DOT secures Senate nod on DOT Budget
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expresses gratitude to the esteemed members of the Senate of the Philippines for their swift move to submit the proposed budget for…
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[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
THE purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
CCA Manila: Celebrating 27 Years of Excellence, Innovation, and Fulfilling Culinary Dreams
CCA Manila, the leading culinary education institution in the Philippines, is proud to announce its 27th anniversary. With a rich history filled with outstanding graduates who are now leading kitchens…
TPB named Most Improved GOCC in Governance Awards
TPB named Most Improved GOCC in Governance Awards The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines was recognized as one of the Most Improved Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) during the inaugural…
Elegance Meets Innovation: Puey Quiñones x Rustan’s Collaboration Unveiled
It is with great excitement and anticipation that we announce the highly anticipated collaboration between Puey Quiñones, renowned as a brand that personifies couture and style, and Rustan’s, a symbol…
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
THE purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…
[COLUMN] Can employees suffer retaliation without discrimination?
Ernie Flores worked for about two years as a school principal for the Palo Verde Union School District in Tulare County, California. The students within the school district are predominantly…
Announcing the FTC’s voice cloning challenge
VOICE cloning technologies can generate a near-perfect voice clone based on a short audio clip or snippet of someone’s voice. The technology has potential to help people — for example,…
Philippine tourism earnings surge to 404B in first 10 months of 2023 – DOT chief
San Francisco, California—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco showcased the country’s tourism gains and recovery efforts post-pandemic, noting that the tourism industry has contributed an estimated USD 7…
SMC-PLEX, a game changer infra project in Pangasinan
By Melandrew T. Velasco PANGASINAN, the third largest province in the Philippines, received a major boost recently from San Miguel Corporation Infrastructure with the signing of a joint venture agreement for…
SBA Administrator Guzman encourages shopping small November 25 for Small Business Saturday®
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Joe Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is encouraging the nation…
What to do if you’re billed for an SBA EIDL or PPP loan you don’t owe
DID you get a bill for a Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) you never applied for? If the answer is yes, an identity…
SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?
by Annie Walters Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Nevada Will Social Security be there when I retire? That’s the question we’re answering in the latest episode of our audio…
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Landco Pacific Corporation conquers Hollywood
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…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
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…
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Landco Pacific Corporation conquers Hollywood
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…
Looking Beyond the Bottom Line at the 2023 Virtus Awards
(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…
[COLUMN] Modifying down child and spousal support obligation after a divorce
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…
[COLUMN] Are you keeping track of electronic records of your work hours?
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…
New help for spotting, avoiding, and reporting scams in multiple languages
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…
Philippine stint at Tourism Expo Japan 2023 reaches PHP297 million in sales
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…
Accelerating America’s green transition: Igniting the future with APLFI’s electric mechanic scholarship
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…
[COLUMN] The duty to provide complete and accurate financial disclosure in a California divorce
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…
What to do if you can’t make car payments
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…
[COLUMN] The duty to provide complete and accurate financial disclosure in a california divorce
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…
[COLUMN] Employee protections for workers mislabeled independent contractors
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…
EV test drives, celebrity car showcases, and more: 2023 LA Auto Show promises exciting new displays, opportunities for car enthusiasts
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…
AJMG, JTC SIGN AGREEMENT
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…
BOTEful Batanes: Where Every Bottle Counts GINEBRA para sa Kalikasan
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…
168 Market opens newest branch in Vallejo
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…