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[OPINION] Bongbong Marcos professes he is running for president to ‘serve’ amid his tax evasion conviction and the Marcos family’s ill-gotten wealth and P203 billion unpaid estate tax

ARGUING in favor of keeping family dynasties alive and kicking in Philippine politics, the son and namesake of the deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos says he wants to “serve”, sister Imee wants to “serve”, his son Sandro also wants to “serve” and is “very qualified” to run for Congress. It seems the word “serve” has been…

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[COLUMN] Thoughts on today’s issues

NOWADAYS, people would tell me, “The world has so many problems, Father.” “That’s right,” I would respond, “We’re living in a challenging and distressing time — the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the gas prices, the deep division in politics and society, and the secularism affecting our faith life.” Then, I reflect on what to…

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[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 family code section 760.  How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…

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[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions and concerns in part 2 of episode featuring the Fil-Am South Bay Community

PREVIOUSLY, viewers watched leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel meet with the Fil-Am South Bay Community of San Jose, California, where he highlighted the organization’s mission of supporting one another, especially during the challenging times of the pandemic. In this second installment, Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions from the local community, like: “Would…

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Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliates continue in-language bystander intervention training for Asian American community nationwide

THE Asian Americans Advancing Justice affiliates in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, DC continue to offer virtual “Bystander Intervention Training – Stop Anti-Asian and Asian American and Xenophobic Harassment” in 2022 and are now proud to offer trainings in Asian languages for limited English proficient members of the community. Washington, D.C.-based Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC…

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California EDD adds 15 languages, expands access to unemployment insurance

By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services Settling a complaint brought about by several civil rights organizations, California’s Employment Development Department will expand language access for its unemployment insurance program by translating all written materials into the 15 most-used languages in the state and adding more interpreters to its phone lines. Documents from the EDD will now…

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[OPINION] Leni Robredo’s momentum goes full speed and the trapos are in panic mode to stop her

PHILIPPINE Vice President Leni Robredo’s momentum strikes like a flashing lightning with roaring thunder, gaining even more strength and velocity as she and her chosen candidate for Vice President Sen. Kiko Pangilinan weave through towns and cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with their caravans and the people’s rallies. Indeed, this is a campaign riding…

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US travel mask mandate extended to April 18

TSA extends the mandate as the CDC reviews new approach to travel protocol THIS week, days before the masks on transportation requirement was set to expire, U.S. officials extended the mandate through to April 18. The measure affects those who plan to travel airplanes, trains, and buses — masks will also still be required at…

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Threelogy onstage live at Pechanga Resort Casino with Erik Santos, Morrissette Amon and Christian Bautista

THREE of the most coveted and seasoned Filipino singer-entertainers are set to go onstage for a totally wholesome entertainment live on April 22, 2022, at 8p.m., at the top-rated, multi-awarded casino in Southern California — the Pechanga Resort Casino. Erik Santos, Morrissette Amon, and Christian Bautista are a “three-in-one” package performance who will render the most sought-after…

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[COLUMN] Change

ANY change is difficult to do and accept. Yet, it’s the only way to transform hearts and minds. It’s the only way to achieve and maintain peace and justice in the world. Indeed, our world has a dire need for change. It’s more evident now, given the global events in recent weeks, particularly the war…

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