Covering the week’s most noteworthy business news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
EVEN though the economy and stock markets are positive, the coronavirus problem has dampened business outlook worldwide. Given this environment, not all businesses here are able to survive. For instance,…
AMANDA Frlekin and others worked for Apple Inc. as retail store employees in its retail stores in California. Apple requires them to undergo exit searches pursuant to its “Employee Package…
You deposited or withdrew over $10,000 in cash: Depositing or withdrawing over $10,000 in cash attracts attention. Banks are required to notify the IRS. Depositing or withdrawing $9,950 or $5,000…
The Philippine Senate will proceed with its first hearing on the franchise renewal of broadcasting network ABS-CBN this month, ahead of the House of Representatives, which has yet to discuss…
IF financial start. Bankruptcy is a powerful remedy because it stops most collection actions, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, bank levies and foreclosure. It also wipes out many types of debts….
As protests continue against the Duterte administration’s move to revoke ABS-CBN’s franchise, Malacañang on Thursday, February 13 brushed it off as “much ado about nothing” since the media giant can…
You missed to report all W-2s, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT or 1099-INT: If you missed to report income from employment (W-2 with withholding) or independent contracting (Form 1099 without withholding), tough luck….
LET’S assume that you have incurred too much debt. What do I mean by too much debt? By this, I mean that you are now a slave to creditors because…
And which of them should pay back wages? ELVIA Jimenez worked as a direct employee for Ameritemps, a temporary employee staffing service. Ameritemps placed Jimenez with U.S. Continental Marketing, Inc….
Philippine House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano vowed that there will be fair hearings into the bills seeking to renew the franchise of media giant ABS-CBN. According to him, the franchise…
THE fate of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal lies upon Congress and the Supreme Court, Malacañang said on Tuesday, February 11. This comes a day after Solicitor General Jose Calida on Monday,…
Groups condemn anti-API ‘racism and hate’ AS the global medical community continues to try to mitigate the threat of the severe coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) and leading social…
JEREMIAH Matthews worked as a cook and a maintenance supervisor for Happy Valley Conference Center. Happy Valley is an affiliate of the Community of Christ Church and hosts seminars, retreats,…
Scoring system: The IRS uses a Discriminant Function System (DIF) to determine returns that are most likely to generate additional revenue for the government. Although the scoring is secret, it’s…
IS the means test in bankruptcy? It’s a method for calculating what your household income is to determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy…
ARE you having problems paying your debts? Are creditors calling you day and night threatening you with a wage garnishment, repossession or foreclosure? Are you starting to feel hopeless and…
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, February 6, asked Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services where the money they allegedly stole from their consumers went, adding that he would entertain…
by: Martin Santiago UNPERMITTED work is a blanket term that applies to any modifications made to the home that should have been permitted but were not. The permitting laws are…
Pechanga tribe announces $100,000 in grands for Inglewood educational and non-profit orgs SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park officially announced Pechanga Resort Casino as its newest Founding Partner of the new…
THE YOUNG: The first set of clients are in their late twenties, the epitome of youth. They have their whole life ahead of time. They married three years ago. Right…
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA) – Get ready to celebrate! Saturday, February 8 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, you’re invited to the Grand Opening Event at The Resort in Rancho Cucamonga!…
The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc (FACC Foundation) presented its kickoff orientation event for the Filipino American Franchising Trade Mission (FAFTM) at the Philippine Consulate on Wilshire Blvd…
ASIAN Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) has launched a nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The search is a first for the organization, which was…
ON January 29, 2020, the FBI conducted a raid of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Name Above Every Name church in Van Nuys, California. During the raid, the federal…
ACCORDING to a new report, the number of seniors filing bankruptcy is increasing rapidly. The average senior who files bankruptcy these days owes approximately $17,390 according to the report (Although…
THE YOUNG: The first set of clients are in their late twenties, the epitome of youth. They have their whole life ahead of time. They married three years ago. Right…
YOUR chances of being chosen for audit has been miniscule for more than 10 years. IRS was underfunded and understaffed. They didn’t have financial resources to hire and train auditors….
MORE Filipinos expect their lives and the country’s economy to improve in the next 12 months, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The poll, conducted from December…
Here are Some Smart, Simple Steps to Help Save Energy and Stay Safe SAN FRANCISCO — Winter in California means heading to the Sierra to enjoy the snow or curling up…
THERE’S been a buzzword in cell phone speeds: 5G. Just what is meant by 5G? Our Asian Journal crew of Roger Oriel, Victor Sy, and Byron Sy found out some…
