[COLUMN] Slow suicide
WHILE the COVID-19 pandemic has killed millions so far, the smoking pandemic has snuffed out the lives of billions since “modern smoking” started 91 years ago. Smoking kills. It is…
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[COLUMN] The July 2021 Priority Dates
The July 2021 priority dates, continue to provide great news for workers in the EB-3 (skilled/professional) and “other worker” (unskilled workers like caregivers). The priority dates for all countries (except…
[COLUMN] Jodi Sta. Maria graduates, says ‘you’re never too old to reach your stars’
ACTRESS Jodi Sta. Maria, who will star in the Philippine version of the BBC drama series “Dr. Foster,” has added another feather to her cap. According to an article in…
Former Philippine President Noynoy Aquino dies at 61
FORMER Philippine President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has died, sources close to his family confirmed Thursday, June 24. He was 61. The son of former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr….
Duterte threatens to jail Filipinos who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to put those who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 behind bars. In his public address on Monday, June 21, the chief executive expressed…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Walt Disney Animation Studios to partner for a ‘Week with Raya and the Last Dragon’
This week, Disney Animation Studios will celebrate the release of its movie “Raya and the Last Dragon” by working with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to spread joy through a…
Fil-Am author Michelle Sterling brings back summer nostalgia in ‘When Lola Visits’
GROWING up in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, Michelle Sterling would see jasmine bloom in her neighborhood at the beginning of summer. In “When Lola Visits,” a new picture book…
Community, allies gather for solidarity walk after Fil-Am senior attacked in Cerritos, CA
ASIAN American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members and local officials gathered at a park in Cerritos, California on Saturday, June 19 for a solidarity walk, two weeks after a…
Atty. General Bonta launches human trafficking and sexual predator apprehension teams
FILIPINO American California Attorney General Rob Bonta has launched new regional Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Teams (HT/SPAT) to address the epidemic of human trafficking in California, which was…
Husband arrested for missing Filipina in Colorado
THE husband of a Filipina American who went missing two years ago in Colorado Springs has been arrested for her murder. Dane Kallungi, 38, was arrested on Wednesday, June 16,…
[OPINION] Pandemic effect: Older Americans are retiring early to live life to the fullest, but less educated ones face retirement without much savings
BABY BOOMERS are retiring early in America because of the pandemic, but there seems to be two parallel America for those who were born between 1946-1964 as they look forward…
CA to forgive unpaid rent accumulated during pandemic
FACING an impending recall election, California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed to the State Legislature on Monday, June 22 a plan to forgive unpaid rent that accumulated during the economically tumultuous…
PH to get more COVID vaccines from the US
THE Philippines will get more COVID-19 vaccines from the United States following the announcement of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden pledging 80 million of its surplus vaccine doses…
Island Pacific Supermarket ramps up COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Filipino American community
ISLAND Pacific Supermarket, through its partnership with BJRx Pharmacy, is playing a central role in getting the Filipino American community vaccinated. The Fil-Am community has been disproportionately affected by the…
AT&T California donates over $750,000 to groups supporting AAPIs in Golden State
SACRAMENTO – With a rise in violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, AT&T California is taking a stand with donations to 19…
Choose 99 Fresh to jumpstart your week
AT 99 Ranch Market we are always looking for more ways to bring convenience to our customers. Our company already offers online shopping, but 99 Fresh takes online grocery shopping…
Friends of the Philippines Society USA stages Pride Fundraiser in NYC
Friends of the Philippines Society USA will celebrate Pride with a Benefit Cocktail Party on Saturday, June 26, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Friedman’s at the Edison in New York City….
[COLUMN] On obscurity
TWO geckos named, Juan and Pedro, were sunning themselves perched atop a rock. Juan sighed and whined. “Our lot is cursed. We exist but are good for nothing. We’re not…
Father’s Day 2021: Fil-Ams celebrate their famous dads
AROUND the world, Father’s Day is celebrated annually to honor the contributions of dads in the family. Being a father is no easy task — it comes with a great…
First-generation Fil-Am university student devotes career to finding new cancer treatments to honor dad’s memory
Contributed by Zen Vuong On June 11, Melissa Joyce Valerio became the first in her family to receive a master’s degree, putting her a little closer to her goal of…
[OPINION] Protecting our kids with COVID-19 vaccines
By Dr. Erica Pan CALIFORNIA’S future is brighter now that protection from COVID-19 is within reach for even more of our loved ones. Adolescents aged 12 to 15 can join…
[COLUMN] How do you know if a stock is overvalued?
A STOCK is overvalued when its price can’t be justified by its fundamentals and earnings outlook. Overvalued stocks are risky and subject to selloffs. Specifically, stock is overvalued stocks when:…
[COLUMN] Can my boss force me to get a COVID vaccine?
Q: MY work requires personal interaction with several people on a daily basis. We are getting back to the worksite after working from home for over a year. My employer…
[COLUMN] What is postnuptial agreement?
A postnuptial agreement is a contract between you and your spouse entered into after you get married resolving issues in your marriage. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement except…
[COLUMN] What are the common questions about bankruptcy? Here are some answers
IS there a constitutional right to file for bankruptcy? Yes, there is. The United States Constitution adopted 250 years ago provides for the creation of bankruptcy courts and the power…
Supreme Court declines to overturn ACA — again
THE Supreme Court on Thursday, June 17 turned back its third chance to upend the Affordable Care Act, rejecting a lawsuit filed by a group of Republican state attorneys general…
LA-based Filipino American candidates sound off on political, police accountability
A conversation with LA City controller candidate Kenneth Mejia and CA Assembly candidate Mia Livas-Porter AS political campaigns begin to ramp up for the 2022 midterm elections, Filipino American candidates…
[COLUMN] Sooner or later, you will need to face your debt problems
FACING difficult financial times can be a frightening thing for a lot of people. When bill collectors are hounding you, at some point, you realize that something must be done…