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“They owe a big sum, of mine with Vic and Joey. P30 million each, and there are still remaining amounts,” Tito said.

It is said that financial loss is the main reason why Jalosjos has taken over the program.

“We can’t say that we lost money in 2022. Remember, that’s an election year. Campaign period, there are a lot of political ads. So it’s surprising,” he added.

However, in a “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” interview of Dapitan Mayor Bullet Jalosjos and son of Romeo Jalosjos, he assured that the company is “financially stable.”

“I want to assure everyone that we are

San Diegans invited to family-friendly forums and pop-up events

SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego will kick off June by hosting its first public events that will help shape the development of Creative City, the city’s cultural plan, which aims to align arts and culture with key priority areas including housing, mobility and infrastructure, sustainability and regional prosperity.

Development of the cultural plan kicks off with a robust community engagement process to hear what San Diegans envision for their creative lives and to set a strategic framework for guiding the arts and cultural sectors.

All San Diegans are invited to attend the first family-friendly Creative City forum at the Soap Factory, located at 2995 Commercial St., on Tuesday, June 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees can expect the following: financially stable. The company is okay. We’re doing good. We can pay our talents. We can pay GMA so we don’t have any problems when it comes to money,” Jalosjos said. The last news about the issue was during a press conference on May 8 when Vic Sotto then told the media that after the disclosure of the issue, Tape Inc. had paid his talent fee. He also said that they kept the issue secret for many months because they’re used to making things private.

• Opening remarks, a welcome from San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and an overview of the cultural planning process.

Mission Trails Visitor Center, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail.

The cultural planning project team will also facilitate discussions with industry and sectorspecific groups on topics ranging from the creative economy to music and film industries, to tourism and cultural districts.

Additional cultural planning events will take place in July, along with a public survey. A calendar of upcoming events is available on the city’s website. San Diegans are also encouraged to host community conversations with toolkits available to guide them.

“You know TVJ is used to it. When we started, we were paid almost nothing. I said the other day, it’s not about money. The principle is more important,” Vic Sotto said. However, he refused to say if TVJ had settled things with the management of Tape Inc. “I will comment about that when the right time comes,” the host added. n

• Interactive activities where attendees can weigh in on the creative future of the city.

(City of San Diego Release) n Sotto revealed in an interview with News 5’s MJ Marfori that Tape Inc. has long failed to pay TVJ’s talent fees amounting to about P30 million each in 2022 alone.

• Music, refreshments and hands-on art-making experience.

• Information to take home and share.

San Diegans can also stop by pop-up events to learn more about the Creative City cultural planning process, share insights on what they want for the future of arts and culture in their neighborhood and surrounding communities, enjoy refreshments and participate in a unique hands-on art-making experience. Pop-up events will be held at four locations on two dates in June:

• Wednesday, June 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Light Box Theater, 2590 Truxton Road, #205.

Ocean Air Recreation Center, 4770 Fairport Way.

• Thursday, June 22, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

City Heights Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmount Ave.

Input gathered at these events will allow the city, Cultural Planning Group, LLC, and other team partners to comprehensively assess the state of San Diego’s arts and culture and strategically position the city and transborder region as an equitable place of inspiration and prosperity. The resulting seven to 10-year plan will align art and culture with the priorities of the city with a focus on goals outlined in the framework. The final Creative City cultural plan will be completed by March 2025.

The city is committed to ensuring all San Diegans can participate in the cultural planning process. Residents are encouraged to get involved and share insights to capture San Diego’s cultural traditions and creative assets. To learn more and to register to attend an event, visit sdcreativecity. com.

The City of San Diego advances and drives an equitable and inclusive creative economy and cultural ecosystem by investing in the work of artists and creatives and the institutions and systems that amplify creative work and experiences. To sign up for updates and learn more, visit sandiego.gov/ arts-culture.

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Nominate a remarkable teen for regional recognition

THE leaders of tomorrow in civics, politics, spirituality, and the economy will likely be found among the youth compiled for the San Diego County Public Defender Office’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens recognition event.

The Public Defender’s Office is seeking nominations for its Most Remarkable Teens program who have many accomplishments or made worthy contributions to the community. Anyone may nominate a teen through June 30 for consideration in the sixth annual 25 Most Remarkable Teens.

An online application lists 25 categories including activism, civic involvement, commitment to personal excellence and courage to overcome adversity. All San Diego County area youth from 13 to 19 years old are eligible for nomination.

All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition for the honor of being nominated. The 25 teens who are selected for the award will be presented the award in November and featured on County News Center.

The completed nomination form can be emailed to remarkableteens@sdcounty.ca.gov or can be mailed to Grace Liu, San Diego County Public Defender Youth Council, 451 A St., Suite 900, San Diego, CA 92101.

Check out the 2022 honorees for examples of what the committee is looking for in its selections by going to https://www. countynewscenter.com/25-remarkable-teens-honored-for-theiraccomplishments-passions/.

(Yvette Urrea Moe/County of San Diego Communications Office) n