A Filipina American who went missing in the collapse of a condominium building block near Miami Beach, Florida has been confirmed as one of the victims. The body of Maricoy Obias-Bonnefoy, 69, was recovered on Friday, July 2, along with her husband, Claudio Bonnefoy, 85, and two other victims, according to a tweet by the…
JULY 4 marks the Philippine-American Friendship Day, celebrated by the Philippines alongside the United States’ Independence Day. For context, the Philippines used to observe “Araw ng Kasarinlan” or “Araw ng Kalayaan” on July 4, after the country gained sovereignty from the United States through the Treaty of Manila in 1946. This prompted Filipinos to celebrate…
The first Filipino American attorney general of California affirms state’s mission to better tackle anti-Asian hate crimes CALIFORNIA Attorney General Rob Bonta unveiled new hate crime findings this week that, among other things, discovered a 107% increase in anti-Asian hate in California and provided updated guidance for law enforcement in their handling of such crimes….
WILL Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte run for vice president in the 2020 elections? During the inauguration of the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project, the Chief Executive told Filipinos they may “consider” him “a candidate” for the country’s second-highest office. “Maybe at this time, you can say that maybe para (just) to maintain the equilibrium…
FOUR short phreatomagmatic bursts in the Taal Volcano have been recorded since it was placed under Alert Level 3, according to state volcanologists. In its 8 a.m. bulletin posted Friday, July 2, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said phreatomagmatic bursts, which lasted not longer than two minutes each, happened at 6:26 p.m.,…
SACRAMENTO – The Department of Motor Vehicles invites all eligible Californians who received driver’s licenses or identification cards during the pandemic but did not get a REAL ID to upgrade now for no additional cost. This offer is set to expire at the end of the year. An office visit is required to get a REAL…
Filipino American digital influencer Bretman Rock dedicated his first Nylon Manila cover to LGBTQ+ Filipino youth, calling it a “love letter to all gay, queer Filipino kids.” The 22-year-old took to social media to announce his dedication and to announce the entire cover team being Filipino. “This is for all the Baklas,” Rock said, referring…
Investors who use fundamental analysis are often broken into two categories: Value investors place a higher priority current stock price. Growth investors place a higher priority on the future prospects. Let’s discuss Value investing now and explore Growth next week. Value stocks are companies that are currently trading below what they are really worth. Value investors seek out larger,…
TYPICALLY, traumatic brain injury cases arise in personal-injury cases involving the negligence of a third person. These types of cases arise from motor-vehicle accidents, vehicle-pedestrian accidents, injuries arising from a defective product, bicycle and motorcycle accidents. The thought before was that if a person does not lose consciousness, they could not have suffered brain injury….
THE debtor is 50, while the spouse is 48. They have two children — a son aged 18, and a daughter aged 16. The son is about to go to college out of state. The daughter is about to graduate from high school and applying for college in state. They expect that once the son…
THIS is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a divorce, annulment, or legal separation if either party is domiciled in the state. Domicile is where a person lives and intends to remain. However, there…
Q: Four weeks ago, I was fired from work. My employer told me my last paycheck will be mailed to me by next payday. I have not received it yet. When I called the company to ask where my check is, I was told it was on the way. I waited again but still no…
AS anti-Asian hate and racism remain key issues in the national discourse about race, media properties in the youth space are creating content to help combat the effects of bullying and harassment. Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational branch of the renowned children’s program “Sesame Street,” released a video last week geared toward Asian American children…
WHEN Jonathan (left) met his husband, he made the decision to give up his career and life in the Philippines, in exchange for love. The whole month of June, Pride Month was celebrated across the country. Citizen Pinoy pays tribute to this celebration with this week’s feature: a same-sex couple and one of them being…
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: My U.S. citizen father petitioned me in 2011 as a single adult child (Category F-1). About 3 years ago, he moved back to the Philippines. I am now receiving notices from the NVC that my visa is available and I need to pay fees and submit various forms. Could I still apply…
THROUGHOUT the pandemic, the Catholic Church has led by example in making sure that our parishioners can safely worship and express their faith. At the height of the pandemic, we closed our churches. Later on, we found creative ways to worship safely — we had outdoor masses and hybrid masses where people could stay in…
THE relationship between Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao has reportedly become strained following the senator’s supposed corruption remarks against the current administration. Pacquiao on Wednesday, June 30, accepted the chief executive’s challenge to name corrupt government agencies to prove the senator’s claim that corruption is getting worse in the country. “Tinatanggap ko…
Fil-Am Alameda Vice Mayor Malia Vella finishes in third MIA Bonta, president of the Alameda Unified School District’s Board of Education, has taken the lead in the special election to replace her husband Rob’s seat in the California Assembly. The election for Assembly District 18 — which covers Oakland, San Leandro and Alameda — took…
THE family of an elderly Filipina American who went missing after the collapse of a condominium building block in Florida is staying hopeful that their relative will be found alive. Maricoy Obias-Bonnefoy, 70, and her husband, Claudio Bonnefoy, 85, are reportedly among the hundreds of residents still unaccounted for following the collapse of the Champlain…
“THE greatest threat” is how Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease doctor, calls the Delta variant of COVID-19 toward the elimination of the virus in the nation. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has relaxed many safety measures in the nation with at least 72% of adults vaccinated with…
Resort boasts 200 premium hotel rooms with top-notch amenities, full-service spa, spacious outdoor pool and a variety of top-flight restaurants ROHNERT PARK, CA – Graton Resort & Casino, a 65-acre resort with 200 upscale hotel rooms and suites, has joined the ranks of elite hotels across the country, earning a Four Diamond rating from AAA…
NEW York City is recognizing the fact that despite a long history of having been in the U.S. and increasing numbers and political influence today, the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community continues to experience a recurring dynamic of “othering,” which underlies the increasing xenophobia and anti-API hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents during the COVID-19…
SUCCESS can easily go into your head in tinseltown, especially when everybody is singing your praises. Despite the success of her first major series, “First Yaya,” Sanya Lopez is keeping intent on remaining true to herself and acknowledging that the teleserye’s success is not hers alone but is the result of the collaboration of many…
Eased restrictions do not apply to individuals arriving from the United States FULLY vaccinated individuals from certain “green” or low-risk countries will only have to spend seven days in quarantine upon arrival in the Philippines starting in July. In a statement released Wednesday, June 30, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque named 57 “green” countries and jurisdictions…
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that California will restrict state-funded travel to several states due to their banning of transgender youth from athletic competitions and having access to “life-saving care.” The restriction of travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia aims to avoid supporting or financing discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, in…
Legislature also approves extension of state’s eviction moratorium Three days before the new fiscal year begins, the California State Legislature passed the yearly state budget proposal on Monday, June 28 from Governor Gavin Newsom, who proposed a wide-ranging budget that caps in at a record-breaking $262.6 billion. Lawmakers from both Democratic-controlled chambers of the Legislature…
