LA County documents first case of COVID omicron variant
Officials caution against possible surges, encourage unvaccinated residents to get their shots As the third year of coronavirus looms, the threat of the new omicron has been detected in Los…
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[COLUMN] Filing bankruptcy: Sooner or later?
I WAS in line at the grocery store the other day and noticed the man in front of me smiling and looking at me as if he wanted to say…
[COLUMN] Grounds for annulling a marriage
MOST couples that want out of a marriage in California usually file for Divorce. There are circumstances though that allow a couple to have their marriage “voided” rather than “dissolved.” …
US tightens travel restrictions over omicron variant
THE United States is going to require all air travellers entering the country to show a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure in an attempt to slow…
[COLUMN] Seniors need Chapter 7 relief for $50K various unsecured debt
THE client is 72. He still works his normal job and makes about $3K a month. He also receives social security of $1K. So, his total income right now is…
[COLUMN] Employer’s duty to find suitable job for the disabled employee
Q: I WORKED at a company for more than 20 years. I was injured at work several months ago and I was forced to take a leave of absence so…
[COLUMN] The second candle of the Advent wreath: The light of faith
WE are now journeying into the Second Sunday of Advent. Last week, we lit the first candle that symbolizes hope—hope for the world and the Church in these challenging times!…
Meet the young Filipinos who made Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’ class of 2022
The year 2021 was a complicated year for the Filipino American community. As Filipinos (and Asians and Asian Americans in general) continue to fight misinformation and bigotry of anti-Asian hate,…
[COLUMN] Update on embassy interviews
MOST people, with family members or employees stranded overseas waiting for their immigrant visa interviews, will find some ray of hope with the news and updates coming from the Department…
‘It’s about time’: Filipino spot Tambayan opens in 128-year-old Reading Terminal Market
Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market is one of America’s largest and oldest public markets. It began operation in a National Historic Landmark building back in 1893 and has become one of…
US plans to tighten travel restrictions over Omicron; NYC advises residents to mask up
THE United States is going to require all air travelers entering the country to show a negative COVID-19 test performed within one day of departure in an attempt to slow…
‘Man@ng is Deity’ presented at SF’s ODC Theater, Dec. 3-5
KULARTS, the premier presenter of contemporary and tribal Pilipinx arts in the United States, is proud to present the film premiere of SF Legacy Artist Awardee, Alleluia Panis’s “Man@ng is…
[COLUMN] Edu confirms relationship with Cherry Pie
ACTOR, TV host and politician Edu Manzano confirmed that he is in a relationship with actress Cherry Pie PIcache. Prior to the admission, there was a lot of speculation from…
Metro Box Cargo celebrates eight years, holds Thanksgiving party
METRO Box Cargo recently held a Thanksgiving celebration at its headquarters in Union City as it also celebrated its eighth year in the freight forwarding business. Established in 2013, Metro…
Hadestown continues to wow audiences on Broadway
THE Broadway production of Hadestown took the stage of the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Thursday, September 2, and became the first musical to play the Rialto in more than…
PH Consulate in SF, ALLICE team up for webinar on intimate partner violence
SAN FRANCISCO – As part of its mandate to advance the welfare and well-being of overseas Filipinos in the United States, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco partnered with…
‘It is OK to ask for help. It is not a weakness’: Addressing the holiday blues and persevering the second Christmas in the age of COVID
LAST year, Charlene Fernandez had a Christmas she would rather just forget. A fourth-year animal science student at Cal Poly Pomona, Fernandez, 23, spent Christmas Day alone in her dimly-lit…
PH suspends testing, quarantine protocols for travelers from certain countries
THE Philippines has temporarily suspended its lenient testing and quarantine protocols for countries or territories classified as “green” starting on November 29, according to Malacañang. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet…
Fil-Am student dies during amateur boxing match in Las Vegas
A FILIPINO American college student died from injuries shortly after an amateur charity boxing match in Las Vegas last week. Nathan Valencia, a 20-year-old student of University of Nevada Las…
[EVENT] Gawad Kalinga USA to celebrate hope through music with ‘riSING Together’ concert
THE impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is felt all over the world, but the challenges that come with it are even more daunting for those who belong to the poorest…
Filipino American actor/director Angelo Reyes: A rising star of the indie film scene
By Nicole Muj THE industry is taking notice of Filipino-Italian American actor/director Angelo Reyes, who is currently taking his short “21st & Colonial” out on the festival circuit. The film, which…
#1 Vietnamese Film “Dad I’m Sorry” Lives Up To Hype, Perfectly Portrays Asian Generational Family Dynamics, Strong Contender For 2022 Oscars
It is clear to me why “Bố Già (Dad, I’m Sorry)” became the #1 box office hit of all time in Vietnam and the first Vietnamese film to break $1…
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
THE purpose of spousal support is not defined by the legislature in that its purpose varies according to the facts and circumstances of each case. The facts and circumstances of…