“Don’t look for the needle in the haystack. Just buy the haystack.” —John C. Bogle Founder, Vanguard YEARS ago, I was searching for something to place a small amount of money that can yield a little growth if left alone for some time. A bank certificate of deposit, perhaps, I thought. But the yield was…
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 family code section 760. How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…
$1.4 million allocated to track anti-Asian incidents CALIFORNIA legislators this week are seeking to address the recent surge of hate and violence against members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community with proposals to increase funding and resources for victims. Through Assembly Bill 85 — a fiscal measure to provide more resources as…
FOR many people in the United States, confirmation of the COVID-19 vaccine late last year was a beacon of hope and a signal for the end of the global nightmare. But the rollout of both the Pfizer and Modern vaccines has left a lot to be desired, especially in Los Angeles County where cumulative COVID-19…
THE Philippines will not be placed in the least restrictive quarantine tier until the government kicks off its national vaccine rollout, Malacañang said Monday, February 22. “President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gave his directive to the Cabinet that the Philippines would not be placed under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) unless there is a rollout of…
HALF a million people in the United States have lost their lives to the novel coronavirus. According to a Reuters tally of public health data, the country logged more than 28 million COVID-19 cases and 500,264 fatalities on Monday, February 22. The grim number of deaths “matches the number of Americans killed in World War…
THE Philippines has the most number of women holding senior leadership positions in mid-market businesses among 29 other economies, according to a new report. Grant Thornton’s annual Women in Business report found that Filipino women hold 48% of senior corporate positions in the country, which is five points higher than the 43% in 2020 when…
Two remaining seats on mission still available to the general public until February 28 MEMPHIS – Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space, has announced its second crew member, Hayley Arceneaux of Memphis, TN, a 29-year-old physician assistant at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® who was treated as a child for bone cancer at St….
Nowadays the importance of cleanliness cannot be overstated. Frequent hand-washing greatly eliminates the possibility of spreading infectious pathogens. Cleaning gadgets and other items we frequently touch, immediately washing clothes worn outside, and introducing air-purifying indoor plants inside the house are also some of the simple ways that you can keep you and your family safe…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will be reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021. The agency on Dec. 1, 2020 revised the civics test as part of a decennial review and update but it “determined the 2020 civics test development process, content, testing procedures,…
Hotel Casiana earns good reviews with comfy spacious room, pleasant amenities, and wow elements The reviews are in and they were overwhelmingly positive. This was the consensus derived from the comments of guests and observers during the opening months of Hotel Casiana, Tagaytay’s newest hotel. When the hotel opened in time for the holiday season,…
A 60-year-old Filipina has been missing for nearly two weeks after she was last seen hiking in the Angeles National Forest during Valentine’s Day weekend. Maria Loida Tice, a resident of Los Angeles County, was last seen on Saturday, February 13 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. on the Heaton Flat trail toward the summit…
A Filipino American family in Antioch, California has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city arguing that their 30-year-old son died after a police officer knelt on his neck for almost five minutes. Angelo Quinto, a Navy veteran who was born in the Philippines, was suffering a mental health crisis on the night of…
JUST as the Philippines has vaccinated zero health care workers, these frontliners have been battling fatigue, depression and stress as they risk their lives to help save the lives of fellow Filipinos amid the continued threat of COVID-19. But in contrast, our Filipino nurses here in the United States can now see the light at…
ANG family unification ay napakahalaga sa U.S. Immigration Law. Ang family-based immigrant category ay nagpapahintulot sa mga U.S. citizen (USC) at mga green card holder/lawful permanent resident (LPR) na mag-petition ng kanilang kapamilya para makarating sa U.S. na may immigrant visa. Kung ang mga kapamilya ay nasa U.S. na, maaaring silang makakuha ng green card…
“The process of apportioning between the separate and community property component is laid out in the Marriage of Marsden. In that case, the court determined the ratio or percentage in which the mortgage loan principal was reduced during the marriage and applied that percentage to the appreciation of the real property during the marriage.” GENERALLY,…
IT’S the start of Lent! We think of this season as 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. And we grew up in it giving up something, whether it’s meat, sweets, vice, and more. Some of us are even giving up looking at Facebook, Instagram, or You-Tube in this social media generation. Whatever we give…
Did Amazon pocket its drivers’ tips? IN 2015, Amazon launched Amazon Flex, where persons can sign up as drivers to deliver products to Amazon customers. Amazon promoted that drivers could earn up to $18-$25 per hour, and could “make more” by making deliveries that are eligible for tips. Amazon promised both customers and tip-eligible drivers…
THIS is the third of four articles on clean energy. NextEra Energy (NEE): • NextEra Energy is the world’s largest utility company. • The company is the world’s largest generator of wind and solar renewable power. • It offers the best of both worlds: a secure dividend and industry-leading renewable energy growth. • It enjoys service-territory…
YOU never know what life brings. That’s why you need divine protection from the adversities that life brings us. I told you time and again to pray the rosary and Psalm 91 for divine protection. We all need divine protection. We all know that we are all on this earth temporarily, just for a short…
DEMOCRATIC lawmakers on Friday, February 19 denounced the recent slew of attacks against Asian Americans and pushed for more action from the Department of Justice to prevent future incidents. The virtual press conference featured remarks from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus, representing Asian, Black and Hispanic communities. “It breaks…
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 includes an 8-year pathway to citizenship for millions of eligible undocumented individuals Nearly a month after President Joe Biden introduced a sprawling immigration proposal, it was formally introduced in the House of Representatives, earmarking what Biden and his allies on the Hill are calling a “humane” solution to former…
DESPITE having the second-highest count of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, the Philippines has not vaccinated any health care workers, according to a recent report by the National Public Radio (NPR). In its article released on Thursday, February 18, it noted that “not a single health worker in the Philippines has been vaccinated” this week….
THE Philippines is now allowing foreigners with valid long-term visas to enter the country, but tourists are still barred from entering. The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)’s revised Resolution 98 allows foreign nationals who have visas issued as of March 20, 2020 to enter the country, Malacañang announced on…
AS the public cry for a recall election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials this week reached a deal to provide more extensive COVID-19 relief measures, including $600 relief checks for the state’s 5.7 million low-income residents. Newsom on Wednesday, Feb. 17 announced the whopping $9.6 billion COVID-19 relief package alongside California Senate Leader…
LOS Angeles residents will no longer need an appointment to get a COVID-19 test at any city-run site. Starting this week, individuals can show up at any of city-run sites for a free test without needing to book a slot beforehand, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Thursday, February 18. “You don’t need to set up…
A veteran sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department died this week from coronavirus complications. Sgt. Armando Meneses, who worked for the LASD for nearly 25 years, died of a COVID-related illness on Tuesday, February 16, the department announced on Wednesday. “Sergeant Armando Meneses was a dear husband, father & almost 25 year veteran…
