MoTHER Movement leads holding of twin events in LA

THE International MoTHER Movement (IMM) led last weekend the commemoration of Philippine Independence Day and birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the county’s national hero. The important twin events were held in Los Angeles in a well-attended program highlighting the Filipino struggles for freedom from the clutches of foreign domination. Lending support to the…

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[COLUMN] What is the interactive process?

Q: I work for a mid-size company in Los Angeles. I was recently diagnosed with a serious illness that will require surgery and several weeks of recovery. I’m worried about my job and someone suggested I should let my employer know so the “interactive process” can begin. What is the interactive process and what should…

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[COLUMN] We shall do bravely!

IT’S my associate pastor’s last Sunday in our parish. The archbishop assigned him to another parish  after four years of service at Incarnation Church. We’ll miss his presence, presiding of Masses and other liturgies, and administering of other Sacraments. Personally, I’ll  be missing his company in the rectory. I’ll miss having meals, praying with him,…

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Southern Nevada rolls out COVID vaccines for children under 5

THE Southern Nevada Health District has begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to children under the age of 5, following authorization from health officials. Last week, an independent panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend vaccinating children ages 6 months to 5 years with two separate COVID-19 vaccines….

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Fil-Ams urged to pour in capital in PH franchise industry

LOS ANGELES—Buoyed by optimism of higher economic growth this year, the Philippine government is encouraging Filipino Americans to pour in more investments in the country’s franchise industry. In a recent hybrid seminar on franchising hosted by Philippine Consulate General-Los Angeles and the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA), Consul General Edgar B. Badajos said this first of…

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[COLUMN] UVC light vs COVID

UVC light is a popular disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous surfaces. It has been used for decades to reduce the spread of bacteria (like tuberculosis) and various viruses. UVC lights are now sold as “germicidal lamps” against bacteria, viruses, and to some extent, molds. UVC light destroys the outer protein coating of the viruses,…

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[COLUMN] Getting a work visa, options for an overstaying tourist, and how to petition a nanny – Just some of the immigration questions Atty. Gurfinkel answers on part 4 of ‘Your Tanong, My Sagot’ on Citizen Pinoy

CITIZEN Pinoy’s “Your Tanong, My Sagot” will air its fourth and last installment from Chicago with leading U.S. Immigration Atty. Michael J. Gurfinkel answering more immigration questions from Kapamilya in Chicago and its neighboring areas. Cora wants to know if she can petition her niece from the Philippines to work at her newly opened restaurant….

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Southern Nevada rolls out COVID vaccines for children under 5

THE Southern Nevada Health District has begun rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to children under the age of 5, following authorization from health officials. Last week, an independent panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend vaccinating children ages 6 months to 5 years with two separate COVID-19 vaccines….

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[COLUMN] Part I: Hail to the ordinary

Part 1 of 2 IN 2010,  a young boy who climbed Mount Everest gained a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was on TV for his 15 minutes of celebrity status. I had to flip the channel. Abby Sunderland, a California teenager who set out in January 2010 to circumnavigate the world…

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[COLUMN] Is there life after bankruptcy?

WHEN contemplating bankruptcy as a way out of debt, one is often faced with the question: What would my life be like after I file bankruptcy? When can I have credit again? Will I be shut out of the American dream forever or is it nothing more than a fresh financial start so I can…

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