Health experts: COVID vaccines still win in race against Delta variant
A panel of public health experts on July 30 debated the efficacy of COVID vaccines against the dominant Delta variant, concluding that — though the vaccines are 80 to 90%…
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US diplomat indicted for illicit sexual conduct in PH
AN American diplomat has been indicted by a Virginia court for engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and possessing child pornography while stationed in the Philippines. Dean Cheves,…
Assemblymember Chiu, advocates announce new EDD language access resources and reforms
Employment Development Department will receive $21 million to expand language services CALIFORNIA Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) joined Asian and Pacific Islander advocacy organizations on Thursday, August 5 to announce…
[OPINION] Fear not, get vaccinated and save your life: FDA to give final approval for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
EVEN AS the Delta variant of COVID-19 pushes the surge in infection, hospitalization and death rates among unvaccinated people, the vaccination rate has stalled to just a little below 50%,…
[COLUMN] Fundamental analysis for stock trading
YOU can use two primary approaches to analyze a stock: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis involves looking at a company’s underlying business metrics, such as revenue, earnings and debt….
[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] An utterly indomitable faith
IT was an exciting weekend for my family. My first grandnephew, August James, received the Sacrament of Baptism! We passed on our Catholic Christian faith to “Augie,” the best treasure…
[COLUMN] Things to consider before signing that severance or release agreement
A SEPARATION package or a severance agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee who is about to leave the employer’s employment. In a typical severance agreement, the…
[COLUMN] Get out of debt now: Safely and legally
ARE you sick and tired of being in debt and having bad credit? Do you want to start over but simply don’t know where to begin? Is filing bankruptcy an…
[COLUMN] Vicarious liability
Vicarious liability is a legal doctrine under which parties can be held indirectly liable for an incident and/or injury, even though they did not cause it. Where vicariously liability is…
Filipino cuisine in Jersey City sees a resurgence
Jollibee, Fi’co, Flip Sigi open stores amid the pandemic There was a time when Filipino food reigned supreme in Jersey City with dozens of mom and pop restaurants and turo…
‘I have to prove that I’m not done yet’: Pacquiao holds media workout ahead of Aug. 21 bout
Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao held a media workout that streamed live on the Premier Boxing Champions YouTube channel Wednesday, August 4. With over three weeks…
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week issued a new order temporarily halting evictions in areas of the country with high levels of COVID-19 transmission. The extension…
Gov. Sisolak signs emergency directive for masks, COVID testing for Nevada schools
NEVADA schools will be facing new mask-wearing and COVID-19 testing rules in the coming school year. The move comes after Governor Steve Sisolak issued an emergency directive on Wednesday, August…
Demanding equal access to the internet as a human right
The Internet has become so integral to modern life that access to it is a necessity. Broadband access is an integral part of infrastructure negotiations and in the United Nations,…
Several Bay Area counties to require indoor masks again
EIGHT Bay Area counties are requiring residents to wear masks in public indoor settings anew. The mandate requires all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors…
Duterte admits US vaccine donations helped save VFA
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed that the COVID-19 vaccine donations from the United States led him to recall the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). “Give and take…
[COLUMN] ‘Physical abuse’ not required for VAWA green card
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: I married a U.S. citizen for love, hoping we would live “happily ever after.” Unfortunately, soon after marriage, he changed. He drank a lot, gambled, took drugs,…
Humanitarian revalidation or survivor law: This Sunday, Aug. 8 on Citizen Pinoy
HUMANITARIAN REVALIDATION OR SURVIVOR LAW: THIS SUNDAY ON CITIZEN PINOY. Allain (left) was petitioned by his mother in 1997. He came to the U.S. as a tourist with his wife,…
August 2021 priority dates explained by Citizen Pinoy host Atty. Gurfinkel
LEADING U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel (and host of Citizen Pinoy) explains the August 2021 priority dates on his YouTube channel: US Immigration TV. This video is a “must…
‘No vaccine, no entry’: NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, gyms starting Aug. 16
NEW York City is set to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for customers who want to dine indoors or go to the gym, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio who…
[COLUMN] Maine Mendoza learns new skills for #MaineGoals
ACTRESS Maine Mendoza revealed in a recent article in the Philippine Star that she had enjoyed learning new skills during shooting of her new show, “#MaineGoals,” that will air soon….
Debunking claims that CDC’s PCR test can’t tell COVID from flu
Posts circulating on Facebook and Instagram claim the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will stop using its covid-19 test because it cannot differentiate between the covid virus and…
[COLUMN] I received a notice of default / pre-foreclosure notice. What should I do?
A Notice of Default (NOD), also known as a Pre-Foreclosure Notice, is a notice sent to a homeowner when they have defaulted on their mortgage payment at least 3 months…
Vegetables take center stage at Jewel, a Los Angeles restaurant helmed by Filipina entrepreneur Sharky McGee
Coconut meat tacos, carrot lox toast, a spicy fried “chicken” sandwich made from tofu — these are some of the standout items at Jewel, a Los Angeles restaurant where vegetables…
US senators urge Biden administration to address abuses in the Philippines
SEVERAL Democratic senators from the United States are urging President Joe Biden to condemn human rights abuses in the Philippines under the Duterte administration. In a letter to Secretary of…