DACA update
NOONG Nobyembre 14, 2020, ang United States District Court ng Eastern District of New York ay nag-isyu ng Memorandum and Order sa patuloy na alitan tungkol sa Deferred Action for…
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New California laws in 2021
HERE are 12 new California laws that take effect in 2021: • Potential COVID-19 Exposure Notification: Requires employers to promptly notify employees of potential coronavirus exposure. • Minimum Wage Increase:…
Can I qualify for a green card despite the petitioner’s death?
Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
More employees covered by family leave rights this new year!
Time to bond with a new child or care for family Q: My spouse and I are expecting a baby in a couple of months and we are trying to…
How does the bankruptcy means test work?
WHAT is the means test in bankruptcy? It’s a method for calculating what your household income is to determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the…
NBI to conduct a separate probe into death of Filipina flight attendant
THE Philippine National Bureau of Investigation will conduct a parallel probe into the death of Filipina flight attendant Christine Dacera. Philippine Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Friday, January 8, released…
LA County hits new single-day record of COVID-19 deaths
AS the first week of the New Year comes to a close, Los Angeles County hit the largest one-day total of COVID-19 deaths on Friday, January 8 with 318 new…
Newsom proposes $600 COVID-19 relief, extends eviction moratorium
CALIFORNIA Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday, Jan. 8 submitted the 2021-2022 state Budget proposal to the Legislature which includes a $600 stimulus check for low-income residents financially struggling amid the…
Trump will not attend Biden inauguration after Congress confirms election results
FOLLOWING the chaotic unfolding of the U.S. Capitol riots and the eventual confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory in Congress, President Donald Trump announced on Friday, Jan. 8 that…
Disney in search of a Filipina ‘lola’ for upcoming movie
AMERICAN media giant Disney is looking for a Filipina or Filipina American actress to play the role of a “lola” (grandmother) for an upcoming film. In its casting call currently…
Moody’s Analytics: Philippines last to recover in Asia
THE Philippines is expected to lag behind Asian neighbors in recovering from the pandemic-induced recession, according to international think tank Moody’s Analytics. In a recent report, Moody’s Analytics chief economist…
Pence announces Biden’s election victory after Congress certifies electoral count
IN the small hours of Thursday, Jan. 7, United States Vice President Mike Pence announced that President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have won the presidency and vice…
Palace: Case not closed for deceased Filipina flight attendant
3 suspects speak out after being released THE controversial death of Filipina flight attendant Christine Dacera is not a closed case, Malacañang said Thursday, January 7, despite the Philippine National…
‘Text 911’ for help now available in San Diego County
IF calling for help is not possible, San Diego residents can now send emergency text messages to 911. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department officially announced the launch of “Text to…
Looking back at the Asian Journal’s LifEASTyle stories of 2020
HAPPY New Year! With a fresh start in front of us, it’s customary to reflect on what the past 365 days were like. But, how would one even begin to…
Year in review: Revisiting the SF Magazine stories of 2020
HAPPY New Year! With a fresh start in front of us, it’s customary to reflect on what the past 365 days were like. But, how would one even begin to…
Beauty queen Ariella Arida makes film debut in MMFF entry
ARIELLA Arida, the 2013 Miss Universe Philippines titleholder who eventually placed third runner up in the Miss Universe competition, describes her film debut as “scary and exciting.” She is one…
COVID-19 vaccine myths
IN this information age and era of rapid telecommunication and split-second transmission, data, truths, and facts are disseminated with lightning speed to do business, social contact, educate, and entertain, but,…
PH Senate to probe govt’s vaccine campaign
THE Philippine Senate will continue with its inquiry into the government’s vaccination program, despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat of a “little crisis” should the senators insist on investigating the unauthorized…
Court upholds Trump’s ‘public charge’ proclamation requiring healthcare coverage
ON December 31, 2020, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a nationwide injunction by a lower District Court, ruling that Pres. Trump’s proclamation banning the issuance of immigrant…
After US, PH bans 7 more countries due to new COVID-19 variant
China not included in travel restrictions FOLLOWING a recent ban on foreign travelers from the United States, the Philippines has expanded the restrictions to seven more countries to prevent the…
California issues new health order to ease ICU levels
AS California continues to record coronavirus infections, the state’s Department of Public Health (CDPH) on Tuesday, January 5 issued a new public health order to reduce pressure on strained hospital…
Makati City Prosecutor releases 3 suspects in death of Filipina flight attendant
THREE suspects linked in the controversial death of Filipina flight attendant Christine Dacera were released on Wednesday, January 6, following the order of the Makati City prosecutor’s office. “After a…
Part I: Looking back at the Asian Journal’s MDWK Magazine stories of 2020
HAPPY New Year! With a fresh start in front of us, it’s customary to reflect on what the past 365 days were like. But, how would one even begin to…
‘Last responders’ brace for surge in COVID deaths across US
By Cindy Loose/Kaiser Health News Funeral director Kevin Spitzer has been overwhelmed with COVID-related deaths in the small city of Aberdeen, South Dakota. He and his two colleagues at the…