All of you. My name is george rivas. I am the director of the office of Civic Engagement and immigrant affairs, i am joined by my colleague chloe noonan, who is our policy and engagement officer, who oversees our Language Access efforts at oca. I am looking forward to sharing. I am looking forward to sharing more Background Information about our office and then chloe will share more background on the lao report from 2024, and will walk us through the contents of that report as well, ill take next slide. I will take a moment to share some background about our office. The office of Civic Engagement and World Affairs was founded in 2 in 2009, at which time it was designated to oversee implementation of the equal access to Services Ordinance and with time, as you all know now, its become the Language Access ordinance. Today, eoc has a policy compliance, direct services and grant making City Department. Our mission is to promote inclusive policies and foster immigrant assistance programs th
All of you. My name is george rivas. I am the director of the office of Civic Engagement and immigrant affairs, i am joined by my colleague chloe noonan, who is our policy and engagement officer, who oversees our Language Access efforts at oca. I am looking forward to sharing. I am looking forward to sharing more Background Information about our office and then chloe will share more background on the lao report from 2024, and will walk us through the contents of that report as well, ill take next slide. I will take a moment to share some background about our office. The office of Civic Engagement and World Affairs was founded in 2 in 2009, at which time it was designated to oversee implementation of the equal access to Services Ordinance and with time, as you all know now, its become the Language Access ordinance. Today, eoc has a policy compliance, direct services and grant making City Department. Our mission is to promote inclusive policies and foster immigrant assistance programs th
All of you. My name is george rivas. I am the director of the office of Civic Engagement and immigrant affairs, i am joined by my colleague chloe noonan, who is our policy and engagement officer, who oversees our Language Access efforts at oca. I am looking forward to sharing more Background Information about our office and then chloe will share more background on the lao report from 2024, and will walk us through the contents of that report as well, ill take next slide. I will take a moment to share some background about our office. The office of Civic Engagement and World Affairs was founded in 2 in 2009, at which time it was designated to oversee implementation of the equal access to Services Ordinance and with time, as you all know now, its become the Language Access ordinance. Today, eoc has a policy compliance, direct services and grant making City Department. Our mission is to promote inclusive policies and foster immigrant assistance programs that lead to full civic and economi
Actor and singer-songwriter Neo Rivera reassures listeners of God’s comforting love in his newest inspirational single produced by Reverb Worship PH titled, Alam Ko out now on all digital streaming platforms worldwide! Originally written as a “rant”
PAINTINGS WITH POEMS. Local artists feature their painting masterpieces in a week-long exhibit in a mall in Chinatown, Manila from Aug. 1 to 5, 2022. The paintings,whichcamewithFilipino poemsbeside them,were part of the celebration of National Language Month to showcase the talents of local artists.(PNA photo) MANILA - Highlightingthe Philippines' rich culture and talent has been always fulfilling not only for the local audience but also for Pinoy supporters abroad. But the challenges brought by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to the art industry have been undoubtedly felt by local artists, considering that spaces that normally provided them exposure, opportunities, or even income, suddenly became unpredictable. Yet there were those like 49-year-old painter Arnold Estrella who remained undaunted and not only pushed through withhis own craft but also supported fellow local artists. Together with his friend Sam Chua for BrushWorx PH, Estrella decided to take advantage of the Nati