The Los Angeles New Horizon Lions Club, District 4 - L3, recently held the Installation and Induction of its Officers for 2020-2021led by its incoming President, Lion Edgardo Sy. The ceremony was called to order by IPP Jinky Pascual followed by the Invocation by Club Chaplain Myrna Viray Castro. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Anthony Cabanero followed by the singing of God Bless America byMaricel Licera and Welcome Address by 1stVP,Publisher Rose Sarreal.
Lunch was served afterward. Guests and dignitaries were introduced by PRC Aida Valencia followed by the Exchange of Gavel and Pins between IPP Jinky Pascual and Lion Edgardo Sy. They were entertained by talented performersMaricel Licera, Mario Biding and Matt Relon. Inducting Officer IPDG Nick Delicana (2019 - 2020) was Introduced by Lion Shane Agarin afterward.
Induction of Installing Officer was led by Lion Dr. Emma Landicho-Sy with the Installing Officer, 1st VDG Jesus “Bhong” Garcia (2020-2021).IPP Jinky Pascual delivered her farewell address followed by the President’s Acceptance Speech of Lion Eduardo Sy. Closing Remarks was delivered by Lion Lotita Agarin and the Benediction by Funnie-Albert Lohr. The Master of Ceremony was Lion Myrna Viray-Castro.
LA Consul General Soaring High Under the New Normal Condition
by Rose Sarreal
[Philippine Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz (center in blue barong) as the officiating officer during the oath-taking ceremony of the new set of officers of the Filipino American Community in Los Angeles (FACLA), the oldest Fil-Am Non-Profit Organization in California. Photo compliment of Corazon Ugalde Yellen Armenta]
The Office of the Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles continues to serve the Filipinos and the Filipino Americans in California, even surpassing its target under the new normal condition. Despite the pandemic, Philippine Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz continues to inspire Filipinos and Fil-Ams to adapt to the new normal condition and move on as one.
Every journey starts with a step. Today marks the beginning of another journey of Rose Sarreal, now a publisher of RJS Collections
Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle Magazine. Rose Sarreal is the Treasurer of the Fil-Am Press Club of California. There were limited guests to comply with COVID Protocols and social distancing. The affair was attended by no less than the wife of Philippine Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz, Mrs. Catherine Cruz, (who led the cutting of the ribbon ceremony).
Among the guests were President of FAPCCA Benny Uyand
FAPCCA’s Founding President Andy Z. Edralin, with some of the FAPCCA Officers, Rose Sarreal’s relatives, and close friends. I am still waiting for the list of attendees as of press time. Her new venture in publication will not only benefit the RJS Collections and Gift Shop and the FAPCCA, but the Fil-Am community as a whole. She took the challenge to rise above the pandemic, to move on and adapt to the new normal life we are now facing.
The magazine is a content-based magazine printed monthly with a
minimum print of 100 copies distributed to Class “A”, “B” readers in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and in Manila, Philippines.It is supplemented by e-magazine, blog magazine, Google Business Ads and social media postings. What is more appealing is that the sponsors and advertisers can display their products, brochures, and calling cards at the 2 branches of RJS Collections and Gift Shop in Los Angeles. Moreover, sponsors and advertisers can enter into a marketing agreement with RJS Collections and Gift Shop to display and market their products at the shop.
The magazine serves as a vehicle of RJS Collections and Gift Shop’s corporate social responsibility to develop talents as brand endorsers and social media influencers of the sponsors and advertisers. The ads rate card for magazine space is very affordable. With the privileges being offered by the RJS Publication and its Gift Shop, sponsorship is a win-win offer. Sponsor a space now! See its offer JUST CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!
Travel to U.S. and Earn with 1 Heart! by Thelma Sugay
E-2 I Treaty Investors’ visa application is now open for legitimate entry into the US. If you are looking for a business where you can invest your hard-earned savings in this extraordinary time, consider investing in 1 Heart Caregiver Services and its sister companies.
1Heart Caregiver Services and its sister companies are one of the most stable companies in California. The company serves the needs of the Californians and the United States’ per se, which population comprises mainly of baby boomers.We are one of the fastest-growing in-home care service companies in California.
1Heart Caregiver Services was established over a decade ago byBelina Calderon-Nernberg.Aside from 1 Heart Caregiver Services, she is also the CEO and founder of a group of successful companies, i.e., LA Jobs Employment Agency Inc. and Summit Medical Billing Solutions, Inc.She provided the vision, leadership and direction that the company needed to achieve its short-term and long-term goals. As her greatest accomplishment, the company is now equipped with the expertise to expand its business operations to different States in the U.S.
One of the goals of 1Heart is to provide an infrastructure for business owners to thrive once they’ve committed to the process of beginning their senior care company. We’ll give you all the tools you need to be successful: ongoing expert training, proprietary programs, marketing support,and more. With low startup costs, plus access to our proven business model, owning a franchise through 1Heart is a low-risk endeavor that will be rewarding throughout.
Amidst the grim background of the pandemic, it is a silver lining our kababayan may need to learn about. The US, in its seeming attempt to jump-start the economy has opened a small window for would-be investors from countries that share a legitimate treaty with the US.
To qualify under the E-2 classification, the treaty investor must be a national of a country that maintains an agreement of commerce and navigation with the United States or at least has some acceptable international agreement with the same.He or she must have invested or be actively in the process of investing a significant amount of capital in a bona fide enterprise in the US.Lastly, the investor must seek to enter the US solely for the purpose of running, directing, or developing the US business.
Athoughtfully prepared business plan must be developed to demonstrate the company’s ability to arrive at a more than marginal profit within a 5-year plan.Two years is the length of time initially provided by this visa but it may be extended every two years once it can be proven that there is a promise for growth.
The value of significant investment largely depends on the chosen business.A home care agency franchise like that of 1Heart for example, a brand that has been around since 2003 may require an investment of $80k-#130k depending on the location assigned to the franchisee. With the historic pandemic backdrop, the need for home care for both seniors and other adults have grown tremendously.To respond to the fast growth of baby boomers,their first franchise was acquired in the year 2015.To date, they have over a dozen franchises all over the US with the predictable growth of doubling that figure by the year 2021.
Some of the advantages of an E-2 visa are as follows:
Dependents are allowed to be brought in with the spouse allowed to find work outside of the business during the 2 year period.
The visa may be extended for 2 years after the initial 2, thereby allowing growth and expansion of the enterprise.
Depending on financial revenue, the extension may be automatic.
The length of time to process the application is considerably short- anywhere from 3-6 months
Compliance is simple to attain for as long as proper and acceptable documentation is provided showing a healthy bottom line.
For more information, please visit your country’s US Embassy office and or apply online.Keep in mind that a sound business plan is critical so look for franchise opportunities that are well within your budgetary capabilities.
Finally, make sure that you, as the investor can prove that the source of investment comes from legal business.This is one of the key components the US Government will be assessing as they consider your entry into their country.
For more information on the 1heart senior care franchise, please visithttps://1heartfranchise.com/about-us or call Thelma at 1(747) 221-2322.You may also email your queries to thelma@jmasgroup.com.
[Above photos: Top and middle photos, the officers and staff of 1 Heart Care. Below Photo: Belina Calderon, Founder CEO 1 Heart Caregiver Services.]
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I find it exciting to exchange notes in cyberspace with a fellow blogger and one of the respected Fil-Am Fashion Designer in Los Angeles, Benita Delfin. Although Benita is a Certified Public Accountant with a degree in Interior Design, it was her daughter who inspired her to engage in fashion design. As a caring mother supportive of her children's passion, Benita attended a series of Fashion Shows with her daughter until she decided to engage in fashion designing almost half a decade ago.
Interior design is related to fashion designing. While the former deals with construction materials, furniture, decors, the inner arrangement of spaces, and colors - the latter has something to do with clothing materials, cuts, shapes, contour, and the playing of colors that suits one's taste - its FASHION! I have been absent into fashion review for quite some time, I was
Benita started with colors, one that is soothing to the eyes. I find her expert's opinion on the subject very relevant in today's fashion. The colors should be lively soothing to one's visual taste. The "New Normal Color" by Benita Delfin:
"What would interest our millennials to enhance their everyday living and following COVID 19 guidelines?That question provokes my mind to be creative and factual to have this meaningful blog or article!
This contributor has been involved in different professions in life and a practical and grounded person who observes and realizes the wants and needs of our younger generation being an avid reader and belongs to different design and architectural magazines. I have also active accounts on social media – Instagram, Facebook, Tweeter, etc.I have a degree in interior design and a CPA who practiced accounting in the past and was also a technology EDI consultant and currently developing a website for one of the largest Filipino American organizations in Orange County.I was educated in the US and Philippines and a Filipino by heart.
Back to our subject matter, let me talk about how our millennials can be productive and possibly earn more money doing things they love like decorating and organizing their rooms and at the same time being crafty. You like those ideas? Read on.
Décor
• Colors - For 2020 :
Better Homes and Garden picked up Green and all the shades of green. You can combine the different hues of green by painting your bedroom or doing crafts like picture frames to accent or be a dominant color in your room.Since I am a nature lover, I tend to like green in my décor and this color never goes away.
Domino, an interior design magazine, also favors green to be combined with the décor as shown in this picture.
Since this is our first issue, I will share more on organizing your bedroom, your clothes, your shoes, and your purses and everything you treasure in your room. Also, I want to give every Millenials to document their travels by doing crafts like making their own frames and making travel journals and also improve your exterior like planting and making your front yard attractive. So much more to share and please tune in to my next article.
Aside from the its own food giving projects, the officers and members of the Board of Directors of the Filipino-American Press Club of California (FAPCCA), led by its president Benny Uyactively participates in charitable works and food giving activities in greater Los Angelesarea during this time ofCOVID pandemic.
Recently, FAPCCA officials participated as sponsor and volunteers in the Drive-Thru Food Giving Project organized by Carson Council member Jim Dear, Mayor Pro Tem. It was sponsored by several organizations, businesses and Top Photo: John Dear, Carson Mayor Pro Tem, Organizer, Drive-Thru Food Giving Project. Above Left Photo: Rose Sarreal, Treasurer, FAPCCA with Fil-Am Volunteers.Below Left Photo: FAPCCA President Benny Uy (center) with Rose Sarreal (exterme right) and a fellow volunteer.]
food establishments. The event was held at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City from 9:00 a.m. to 12: noon. Hundreds of residents in Carson and South Bay got boxes of foods. There are many Filipino-Americans in Carson City and we hope that they felt the love of their fellow Filipino Americans in this time of crisis. [
