[COLUMN] Some informational tips for 2022 tax season
THE 2022 Tax Season is very much underway for tax year 2021. Due to the pandemic, there are new tax laws that were enacted like the American Rescue Plan to…
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[COLUMN] Sexual assault and sexual harassment survivors cannot be forced into arbitration
Arbitration is a procedure to resolve disputes without filing a complaint in court. By signing an employment arbitration agreement, the employee agrees to adjudicate any claim against the employer before…
[COLUMN] Which is better? Chapter 7 or 13 vs. debt consolidation and debt settlement
I’VE recently gotten a couple of clients who have been on debt consolidation and are now ready to jump into Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. First, let’s distinguish debt consolidation…
[COLUMN] Preparing your estate for the COVID-19 pandemic
THE COVID-19 Pandemic is a scary reality which affects everyone globally and has shut down the global economy. Individuals over 65 are more at risk of having serious complications with…
There are many things to do in Pahrump, NV
Racing, biking, shooting among recreational activities for residents, visitors THERE are times when the question of “What activities can we do in that place?” becomes one of the main questions…
‘Our Guiding Star’: Cultural gateway installed in LA’s Historic Filipinotown
THE next time you drive through Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown, there’s a new landmark to see as the long-awaited gateway was installed on Friday, April 1. The eastern entrance of…
Two Filipinos attacked in NYC as community leaders stage #FilipinosRiseUp rally
TWO Filipinos in New York City were added to the growing list of community members who have been victims of brutal, unprovoked attacks. Both incidents happened in midtown Manhattan a…
[COLUMN] Atty. Gurfinkel answers more immigration questions and concerns in part 2 of episode featuring the SoCal Pinoys
ON a previous episode of Citizen Pinoy, leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel met with members of SoCal Pinoys, where they talked about the group’s goals and accomplishments, and…
Meet the long-time Filipina professor who’s taking social justice education beyond academia
Dr. Robyn Rodriguez, who has more than two decades of experience as a professor at UC Davis, is taking her expertise into the world of entrepreneurship The world of academia…
Fil-Am Nani Coloretti makes history in Biden’s administration
Nani Coloretti is now the highest ranking Filipino American in the Biden Administration as the U.S. Senate voted Tuesday, March 29 to confirm her nomination as deputy director of the Office…
FDA allows second COVID boosters for 50 and older
ELIGIBLE adults can start getting a second booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine following the United States Food and Drug Administration’s authorization this week. The FDA on Tuesday, March 29…
The Cleaning Lady’s Elodie Yung on how playing someone who struggles is a privilege
THE new Fox series “The Cleaning Lady” wrapped up its successful first season and now fans are waiting for the good news. The series ended its last episode with a…
[COLUMN] Unhealthy drinks
WATER is vital to life. Without water, there won’t be life as we know it on earth. Our body is 50-75 percent water, averaging around 57 to 65 percent. Infants…
[COLUMN] Lea Salonga: ‘Some artists take time to ripen’
MULTI-awarded theater performer Lea Salonga will be a judge, along with singer-songwriter Michael Buble, in a new all-digital international singing competition called “Sing For The Stars” which is presented by…
PCGSF presents ‘Remember Bataan: 80th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan’
SAN FRANCISCO – In commemoration of the Battle of Bataan, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, in partnership with the Filipino American Arts Exposition, Bataan Legacy Historical Society and…
Graton Resort & Casino is first US property to unveil new Kascada® Dual Screen gaming experience
ROHNERT PARK – Graton Resort & Casino unveiled the Light & Wonder™’s new Kascada Dual Screen slot cabinet on March 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. The advanced-tech games are first…
Fil-Am filmmaker Ida Del Mundo’s new project ‘Never Forget’ explores historical revisionism amid a contentious Philippine election
The new short film, which is currently in production, boasts a majority Filipino cast and crew IN the Golden Age of Asian American cinema and entertainment where the hunger for…
BA.2 COVID variant now accounts for more than one third of new infections, says CDC
By Sunita Sohrabji / Ethnic Media Services THE BA.2 variant of Omicron now accounts for 35 percent of new COVID infections in the U.S., and more than 50 percent in…
Eligible LA County residents 50 and older can receive second booster shot
LOS Angeles County will start administering second booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to eligible adults following the United States Food and Drug Administration’s authorization this week. Individuals 50 years…
[OPINION] If we want Leni Robredo’s ‘Gobyernong Tapat’ to succeed, we need to vote for Kiko Pangilinan as her vice president
THE Philippine election is less than six weeks away. The momentum has been shifting to the Leni-Kiko campaign as evidenced by the jam-packed political rallies in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao,…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater LA celebrates gala cruise
ATTORNEY GENERAL ROB BONTA MEETS WITH FIL-AM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Fil Am Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles held its Horizon 2022 Gala Cruise aboard FantaSea One Yacht…
[COLUMN] Part II: 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…
[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…