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‘Let’s continue to keep our guard up!’: As vaccine eligibility expands, free COVID-19 testing becomes critical and necessary to stop the spread

THE Los Angeles County Department of Health Services has partnered with community-based organizations (CBOs) throughout the county to urge residents to continue testing for COVID-19 as a necessary step to stop its spread, while vaccination efforts continue to roll out. Because these nonprofit organizations are trusted by local residents and provide critical services in the…

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PH extends entry ban on foreign travelers until April 30

THE Philippines has extended its entry ban on foreign nationals until the end of April. Malacañang on Friday, April 16, announced that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved “the extension of the temporary suspension of foreign nationals until April 30, 2021.” Last month, the National Task Force Against…

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[COLUMN] On expanding one’s heart for love and mercy 

If you google the word, minimalism, you will learn that it is a lifestyle of simplicity and moderation. It’s living with less possession and tempering excessiveness and passion for more wealth, objects, and experience. So, minimalists have few pieces of furniture and less clutter in their house. They party and travel less. They avoid too…

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[COLUMN] K-1 visa: Fiancé visa to marry US citizen

IN previous editions of this article, the process of obtaining permanent residence through marriage was explored. Discussion of that procedure began with the supposition that the couple was married, and continued with the various steps to ultimately gain permanent residence. In many cases, however, a problem exists in even getting to the point at which…

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Eva Noblezada joins comedy film ‘Easter Sunday’

TWO-TIME Tony nominee Eva Noblezada has joined the cast of Amblin Partners family comedy “Easter Sunday.” Along with Noblezada is comedian and actor Brandon Wardell, known for his work on Comedy Central and appearances in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Like and Subscribe,” according to Deadline. “Easter Sunday” will be based on the stand-up comedy and life…

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[COLUMN] Employees’ right to sit down at work

EVA Sharp worked as a cashier for Safeway, a large American grocery chain with headquarters in California. She initially filed a class action case on behalf of cashiers and other employees, alleging that Safeway failed to provide employees with suitable seating while performing their work tasks. Sharp also filed the lawsuit on behalf of the…

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Nevada to fully reopen by June 1

AFTER more than a year of COVID-19 restrictions, Nevada is looking to bounce back and fully reopen its economy by June. Governor Steve Sisolak this week announced the goal for all counties in the Silver State to reopen at 100% capacity for businesses and activities by June 1. “Nevada, we are closer to the end…

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Boba ice cream debuts at Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats

FOR a limited time only, Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats is adding ube and mango boba ice cream to their menu. The exclusive menu item will be available in all Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats stores in Las Vegas, San Francisco and Honolulu starting April 16th. Magnolia’s two most popular ice cream flavors just got…

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Fil-Am star Olivia Rodrigo announces debut album

FILIPINA American Disney actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo has revealed the details for her upcoming album out on May 21. The “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” breakout star on Tuesday, April 13, announced her highly-anticipated debut album titled “Sour.” She also shared the album artwork which features Rodrigo sticking out her tongue with…

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Palace expects China to withdraw ships in West PH Sea soon

Malacañang expressed optimism that the Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea will leave “soon” due to the close friendship between the Philippines and China. “Inaasahan po natin na ‘yung malapit na pagkakaibigan natin, magiging dahilan kung bakit sila ay aalis ng maaga kaysa nang mas matagal (We expect that the close friendship will be…

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[COLUMN] No principal, no derivatives

WHEN a person is petitioned for a green card, they are called the “principal beneficiary.” In some cases, the petition includes their spouse and minor children, who are called “derivative beneficiaries.” The derivative beneficiaries can either “accompany” the principal beneficiary, or can later “follow to join.” Derivative beneficiaries cannot be issued their visas unless the…

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Elderly Filipino man attacked in Oakland

AN elderly Filipino American man was reportedly the victim of a violent carjacking in Oakland, California earlier this month. The 65-year-old unnamed victim was allegedly attacked and carjacked at gunpoint on Thursday, April 8, outside an Oakland Food Maxx grocery store, according to a report from NBC Bay Area. The victim’s niece, Sara Guillermo, said…

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