California extends mask mandate into February
AMID the surging cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, California is extending its statewide indoor mask mandate for another month. The state Department of Public Health announced on…
Are omicron’s effects mild? What we know so far
THE COVID-19 numbers are staggering and infections, particularly in the United States, are at an all-time high. Most of these new infections now are of the omicron variant. Since it…
[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…
[COLUMN] Resolve to have no more debt for 2022
WHAT’S in store for us for 2022? I was just thinking that this is the year we beat the pandemic permanently and the coronavirus decides to mutate into something that’s…
[COLUMN] New laws taking effect in 2022
Minimum Wage Increases Effective Jan. 1, 2022, the California state minimum wage will increase to $15 per hour for employers with 26 or more employees. For employers with 25 or…
Filipina entrepreneur and skin expert Imee Ong-Maghanoy on building a destination med spa in Beverly Hills, maintaining timeless beauty
IT’S a new year and with the blank slate comes an ambitious list of resolutions, whether it’s kickstarting a healthier and more active lifestyle or prioritizing self-care. While it may…
[COLUMN] Growing in relationship with Jesus
WHEN I was in the college seminary, an American Jesuit priest, Father Thomas Greene, wrote two books that became primers for developing a good prayer life. These books were Opening…
[COLUMN] Can bankruptcy solve your debt problems?
A LOT of people who are contemplating bankruptcy as a solution to their debt problems often wonder if it can be avoided at all. They fear that they might be…
California ballot will be heavy on health care
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When Californians go to the polls later this year, they will confront contentious health care choices. Voters will weigh whether to overturn a state law that bans…
[COLUMN] Told she must leave, Marie was able to receive her green card in US! This Sunday, Jan. 9 on ‘Citizen Pinoy’
In 2009, Marie’s mother, a green card holder, petitioned Marie in the F2B category. When the priority date on her petition became current, she consulted with at least four attorneys,…
Fil-Am deputy mayor bares plans to accelerate NYC’s economic recovery
MARIA Torres-Springer, a Filipino American career city official and most recently the vice president for U.S. programs at the Ford Foundation, has bared her plans to accelerate New York City’s economic recovery…
Year in Review: Looking back at the Asian Journal’s LifEASTyle stories of 2021
HAPPY New Year! And just like that, we’re in 2022 and we’re still in the middle of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For the past couple of years, we saw a…
Filipino Americans in Las Vegas assist in Typhoon Odette relief
FILIPINO Americans in Las Vegas are doing their part in helping those devastated by Super Typhoon Rai. Known locally as Typhoon Odette, it blasted into the Philippines on December 16,…
CDC recommends COVID-19 booster for kids ages 12 to 15
THE United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week is recommending children ages 12 to 15 receive a booster shot five months after receiving their second dose…
[COLUMN] ‘Mano Po’ series brings mix of veterans, upcoming actors together
WHEN “Mano Po” comes to mind, one can easily remember the films produced by Regal Entertainment which was often shown during the annual December Manila film festival. The first film…
Southern Nevada Health District recommends getting tested at community sites not emergency departments
The Southern Nevada Health District reminds everyone that COVID-19 testing is available at locations throughout the community. People seeking testing should visit one of the many community sites rather than…
San Diegans urged to not go to emergency departments for COVID-19 testing
COUNTY health officials are urging San Diegans not to go to local emergency departments for COVID-19 testing. Local hospitals are experiencing an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, as well as staff…
[COLUMN] Piercing the veil of a Nevada corporation
Should you operate your business as a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or LLC? You may have heard that corporations and LLCs offer liability protection for shareholders and members. You may…
[COLUMN] Omicron: A ‘blessing’?
IF there is such a thing as “the best time to get COVID-19 infection,” it could be now with the Omicron variant, which appears (so far) to be milder although…
FDA approves booster shots for children 12-15 as COVID winter surge rages on
LA County numbers increase following holidays, county officials continue to push vaccines THE United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday, Jan. 3 that it would expand eligibility…
In California, redistricting by the people works for the people
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services California’s just-completed re-districting process offers a model for the rest of the United States in establishing political districts that do justice to rapidly growing racial…
LAUSD orders mandatory COVID testing for students, staff ahead of school return
FOLLOWING the latest surge in COVID-19 cases and the omicron variant, the United States’ second largest school district is ordering students and staff to get tested before they return from…
[EVENT] Santo Niño celebration in Glendale, California
ON Sunday, January 9th, 2022, Holy Family Church (209 E. Lomita Avenue, Glendale) will celebrate Santo Niño at 11:00 a.m. This year, a Sinulog, a praise worship dance ritual will…
