[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…
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[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…
Multiple voting options for military, overseas citizens for California gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14
REDWOOD CITY – Active military and citizens living outside the United States who wish to participate in the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election may receive their ballot via email,…
[COLUMN] Is there hope after a fraud denial?
DEAR Attorney Gurfinkel: I was petitioned by my U.S. citizen parent in 2011 as single. The priority date became current, and I submitted all the forms and paid all the…
Love found on Friendster ends up fulfilling a dream this Sunday, Aug. 15 on Citizen Pinoy
K1 – THE ‘LOVE’ VISA: THIS SUNDAY ON CITIZEN PINOY. Wendel (left) met Allen (center) on Friendster, after he went through a period of loneliness and depression, looking for true…
[COLUMN] Ask Gustavo: What you need to know about getting help paying rent in California
By Gustavo F. Velasquez, Director, California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) What is the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program? The CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program offers financial assistance…
FAAE announces digital lineup for 2021 Pistahan virtual parade and festival
SAN FRANCISCO – The Filipino American Arts Exposition (FAAE) will be holding the 28th annual Pistahan Virtual Parade and Festival to celebrate Filipino heritage and culture. There will be live…
[COLUMN] Naelah Alshorbaji wins Miss Earth Philippines 2021 crown
FILIPINO-Syrian model Naelah Alshorbaji beat 65 other pageant hopefuls as she was declared the winner of the recent Miss Philippines Earth 2021 contest. She is set to represent the country…
[COLUMN] Booster shot?
A NEW recommendation from the US-CDC is in the offing: A booster shot with a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine, engineered to cover the deadlier Delta strain from India and other variants…
Detection of citrus disease, Huanglongbing, in San Diego County establishes new quarantine area
Detection marks first time plant disease has been found in San Diego County THE California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a quarantine in north San Diego County…
Filipino Chinese American Justine Wong-Orantes plays key role in first gold medal win for US women’s volleyball team
THE U.S. women’s indoor volleyball team made history during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with its first-ever gold medal — and among its 12 members is a decorated player of Filipino…
CDC warns unvaccinated US citizens against travel to PH
Philippines classified as ‘high risk’ for COVID-19 THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising unvaccinated citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Philippines and other countries…
Rapper Saweetie talks about representing her heritage, proclaims Filipino cuisine is ‘the best food’
IT’S the year of Saweetie — from the viral hit “Best Friend” to a song collaboration with Gwen Stefani to securing key brand sponsorships. Though she’s made a name for…
Eat like Saweetie at McDonald’s with her new ‘famous orders’ collab
RAPPER Saweetie has had top hit singles, landed on magazine covers, and racked up several accolades under her belt. But the latest career milestone for the Icy Girl? A McDonald’s…
Pres. Duterte to give cash incentives to PH Olympians
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has pledged additional cash incentives to all Filipino athletes who represented the country in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “My office, the Office of the President, will…