Visas issued despite petitioner’s death this Sunday, Jan. 30 on Citizen Pinoy
ALMITA’S father petitioned her in 2001. However, before her visa was issued, her father died on Christmas Eve of 2014. This resulted in the petition being “revoked.” Her previous lawyer suggested that the family lie about the petitioner’s death, pretending he was alive, and continue pursuing the case. However, Almita’s mother did not want to…
[COLUMN] Coconut oil: ‘Poison’?
COCONUT oil, touted to be a healthy oil and a “superfood” is a “pure poison” according to some Dutch researchers, claiming there are no studies to prove it does your body better than other edible oils. We have been warning the public about the danger of coconut oil since the early 80s as false claims…
[COLUMN] Diamond Star Maricel Soriano to feature in international film
MULTI-AWARDED actress Maricel Soriano is set to co-star in a Hollywood film “Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader” that will begin shooting late this year in Guam and Hawaii. According to PEP.ph, Maricel was the first choice of co-scriptwriter and co-lead star Rain Valdez and her team to star as her mom Thelma…
Biden, Harris enter second year with mixed public opinion, lukewarm social progress
White House AANHPI representatives celebrate diversity despite low approval ratings for current admin ONE year ago, on Jan. 20, 2021, when President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris were sworn into office, they inherited a host of national problems. The Biden administration effectively took over the largely lackluster coronavirus response from the…
‘The hash brown goes where?!’ For the first time ever, McDonald’s® USA officially introduces fan-inspired hacks to menus
Four ‘hacked’ menu items will be available for customers to order by name, assemble and enjoy at participating restaurants nationwide starting Jan. 31 CHICAGO – Hacks this delicious deserve a spot on the menu (at least, for a limited time). From putting a crispy Hash Brown in between their Sausage McMuffin® with Egg, to adding…
COVID-19 metrics decline in LA County anew
County officials order crackdown on fraudulent COVID testing sites LOS Angeles County reported 18,822 new positive cases and 36 new deaths across the county, including declines in daily case rate, positivity rate, and hospitalizations, as of Tuesday, Jan. 25. However, county officials continue to remind residents across the county that these signs should not be…
Attorney General Bonta warns Californians to beware of illegitimate COVID-19 testing sites
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an alert warning Californians to beware of fake COVID-19 testing locations and websites. With an increased demand for COVID-19 testing due to the recent spike in cases, scammers are exploiting vulnerable individuals looking to determine whether they have the COVID-19 virus. These unverified sites pose as legitimate companies and healthcare clinics…
Why Medicare doesn’t pay for rapid at-home COVID-19 tests
By Michelle Andrews/Kaiser Health News WHAT group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of COVID-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will have an especially tough time getting free at-home COVID tests under the Biden administration’s plan? Yes, seniors. As of Jan. 15, private insurers will cover the cost of eight at-home…
[OPINION] Election red flag: Resistance to transparency, accountability of candidates seeking public office
TO hold public office is one of the most sacred privileges a citizen can ever have because along with it comes the opportunity to affect change for the greater good. This is especially true for those running or are appointed for local or national posts because such positions of power, especially that of the Office…
[COLUMN] Part II: Children just like you
(2 of 2 parts) (Continued from last week’s issue …) Daedalus took off flapping his wings faster and faster to get vertical lift-off and escape gravity. Icarus followed suit and took off shortly after. As they flew, the people on the ground in Crete watched in amazement wondering whether the winged creatures are the gods…
Grammy and Oscar-winning musician H.E.R. guest stars in ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’
AHEAD of her exciting acting turn in the upcoming movie musical adaptation of “The Color Purple,” the Grammy and Oscar-winning R&B sensation H.E.R. made her animated debut last week on Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues & You!” The Filipina American multi-award-winning artist guest-starred on an episode of the beloved children’s series on Friday, Jan. 14 in an…
Times Square vigil honors Asian American woman killed in subway shove
Asian American leaders call for concrete, proactive solutions HUNDREDS of New Yorkers gathered in Times Square on Tuesday, Jan. 18 for a candlelight vigil to honor Michelle Alyssa Go, a 40-year-old New York City resident who was killed after being pushed onto the subway tracks over the weekend. Leaders in the Asian-American community are denouncing…
Fil-Am cast members of Broadway’s Aladdin on why representation, sense of community matter
AMONG all the musicals running on Broadway today, Aladdin holds the record when it comes to the sheer number of Filipinos in the ensemble. It’s nine, for those who are wondering. We had a chance to chat with three of them: Don Darryl Rivera, who originated the role of Iago, Jafar’s sidekick; Heather Makalani who…
[COLUMN] Wisdom vs COVID
WHERE does oxygen come from? Oxygen, which makes up about 20% of the air we breathe in, is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is essential for the production of energy and, therefore, to life. Its main source is from living green plants. The ambient air we inhale is absorbed by the lungs which “extracts”…
Biden, Harris enter second year with mixed public opinion, lukewarm social progress
White House AANHPI representatives celebrate diversity despite low approval ratings for current admin ONE year ago, on Jan. 20, 2021, when President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala D. Harris were sworn into office, they inherited a host of national problems. The Biden administration effectively took over the largely lackluster coronavirus response from the…
5 things you should know about ‘free’ at-home COVID tests
By Damon Darlin/Kaiser Health News AMERICANS keep hearing that it is important to test frequently for COVID-19 at home. But just try to find an “at-home” rapid COVID test in a store and at a price that makes frequent tests affordable. Testing, as well as mask-wearing, is an important measure if the country ever hopes…
[COLUMN] Soldier on in the war vs COVID: Get the life-saving free vaccine doses, booster shots, testing kits & N-95 masks
MANY of us made the thoughtful decision to immigrate to the United States so that we could give our family better access to health care especially during a medical emergency. Well, we are in a medical emergency, and it is of a pandemic proportion that has killed more than 5.57 million people worldwide, infected 343…
[EVENT] Sinolog dance ritual to be featured at Santo Niño celebration on Jan. 29
STRONG drum beats will signal entrance of Sinulog dancers from Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade / Holy Family in Glendale and Vessel of Mary Liturgical Dance Group/ Holy Name of Mary/ San Dimas at a Eucharistic Celebration of Feast of Santo Nino at St. Anthony Church (2110 N. San Antonio Avenue, Upland, CA) on…
[COLUMN] Do I have to disclose my Bitcoin to my spouse in my divorce case?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency has become popular lately as a new store of value. It is decentralized and not subject to regulation in any jurisdiction. It can be stored in a digital wallet or hard drive. Due to its lack of regulation, it is easy for one to assume that it is not necessary to…
Los Angeles County reports highest daily number of deaths since March 2021
LOS Angeles County on Thursday, January 20 reported 102 additional COVID-19-related deaths, the highest number of fatalities reported in a single day since March 2021. The number of new deaths doubled in the past week, according to the LA Department of Public Health. Of the deaths, 90% were among residents who became ill with COVID…
[COLUMN] Unequal pay + sexually-hostile workplace = sex discrimination: The sequel
WE previously wrote in this column about the case against Riot Games, Inc., a multi-billion dollar video game developer, with headquarters in Los Angeles, operating in 24 offices around the world and employing about 2,500 workers, 80% of them male. The facts of the case are as follows: Riot Games’ employees, Jessica Negron, Gina Cruz…
[COLUMN] What is a ‘hardship’ discharge in Chapter 13?
CHAPTER 13 is a reorganization of your financial affairs where you pay a portion of your debts over 36 months or 60 months depending on where your household income is. If it’s over the state median for the same size family as yours following current government statistics, then it’s 60 months. If not, it’s 36…
[COLUMN] Achieve freedom by taking down your mountain of debt
TOUGH financial times caused by the pandemic are pushing strapped consumers over the edge. Delinquencies and balances on delinquent credit cards are on the rise again. Faced with layoffs and difficult economic times, a lot of people are resorting to use of their credit cards to pay for basic living expenses such as food and…
[COLUMN] On Van Gogh and the ministry of compassion
“THE Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” These were Jesus’ words…