The demise of former Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III has opened the floodgates of platitudes even from those who didn’t think much of him during his incumbency. This has prompted me to comment that among us Pinoys, perhaps because of our Christian upbringing, even the devil incarnate would be showered with lavish praise at…
IF you are in debt and are seriously considering bankruptcy as an option, I am sure a lot of thoughts are going through your mind. I just want to get out of debt and start a new life but how quickly can I recover from bankruptcy? What are the different types of bankruptcy available? How…
Introduction to the series (THE pandemic restrictions that held humanity hostage for the last year and a half are easing up in some parts of the world and inching towards normalcy. Yes, we are like horses chafing at the bit to run the race. Perhaps, it may be a good time to refresh our efforts…
BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Aklan – Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat and National Task Force Against COVID-19 (NTF) Deputy Chief Implementer and testing czar Vince Dizon led the ceremonial vaccination of tourism workers in Boracay Island today, July 7 (Wednesday). Puyat said that the inoculation program targets an initial 3,000 tourism workers. Of this number, 2,178 are…
CHICAGO — It’s game time for Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Taz and others as the Happy Meal gets a Tune-up for the first time since 1996! Starting last Tuesday, July 6, fans can enjoy special Happy Meal toy versions of Looney Tunes characters from the upcoming animated/live-action event film “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” in U.S. theaters…
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, July 5, joined in commemorating the 75th anniversaries of the inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic and the Philippine-U.S. diplomatic relations. In a recorded message, the chief executive noted that through the two historical events, the Philippines was able to reclaim its independence. “75 years ago, we, the Filipino…
The virtual show will be streamed exclusively on Broadway On Demand and will benefit the Stop AAPI Hate initiative. Tony Award Winner and Disney Legend Lea Salonga will make a special appearance as the host of CollaborAzian’s production of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” on July 15. The abridged version of Robert L….
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…
