PCCI officers call on ConGen Ferrer in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – Officers of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) called on Consul General Neil Ferrer and discussed ways to strengthen economic ties between the Philippines and…
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FIIRE holds conference for US delegation in Manila
FILIPINOS in Institutional Real Estate (FIIRE) held a 5-day conference in the Philippines for a delegation coming from the United States in mid-February. FIIRE initially planned an inaugural event in…
UPAAA all set to give Oblation awards
The 2023 Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC) of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in America (UPAAA) is fast approaching. This year marks the 22nd biennial gathering of UP Alumni…
ABS-CBN Entertainment expands digital offerings
Southeast Asia’s number one YouTube channel in media and entertainment ‘YouTubeverse’ offers new international content on Kapamilya Online Live, ‘Made for YouTube’ and Superview LOS ANGELES – With over 42.7 million subscribers, ABS-CBN…
[COLUMN] Success story: Aged-out daughter obtains immigrant visa through CSPA, on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
MARIVIC, a U.S. citizen, filed a petition for her daughter, Alyssa, in May 2019. However, in January 2021, after filing all paperwork and fees, Marivic was notified by the U.S….
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…