SAN FRANCISCO– Wells Fargo hosted an afternoon reception to showcase the company’s 160-year relationship with the Bay Area’s Asian American community. The reception was held at the Wells Fargo Museum, a symbolic site where Wells Fargo first opened for business in 1852 and where they served Chinese customers—who were among its first customers—in their native [...]
ABS CBN Foundation International and Seafood City Supermarkets tie up for Bantay Bata fund raising campaign REDWOOD CITY, California—ABS CBN Foundation International, now on its 10th year, announced their official partnership with Seafood City Supermarkets in their campaign, “A World of Hope para sa Bantay Bata” that will benefit the nonprofit’s flagship program. All Seafood [...]
Beginning this January, McDonald’s guests nationwide will be invited to taste McDonald’s newest premium chicken offering – Chicken McBites. Available through April, while supplies last, this delicious new choice offers chicken enthusiasts bite-size enjoyment with big flavor.
WHAT: Kwerdas Sa Kapayapaan—2nd Pagyamanin Likas Musika Rondalla Festival ( both are free events and are open to the gen. public) WHERE and WHEN: 1) Kapalong Town Square, Kapalong, Davao Del Norte 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 11 February 2012 2) University Activity Center, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 12:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., [...]
Washington DC – On Monday, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) recommended Attorney Lorna Schofield to the White House as a candidate for federal district court judge in the Southern District of New York. If nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, she would be the first Filipino American to serve as an Article III federal judge.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo/San Francisco) today celebrated the passage of her bill, the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, by the House of Representatives. Companion legislation is currently awaiting debate in the Senate. The legislation will authorize the Department of the Interior to study the role that African American soldiers played in establishing the National Park System, including Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.
Minister for Economic Affairs, Akio Isomata, of the Embassy of Japan attended the turnover ceremony of “The Project to provide the refurbished wheelchairs for handicapped children in care centers in Manila” on January 24, 2012 at the office of Jesus V. Del Rosario (JVR) Foundation in Makati.
Hundreds of Filipinos and other migrants in Macau SAR celebrated the 98th World Day of Migrants and Refugees with the theme: “Migration and New Evangelization” last January 15.
You may not know it; if you are Medicare beneficiary or you are turning 65 and about to receive your Medicare, there are low income assistance programs that you can avail of.
SAN FRANCISCO, California—The San Francisco Redistricting Task Force will be holding meetings in each of the Supervisorial districts to maximize public participation in the redistricting process. The total population in San Francisco reported in the 2010 Census is 805,235. The Census data indicates that San Francisco’s population added 28,502 residents, a 3.7% increase, from the 2000 Census [...]
BASKING RIDGE, N. J. – In the spirit of holiday giving, Verizon Wireless encourages consumers to give a meaningful gift to help victims and survivors of domestic violence. By donating and recycling no-longer-used phones and other wireless devices through Verizon Wireless’ award-winning HopeLine® program, consumers can make a positive impact on the lives of many [...]
Who: West Bay Pilipino Multi Service What: Naturalization Process: How to become US Citizen: How to register to vote. Where: West Bay Center 175 7th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 When: December 9, 2011, Friday Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Contact Person: Nina Antonio 415 431 6266
