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…
Many people believe the only way to bring relatives to the U.S. is through a family petition. This is not true. Family can petition other family members through an employment-based…
Phil Murphy narrowly defeated his GOP opponent Jack Ciattarelli, becoming the first Democratic governor to win reelection in New Jersey since 1977, according to a projection by The Associated Press on…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco (PCGSF), in collaboration with the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC), successfully conducted the first ever “Health Day sa…
EVEN as the U.S. prepares to roll out a covid-19 vaccine to elementary school-aged kids, its efforts to inoculate teenagers — who have been eligible for the shot since May…
FILIPINA American singer Olivia Rodrigo has scored the most nominations at the 2021 American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show. The 18-year-old star of “The High School Musical:…
A survey of 600 multiethnic residents finds that majority of LA ethnic communities support LA River revitalization SINCE the dawn of civilization, rivers have played an integral role in the…
THE Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) this week provided the framework for lifting masking requirements at events and indoor establishments. For outdoor mega events involving more than…
TO honor the Filipino American community leaders in Los Angeles and beyond, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) will hold the virtual Barangay Awards on Friday, November 5. The Barangay…
THE Philippines is considering lifting its mandatory use of face shields in crowded areas. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, November 2, said that the decline in COVID-19 infection rates…
Readers across the country rank Pechanga Resort Casino Best in the West outside of Las Vegas PECHANGA Resort Casino was just named the West’s Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas,…
JUST for kicks during my halcyon days as a full-time working /full-time grad student at the University of the Philippines long ago, I had agreed to act as medium for…
I remember the story of a poor, old beggar who died one day- and to everyone’s surprise, a money belt found wrapped around his waist contained thousands of dollars in…
TO most immigrants, obtaining their greencard has been a long and challenging journey. However, it should not be regarded as the final destination. The real American dream is to become…
IF there’s somebody who passionately dares to thread a career path that’s rarely taken by like-minded professionals, Errol C. Mendoza typifies this description. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Errol’s artistic…
THE COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be one of major events that we all have witnessed together. Everyone had different approaches to deal with the crisis which led to…
MANILA — To Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s knowledge, President Rodrigo Duterte does not want to retire yet from politics and really wants to run for senator in the 2022…
DEAR Attorney, I am a permanent resident, and am planning to visit my loved ones in the Philippines during the holidays. I am planning to leave this week and stay…
THE Philippines is still the worst place to be during the pandemic, according to Bloomberg’s latest COVID Resilience Ranking. With a score of 40.5, the Philippines placed last among 53…
By Sunita Sohrabji/Ethnic Media Services Contributing Editor AS of Oct. 22, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup recommended expanding…
First NBA players of Filipino descent to play in same game THERE’S another historic moment for the books as the United States continues to celebrate October as Filipino American History…
MANILA Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has expressed his intent to forge a better relationship with the United States if elected the next president of the Philippines. The presidential aspirant,…
Biden tax plan series WE have been concerned about President Biden’s proposal to raise the federal corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28%. Lawmakers have suggested raising the rate to 25%. Including…
Albert and Stephanie Garcia, a married couple, were hired in 2013 by Sierra Management to work as on-site managers of an 81-unit apartment building in Canoga Park. The Garcias were…
THIS is what I call a borderline Chapter 7 case with asset. Therefore, it is the better part of caution not to file Chapter 7 because the asset may be…
COVID-19 has sure disrupted life as we know it for almost two years now. One of the things we miss is our freedom of navigation. For many of us, the…
