Covering the week’s most noteworthy business news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
THE Tayo Fellowship Program is excited to announce the selection of twenty-four Filipino American young leaders into its Summer 2023 cohort. Through the fellowship, Tayo Fellows will have the unique…
Come and Catch Your Winnings! ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino introduced a mobile app on June 30, which allows guests instant access to personalized offers and rewards and…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Fraudsters will never take a break. While you are out enjoying fun and sun this summer, they are working hard…
When a married couple decides to divorce in California, one of the most significant issues they will face is dividing their assets and debts. If the couple owns a business…
The honest debtor is the only debtor who can get a discharge in bankruptcy. But who is an honest debtor? If we go by layman’s definition just to get an…
Courts protect identity of undocumented employee A recent decision from the California Supreme Court reminds us that employee protections found in California law apply to ALL employees, without regard for…
ATTORNEY Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, former vice president of the Philippines and chairperson and president of Angat Buhay, will be the keynote speaker of the 22nd Biennial Grand Reunion and…
Beginning August 1, 2023, the Philippine Consulate General in New York will introduce an E-payment system, offering applicants the convenience of paying consular fees in advance online or on-site using…
Client owns a restaurant that survived the pandemic with take-outs. The commercial lease for the restaurant is in the name of client. Client is the sole proprietor of the restaurant. Client…
Thinking about one’s demise is not something people want to spend time thinking about. However reality is that we all have to face this one day. It is just a…
Q: I work part-time as a caregiver for a family, taking care of a senior in their house overnight. I start work Tuesday nights at 10:30 p.m. and stay until…
SAN Diego County residents and businesses who disagree with their property tax assessments for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year may file an application to appeal their value between July 2 and…
Client is a young senior. At 65, in my book, she’s a young senior. She has been living by herself since she divorced 20 years ago. Her adult children have…
New construction begins on parking structure and will eventually include additional casino and resort buildings ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino, the Bay Area’s premier gaming destination, hosted a…
THE California Mortgage Relief Program is urging California homeowners who are struggling with housing payments to apply for a COVID-19 relief grant. The push comes after the U.S. Department of…
IN a recently-concluded federal case an employer’s retaliatory conduct in Georgia, turned an unpaid wage bill of $915 into approximately $40,000 in liability, illustrating precisely what an employer should not…
When a married couple decides to divorce in California, one of the most significant issues they will face is dividing their assets and debts. If the couple owns a business…
Americans opting to retire in the Philippines cite lower cost of living and better quality of life After more than 50 years in America, my father retired permanently in the…
Community members urged to share ideas that could determine how money is spent SAN DIEGO – To achieve more equitable infrastructure investment for all communities, the City of San Diego…
THE Catholic of Diocese of Oakland has just filed Chapter 11 seeking bankruptcy protection from 330 lawsuits arising from sexual molestation cases that happened during the 70s and 80s. Bankruptcy…
The Consortium offers the fastest route to rehabilitate and transform NAIA along with significant upfront and ongoing capital and economic value for the Philippine government MANILA, June 19, 2023 –…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective…
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQ+ community, and also celebrate diversity, love, and respect. On…
Pablo, a hardworking Filipino mechanic and naturalized U.S. citizen,, worked in Los Angeles for 23 years and earned enough to retire. However, he was persuaded by an insurance agent to …
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and GeeksPH announced the revival of Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) after a five-year break and is set to happen in Panglao,…
Dear Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear-ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my back…
Narcissistic behavior can be a major factor in the breakdown of a marriage, leading to divorce. Many divorcing spouses would point to the other spouse’s personality as the reason they…
Is that legal? Q: I AM a college graduate in business management from the Philippines who migrated to the United States. I got work as a caregiver at a…
IF you get tons of scam text messages, you’re not alone. Lots of people have been reporting to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they’re getting texts from scammers impersonating people…
Why your written notices to employer can better protect you Q: I got along great with my former boss, but I could sense our new manager didn’t like me from…
