Study in Hope: SPAA returns to Philippine Center with 2021 Exhibit
By Robert P. De Tagle THE Society of Philippine American Artists (SPAA) returns home to the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue, NYC, with an in-person exhibit from 4 to 15…
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USCIS to continue Filipino World War II Veterans Parole program, accept new applications
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will continue a parole program that allows Filipino World War II veterans to be reunited with certain family members….
Biden marks Fil-Am History Month honoring frontline workers, community’s contributions to the US
PRESIDENT Joe Biden marked the start of October as Filipino American History Month by honoring the Fil-Am community’s contributions to the United States, especially amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Filipinos…
Duterte announces retirement from politics: ‘I made the right decision’
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte was firm that he made the “right decision” to retire from politics after his term ends next year. He made the remark after the latest Social…
COVID hospitalizations decline in LA County
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles County dropped below 800 cases in Los Angeles County, according to new data. The LA County Department on Public Health on Monday, October 4 reported…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Divest early
YOU have become a collector over the years. Memories, good and bad, you have them, by the bucketful, stacked in yellowing photographs in frayed and tattered albums. You used to…
CGBanco: Not just changing lives, but also the world
GETTING a new business off the ground isn’t an easy feat. Growing and moving it in the right direction aren’t without challenges, too. In a global economy that’s ever-changing, businesses…
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announces casino rebrand to Yaamava’ Resort Casino at San Manuel
Evolution for Southern California’s leading casino comes during major expansion project with hotel and resort to open in December 2021 Highland, Calif. – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians…
California becomes first state in nation to announce covid-19 vaccine requirements for schools
SAN FRANCISCO – At a school in San Francisco, Governor Newsom announced plans to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in-person when the…
DOT welcomes Siargao, Palawan and Boracay win in int’l travel mag awards
The inclusion of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler (CNT) magazine is a testament to the hard work of…
Filipino American History Month exhibit at Princeton featuring NExSE collective navigates postcolonialism and liminal spaces beyond
By Vina Orden IN early 2020, eight intergenerational, emerging and mid-career Filipino American artists from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania—Julio Jose Austria, Jeho Bitancor, Mic Boekelmann, Francis Estrada, Ben…
LAX lights up for Filipino American History Month
With October as Filipino American History Month, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) marked the occasion with colored lights inspired by the Philippine flag from September 30 to October 2. October…
[COLUMN] Homes for all of us
By San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria HOMEOWNERSHIP is the essence of the American Dream for many. It is the reward for years of hard work and responsible financial decisions. It…
Newsom signs bill named after Fil-Am Navy veteran who died in police custody
CALIFORNIA Governor Gavin Newsom has signed eight new bills into law that advocate police reform, including one that bans law enforcement from strangulation restraint tactics that cause asphyxia. Assembly Bill…
Pacquiao files certificate of candidacy for PH president
MANNY Pacquiao may have retired from boxing, but he’s entering a new fight — this time for president of the Philippines. Pacquiao formally filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president…
‘A legacy of fights’: Unpacking ethnic communities’ impact on the California recall, future elections
Demographic surveys released over the last year continue to unanimously reveal a new reality: California is more diverse than ever, and that diversity continues to expand. This is particularly evident…
Newsom makes first-in-the-nation commitment to vaccine mandate for schoolchildren
The mandate applies to all children attending school who are eligible for the vaccine, pending FDA approval Schoolchildren in California who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine will now be…
[COLUMN] Jubilee year
IT’S a jubilee year in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. It’s because we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the first California mission, Mission San Gabriel. Archbishop…
[COLUMN] Required minimum distribution for retirement
Biden tax plan series WHAT is required minimum distribution (RMD)? A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the amount of money that you must withdraw from your traditional IRA, employer-sponsored retirement plan, …
Pres. Duterte considers US trip to thank gov’t for vaccine donations
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte is now considering a trip to the United States to thank its government for donating vaccines against COVID-19. He floated the idea on Thursday, September 30,…
[COLUMN] When does filing bankruptcy make sense?
NO one ever likes to talk about bankruptcy. However, it’s simply a fact of life. Things happen. Whether it’s losing your job, going through a divorce, having huge medical bills…
[COLUMN] Will I have to pay spousal support if I file for divorce?
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…
[COLUMN] Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief for $20K credit cards
THE client is 66. He says he is now old all of a sudden. He migrated here in 2004 so that’s 15 years ago. When he deplaned at LAX, he…
[COLUMN] The fight of misclassified independent contractors in the gig economy continues
BACK in 2020, Proposition 22 was voted into law. App-based companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash spent upwards of $200 million in funding to get Californians to vote on this…
The pilot project of SFIO: Epiphany Cafe’s global expansion
EPIPHANY Café [franchise group] was born from a love of coffee and donuts. Through passion, and much dedication, Epiphany Café quickly became the gourmet donut café in Hamilton, before expanding…
PH files new diplomatic protests vs China
PHILIPPINE Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has ordered the filing of three new diplomatic protests against China’s continued presence and other activities in the West Philippine Sea. In a series…