Covering the week’s most noteworthy business news impacting the Filipino-American and Global Filipino community.
Paving the way for the Punta Fuego developer to roll out a sustained program to serve the US market LANDCO Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Corporation (MPIC), with its Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, celebrated its United States launch with a glitzy affair in the heart of Hollywood on October 7 at the posh…
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under family code section 760. How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…
Paving the way for the Punta Fuego developer to roll out a sustained program to serve the US market LANDCO Pacific Corporation, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Corporation (MPIC), with its Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, celebrated its United States launch with a glitzy affair in the heart of Hollywood on October 7 at the posh…
(Parañaque City, November 9, 2023) … It was a night of recognition and appreciation as the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) gathered to acknowledge the winners of the Virtus Awards, the annual peer-recognition event. Held at the City of Dreams last November 9, 2023, the 2023 Virtus Awards featured “Beyond the Bottom Line” and…
Divorced parties are sometimes ordered to pay child support and spousal support in the divorce judgment. The support orders are generally based on the parties’ financial situation and custody arrangements at the time of the settlement or trial. However, what if your income decreases after the divorce or what if your spouse’s income increases after…
You may not be paid wages for all hours worked You may not notice, but some employers round down work hours and pay lesser wages for hours other than those recorded. The so-called “rounding down” practice occurs when employers reduces to the nearest 5 minutes, or one-tenth of an hour, or quarter of an hour….
SCAMMERS speak your language. That’s why the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) now takes reports in multiple languages. To report in Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese, French, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Polish, and many other languages, call the FTC at (877) 382-4357. Press 3 to speak to an interpreter. To report identity theft, call (877) 438-4338 and choose the…
Osaka, Japan – The Philippines’ participation at Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2023 garnered impressive negotiated sales leads amounting to around PHP297,833,650.00 during its four-day run on 26-29 October 2023 at INTEX Osaka, Japan. Through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Osaka, the country’s delegation at TEJ sustained its…
THE Apl.de.Ap Foundation International (APLFI) gears up to supercharge America’s green future! With excitement, APLFI announces the Electric Mechanic Scholarship. This initiative provides financial aid and strategically bridges the pressing skills gap in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) landscape, a sector ready for dynamic expansion. U.S. EV market landscape: PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts a tenfold boost in the U.S….
Couples that are going through the divorce process in California should understand that the Family Code and the Family Courts requires that they provide complete and accurate disclosure to the other spouse. The financial disclosures are taken seriously by the Courts and failure to disclose could have serious consequences for the non-disclosing party in a…
TROUBLE making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to make your next car payment, take action as soon as possible. If you get behind on your…
Couples that are going through the divorce process in California should understand that the Family Code and the Family Courts requires that they provide complete and accurate disclosure to the other spouse. The financial disclosures are taken seriously by the Courts and failure to disclose could have serious consequences for the non-disclosing party in a…
Q: I AM a trained electrician from the Philippines but I do not have a license here in California. I have worked on projects for my company for almost 5 years, but I haven’t been paid a lot of overtime. Other workers at the job site have the same problem. My company says that they…
The world’s biggest auto convention comes back Nov. 17-26 at LA Convention Center Are you a muscle car enthusiast with an eye for the classics, or are you into the latest automotive technology? Or do you want to know what it feels like to sit in a luxury exotic whip or a drift demo? Or,…
Asian Journal Media Group (AJMG) and Jorivim Transport Corporation (JTC) recently completed an agreement for JTC to be the official transportation service of the Balikbayan Magazine as it travels and covers stories and places for balikbayans nationwide. Shown in photo at the signing held at Sentro 1771 at One Bonifacio Highstreet Mall in Bonifacio Global…
Expanding its BOTEful Philippines program after successful activations in various areas, Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (GSMI), the spirits business of San Miguel Corporation, has made its mark in Batanes. Known as “BOTEful Batanes,” this second-hand bottle retrieval project, conducted in collaboration with the San Miguel Foundation and the local government of Batanes, yielded impressive results….
ASIAN supermarket chain 168 Market opened its newest location in Vallejo on Saturday, October 28 with a brief, early morning grand opening ceremony. It is the seventh location for 168 Market in California and Nevada, and its second in Northern California. Renowned for its wide selection of Asian groceries, 168 Market has been dedicated to…
Living a balanced life not only deals with how we spend our time or what lifestyles we choose to follow, but balance is also important within our health. BeBalanced is a nation-wide franchise that seeks to improve the health of women all over the nation. They offer natural and holistic solutions to various symptoms that…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines are thrilled to announce the release of the upgraded Travel Philippines app. This enhanced digital platform is the beginning of our tourism industry’s digitalization, hoping to provide a more convenient way travelers can experience the beauty, culture, and adventures that the Philippines has…
THE Asian Pacific Islander (API) Business Council of the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce has been making waves since its successful launch that took place at Seafood City on March 23, 2023. The council continues to bolster its mission of fostering collaboration and celebrating diversity within the local business community. In commemoration of Asian Pacific…
Q: I WAS recently diagnosed with an illness that will require surgery and weeks of recovery. I’m worried about my job and someone suggested I should inform my employer and request accommodation so the “interactive process” can begin. What is the interactive process and what should I expect from it? A: In California, employers with…
It is very common for beneficiaries of family based petition to wait many years before their petition’s priority date becomes current. This is usually the case with U.S. Citizen parent petitions to adult son or daughter. This is also common among petition’s between Siblings. What happens when the Petitioner dies? Are all those years of…
SACRAMENTO — California continues to burnish its reputation as a progressive state for health policy as Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills expanding paid sick leave, adding bereavement leave for miscarriages, and boosting wages for health workers. Newsom blessed a rare agreement between labor and the health industry to gradually phase in a nation-leading $25-an-hour statewide…
Designed to be the ultimate digital companion for exploring the country, Travel Philippines is developed by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT). This feature-rich app is accessible on both Apple and Android devices, offering an invaluable resource for travel enthusiasts and serving as virtual passport to…
Get ready for another exciting event! The highly anticipated District Car Boot Sale Sports & Celebrity Edition is set to take place from October 27 to 29, bringing a delightful fusion of sports, showbiz personalities, special finds, and gourmet delights. For three exciting days, Greenfield Development Corporation (GDC) brings together some of the country’s sports…
Divorced parties are sometimes ordered to pay child support and spousal support in the divorce judgment. The support orders are generally based on the parties’ financial situation and custody arrangements at the time of the settlement or trial. However, what if your income decreases after the divorce or what if your spouse’s income increases after…
The program provides small landlords financial assistance LOS ANGELES — The City of Los Angeles Measure United to House LA (ULA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Renters Assistance Program for small landlords. The City continues its efforts to prevent individuals from becoming unhoused through this program which provides financial assistance to small landlords…
IF you have an existing child support or spousal support obligation (court order) and your income decreases or even worst if you are laid off from your job causing a major loss of income, you may want to consider modifying your existing child and spousal support order. You are not automatically relieved from your obligation…
BeBalanced centers open first Woodland Hills area location, celebrating with a grand opening and wellness educational event on October 25 WOODLAND HILLS – BeBalanced, a nation-wide franchise that provides holistic, natural solutions to common symptoms related to PMS and menopause, including frustrating weight gain and the inability to lose weight (despite diet and exercise), is…
