[COLUMN] The bucket list: Fix the Broken
[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…
Save lives, donate vaccines for the Philippines
The FACC Foundation, along with the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCCI), united and signed a Memorandum Of Understanding…
Report: Over 9,000 hate incidents recorded since COVID pandemic began
ANTI-Asian hate incidents in the United States continue to occur a year into the pandemic, despite the increase in political and social activism, according to a new report from Stop…
US Census 2020 results: America is more diverse, multiethnic than ever
White population experienced largest decrease of any racial group IN the wake of national discourse and debate over race and equality in the United States, the U.S. Census Bureau released…
Fil-Am family sues Antioch, CA over death of son in custody
THE family of a Filipino American man who died after a police officer allegedly knelt on his neck for almost five minutes has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the…
[COLUMN] Company wants to give me a 1099, not a W-2 – is this legal?
Q: I have been working as a caregiver for a healthcare agency in Los Angeles. My boss talked to me about signing an independent contractor agreement which will make me…
Jollibee acquires Tim Ho Wan
FILIPINO fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has fully acquired Michelin-starred restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan following the purchase of its remaining stake held by other investors. Through its wholly-owned…
[COLUMN] Day trading versus swing trading
Highlights: Day traders typically buy and sell securities within the same day (even multiple times per day) while swing trading involves making trades over a few days, weeks, or months….
[COLUMN] Insurance companies taking advantage of social media and your injuries after any type of accident
IT is no secret that insurance is a multi-billion-dollar industry. The insurance industry and insurance companies have all the resources and money to spend in their efforts to take advantage…
[COLUMN] Bankruptcy can provide hope when everything looks hopeless
WHEN debts spiral out of control, bankruptcy can become an invaluable financial recovery tool in getting you back on the right track. While it’s not for everyone, close to a…
[COLUMN] Removing the conditions of your permanent resident without your petitioning spouse’s participation
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years, has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
[COLUMN] What is a postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a contract between you and your spouse entered into after you get married resolving issues in your marriage. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement except…
[COLUMN] We belong to Him
MY favorite time of the day is the early morning after I arise from bed and take a shower. Then, I would quietly go down to the kitchen to make…
[COLUMN] Who is an honest debtor or one in good faith?
THE honest debtor is the only debtor who can get a discharge in bankruptcy. But who is an honest debtor? If we go by layman’s definition just to get an…
California becomes first state to require vaccine proof, weekly testing for educators
AHEAD of the start of the 2021-2022 school year, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state is now requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing for all teachers and staff…
Errol Mendoza: Finding Arcadia in abstraction
By Cid Reyes OF certain artists, it can be said that they paint with such joy and exuberance as if abstraction had never been discovered, as if their hands were…
Fil-Am physician in Las Vegas honored as Barbie doll for frontline fight against COVID
A FILIPINA American physician in Las Vegas, who has been transformed into a Barbie doll for her frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic, is inspiring others that they can “make…
CDC recommends COVID vaccines for pregnant people
THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new safety data to back up its recommendation that pregnant people should get vaccinated against COVID-19. “COVID-19 vaccination is…
IATF suspends shortened quarantine for some fully-vaccinated travelers
FULLY vaccinated travelers who are close contacts of probable and confirmed COVID-19 cases will now be required to undergo a mandatory quarantine period of 14 days in the Philippines, Malacañang…
13 of 17 Nevada counties have ‘high’ transmission risk for COVID-19
THE majority of Nevada counties are considered at high risk for COVID-19 transmission, according to Nevada Health Response. The agency’s update on August 10 said that 13 of the state’s…
Fil-Am-owned small businesses showcase their products at Project Barkada Market Market
It’s the season of summer street markets in New York City has several in every borough. There’s the established Smorgasburg chain, Queens International Night Market, Hester Street Fair, Bronx Night…
Cathay Bank Foundation announces 2021 scholarship recipients
LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday, August 11 Cathay Bank Foundation held a virtual award ceremony to recognize the high school senior recipients of the 2021 Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship. Each…
DOJ studying action vs US diplomat indicted for illicit sexual conduct in the PH
THE Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is studying possible courses of action against an American diplomat recently indicted for engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and possessing child…
SF launches new ‘Vax to You’ program
DPH’s Mobile Vaccine Unit to offer vaccinations by appointment to groups of people in their homes or workplaces SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department…