[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…
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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….
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…
[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….
[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…
[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…
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…
[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…
[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….
[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…
[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…
New York city’s COVID-19 cases continue to decline
MAYOR Eric Adams touted the city’s numbers at a briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 18 saying that 16 million doses have been administered, including 2.5 million booster shots, and that the…
Eileen Viray Alcones joins JPMorgan Chase as San Leandro Community Manager
EILEEN Viray Alcones was raised in the heart of the East Bay after her parents immigrated to the United States from the Philippines to live out their American dream. Now, as…
Visas issued, despite petitioner’s death, this Sunday, Jan. 23 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…
[COLUMN] Carmina Villaroel asked for three signs to make sure Zoren Legaspi was ‘the one’
EVER since she made was introduced to the masses, Carmina Villaroel and acting seemed to be a match made in heaven. Her ability to cry buckets in dramatic TV scenes…
Stars gather at Graton Resort & Casino
A big cash prize is waiting for you ROHNERT PARK – Goodbye 2021, win BIG in 202! Graton Resort & Casino will host the “New Year New Winnings Cash Giveaway”…
‘Caregivers should be a priority’: Advocates fight for recognition of caregivers as essential, frontline workers
WHEN the coronavirus pandemic went into full force in early 2020, health care workers were lauded for being the frontline warriors against the highly contagious and deadly virus. Nurses, doctors,…
[OPINION] Is the US really in the position to ‘learn to live with COVID’ like some EU countries?
AS the whole world feels battle fatigue and desperation in fighting the nearly two-year war against COVID-19 and its variants, a little bit of victory in some battles gives some…
[COLUMN] Children just like you
(1st of 2 parts) LONG ago in the island of Crete, there lived a man named Daedalus, who was famed for his skills as an inventor. He worked for King…
[COLUMN] When is my prenuptial agreement not enforceable?
MANY people are of the perception that simply downloading a prenuptial agreement from the internet and signing it with their fiance offers them a bullet proof protection from a divorce….
[OBITUARY] Remembering Rosemarie De Vera-Javier
The De Vera-Javier Family * Emerald Lantern Group * Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA sadly announce the passing of our dear Rosemarie De Vera-Javier (April 4, 1961 – January 15, 2022) (Daughter of the late…
Officials struggle to regulate pop-up COVID testing sites — and warn patients to beware
NEW YORK — In recent months, mobile covid-19 testing tents and vans have sprouted on urban sidewalks and street curbs as demand has skyrocketed in response to the rapid spread…
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes universal health care, including for undocumented
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced his plan for universal healthcare, which would extend coverage to the state’s 1.1 million undocumented residents. If approved, California…
US residents can now order free at-home COVID-19 tests
STARTING this week, residents in the United States can order free at-home rapid COVID-19 testing kits from the federal government. As part of the White House’s initiative to deliver rapid…