[COLUMN] The power of kindness
WHAT does it cost to be kind to others? We often think that being kind costs us something — whether it is time, money, connections or any of what we…
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[OPINION] Buckle up: It’ll be a bumpy ride in the next six years of ‘democracy’ under Marcos if…
PENDING the decision of an enlightened Philippine Supreme Court (SC) on petitions to disqualify/cancel the candidacy of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, then we Filipinos should fasten our seatbelts. If the…
LA County health officials urge vigilance ahead of Memorial Day weekend as COVID cases rise
WITH cases and outbreaks remaining high and many opportunities over the Memorial Day Holiday to gather, Los Angeles County residents are being encouraged to layer in safety measures to prevent…
[OPINION] Why Rep. Susie Lee is an advocate for AAPIs, Southern Nevadans
By Angelyn Tabalba, President, AAPI Democratic Caucus of Southern Nevada It has been a long two years for Southern Nevada. While COVID-19 relentlessly afflicted our communities, we saw our biggest…
[COLUMN] Employees injured in off-work premises: Are employers or property owners liable?
CAROL Holaday and her husband Jim Willcoxson were employed by Colonial Van & Storage, Inc., a moving and storage company in Fresno, CA. Holaday was a supervisor and long-haul dispatcher….
[COLUMN] Husband and wife are finally reunited in America after 32 years, on this success story on Citizen Pinoy
BETH was petitioned as “single” by her U.S. citizen father in 1988. At her Embassy interview, visas were already available for “married” children. The consul advised her to marry Benjamin,…
Sushi & Sake keep festival season in full swing this summer at Pechanga Resort Casino
2nd Annual Pechanga Sushi & Sake Festival back by demand, benefits Habitat For Humanity Inland Valley FESTIVAL season gets into full swing in Southern California and for sushi and sake…
[AD] Revolutionary cancer treatment, good news for hopeless patients
EVERYONE suffers from large and small ailments during their lifetime. In particular, cancer has long been a terrifying disease that has long been thought to be an incurable disease, with…
[COLUMN] I got my conditional green card through my US citizen spouse but we divorced. Now what?
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
[COLUMN] Know your options to get out of debt
ARE you seriously in debt and don’t know what to do about your situation? Are you afraid that unless you do something about it, thing will just continue to get…
[COLUMN] Reimbursement for community contribution towards a spouse’s education and student loan during marriage
ONE of the biggest problem of millenials and Gen Z are educational cost and student loan debt. This eats up a large part of a households budget even among married…
[COLUMN] Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
WHAT’S the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Chapter 7 is called a fresh start because it wipes out all dischargeable debt while allowing the debtor to keep…
[OPINION] Texas school massacre proves how the sense of humanity among many Americans has deteriorated because of guns
HOW could an 18-year-old boy, who is not even of legal age to drink alcohol, be able to purchase a military-style assault weapon, storm into an elementary school in Uvalde,…
[COLUMN] Where are thou?
MARTIN Buber, the Jewish theologian, tells the story of an encounter between a jailed rabbi and the chief jailer: Touched by the majestic and quiet face of the rabbi, who…
Gugu Room: How Jose Rizal inspired NYC’s newest Filipino restaurant
WHAT happens when you mix a group of guys behind some of Manila’s most successful and popular bars with an established New York-based Filipino chef who has a loyal following,…
Author of ‘More Than Money’ shows entrepreneurs how to access their inner voices to make better decisions
GLENDALE — Fatima Bustos-Choy, Ph.D., knows what it is like to deny her own inner voice. After all, it took her 20 years to write her new book on that…
[COLUMN] Movie legend Susan Roces passes away
LEGENDARY actress Susan Roces (Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe) passed away on Friday, May 20. According to news reports, Susan died of cardiopulmonary arrest. She was 80 years old at the…
ConGen Ferrer lauds PH pineapple textile exhibit at SF International
CONSUL General Neil Ferrer visited the SFO Museum inside San Francisco International Airport on May 17, 2022 to promote the “From Pineapple to Piña: A Philippine Textile Treasure” Exhibit. Consul…
Beloved Fil-Am restaurant co-owner shot dead in Oakland, CA
OAKLAND — A popular co-owner of a Filipino restaurant was killed in a shooting Wednesday night, May 18 in an East Oakland neighborhood. Jun Anabo, 39, co-owner of Lucky Three…
New report: Elderly Asian Americans experience fear of physical assault
A NEW report shines a light on how the past two years exacerbated threats to the safety and wellbeing for Asian American elders ages 60 and up. The report takes…
Bass, Caruso lead LA mayor race as candidates make last-minute appeals to AAPI community
ON June 7, voters for the City of Los Angeles will have the chance to elect a new mayor in the primary election, and as of press time, at least…
Kids ages 5-11 can now receive COVID boosters in LA County
IN another step to promote protection against the coronavirus ahead of summer, Los Angeles County has begun administering booster shots to children ages 5 to 11. This move comes after…
Questions to My Mentor: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Vivian Young and Eileen Viray Alcones
You were recently appointed the global head of JPMorgan Chase’s Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs. What led you to this role? This is a newly created role at…
Examining the youth mental health crisis in Asian America: ‘Child psychology almost always starts with the parents’
AMONG other things, the month of May is an important month for two observances: celebrating Asian American heritage and spreading mental health awareness. In the United States, Asian Pacific American…
[OPINION] Vox Populi, Vox Dei: A case for the Supreme Court’s voiding of Marcos’ candidacy that may lead to Leni Robredo’s win as president
“VOX POPULI, VOX DEI.” The voice of the people is the voice of God. This is what supporters of Bongbong Marcos would argue in light of street protests, questions and…