[COLUMN] What to know about vaccine passports in the age of global mobility and in our war against COVID-19
VACCINE PASSPORTS are just the electronic versions of the paper proof of vaccinations we have been using in the past — whether it’s to enter the United States as new…
[COLUMN] Mindfulness as a survival skill
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior (Conclusion of 2 parts, continued from last week…) I plead the case for mindfulness for…
[COLUMN] Can a divorce couple agree to pay for their adult children’s college expenses in their divorce judgement?
DIVORCING couples with children sometimes worry about who is going to pay for their children’s college education after the divorce once their children graduate high school. They want a guarantee…
California Endowment commits $100 million to AAPI communities
THE California Endowment is committing $100 million to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations across the state for the next decade. The commitment, which will be spread out over…
Metro Manila, other provinces shift to modified quarantine
METRO Manila and its surrounding provinces are now under the less stringent modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) until the end of April. Malacañang on Sunday, April 11, said that Philippine…
Duterte reappears in public after rumors of health problems
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed rumors surrounding his health after almost two weeks away from the public eye. His absence comes as the country faces one of the worst…
California pauses use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Golden State to expand vaccinations to 16 and older this week AS California is slated to broaden its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to younger residents this week, the state is heeding…
New report: 51% of Filipino adults in US say they have experienced racism
OVER 50% of Filipino adults living in the United States have experienced racism firsthand in their lives, according to a new report. Market research company Morning Consult on Wednesday, April…
Pinay senior attacked in New York raises over $260K for recovery
Doormen fired for not intervening IN a show of support after a brutal attack, the fundraiser for Vilma Kari, the elderly Filipina immigrant who was assaulted on her way to…
[COLUMN] Get vaccinated: Our shield and weapon against the growing threat of COVID-19 variants
AS the world continues its fight against the deadly COVID-19 and its variants, we Filipinos in the United States must be grateful that as of April 7, 1 out of…
Philippine Consulate General in LA welcomes new ConGen
THE Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles welcomed a new head of post this week. Seasoned diplomat Edgar Barrairo Badajos will assume the Consul General role, presiding over Southern California,…
Fil-Am Mike Magpayo wins award for top first-year coach
FILIPINO American coach Mike Magpayo is the recipient of the annual Joe B. Hall award given to the top first-year head coach in college basketball. Magpayo on Thursday, April 1,…
Ex-President Estrada’s condition improves
FORMER Philippine President Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada has reportedly been removed from ventilator support. In a Facebook post, his son, former Senator Jinggoy Estrada, expressed happiness over the improvement of…
[COLUMN] Reinstatement for surviving beneficiaries of an I-130 petition filed by a deceased relative
DEAR Attorney Tan, My U.S. Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf, which has a priority date in February 2000 and which has been approved. She filed…
[COLUMN] Life after bankruptcy: Get out of debt now
Sleepless nights… Stressed out… Worried about the future… Always broke no matter how hard they work…Feeling hopeless about their situation. This is what most people are going through when they…
[COLUMN] What is intent to repay in BK debt?
IN one case, the debtor borrowed $100,000 in credit cards, which he used to gamble. He then filed for Chapter 7 to wipe out the $100,000 of credit cards. The…
[OPINION] Of course we will survive
THE latest Bloomberg news on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines seemed to me like a doomsday report. I was, frankly, rattled and found myself asking knowledgeable…
[COLUMN] California court’s power to make divorce orders when one spouse does not live in state
THIS is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
[COLMUN] IRS offers identity protection PIN to defend you from scammers
THE IRS expanded the Identity Protection PIN Opt-In Program to cover all taxpayers to include you. This Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) is a six-digit code known only to you…
[COLUMN] Reporting time may entitle employees to additional pay
“It is the employer who directs the manner in which the employee is to present himself or herself for work – whether at the worksite or by phone. Either way,…
[COLUMN] Do you believe?
DO you believe in God, the Creator of all? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and Savior? Do you believe in the Holy Spirit that permeates…
Filipino Americans unpack the mental health toll of recent anti-Asian hate incidents, crimes
Trigger warning: this story references real-life experiences with self-harm. THE recent incidents involving violence and harassment targeting Asian Americans have left the entire community on high alert. The Asian American…
‘Vital part of Las Vegas’: AAPIs, elected leaders denounce recent acts of hate
THOUGH no incidents of anti-Asian hate have been reported in Southern Nevada, members of the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community were joined by Governor Steve Sisolak…
Sen. Rosen visits Fil-Am owned café in Las Vegas to promote relief for small businesses
SENATOR Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) visited a Filipino American-owned restaurant on Wednesday, April 7 to discuss how the American Rescue Plan and other relief measures are supporting Las Vegas’ small business…
PH lawmakers call for probe after Filipino man dies doing 300 squats as punishment for breaking curfew
PHILIPPINE lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the death of an alleged quarantine violator who was forced to do 300 rounds of squats as punishment. Bayan Muna Reps. Eufemia…
US warns China over its maritime militia on WPS
THE United States is doubling down on its support for the Philippines amid the presence of Chinese ships at Julian Felipe Reef (Whitsun Reef) in the West Philippine Sea. “We…
[COLUMN] What are motions to reconsider and reopen?
What are motions to reconsider and reopen? WHEN a person has been placed in deportation/removal proceedings, they would ordinarily receive a decision from the immigration judge (IJ), or, if they…
Mayor Gloria encourages low-income families to apply for rent relief
SAN DIEGO – Continuing his efforts to protect vulnerable San Diego families affected by COVID-19, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria today encouraged families with low income whose children attend schools in…