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…
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[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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,…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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,…
‘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…
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…
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…
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,…
PG&E, PAPC-USA collaborate for wildfire safety webinar
WILDFIRE season is upon us now, and more than ever Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) would like to prepare everyone in its service area to be prepared for any…
[COLUMN] Single parent leaves children behind because of date of marriage on their birth certificates this Sunday, Aug. 22 on Citizen Pinoy
SINGLE PARENT LEAVES CHILDREN BEHIND BECAUSE OF DATE OF MARRIAGE ON THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATES THIS SUNDAY ON CITIZEN PINOY. Mike (2nd from left) was petitioned as “single” by his mother…
PH receives over 300K add’l Pfizer vaccine doses
MORE than 360,000 additional Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses have arrived in the Philippines. Of the total 365,040 procured doses, 262,080 landed around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, at the…
[COLUMN] The September 2021 Priority Dates
The September 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled workers like caregivers). The priority dates for all countries (except…
PH Consulate warns Fil-Ams in NY to be more vigilant after 2 community members assaulted
MORE than a week after he was mugged at gunpoint right in front of his apartment in New York, Miguel Braganza is fighting the trauma brought about by the incident…
‘Experience a Taste of the Philippines’: Filipino Restaurant Week returns from August 18 to 27
THE Philippine Consulate General in New York announced on Monday, Aug. 16 the resumption this year of Filipino Restaurant Week, one of its flagship projects that started in 2015. Filipino…
[COLUMN] Director, producer glad for stars who joined project
A FILIPINO film recently won an award at the recent 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. “Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon),” directed by Carlo Francisco…
FAAE virtual festivities celebrates culture, builds community during pandemic
Global event promoted Stop Asian Hate efforts, gave tributes to Filipino frontline workers SAN FRANCISCO – The 28th annual Pistahan Parade and Festival hosted by the Filipino American Arts Exposition…
Community navigators to connect Los Angeles County immigrants to critical services
Finding accurate and up-to-date information from trusted sources is a challenge for many immigrants in Los Angeles County. Despite the devastating impact of the 2020 economic crisis on immigrant households,…
[COLUMN] Can I sell my home without hiring a realtor?
YES, you can sell your home without a realtor. Property owners who sell their property without hiring a licensed real estate agent, are considered as a “for sale by owner”…
