Several Filipino Americans projected to win in SoCal races
WITH the 2022 midterm election come and gone, local governments across California are closer to being a lot more Pinoy. This year, significant races from Los Angeles city controller to…
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Kenneth Mejia wins LA controller race, becoming city’s first Filipino elected
KENNETH Mejia made history with his victory in the Los Angeles City Controller race in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 mid-term elections, becoming the first Filipino American elected in the city…
[COLUMN] On perseverance
IN my homily last Sunday (November 6), I spoke about courage. I said that courage is the ability to express one’s mind from the values, beliefs, and genuine intentions we…
[COLUMN] Should women receive equal pay for equal work?
FOUR female Google employees believed it was unfair that male colleagues with similar qualifications were consistently paid more than them and other female counterparts. This week, the San Francisco Superior…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
IF you’ve made the decision to file bankruptcy to get a fresh financial start, here are some things to consider in choosing between Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Be aware,…
3 Fil-Am candidates lead races in Nevada
BALLOTS are still being counted following the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 8, including prominent races in Nevada: governor and the U.S. Senate. In state and local races in the…
Rob Bonta wins race for California Atty General
FILIPINO American Rob Bonta has won a full term as California State Attorney General. As of Thursday, November 10, Bonta, a Democrat and the current state attorney general, held a…
[COLUMN] Do not conceal assets before filing for bankruptcy
WHAT are the things that you should not do before you file for bankruptcy? First on the list of things not to do is do not hide assets. Concealing assets…
[COLUMN] Motion for bifurcation, status only dissolution for spouses who want to move on while divorce pending
THE decision to terminate one’s marriage typically brings to the forefront many issues all at once. Issues pertaining to property, support, and child custody need to be addressed in a…
[COLUMN] K-1 fiancé(e) visa: Getting your significant other to the United States
Several options exist for a U.S. citizen to bring his/her foreign-national fiancé(e) to the United States. One popular option is to marry the fiancé(e) in the country in which he/she…
Here’s what to ask when saving for the unexpected.
Finances are different for everyone, and so are the life events we all go through. An emergency fund is your financial line of defense against life’s lemons. Although there are…
Steven Raga wins assembly seat, becomes the first Filipino American in the New York State legislature
NEW York State Assembly District 30 candidate Steven Raga has made history as the first Filipino-American elected to office in New York State. On election night, Raga won his race…
Filipina author’s remarkable debut is inspired by Filipino culture and folklore
RISING talent Caris Avendaño Cruz has just released her debut book inspired by Filipino folklore. Cruz said she wrote Marikit and the Ocean of Stars in honor of two amazing…
NorCal Fil-Am candidates lead in 2022 polls
Bonta looks to win full-term as CA Atty Gen FILIPINO Americans in the Bay Area continue to make their mark in local politics. In the recently-concluded mid-term elections held Tuesday,…
[COLUMN] Client gets his green card even after aging out and before the Child Status Protection Act became law, on a brand-new success story on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
TWENTY-FIVE years ago, San Diego area’s “King of Lechon” was denied his green card because he aged-out before his case was approved. The family was heartbroken, but leading U.S. Immigration…
[COLUMN] Filter it, pull the plug or simply think outside the box
THE one thing that differentiates a life of deprivation from a rich one is the availability of choice. And making wise choices from the array made available to us, is…
[COLUMN] A beauty queen and the New York marathon
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach completed one of her life’s missions – the beauty queen recently ran and completed the New York Marathon that was held on Sunday, November 6….
Charity scams for veterans tug at heart strings and grab for wallets
WANT to help charities that support servicemembers and veterans? Around Veterans Day, charity scammers seek to take advantage of your generosity. They contact you about fake veteran and military causes,…
[COLUMN] How to take control of your credit
Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co. By Eileen Viray Alcones / San Leandro Community Manager Improving your credit score starts with understanding how all of the pieces work together and…
Fil-Am surgeons’ group celebrates 50th at Caesar’s, Las Vegas
The Society of Philippine Surgeons in America (SPSA) and its Fellows from various cities in the United States and Canada, commemorated its golden gala at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, October…
The pandemic’s collateral damage: Long COVID
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services An estimated 4 million people in the U.S. have permanently dropped out of the workforce due to long COVID, which can include an array of…
Come and join the 9th anniversary celebration at Graton Casino!
ROHNERT PARK – Visit the all-round leisure and entertainment destination, Graton Resort & Casino, to celebrate the 9th anniversary together! Get your free Graton’s Collectible Anniversary Rewards Card. More exclusive…
SF Public Library’s Filipino collection expands with donations from PH Consulate in SF
SAN FRANCISCO – As the commemoration this October of Filipino American History Month wrapped up across the United States, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco donated 35 Filipiniana books…
