PH Consulate in LA holds webinar on workers’ rights
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles hosted a webinar to shed light on the laws, rules, and regulations affecting foreign migrant workers among the large Filipino community in the United States. Titled “Alamin ang Inyong Karapatan: A Virtual Panel Discussion on Migrants’ and Workers’ Rights,” the webinar on Thursday, August 19 was a follow-up…
[COLUMN] Matinee idol Miguel Tanfelix of GMA-7 heads September celebrity birthday celebrants
ONE of the youngest and talented actors in the Philippine entertainment world, Miguel Tanfelix of GMA Kapuso Channel 7, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for the month of September. Miguel will turn 23 years old on Monday, September 21. Tanfelix tasted celebrity life early as he was deemed First Prince in 2004’s StarStruck Kids….
[SPONSORED] A doctor’s note on COVID-19 testing
A Message Sponsored by Los Angeles County By Dr. Erika Flores Uribe, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services How does COVID-19 testing help me prevent the spread of the virus? Getting tested for COVID-19 helps you know if you have the coronavirus and prevents you from spreading it to your family, friends, and community….
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine gets full approval from FDA
THE U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19, the first vaccine against the coronavirus to be licensed in the nation. The agency made the announcement on Monday, August 23, saying that Pfizer’s vaccine will now be marketed as Comirnaty, for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16…
Will eviction moratorium save renters and landlords?
By Jenny Manrique/Ethnic Media Services THE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the federal moratorium on evictions until October 3, while President Joe Biden’s administration provided $47 billion in assistance for renters and small landlords. Yet, barriers to low-income and communities of color accessing those federal dollars continue, as rent delays and mental…
Duterte awards incentives to Filipino Olympic medalists, participants
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has honored his pledge to reward the Filipino athletes who represented the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. During a ceremony in Malacañang on Monday, August 23, the chief executive awarded cash incentives to weightlifter and gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, boxers and silver medalists Carlo Paalam and Nesthy Petecio, and boxer…
‘I did my best’: Pacquiao weighs future after failing to defeat Ugás
FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring after two years ended in a disheartening loss over the weekend. The 42-year-old failed to reclaim the World Boxing Association super welterweight belt after losing to reigning champion Yordenis Ugás of Cuba via unanimous decision in their title fight on Saturday, August 21, at the…
California Department of Public Health teams up with 626 Night Market to promote COVID-19 vaccines with free on-site vaccination and gifts
SACRAMENTO – To encourage more people to get vaccinated, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has joined forces with the popular 626 Night Market to offer vaccinations at two locations including Santa Anita Park in Arcadia and OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. Anyone who gets vaccinated at the events will receive…
[OPINION] Dr. Fauci on Pfizer vaccine full approval: The United States could get COVID-19 under control by early next year if vaccinations ramp up
OPTIMISM leaps in my heart to hear the news that following all required scientific protocols, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally given full approval for the Pfizer COVID vaccine on Monday, August 23, for people 16 and older. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases,…
[COLUMN] The bucket list : The art of ‘staycation’
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your life’s energy goes into ‘ low batt mode’ and life has run out of sockets to plug into.] The default setting for modern life is…
California students face trauma during pandemic
By Jenny Manrique / Ethnic Media Services MORE than 450,000 students from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) returned to school in mid-August, amid fears from parents and teachers about the inability to vaccinate children under 12 and the spread of the COVID Delta variant. During a briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services and California…
[OPINION] Accountability test: Duterte should welcome COA red flagging government agencies showing deficiencies in use of public funds
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte campaigned on the promise that he would never tolerate nor condone corruption in government — and yet his response to the Commission on Audit’s (COA) move to make public audit reports for government agencies for their apparent questionable handling of public funds creates a shadow of doubt on the president’s sincerity and…
[COLUMN] Employee rights and California mandates to get a COVID vaccine
Q: I HEARD California is requiring workers to be vaccinated. My employer just sent a memo to everyone saying that employees must be vaccinated in order to be allowed into the worksite. Can my employer force me to get vaccinated? A: The general answer is “yes.” This is especially true and urgent for certain types…
[COLUMN] On keeping our faith alive
HOW do we keep trusting in God in every mundane struggle? We meet life’s painful realities day by day, whether when it’s seeing children being harshly separated from their parents or merely when working with difficult people in our workplaces. How do we keep trusting God amid the confusing information about the pandemic, the virus,…
[COLUMN] Will incorporating a separate property business during marriage make it community property?
YOU own a successful business, as a sole proprietor, prior to marriage. You later meet the love of your life and decide to marry her. Years into the marriage, you decide to incorporate the business. A common question when the couple later divorces becomes 1) did your separate property business become community property by virtue…
[COLUMN] Get out of debt, improve your life
YOU may not like what I have to say in this article. But oftentimes, the truth hurts. But if you find yourself broke every payday because of too much debt, you may find the information here helpful to change your life for the better. Did you know that more than 90% of the population lives…
[COLUMN] Car insurance follows the vehicle maximizing the client’s recovery
THE common misconception is that car insurance follows the driver. In reality, car insurance follows the vehicle. Under the “permissive use statute,” this means if you give another driver permission to take your vehicle, they will be covered by your car’s insurance policy. In other words, your own policy provides the primary coverage, not the…
[COLUMN] The homestead exemption
WHAT about the homestead exemption? Let’s use the exact words of the law as to what is considered a homestead in California. Section 704.710 (c) of the California Code of Civil Procedure states that “‘Homestead’ means the principal dwelling 1) in which the judgment debtor or the judgment debtor’ spouse resided on the date the…
[COLUMN] Day trading
THIS style is called “day trading” because securities are bought and sold within the same day. Day traders typically buy and sell securities within the same day, often multiple times per day. Swing trading is also fast-paced but not as often as day traders. Capital requirements vary for day traders and swing traders depending on…
[OPINION] The price of leadership and freedom
“Failure is an orphan while success has many fathers.” The blame for what’s happening in Afghanistan is being heaped on President Joe Biden. He has taken responsibility for it, declaring, “I am president of the United States and I accept full responsibility and stand by my decision.” In fact, the decision to get the U.S….
‘This could be my last fight or there could be more’: Pacquiao returns to Vegas for title fight
EIGHT-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and World Boxing Association welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas made their grand arrivals in Las Vegas ahead of their fight on Saturday, August 21. The fighters faced off for the first time in front of T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, August 17, where they will battle for the “super” welterweight belt on…
US recommends booster shot 8 months after last dose
THE United States has announced plans to offer booster shots to Americans starting next month to extend the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines amid surges in cases due to the Delta variant. In a joint statement, the country’s top health officials said that the available data showed protection against COVID-19 decreasing over time following the initial…
Popular eats at Pechanga Resort Casino with bold flavors that rock the palette
PECHANGA Resort Casino features a variety of international cuisines, from exceptional fine dining to quick and tasty selections for those on the go. You’ll find a world of culinary delights at Pechanga’s award-winning restaurants. If you fancy yourself as a food enthusiast with distinguished tastes, prepare to be impressed. Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar –…
Metro Manila shifts to MECQ until Aug. 31
METRO Manila’s quarantine status will downgrade from enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to the less restrictive modified ECQ (MECQ) beginning August 21 until the end of the month. Malacañang on Thursday, August 19, announced that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases’ (IATF-EID) to…