[COLUMN] Loving truthfully
“I GIVE you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.” (John 13:24) Pope Francis says that love is a…
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[COLUMN] What does bankruptcy ‘fresh start’ mean?
LET’S give bankruptcy a historical and legal perspective. Right now, when we say bankruptcy law, we refer to Federal law called the “Bankruptcy Code” of 2005. Creditors did a lot…
[COLUMN] Reimbursement for community contribution towards a spouse’s education and student loan during marriage
ONE of the biggest problems of millennials and Gen Z are educational cost and student loan debt. This eats up a large part of a household’s budget even among married…
[OPINION] Understand the reasons behind the ‘petition to investigate the 2022 Philippine election’
THE much-awaited May 9 elections in the Philippines have left many kababayans with more questions than answers following the overwhelming lead of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and running mate Sara Duterte…
Why won’t more older Americans get their covid-19 booster?
Even as top U.S. health officials say it’s time America learns to live with the coronavirus, a chorus of leading researchers say faulty messaging on booster shots has left millions of older…
Register for Summer Camps in City of Santa Clara
SUMMER is around the corner and now is the perfect time to make plans for summer break! The City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer…
[COLUMN] One and only Philippine cinema Superstar Nora Aunor turns 69 on May 21
MULTI-AWARDED actress Nora Aunor (Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in real life), who now resides in the Philippines, will celebrate her 69th birthday on Saturday, May 21. La Aunor, internationally known as…
SF launches Office of Coordinated Care to connect people with mental health, substance use disorders to care and treatment
Targeted outreach and consistent care will provide San Franciscans in need of behavioral health services with a far more robust and proactive support system so they can avoid a cycle…
[COLUMN] Wonders of tea
TEA, the second most favorite beverage in the world after water, has always been considered a healthy drink. A recent worldwide symposium of leading scientists in the field of tea…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers immigration questions from Kapamilya in New York City on a brand-new episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel met with Kapamilya from New York City and neighboring areas, where he provided valuable information regarding their immigration concerns. Cris petitioned his mom…
[COLUMN] Auschwitz
Part 2 of 3 (Continued from the previous week…) It has been 77 years since Auschwitz was liberated from Nazi Germany by the Russian Army. When the Russians arrived at…
Bongbong Marcos set to win PH presidency
A Marcos is set to make a comeback to Malacañang. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of the late dictator of the same name, is slated to be declared the…
Historic Filipinotown officially unveiled in community ceremony
LOS ANGELES — After nearly two decades, the Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway, located at the heart of Los Angeles and the largest of its kind in the United States, was…
[OPINION] ‘Tuloy ang laban’: The perception of victory is not true victory if the truth is trampled on and the election process is corrupted to diminish the will of the people
THE New York Times reported: “Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of an exiled dictator, is set to win a sweeping presidential victory in the Philippines. Marcos had more than double…
Belonging: A Filipino American arts and culture experience
Exhibition runs May 20 – June 26, 2022 LOS ANGELES, CA – Cultural art gallery, The LA Art Box (The LAAB), in partnership with Parangal Dance Company, is pleased to…
Kalayaan Incorporated hosts the 124th anniversary celebration of the proclamation of Philippine Independence Day on June 11, 2022
PLEASE join Kalayaan Incorporated President Vicky Perez De Leon and the 2021-2022 Board of Directors in the 124th Anniversary Celebration of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence to be held on…
Vice Ganda live at Pechanga Resort Casino
VETERAN comedian and stage performer Vice Ganda is up for a new round of live performance again for guests and visitors come July 2 and 3 (Saturday and Sunday) at…
[COLUMN] Relief from default in divorce cases
THERE are situations in both Divorce and Child Support cases where the Summons and Petition resulted to a default against one party for failing to respond on time. In certain…
Study: Nearly 70% of Asians feel like they ‘don’t belong’ in America
FOR the last two years, Asian and Asian Americans have experienced a collective, unfortunate reckoning that has exacerbated the two destructive stereotypes toward the community: the perpetual foreigner and the…
Overseas voter turnout for 2022 PH election to surpass past polls
IN the final days before the end of the voting period, 385,437 registered overseas voters have so far cast their votes. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Marlon Casquejo said the…
[COLUMN] How is life after bankruptcy?
MANY people who need debt relief are afraid to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 because they fear that life after bankruptcy will be difficult. The fear is that…
[OBITUARY] In Memoriam Atty. Regina Ongsiako Reyes-Mandanas
July 3, 1964 – May 5, 2022 Atty. Regina Ongsiako Reyes-Mandanas joined her Creator on May 5, 2022 after a brief illness. She was 57. Her wake will be held…
A guide to keeping up with omicron subvariants
TWO years into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans can be forgiven if they’ve lost track of the latest variants circulating nationally and around the world. We’ve heard of the alpha, beta,…
[OBITUARY] In Memoriam Eddie Manuel Sotiangco
Born October 13, 1938 Died April 23, 2022 Beloved Husband and Father “Man for All Seasons”. Attorney, Psychologist, Business Baron, Leader, Teacher, Philanthropist, Magician, Entertainer, Golf Champion, Chess Champion… Legend….