[COLUMN] Whatever happened to happily ever after?
(Excerpted from the conclusion of a 3-part article) … There is news of suicide that hits you harder because you personally know the person who took his own life. By…
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SFIO officially signs $100-M agreement with Omnicor Industrial Estate & Realty Center to develop a resort condotel in Batangas, Philippines
THE memorandum of agreement will see Omnicor Industrial Estate & Realty Center, Inc., a subsidiary of Filipino publicly listed company AbaCore Capital Holdings, contributing land by the bay of Batangas…
PH to allow entry of fully vaxxed foreigners from certain countries starting December 1
FULLY-VACCINATED travelers who don’t need a visa to enter the Philippines can now enter the country starting December 1, according to Malacañang. Acting Presidential Spokesperson and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles…
What to know about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 through 11
Why children should get vaccinated now and other FAQs Every person in the country 5 years old and older is now eligible to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Parents and caregivers…
Beating holiday blues in COVID era
By Mark Hedin / Ethnic Media Services LA County offers mental health aid, urges trying it We all want to be at our best with family and friends over the…
DOJ: Possible Apollo Quiboloy extradition may have to wait while PH reviews pending case
THE possible extradition of Filipino televangelist Apollo Quiboloy back to the United States may be deferred as a local court reviews a pending case against him, according to the Philippine…
[OPINION] Should Duterte’s ally Apollo Quiboloy, megachurch the Kingdom of Jesus Christ and media empire SMNI lose privilege of operating in the PH, globally?
“PASTOR” Apollo Quiboloy — President Rodrigo Duterte’s longtime friend and “spiritual adviser” who calls himself “Owner of the Universe” and “Appointed Son of God” — along with some U.S. based…
[EVENT] Simbang Gabi masses slated from Dec. 15 to 23
IN the Catholic Christendom, it’s that time of the year again to express the rich Filipino tradition of attending a nine-day novena of masses at dawn known as Simbang Gabi…
[COLUMN] Termination during approved medical leave may be illegal
Is employee’s travel an abuse of medical leave? Q: I HAD surgery and my employer approved the doctor-prescribed 6 weeks of medical leave. While on leave, I travelled to the…
[COLUMN] Removing the conditions of your permanent residence without your petitioning spouse’s participation
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a US citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
[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…
[COLUMN] Reflecting on a grateful heart
Nick Ortner of The Tapping Solution writes this story: “A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign…
Biden nominates Nani Coloretti as deputy budget director
President Joe Biden has nominated two women of color to lead the Office of Management and Budget, which has been called “the nerve center of the government”. According to the…
Rep. Lee, Assemblymember Nguyen mobilize Southern Nevada’s AAPI community ahead of 2022 election
GEARING up for the 2022 midterm election, Rep. Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and state Assemblymember Rochelle Nguyen (AD-10) joined the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Democratic Caucus of Nevada…
Fil-Ams Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R., Saweetie, Bruno Mars earn several Grammy nominations
THE 64th annual Grammy Awards are shaping up to be a prideful event for the Filipino American community as artists Olivia Rodrigo, H.E.R, Saweetie, Bruno Mars and Elle King bagged several…
ICC suspends probe into PH drug war
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has suspended its investigation into the killings linked to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-narcotics crackdown following a deferral request from the Philippine government. “The prosecution…
Saweetie makes ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut
BLACK and Filipina American hip-hop darling Saweetie performed a brand new single as she made her musical debut on “Saturday Night Live” over the weeked. The 28-year-old rapper on Saturday,…
[COLUMN] My house needs major repairs and I need to sell now
IF you’re in this situation, your question is probably – “Do I need to make repairs?” The quick answer is “No, you don’t need to make any repairs.” The real…
Angela Dimayuga on ‘Filipinx’ and her mission to help drive Filipino cuisine forward
Chef Angela Dimayuga wanted to explore Filipino food seriously as a professional cook but when she was just starting, she was told that that Euro-centric cuisine was the way to…
DOJ: No special treatment for Quiboloy
FILIPINO televangelist Apollo Quiboloy will not be accorded special treatment should the United States request for extradition against him, according to the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ). Justice Secretary Menardo…
Attorney General Bonta co-leads multistate coalition in support of DACA
CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a comment letter in support of the federal government’s efforts to preserve and fortify the Deferred…
CDC approves COVID-19 boosters for all adults
ALL fully-vaccinated adults in the United States are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters, giving them more protection amid the pandemic. Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
[COLUMN] How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads
Establishing parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads. Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the…
[COLUMN] Why more and more seniors are filing bankruptcy
According to a new report, the number of seniors filing bankruptcy is increasing rapidly. The average senior who files bankruptcy these days owes approximately $17,390 according to the report (although…
[OPINION] Thanksgiving reflections: Offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to God even before He answers our prayers
THANKSGIVING is a very special holiday, very much like Christmas minus the tree and decorations, gift giving, carols, and festive parties. But like Christmas, such love and beauty of the…