Slow coronavirus vaccine distribution highlights social disparities in health care
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….
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Philippines won’t ease quarantine restrictions until vaccination begins
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…
US tops 500K COVID deaths
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…
Survey: More women hold senior corporate roles in PH
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…
World’s first all-civilian mission to space, Inspiration4, names second crew member
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…
LG’s UVnano Technology Redefines Cleanliness
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…
USCIS reverts to 2008 version of citizenship test
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…
Guests are impressed with Tagaytay’s newest hotel
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…
Filipina missing after hiking in Angeles National Forest
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…
Family takes legal action for death of Fil-Am Navy veteran who died in Antioch police custody
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…
[OPINION] New development in the US war against COVID-19 brings hope, relief to our Filipino nurses fighting on the frontlines
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…
[COLUMN] Family unification through family-based petitions
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…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
“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…
[COLUMN] Lent: An invitation to be home with God
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,…
[COLUMN] Workers’ rights to their tips
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…
[COLUMN] Clean green energy ETFs (Part 3 of 4)
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…
[CLOMUN] Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief from $60K credit cards
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…
Lawmakers denounce spike in anti-Asian hate, call for more government action
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…
House Dems formally introduce sweeping immigration legislation
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,…
Report: PH has not vaccinated any health care workers
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…
Foreigners with long-term visas can now enter PH
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…
Gov. Newsom, lawmakers reach deal on $600 COVID-19 relief checks for low-income Californians
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…
No appointments needed to take COVID test in LA
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…
Fil-Am LA County sergeant dies of COVID complications
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…
UPDATE: Suspect arrested in unprovoked assault on 83-year-old Filipina in San Diego
The San Diego Police Department has arrested the suspect who punched an 83-year-old Filipina on a city trolley earlier this month. On Feb. 8, the elderly woman, whose identity was…
Palace: It’s the ‘right timing’ for US to pay, save VFA
IT is the “right timing” for the United States to pay the Philippines to maintain the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between them, Malacañang said Thursday, February 18. “Tama po ang…
De Lima acquitted in 1 of 3 drug cases
PHILIPPINE Senator Leila de Lima has been acquitted in one of three drug charges she is currently facing. Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 Judge Leizel Aquiatan on Wednesday, February…