[COLUMN] Part II: Elaine, The Rock
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[OPINION] Masking up helps, but getting vaccinated critical to keeping kids safe
Whether or not kids should wear masks in school remains a heated topic with strong opinions on both sides. Adding to this conversation is the state’s latest masking guidance, which…
[OPINION] Filipinos’ fight vs corruption: What happens when a presidential candidate seems to be part of the problem and not the solution?
CORRUPTION has been the chronic illness that has plagued the Philippines for a long time, and in each and every election cycle, we hear candidates for president vow to end…
‘The Philippines is Open!’: Tourism officials, travel advisors optimistic about tourist arrivals
AFTER more than two years since the March 2020 lockdown due to the pandemic, travel professionals are optimistic that with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions around the world, more people…
[COLUMN] Erich Gonzales marries businessman
KAPAMILYA star Erich Gonzales is now married to businessman Mateo Lorenzo, according to various news reports. The lead star of TV series like “Maria La Del Barrio,” “Katorse,” “Be My…
[COLUMN] God’s luminous and un-consuming love
I STILL think of last Sunday’s (March 20) Old Testament Reading on God’s presence through a burning bush. It’s a powerful image of God’s luminous presence, love, mercy, and wisdom….
Tagalog bystander trainings aim to reduce hate incidents in Fil-Am community
TO help put an end to the proliferation of anti-Asian hate and harassment, the Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-Los Angeles), in partnership with Hollaback!, is holding a series…
[COLUMN] Filipino organization SoCal Pinoys takes centerstage on this Sunday’s special episode of Citizen Pinoy
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel hosts the almost 50,000-strong SoCal Pinoys of Southern California. Its founder and leader, Charles Chamorro, talks about the group’s mission and accomplishments. Atty….
PCGSF celebrates Women’s Month with trailblazing Fil-Am women health leaders in US northwest
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco celebrated National Women’s Month in the Philippines and Women’s History Month in the United States with an online roundtable discussion…
[COLUMN] Permanent residence for crewmen
A common issue for which persons have consulted with me is whether any avenues towards permanent residence exist for a person who entered as a “crewman.” Under INA Section 245(c)(1),…
[COLUMN] Are employees legally required to sign a ‘release’ after a firing or resignation?
Q: I WAS fired from work last week and another co-worker also quit at around the same time. Our employer told us both to sign an “exit form” and a…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy: When you’ve done everything you can but it’s still not good enough
WHEN debts become unmanageable, bankruptcy can become an invaluable financial recovery in helping regain control over your finances. Without the “fresh start” that bankruptcy provides, it would be impossible for…
[COLUMN] Should I create a will and a living trust during this pandemic?
THE COVID-19 pandemic is a scary reality which affects everyone globally and has shut down the global economy. Individuals over 60 years old and individual that are immune compromised are…
[COLUMN] Clients with failed businesses using credit cards & business loans need debt relief
FIRST client is 34. She is recently married and now has a one-year old son. She used to be employed making a gross of $50K yearly. At the same time,…
[COLUMN] Once upon a time series: Meet Elaine, The Rock
Stories have the power and influence to touch the heart that a cut and dried essay or a report does not have. Somehow the lessons and insights we learn from…
Martha Millan grabs the spotlight as an undocumented Filipino character in ‘The Cleaning Lady’
MEET Martha Millan, a Filipino actress who recently made a splash in the barrier-breaking and history-setting Fox series “The Cleaning Lady” as Fiona de la Rosa, an undocumented immigrant in…
[OPINION] The ‘pink wave’ springs forward in the Philippines as Filipino activism blooms with Leni-Kiko
MARCH 20 marked the eve of the changing of seasons. Winter gave way to spring as activism and volunteerism saw a renaissance in the growing number of Filipinos now invested…
Can K-6 grade children safely return to school without masks?
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services CHILDREN ages 5-11 have one of the lowest vaccination rates of any group but are now returning to elementary schools which have no masking requirements…
With gradual increase of new variant in Los Angeles County, layering of safety protections critical for residents
AS multiple COVID metrics continue to decline, the state is lifting the requirements for vaccine and test verification at indoor mega events starting April 1. LA County will align with…
[Obituary] Remembering Susan Dilkes, 1949-2022
Susan Espiritu Dilkes died on March 2, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was 72 years old. She was a mother, a wife, a grandmother, and a…
Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu Completes Premier Rooms and Suites Refurbishment
Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu today announced the completion of its renovation of 60 Premier category rooms and suites at a total investment of PHP 100 million (nearly US$ 2 million). …
New survey: LA County AAPI residents fear racial attacks
The Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Los Angeles County holds deep fears of racial attacks, according to a new survey released by the Pat Brown Institute for Public…
First of its kind, a new digital bank caters to the financial needs of growing Filipino American population in US
FILIPINO Americans can now sign up for the first-ever digital bank built with their cross-border financial responsibilities in mind. BayaniPay has tied up with California-based East West Bank to launch…
County safer at work program saves LA businesses millions
In Los Angeles County, programs that have already saved small businesses millions during the COVID-19 pandemic are looking for ways to expand their outreach into underserved communities. Safer At Work…