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JERSEY CITY -- In honor of Older Americans Month, Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Department of Health and Human Services are announcing the Office of Senior Affairs new summer programming, which includes Zumba and Light Fitness classes to complement the City’s already-expanded recreation programming for seniors. With seniors making up almost 15 percent of the city's population, Senior Affairs is also renewing the extremely popular Farmer’s Market food voucher program which provides low-income seniors with certificates to spend on locally-grown fruits and vegetables.
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The Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) is proud to highlight this year's Hermanos y Hermanas Mayores: Leticia R. Balagot, Lee Gloria Bracero, Ruth P. Sa-Onoy, Gregory De Guzman & Dr. Prospero A. Lim., along with our Reynas (Zezlet Kae D. Depano - Reyna Elena, Maria Ysabella Calleja - Reyna De Las Flores & Ramona S. Gapasin - Reyna Emperatriz.) they will also be honored at the 38th Santacruzan Presentation Ball which will be held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel - Newark, NJ (formerly the Sheraton Hotel) on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 6:30pm. We would like to thank these distinguished and prominent members of the Filipino community for their generous contributions to the Parish.
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The Association of Fil-Am Teachers of America (AFTA) held a successful assembly for its members last May 7, 2016 at LovinLife Learning Center in New York City. Dr. Raul Cajigas, president, welcomed the members, guests and presenters to the professional development lectures and election of the Executive Board members for 2016-2018.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- “Governance, Growth, Development and Security” will be the themes of a symposium that is intended to reflect on the accomplishments of the Aquino Administration, as well as the opportunities and challenges for the Philippines as the country prepares to elect a new President on May 9.
Read more: John Hopkins Symposium to Assess, Look Beyond Second Aquino Admin
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- Leading by example, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. cast his ballot for the 2016 Philippine National Elections at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 20 April 2016.
Read more: Ambassador Cuisia Casts His Ballot, Urges Overseas Filipinos To Vote
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JERSEY CITY -- Citing strong local leadership from Mayor Fulop’s administration, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services upgraded Jersey City’s credit rating to AA- last week, marking the second credit upgrade since Mayor Fulop took office. In their report, S&P noted “key economic initiatives” by the Fulop administration and “strong management” as critical factors.
Read more: Jersey City Receives Second Consecutive Credit Upgrade Under Mayor Fulop
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NEW YORK CITY - The Health Department today released the latest New York City Community Air Survey results, which found improvements in air quality between 2008 and 2014, marking progress toward Mayor de Blasio’s OneNYC goal of achieving the cleanest air of any large U.S. city by 2030.
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JERSEY CITY -- Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced April 20 he has created an advisory board, the first legal step required, in order to codify the creation of the Exchange Place Special Improvement District - the sixth SID in the city.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Ministers of Finance met for the 2nd V20 Ministerial Dialogue on 14 April 2016 in conjunction with the 2016 Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group.
Read more: V20 calls for strengthened climate responses for economic and financial growth
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia -- What was supposed to be a farewell tribute to a friend and collaborator of the government and people of Virginia Beach became a testament to the strength, dynamism and great promise of the Sister City relationship of Olongapo City and Virginia Beach.
Read more: Sister Cities Olongapo and Virginia Beach Celebrate Fruits of Dynamic Diplomacy
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