WITH a little over a month to go, a global community of Iskos and Iskas will gather the 21st Grand Reunion and Convention (GRC). Hosted by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association in…
THE Pfizer vaccine was recently granted full approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration, but if you are among one-third of the American population with lingering questions about…
Here are some ways to prepare for Biden’s tax increases: Accelerate 2022 income into 2021 to avail of lower tax rates in 2021. Defer 2021 deductions into 2022 when you…
Marriage for many persons is the culmination of one’s life. Getting married signifies the beginning of a new phase in life, both socially and economically. For those persons who lack…
THE client owns a restaurant that survived the pandemic with take-outs. The commercial lease for the restaurant is in the name of the client. The client is the sole proprietor…
I WORK for a company that shorts us on pay, nothing big, like 15 minutes of overtime two to three time per week and breaks that are not provided once…
THIS Sunday’s First Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (35:4-7) strikes a chord in many of us: “Thus says the Lord: Say to those whose hearts are frightened:…
Do you have questions about REAL ID? The DMV has answers! Changes to the deadline, limited-time fee waivers, and a simplified application process have all been recently announced. Read below…
A columnist will never run out of bad news to comment on — from acts of terrorism to hurricanes, floods, droughts or firestorms, and from the cruelty of men to…
DISNEY star and singer Olivia Rodrigo has opened up about being a role model for young Filipina American girls. In an interview with Bowen Yang for V magazine, the 18-year-old…
THE Philippines will keep its mandatory requirement of wearing a face shield outdoors unless the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a different policy, Malacañang said Thursday, September 2. “Sa ngayon…
LAUGHTER is the best medicine! That is why Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes the comeback of multi-faceted Filipino actor, comedian, TV host and stage performer Vice Ganda for the upcoming live…
Zeena Hernandez, a New York-based Filipino American physical therapist became viral in 2019 when she and her wife Lisa Yang lifted a 253-pound barbell together after exchanging vows on their…
Despite California’s progress against COVID-19, we’re not out of the woods yet – too many folks in our communities remain unvaccinated, putting themselves and others who can’t get the vaccine…
SHOWBIZ is sometimes fleeting – you can be hugely popular at one time, and then considered a has-been the next. Or worse, a flash in the pan that no one…
THERE are 321 countries and territories affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The total global number of cases as of 7:20 AM (CST), Tuesday, August 31,2021, was 218,180,175, and a death…
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: I was petitioned as “single” by my immigrant (green card) parent in 2011. The priority date is now current, and I am getting paperwork and forms from…
Mike (2nd from left) was petitioned as “single” by his mother and wanted to bring his children with him to the U.S., but his mother said, “leave the kids behind,”…
THE Philippine Consulate General in New York has reiterated its call for the Filipino community to remain vigilant following two new reports of anti-Asian hate incidents this week. In a…
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services California voters have less than two weeks to decide if Gov. Gavin Newsom should be kicked out of office and, if so, which of 46…
Bottom line up front — it depends. It depends on your short-term and long-term goals. Currently, it’s a “seller’s market,” which means that there are more buyers than there are…
Data shows AAPI elders’ growing concern over racial discrimination amid COVID-19 As hate crimes against APIs increased in 2021, more groups of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are reporting…
TWO Filipino American children remain missing after being last seen outside their south Sacramento home last week. Siblings Cheriyah Dizon, 8, and Aaron Safrans, 12, were last seen playing outside…
CALIFORNIANS have begun receiving the second round of Golden State Stimulus payments under the program to provide direct relief as the state recovers from the pandemic. Beginning last Friday, August…
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services SINCE the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, billions of dollars have been made available in the U.S. to help people pay their rent. But, now that…
THE Philippines has issued a warrant of arrest against former United States diplomat Dean Cheves for engaging in sexual activity with a minor while posted in the country. The Pasay…
