[COLUMN] Rewriting your own story
IF you’ve been given the chance to restart a new life after you’ve gone through some life-changing, miraculous experience, such as surviving a horrific accident when everyone else perished, or…
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[COLUMN] Bankruptcy or debt settlement?
Most people are unaware that credit card companies will negotiate with you if they believe that it is in their best interest to do so. Many times, you can negotiate…
[COLUMN] Saving water & building a more resilient future
California’s climate has changed. We are experiencing more extreme weather – hotter temperatures, longer and more severe droughts, worsening wildfires and dangerous flash flooding. We’re seeing this not just in…
Unpacking California’s record-breaking $54 billion climate budget
AMID unprecedented heat waves and major wildfires, California signed off on the state’s most ambitious effort to combat climate change with a $54 billion spending package designed to cut emissions…
Updated vaccines: How to update your protection against covid this fall
“Been there, done that.” People are feeling like they’ve heard enough about COVID-19. But staying on top of the facts, vaccinations, and level of spread in the community is still…
Celebrating the ‘past, present, and future’: Filipino American History Month celebrates 30 years of honor and recognition of Fil-Am excellence
THOUGH it feels as if Filipinos only just made it to the United States in the mid-to-late 20th century, it’s worth knowing that Filipinos made their mark centuries earlier. The…
Nursing home surprise: Advantage plans may shorten stays to less time than Medicare covers
After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled nursing facility recuperating from a fall, Paula Christopherson, 97, was told by her insurer that she should return home. But instead…
Biden marks Fil-Am History Month by celebrating ‘innumerable contributions’ of Fil-Ams in US
UNITED States President Joe Biden paid tribute to the strength of Filipino Americans as the country celebrates October as Filipino American History Month. The commander-in-chief took to social media to…
The Philippines’ celebrates back to back wins at Conde Naste Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards; Boracay claims spot as top island in Asia anew
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the Philippines’ back-to-back wins in the Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. The world-renowned Island of Boracay was awarded the Top Island…
In the nick of time: Young Filipino designer Chris Nick debuts at LA Fashion Week
The Philippines’ fastest-rising young designer, Chris Nick, has arrived in Los Angeles, and is debuting in one of the world’s biggest fashion events, the LA Fashion Week (LAFW) Spring Summer…
Franchise Asia Philippines Expo 2022 is Back in SMX
After a successful holding of the Franchise Asia Philippines 2022 Virtual Conference last September, the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is bringing back Franchise Asia Philippines Expo to SMX Convention Center-Manila…
Marga Nograles takes helm as new TPB COO
MANILA – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), announces that Ms. Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles has officially assumed the…
City of Glendale, CA proclaims Oct. as Fil-Am History Month
Glendale — Board members of the Filipino-American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG-GLAC) appeared before the regular Glendale City Council meeting of Tuesday, September 27, 2022 to receive a Proclamation declaring the month…
Home care agencies cited with misclassifying workers, must pay over $1.8M
FILIPINO home care workers are among those who have been improperly misclassified and subjected to wage theft violations, according to a citation issued by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office. Two…
Survey: 63% of older AAPI women experience workplace discrimination
National AARP poll describes connection between workplace bias, AAPI women’s mental health ASIAN American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women continue to experience workplace discrimination based on their gender, ethnicity, and…
OCNHS Class 1972 celebrates 50th high school reunion in San Diego
UNITED States-based graduates of Olongapo City National High School (OCNHS) celebrated their 50th Reunion in San Diego on September 9-12, 2022. Over 60 classmates who live in the U.S. from California, Idaho,…
[COLUMN] ‘Lord, increase our faith’
“Have faith in God. Be strong.” It’s the advice we give to a family member or friend when they go through turmoil, serious illness, or difficulty. It’s because, often, it’s…
[COLUMN] Does job termination threaten your right to live in the US?
Q: I was petitioned by my current employer to work in a residential care facility in the U.S. While I worked 6 days a week, and often on a 10-12…
[COLUMN] Divorce mediation as an option prior to pursuing litigation
IF the divorcing parties are both reasonable in their expectations in resolving their family law case and if they don’t think involving lawyers in their divorce case early on would be…
[COLUMN] Higher inflation and higher interest means more bankruptcies
We’re now 3 years into the pandemic which started in 2019. The very sad American tragedy of more than 1.0M Covid deaths In America, we have the great tragedy of…
[COLUMN] Can I get a green card if I had a previous marriage petition denied based on fraud?
Dear Attorney Tan, I recently married a U.S. Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and green card application for me. My husband recently…
‘Lahi’: Reina Bonta talks about how the multi-generational Fil-Am experience inspired directorial debut
LOS ANGELES — Emerging Filipina American filmmaker Reina Gabriela Bonta says her earnest love for her family’s roots is what gave rise to her directorial debut, “LAHI.” “Primarily, I am…
Gary Valenciano embarks on US Tour this Fall 2022
Mr. Pure Energy has sold out in two cities Pure Energy Gary Valenciano returns to the US in “GaryV ReEnergized!” raring to go onstage with a live band and guests…
McDonald’s USA, Cactus Plant Flea Market collab drops October 3 nationwide
CHICAGO – Everyone remembers their first Happy Meal® as a kid… and the can’t-sit-still feeling as you dug in to see what was inside. That little red box could turn…
Filipino Community Center searching for volunteers
THE Filipino Community Center (FCC) offers many opportunities for community members to stay in touch with the organization. The FCC recently announced that individuals who are interested in getting involved…