[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….
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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…
LAUSD to require testing for students, staff regardless of vaccination status
THE United States’ second-largest school district will require all students and employees returning for in-person learning to get tested for COVID-19 weekly regardless of vaccination status. The Los Angeles United…
LA County COVID-19 hospitalizations nearly quadruple as Delta variant rages
More businesses requiring patrons to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test ONCE again, Los Angeles County finds itself in hot water as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to…
[OPINION] Cuomo has to go: President Biden publicly calls on NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following investigation confirming sexual harassment of multiple women
DISAPPOINTED. Betrayed. Angry. These are a few of the emotions that I feel as a woman, as an American citizen, and as a registered Democrat. When the news about sexual…
Introducing FilAm Arts’ new leadership
INTRODUCING FILAM ARTS’ NEW LEADERSHIP. Photo shows (L-R) Executive Director Giselle Tongi-Walters, FilAm Arts Board of Directors: Theresa Calimag (Chair), Alvin Catacutan (Vice-Chair) , Maurus Dumalaog, Keanu Valibia, Mic Diaz…
Consul General Edgar Badajos inducts new set of officers of U.P. Alumni Association
PHILIPPINE Consul General Edgar Badajos, a proud University of the Philippines alumni himself, recently inducted the 2021 to 2023 officers and directors of the University of the Philippine Alumni Association…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Whip up your signature dish
5th of a series [SELECT a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak,…
Q3 Medicare Tip #7: 10 common Medicare mistakes to avoid
Ito ay serye ng Medicare Tips hatid ng Clever Care Health Plan, isang nangungunang tagapagbigay ng East meets West Medicare services na sensitibo sa kultura ng kanilang mga miyembro. Para…
As food insecurity rises, millions missing out on LA County food support programs
By Mark Hedin/Ethnic Media Services MORE than a million LA County residents are missing out on easily accessible programs that would them keep their families well-nourished and healthy. At a…
Filipina boxer Nesthy Petecio wins Olympic silver
NESTHY Petecio is now the first Filipina to bring home a medal in boxing after she claimed silver in the Tokyo Olympics. The 29-year-old Davao native garnered the Philippines’ first…
Filipina-Chinese senior citizen attacked at San Francisco home
A Filipina Chinese senior citizen was attacked in her own home in the Oceanview neighborhood of San Francisco during an attempted robbery earlier in July. In an exclusive interview with…
Philippines restores VFA with US
AFTER moves to cancel the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has backtracked from his decision and will continue to uphold the defense pact with the United States….
Duterte pledges P3M, house and lot to Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has extended his congratulations to Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz with several incentives. To reward the Filipina weightlifter for claiming the country’s first-ever Olympic gold, the…
Metro Manila, surrounding areas to revert to enhanced community quarantine on Aug. 6
METRO Manila will go back to the most restrictive enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) on August 6 to curb the spread of the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19, according to…
Understanding the upcoming California gubernatorial recall election in September
Election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom scheduled for Sept. 14 IN less than two months, Californians will have the chance to either re-elect Gov. Gavin Newsom or elect a new…
Covered California announces 2022 plans: Full year of American Rescue Plan benefits, more consumer choice and low rate change
SACRAMENTO — Covered California announced its plans and rates for the 2022 coverage year, which will include a full year of lower premiums under the American Rescue Plan. The new…
California issues updated school guidance for 2021-22 school year
EARLIER in July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated K-12 school guidance reinforcing the shared priority of full in-person instruction for students by recommending strategies for…
[COLUMN] Protecting against the Delta variant: Get vaccinated, wear masks to save our lives, vulnerable groups
I FEEL YOU. I feel as exasperated as all of you are as we have been fighting this war against COVID-19 for more than a year now. We thought COVID-19…
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, Lorraine (center), in 2002 and overstayed. His mother passed away…
Saweetie taps in for a new collab with McDonald’s USA, unveiling her signature order
The Saweetie Meal will arrive at participating US restaurants on Aug. 9 CHICAGO – Summer is about to get icy as McDonald’s and platinum artist Saweetie team up to bring…
[COLUMN] K-1 fiancé(e) visa: Getting your significant other to the United States
Several options exist for a US citizen to bring his/her foreign-national fiancé(e) to the United States. One popular option is to marry the fiancé(e) in the country in which he/she…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
[COLUMN] We believe!
In his book, Alive in God, Timothy Radcliffe shares the Catholic Relief Services of America’s reason for helping the poor: “We are called to help others not because they believe,…
[COLUMN] Part 2 of 3: Trading strategies for technical analysis
1. Use moving average crossover strategy. • Buy when its 50-day simple moving average crosses above its 200-day simple moving average. • Sell when the short 50-day SMA drops back…