis, in the hopes of stemming the addiction and overdoses that claimed the lives of more…
FOR the merry month of December, internationally known boxing champ and former Philippine senator Manny Pacquiao heads the list of prominent celebrities who will be celebrating their birthdays this month. The eight-division world champion boxing legend turns 44 on Saturday, December 17. Known by his monicker “PacMan,” Pacquiao added to his list of accomplishments when…
By Phillip Reese, Kaiser Health News Even as pandemic lockdowns fade into memory, covid-19 has transformed California’s workplace culture in ways researchers say will reverberate well beyond 2022. According to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau, working from home for some portion of the week has become the new normal for a large segment…
Starting a business is no joke. It’s not for everyone. If someone says starting a business is a walk in the park, they are lying to you. From idea to implementation, the journey involves a lot of moving parts. Lot of questions to be answered and intense planning is required. Some examples of questions to…
