WHAT is timing? In life, as we all know, there’s such a thing called timing. Like the timing is right. Or, the timing is wrong. If the timing is right, then good consequences flow from the decision made. If the timing is wrong, then bad consequences flow from the decision made. Let’s say you just…
President Biden announced the highlights of a plan to reform the U.S. immigration system. The anticipated bill is expected to feature a path to permanent residence and citizenship for qualifying undocumented foreign nationals and those holding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and H-2A status, mechanisms to clear extensive green card…
Housing slowed down during the early part of the coronavirus pandemic. However, the combination of ultra-low interest rates and desire for more space to ride out the virus storm has brought about a surprisingly strong rebound in the market. New home sales exceeded 1 million units, up more than 40% the year before. The National…
“WE hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” These words are from the second paragraph from the Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson. These words embody the…
FILIPINO American chef Jordan Andino shows viewers how to make two beloved Filipino dishes in the latest episode of “Selena + Chef,” the cooking show of actress and singer Selena Gomez on HBO Max. “Selena + Chef” is a show where Gomez attempts to cook different recipes alongside various guest celebrity chefs. In the episode, Andino…
A Filipina American mother of three in Chula Vista, California has been missing for almost a month, but her family is not giving up hope that she will be found. May “Maya” Millete, 39, was last seen by family at her home in the San Miguel Ranch area on January 7 and was reported missing…
THE Philippines’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization (EAU) for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine. “After a thorough review of the current available data by our medical and regulatory experts, the FDA is granting an emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 vaccine of AstraZeneca,” FDA Director General Eric Domingo said Thursday, January…
PHILIPPINE Rep. Christopher de Venecia (4th District, Pangasinan) has filed a resolution congratulating Camille Calimlim Touton for her appointment as Deputy Commissioner of the United States Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation. Touton’s appointment is historic as she became the first Filipino-American to serve in the agency’s leadership role. According to the resolution, Touton’s parents,…
China’s claims in South China Sea rejected THE United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defend the Philippines against any armed attacks in the Pacific amid a new Chinese law allowing its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels entering disputed territories. During a phone call with Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., U.S….
Restrictions eased for restaurants, other business in San Diego county THE County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday, January 26 to expand the emergency rental assistance program for San Diegans who have suffered economic hardships due to COVID-19. The County’s program allows San Diegans who are facing eviction or are unable to pay their rent…
Industry magazine highlights city’s streamlined permitting process, COVID-19 safety protocol and binational location SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has once again landed in the Hollywood spotlight after being named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 25 Best Places to Live and Work in 2021. San Diego is the only California city to make…
Mayor Gloria vows to push for transportation future that will improve quality of life throughout the region SAN DIEGO – San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was unanimously elected as the San Diego Association of Governments’ (SANDAG) vice chair on Friday, January 22 by the Board of Directors, putting him in the significant position to guide…
SAN DIEGO – Two years after becoming the first battery of its kind to be connected to the California grid to help support reliability and maximize the use of clean energy, the vanadium redox flow (VRF) battery based at a San Diego Gas & Electric substation is again breaking new ground. This time, the emerging battery…
NATIONAL CITY – The community of National City received a large donation of much-needed and essential PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) from Last Mile San Diego, a grassroots volunteer group whose mission is to protect healthcare workers and communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are Last Mile volunteer groups in multiple states and cities…
District reports pandemic’s toll on students’ mental health THE Clark County School District, the nation’s fifth largest district, will begin hybrid instruction for younger students starting in March. Earlier this month, the CCSD Board of Trustees voted to bring students back for in-person learning, with prekindergarten to third grade students in the greater Las Vegas…
Make this super simple and delicious appetizer at home. You can get all the ingredients at your nearest Seafood City location. Ingredients • Kikkoman Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce • Lime juice • Cucumber • Kumamoto Oysters • Salt • Pepper • Ice Directions 1. Blend ingredients and spoon over oysters. 2. Layer oysters over crushed…
BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation (AMTC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is hailing 2021 with the voice of financial freedom. With the steady rise of podcast consumption in the country, BPI AMTC is launching its revamped podcast channel, Wealth Radio, on Spotify in order to reach a…
By Attys. Alexander Manglinong and Philip Lim Nulud ON January 7, 2021, a day after the reprehensible violence occurred at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook and Twitter locked former President Donald Trump’s accounts. Many people were up in arms and questioned how Facebook and Twitter could do that. People claimed that it was a violation of his…
“LINGUA Franca” by Filipina American filmmaker Isabel Sandoval has bagged a nomination at a prestigious awards body dedicated to independent filmmakers. Sandoval’s third film on Tuesday, January 26 was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award in the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards. The award is given to films with a budget of less than $500,000….
AS I reported in a previous article, on January 20, 2021, just after taking office, Pres. Biden issued an executive order calling for a 100-day pause on most deportations or removals. Immediately after that order was released, Texas filed a lawsuit, seeking a Temporary Restraining Order, and on January 26, 2021, a Texas federal judge…
VETERAN star Alma Moreno seems to be doing fine during the coronavirus pandemic. Aside from finishing two movies (“Ang Paglaki Ko Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar” and “Housemaid”), she has been getting guesting stints on the boob tube. According to PEP.ph, the erstwhile sex siren signed a management contract with Viva Artists Agency, and seems to…
BACTERIA react and develop resistance to drugs against them in order to survive. The Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDRTB) and the Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) are examples. Viruses, which are protein molecules, mutate more efficiently to various strains to be more virulent to propagate themselves. The SARS-CoV2 virus of COVID-19 has mutated to various strains –…
The February 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 India and China) are CURRENT! This includes the Philippines! This means visas are available, regardless of the person’s priority date. If a person is being petitioned by an employer, and their Form…
THE scars and memories of World War II continue to haunt us in varying ways. Whether it was the persecution of the Jewish people (referred to as the Holocaust) and Japanese internment, the loss of lives in the many battlegrounds (Normandy, Midway, Bataan, to name a few), the razing of many cities by invading forces,…
