Judiciary Gets $150M Boost in California's New Budget

Judiciary Gets $150M Boost in California's New Budget

Gov. Jerry Brown on January 10,  delivered good news to California’s judicial branch—an extra $150 million in funding and a pledge to help underfunded trial courts. The budget infusion for the courts is the largest proposed by the governor since the recession, and it reflects the state’s rosy economic status. Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye (US FWN100™ '07)  said the governor’s proposal was “strong” for the judiciary.

What should we have the right to know about a president's health? Dr. Connie Mariano (U.S. FWN100™ '07) weighs in.

What should we have the right to know about a president's health?  Dr. Connie Mariano (U.S. FWN100™ '07) weighs in.

Over decades, some presidents have hidden their medical issues from the public. On January 12, 2018, President Trump will have undergone his first-known health physical since taking office, and observers are hoping it will shed light on both his physical and mental health. 

ABS-CBN Names Olivia De Jesus (US FWN100™ '12) as New Global COO

ABS-CBN Names Olivia De Jesus (US FWN100™ '12) as New Global COO

ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest media and entertainment network, has named Olivia De Jesus as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ABS-CBN Global Ltd., the organization that oversees all international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN and manages its global flagship brand, TFC (The Filipino Channel).

San Francisco School Board chooses Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell (U.S. FWN100™ '09, Global FWN100™ 13) as President for 2018-2019

San Francisco School Board chooses Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell (U.S. FWN100™ '09, Global FWN100™ 13) as President for 2018-2019

The San Francisco Board of Education on January 9 unanimously elected its Vice President Hydra Mendoza-McDonell to replace Shamann Walton as president for the 2018-19 school year.Walton nominated Mendoza-McDonell, who is serving her third consecutive term on the school board since first winning the city-wide bid in 2006.

June is now officially Filipino Heritage Month in Toronto!

June is now officially Filipino Heritage Month in Toronto!

The motion to declare June as Filipino Heritage Month starting June of 2018, brought forward by Councillor Neethan Shan, Toronto's newly appointed Newcomer Advocate, passed at November’s City Council meeting, and marks the first time Filipino Heritage Month is recognized by any level of government in Canada. 

Filipina Women's Network Honored with 2017 TOP HAT Award

Filipina Women's Network Honored with 2017 TOP HAT Award

We are proud to announce that the Filipina Women's Network was among the organizations honored with the 2017 TOP HAT Award at this year's STARBlazers & TOP HATs “Give Back and Beyond” Awards Gala .The Outstanding Professionals and High Achieving Teams (TOP HATS) are all highly successful professionals and organizations who also choose to “give back” to their communities.

FWN Founder and CEO Marily Mondejar Receives 2017 TOP HAT Award

FWN Founder and CEO Marily Mondejar Receives 2017 TOP HAT Award

We are proud to announce that this year, FWN Founder and CEO, Marily Mondejar was awarded the TOP HAT Award. The Award recognizes members of the community for their integrity and professional success and pay tribute to their selfless service in the true spirit of “giving back.”