Thursday, September 09, 2010
Community
The 'Bayan Ko' Bonds AFTER attending the inauguration of President Benigno Simeon "Noynoy" Cojuangco III on June 30, 2010, the US Pinoys for Noynoy, which has been renamed US Pinoys for Good Governance, and together with non-US based leaders of the Overseas Filipino Nation, has embarked on an ambitious patriotic project to help the Philippines pay for its debilitating foreign debts and for its development projects. The idea is to harness and transform the global Filipinos, starting with the almo...
S.F wants nothing to do with 'dangerous' finger printing program SAN FRANCISCO -- A broad coalition of civil rights groups applauded September 1 Sheriff Hennessey for sending another letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the California Department of Justice to request that San Francisco be allowed to out of a dangerous finger printing program known as S-Comm (i.e., Secure Communities). S-Comm is a program that automatically shares with ICE any fingerprints taken by local law en...
FOR the past few days, we have been faced with the stark reality of deaths. To mention them: the helicopter crash off Zamboanga City last August 17 killing Pilots Joseph Corpuz and Jayrald Tamayo; the Eso- Nice bus that fell down a steep ravine in Sablan, Benguet on August 18, claiming 41 lives. The head-on collision of a bus and van in Bula, Camarines Sur which snuffed out three lives including that of 2009 Miss International Runner- up Melody Bersbach. The death "spree" reached its peak in the...
Our Lady of Compassion and Protection Ministries (OLCP) based in Union City celebrated their 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mass and Celebration last August 21 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church. The mass was officiated by its spiritual director Fr. Jose Leon. Shown in picture are active members of the ministries with their founders Cora and Tito Lorenzo. The memorable event, which was filled with spiritual and physical nourishment, was attended by hundreds of guests and supporters all over Northern/Sout...
BUCKY regaled shoppers at the Aug. 28 opening of the Dollar Tree on Serramonte Boulevard in Colma. Sharing the spotlight with the store mascot (whose name is short for 'A Buck at a Time') were Colma's two Fil- Am Council Members - Mayor Diane Colvin and Joanne del Rosario - with Council Member Raye Gonzalez, City Manager Laura Allen, Colma Fire Marshall Robert Pardini, Police Sgt. Stratton and Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Georgette Sarles. DT brass Julian Guzman, James E...
THE Philippine-American Society of Certified Public Accountants (PASCPAL. A.) invites all members and friends in the accounting profession to register and attend its sponsored CPE training on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Montebello Quiet Cannon Conference Center, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA. Interesting topics include: Wealth Building; SBA 504 Loan Financing Program; Sales & Use Tax; & Peer Review. Participants will earn eight hours of CPE credits for...
Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
LOS ANGELES -- Every major hotel has its own unique come-ons to entice business or pleasure travelers. In the case of the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens in downtown L.A. (120 South Los Angeles St.), there are numerous attractions that make it a pretty good place to stay. The first thing I noticed was the obvious – the name. Many hotels claim to have gardens but this one has it as part of its name. So is there a garden worth writing home about? In a word, yes....
ON August 21, San Francisco artist and community activist Debra Walker launched her kickoff as candidate for district supervisor for District 6. State Senator Leland Yee, who resides in the San Francisco's Sunset District, led the big crowd that attended the event. The speakers took turns endorsing Walker as the person "most qualified" for the position. Walker said she believes in turning certain parts of the district she resides in into San Francisco's Filipinotown. What many do not know is tha...
U.S. NAVY retirees from Naval Air Station Moffett Field got together at Cuesta Park in Mountain View, Calif. on August 22 for a day of potluck reunion coordinated by Ray Hernandez, Manny Mendoza and Ching Yap. Aside from sharing fun, food and fellowship, there were discussions on the latest Veterans Affairs procedures, discounted property taxation, and additional Social Security entitlements available for military retirees. The discussions were led by Orly Callanta and Ray Hernandez. Cris Crisol...
July 14, 1925 – August 20, 2010 Alfonso passed away peacefully in San Francisco, while surrounded by his family. Alfonso's determination to live through health problems enabled him to reach his 85th birthday. It was a celebration that he cherished with his family and close friends. He was known for being kind, generous, and a loving family man. Born in Rizal, Laguna, Philippines, Alfonso immigrated with his family to San Francisco to seek better opportunities. Here, he spent the last 35 ye...
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