CES 2020: Where Tech Changes Business
CES spotlights every company is a tech company Arlington, VA, December 5, 2019 – As the world’s largest and most influential tech event, CES® 2020 represents the entire scope of…
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Duterte threatens water concessionaires for economic sabotage
Manila Water, Maynilad reported to have ‘onerous’ contracts with gov’t President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, December 3, threatened to jail and file economic sabotage cases against Manila Water Co. and…
Year-end tax plan for 2019
Part 1 of 3 THE Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to income tax rates and traditional deductions. Let’s look at 10 tips on how those changes affect…
Duty Free PH, UnionPay sign agreement to offer more benefits to customers
Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with UnionPay, a global payment brand, to officially launch a new rewards program featuring special discounts…
Clark, Subic Clusters hoteliers rally behind DOT on call to make SEAG “more fun”
CLARK FREEPORT, PAMPANGA – Hoteliers in Clark, Angeles City, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Subic, Zambales have rallied behind Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat to extend the best…
Getting paid correctly for working on holidays
Q: I worked on Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving. Am I entitled to holiday pay? A: Around this time of year, we get this question a lot. So…
Company files Chapter 7 due to $1 million judgment
THE client is a corporation that has been in business since 2000. It had both good and bad times over the last two decades but always managed to land on…
Regional, Country winners soar to higher acclaim at 14th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
REGION’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARDS ELEVATE THE BEST OF THE BEST IN 14 REAL ESTATE MARKETS TO RAREFIED HONOURS Singapore takes the biggest haul of the night with seven regional…
A Bigger & Better Christmas with LG & Netflix
With the goal of providing a Bigger & Better Christmas for all, LG combined Filipinos’ love for the holidays with the brand’s mission of always giving back to the community….
Drowning in debt: File bankruptcy now or later?
A LOT of people in debt often already know what they need to do once they realize that bankruptcy is their only way out. But they usually delay the decision…
Duty Free Philippines Corporation named as MCIA Partner of the Year
Cebu, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) has won the GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) Partner of the Year Award for its exceptional contribution to the success of…
How to buy stocks
1. Go to YouTube and Google Take time to view presentations by stock gurus. Listen to their checklists and guidance. Start with basics for beginners and gradually move to more…
Filipino fast food giant Jollibee opens North American headquarters in West Covina
FILIPINO fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is setting out to bring more Chickenjoy across North America with the opening of its headquarters in West Covina, California. The grand…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles confirms new board for 2020
THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) confirmed the new Board of Directors during the record-breaking mixer “Winning Together” last Wednesday, November 20. Ninong’s Cafe was…
UP Alumni to host speakers on Artificial Intelligence and sustainability in LA
“BIG Words Demystified: Fil-Am Authors on A.I. and Sustainability” will be held at the Echo Park Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library at 5:30 p.m on Monday, November 25. …
Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief for $40K in credit card debt
THE client is a senior at 67. He is married but has been separated from his wife for some time. He lives with a woman but is not married to…
Employees’ right to sit down at work is no joke
EDEN Smiles worked for Walgreens, the pharmacy giant, as a cashier. She filed a class action case on behalf of current and former non-exempt, hourly-paid cashiers, photo specialists, beauty advisors,…
LG’s Home Solutions Bring the Future to your Home
The Smart Choice for a Smart Home Smart appliances have been in the market for a couple of years now, but have they truly lived up to their name? While…
MG Motor Signs As Official Mobility Partner Of The 30th South East Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines – November 18, 2019 – Morris Garages—better known today as MG—the much-loved British heritage car brand, has signed an agreement with the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee…
Duty Free PH launches new store, signals start of Christmas season
Manila, Philippines – With the aim of putting the Philippines in the map of the Southeast Asia’s top shopping destinations, Duty Free Philippines Corporation (DFPC) has inaugurated its newest downtown…
The preserve at Chino delivers a fresh start at 8 new neighborhoods
CHINO, CA — The Southern California dream can now be yours. In a new home at The Preserve at Chino by Lewis Community Developers, days are filled with first-class amenities,…
How to be a successful trader
1. Research. Just as location is critical real estate investing, research is critical to stock investing. Without research, you have a better chance of making money; without it, a better…
Protecting employees against discrimination and retaliation
AURORA Isabel is a Filipina who worked for the Pasadena Water and Power. Isabel complained that her manager discriminated against her for her accent. She was demoted to a field…
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
THE Fair Debt Collection Practices (FDCPA) is a Federal law that was enacted in 1978 by the United States Congress to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. However, the FDCPA…
Is your situation forcing you to file bankruptcy?
FACING serious debt problems can be depressing to a lot of people. It may seem like the end of the world. You may feel angry, depressed, guilty- or a combination…
Outstanding Men & Women of the Year (Philippines) awards honor trailblazers
Manila, Philippines – They are game-changers, rule breakers, and trailblazers. The country’s “Outstanding Men and Women of the Year” for 2019 were feted at a glittery gala in late November…
Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference opens its doors today, November 12
PASAY – Country’s Largest Business-2-Business Expo, Conference, and Networking Event for Small and Medium Enterprises – the Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference [PHILSME] opened once again for its 9th edition…
LG Electronics Launches The Brand-New Line Up For Single Commercial Air Conditioners
LG Pushes the Limits with its Unique Original Technology R1 CompressorTM and Smart Inverter November 07, 2019 — As the leader in the HVAC industry, LG Electronics (LG) recently held…
14th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final scales greater heights with expanded categories
ASIA’S LONG-RUNNING AND MOST RESPECTED REAL ESTATE HONOURS RISE TO MEET DIVERSITY AND DYNAMISM OF PROPERTY SEGMENTS New regional prizes for achievement in urban planning and sustainable development Culminating gala…
The Asian Journal Media Group’s 3rd annual International Travel Trade & Consumer Expo set to be even bigger and better in 2020
Pasadena Convention Center will be the venue on its 3rd year The Asian Journal’s premier project is going to be one of the biggest Filipino American business events of 2020….