DATELINE USA NYC’s Fil Am Deputy Mayor assumes expanded role

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by MoMaR G. Visaya AJPress

“THROUGHOUT her career in public service, Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer has shown clearly that she is ready to take bold action to tackle the city’s affordable housing crisis. I’m proud to announce her expanded role as Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce.”

New cultural landmark rises in LA’s Historic Filipinotown

LOS ANGELES – A longstanding nonprofit serving the Filipino community will inaugurate its new offices, meeting rooms, community kitchen, and event space with a grand opening Friday, June 9, from 3-7 p.m.

Since 1972. Search To Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) has been providing programs for youth and families including mental health education, counseling, youth programs, small business support, cultural

With that statement, Mayor Eric Adams made an important announcement on Tuesday, May 30 regarding the appointment of Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer to an enhanced position.

In her newly expanded role, Deputy Mayor Torres-Springer will be responsible for overseeing housing, economic development, and workforce matters. This includes spearheading initiatives to enhance the

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), facilitating the transition of homeless individuals into secure housing, and driving Mayor Adams’ ambitious mission to construct 500,000 new homes for New Yorkers within the next ten years.

“Having grown up in Section 8 housing, I know firsthand that safe and affordable housing is about more than mere brick and

MANILA — President Marcos expressed optimism on Monday, May 29 that the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) would further simplify government procedures through mandatory digitalization and contribute to efforts to lure investments and promote economic activity in the country.

In a speech read by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin during ARTA’s fifth anniversary celebration in Manila, Marcos said the agency has been “relentless” in implementing its mandate to curb red tape