[COLUMN] Noynoying, Arroying and Duterting
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…
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[COLUMN] Starting a new life after bankruptcy
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…
[COLUMN] The bucket list
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…
DOT: 3,000 Boracay tourism workers to receive Covid vax
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…
The Epic McDonald’s® and Tune Squad match up continues with Space Jam: A New Legacy Happy Meal®
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,…
Duterte: PH-US ties defined by shared history, commitment to democracy
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…
Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga to host all-Asian American production of ‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
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…
Body of Filipina missing in Miami building collapse found
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…
July 4 also marks PH-US Friendship Day
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…
AG Bonta reveals 107% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in California
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,…
Duterte: Consider me a candidate for VP at this time
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…
More phreatomagmatic bursts recorded in Taal
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,…
DMV offers free REAL ID upgrade
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…
Influencer Bretman Rock dedicates Nylon Manila cover to LGBTQ+ Filipino youth
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…
[COLUMN] Investing in value stocks
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…
[COLUMN] Traumatic brain injury
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…
[COLUMN] Debtor owes $100K credit cards, spouse owes $30K: Single or joint bankruptcy filing?
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…
[COLUMN] California court’s power to make divorce orders when one spouse does not live in state
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…
[COLUMN] Fired employees must be given final paycheck immediately
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….
‘Sesame Street’ features Filipina character in Asian empowerment ‘Proud of Your Eyes’ segment
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…
A person’s journey culminates in giving up comfortable life in the Philippines for true love in the US on an all-new Citizen Pinoy this Sunday, July 4
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…
[COLUMN] No visa if the petitioner moved back to the Philippines
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…
[COLUMN] Reopening our faith congregations safely
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…
Duterte-Pacquiao rift worsens
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,…