[COLUMN] Philippines: Five hundred years without love
March 16, 1521 is one date that is known by students of Philippine history, as it’s the date when Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese national but worked as a mercenary of…
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[COLUMN] Another reason to be thankful: Congress just passed a bipartisan infrastructure bill that will also address climate change, add more jobs!
AFTER a better than expected jobs report and lower unemployment rate (4.6%) last Friday, November 5 — coupled with a very encouraging news about the continuing rise of vaccination rates…
[COLUMN] The curious case of Stephen C. Davis: Ghost story
(Continued from last week …) Half a lifetime later and half a world away, I have forgotten much about the murdered American soldier. Buried in the mists of time, his…
Vaccine proof mandate takes effect in Los Angeles
LOS Angeles is now requiring patrons of indoor establishments such as restaurants, coffee shops, movie theaters, gyms, and salons to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. The city’s new…
[Opinion] Voting rights is the civil rights issue of our time
It’s the “civil rights issue of our time,” voting rights advocates say, but three different proposals to strengthen and create nationwide standards on voting are all stalled in Congress. “Democracy…
Fil-Am candidate Arleen Rojas leads for Carson’s District 4 seat
FILIPINA American Arleen Rojas continues to lead the pack of candidates for a city council seat in Carson, California. The Los Angeles County Registrar’s Office released the semi-official results for…
City of LA starts cleanup of KTown hoarder home after Filipina neighbor sought action
After many letters to the city and a successful plea to the media spearheaded by neighbor Leticia Ruiz, the potential health hazard is finally getting under control FOR years, a…
LA City imposes vaccine proof mandate at most indoor locations starting Nov. 8
The city’s mandate expands on Los Angeles County’s separate vaccine mandate, which was enforced on Thursday, Nov. 4 STARTING on Monday, Nov. 8, anyone visiting most public businesses in the…
NCR eases to Alert Level 2
COVID-19 restrictions in Metro Manila have relaxed after Malacañang downgraded the country’s capital region to Alert Level 2 starting November 5. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday, Nov. 4, announced…
[COLUMN] Ahead of Thanksgiving: Jobs are up, unemployment rate down, vaccination rate now at 77%
“MAKE no mistake: An effective plan to beat the virus is the ultimate answer to how we get our economy back on track. So we should stop thinking of the…
[COLUMN] Fr. John Cordero: Truth, light and God’s resonating words beyond the coronavirus pandemic
“Correct leadership is not a divine right, but a duty of service. We are known as Christians by our service. We have to remember our roles as servant leaders… to…
Ways to keep your child safe from COVID-19
Children 5 Years and older now eligible for vaccine Children and teens are catching and spreading COVID-19 at an increasingly high rate. Even if your child or teen has not…
Schedule your child’s dental visit today
NOW that school is back in session and the holiday season is approaching, it’s time to schedule your child’s dental visit before the year ends and make sure you use…
[COLUMN] The synod on synodality
SOME of you must have heard of Pope Francis’ call for a “synod on synodality.” And you might have asked what it’s all about. First of all, synod (from Greek synodos, assembly)…
[COLUMN] Can a divorcing couple agree to pay for their adult children’s college expenses in their divorce judgment?
Divorcing couples with children sometimes worry about who is going to pay for their children’s college education after the divorce once their children graduates high school. They want a guarantee…
[COLUMN] What is a 100% plan in Chapter 13?
CLIENTS are husband and wife in their fifties. Their combined household income is a gross of $140,000 annually. They own a house with equity of $300,000 in LA. They have…
[COLUMN] Granting employees intermittent leave is reasonable accommodation
Q: I HAVE a heart condition that has become worse recently. I need to see my doctor periodically or when I feel dizzy or short of breath. This means I…
San Diego officials, community leaders address uptick in domestic violence in Fil-Am households
WITHIN the Filipino community, it’s considered taboo to talk about domestic violence because of a culture that taught people to keep family issues inside one’s household. Domestic violence happens when…
COVID-19 vaccine for eligible children available Nov. 10 at Southern Nevada Health District’s main location
LAS VEGAS – Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations, the Southern Nevada Health District will begin administering Pfizer’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to…
Pairing Filipino dishes with wine, according to Jhonel Faelnar, award-winning sommelier
Kinilaw with Chenin Blanc, Sparkling Wine with Sisig, Syrah with Lechon For someone who had almost zero knowledge about wine almost a decade ago, Jhonel Faelnar has gone a long…
ConGen Ferrer meets civilian aide to US Army secretary
SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank R. Ferrer received Civilian Aide to the U.S. Secretary of the Army (CASA) Mr. Mark Benton at the Consulate…
South San Francisco community center renamed after Fil-Am leader Alice Peña Bulos
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Philippine Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer attended the rededication of the Westborough Recreation Center in South San Francisco City as the Alice Peña Bulos Community…
CDC endorses vaccines for children 5 to 11
CHILDREN as young as 5 years old in the United States can now get the COVID-19 vaccine as the country further expands its vaccination campaign. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
[COLUMN] Wendell Ramos’ advise to son, daughter on joining showbiz
RECENTLY, siblings Saviour and Tanya Ramos became contract artists of the GMA Artist Center (GMAAC). Unknown to their dad, actor/host/model Wendell Ramos, the two had auditioned, underwent the panel interviews…
[COLUMN] Why is my case taking so long at USCIS?
IT can be extremely frustrating about how long USCIS takes to process petitions, extensions, work authorizations, adjustment of status, and applications. For example, at the California Service Center: It can…