[OPINION] Where do you stand? Christian love, forgiveness and justice in the age of fake news, disinformation and deceit
IF we think that the U.S. and Philippine elections were the worst times we as citizens of both countries would have to endure, the lowest pit our people could find…
Fil-Am actor Shea Renne on her ‘fate’ful role in national tour of Tony Award-winning musical ‘Hadestown’
Performances are welcoming back live audiences and the national tour of “Hadestown” is not to be missed. Stopping at the Ahmanson Theatre, the Los Angeles engagement of the Tony Award-winning…
CA lawmakers push to tighten licensing at nursing homes
By Samantha Young/Kaiser Health News SACRAMENTO — When Johanna Trenerry found a nursing home for her husband after his stroke, she expected his stay would be temporary. He never came home….
With cases and hospitalizations increasing, LA County residents encouraged to layer safety protections
With the highly infectious BA.2 subvariant and sub-lineages fueling case and hospitalization increases, Los Angeles County residents are encouraged to layer safety protections such as masking, testing, and staying away…
[COLUMN] Part III: Auschwitz
Conclusion of 3 Parts (Continued from the previous week…) It is said that 1.3 million were in Auschwitz, of which over a million Jews either died of starvation, exhaustion, or…
[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…
Over 3M Filipinos based abroad went back home because of COVID
MANILA — Over 3.11 million Filipinos previously based abroad have come home because of the pandemic as of May 13, more than the 1.77 million estimated number of overseas Filipino…
California offers $10K to college students for a year of public service
SAN FRANCISCO – Fernando Martinez never owned a computer until he left high school. Today the 22-year-old Kansas native is teaching computer programming to Bay Area youth while he studies…
[COLUMN] When unwelcome or offensive conduct creates an illegal hostile work environment
JANE Doe worked in the office of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). She and another CDCR employee who worked in the same location, Correctional Officer Luis Serna,…
[COLUMN] File bankruptcy without losing anything with proper exemption planning
A person who files bankruptcy does not automatically lose everything they have, contrary to what some people may believe. Because the concept behind bankruptcy is to give the honest debtor…
[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…
[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…