PH expands travel ban to more countries over new COVID-19 variant
THE Philippines has expanded its travel ban to 19 more countries in an effort to address the threat of the new COVID-19 variant. In a memorandum signed by Executive Secretary…
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US Senate fails to approve $2K stimulus checks
Trump signs COVID-19 relief bill U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday, Dec. 29 blocked the House bill that would have fulfilled President Donald Trump’s request to increase…
Southern CA, San Joaquin Valley regions to remain under stay-at-home order
THE Southern California and San Joaquin Valley regions will continue to operate under the state’s stay-at-home order into the new year as their ICU capacities are projected to remain under…
Self-care in 2021: Resisting commercialized wellness and appreciating what you have
Plus, taking a look at the radical history of self-care It could not be said enough: 2020 was awful. Nearly everybody could agree, and no matter what kind of silver-lining…
Filipino traditions to welcome 2021
2020 has been a turbulent year all around, offering no reprieve as it doled out concerning news and tragedies month after month. It’s no wonder then, that everyone is eager…
Kuya Lord pop-up series: Chef Maynard Llera ventures off to present Filipino food his way
PART II in series on Love-Infused LA Fil-Am Small Businesses In the Asian Journal’s previous Southern California midweek issue, I wrote about Max & Lucy’s ensaymadas, co-owned by Don Sagarbarria…
John Arcilla, a masterful thespian and actor animating Heneral Luna, Hipolito and Healing Priest Suarez
“People learn who they are through the stories they tell. As they touch the imagination, stories become alive. The images trigger the imagination to realize what is in the narrative….
Fil-Am cyclist Gerrard Nieva remembered after fatal crash outside of Las Vegas
AN avid cyclist, Gerrard Nieva took the day off from work on Thursday, December 10 to participate alongside nearly 20 bicycle enthusiasts in their annual 130-mile Nipton Loop ride outside…
[OPINION] Honoring our heroes on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19: What happens when the doctor becomes the patient?
THE doctors, nurses, and caregivers who are fighting on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are our modern-day heroes. They work long hours and are exposed to the COVID-19 virus…
The January 2021 priority dates
The January 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…
Duterte warns US: No vaccine, no VFA
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has warned that he will terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) if the United States fails to provide the country with COVID-19 vaccines. In a meeting…
More than 2,900 health care workers died this year — and the government barely kept track
By Christina Jewett, Robert Lewis and Melissa Bailey / Kaiser Health News More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers have died in the COVID-19 pandemic since March, a far higher…
Non-profit offers US citizenship test materials in 9 languages, including Tagalog
THE path to U.S. citizenship may be more difficult as the naturalization test now features an expanded version of the civics portion — but a free educational tool is helping…
Trump signs long-awaited COVID-19 relief bill
House passes legislation on $2,000 stimulus checks DAYS after expressing doubts over Congress’ coronavirus relief bill, President Donald Trump on Sunday, Dec. 27 signed the bill, leaving the U.S. government…
Multidenominational Prayer Zoom unites Fil-Am NV community
by Gloria T. Caoile In a unique and difficult holiday season, the Fil-Am NV Community Prayer Zoom brought together leaders from four different churches on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Pastor…
Fil-Am health care workers remind community to stay vigilant as coronavirus risk remains high
AS COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered in the Los Angeles area, Filipino American health care workers are sharing their experiences and are reminding the community to continue following public…
Family Business Stewardship Is a Lasting Gift
A few weeks ago, I witnessed a wonderful change of leadership between the founding father and the next-generation successor, his son. The latter was not the eldest, but he was the most qualified. The…
Metro Manila, 9 other areas remain under GCQ in January
METRO Manila and other areas around the country will continue to operate under general community quarantine (GCQ) status until January 31, 2021. In a taped public address, President Rodrigo Duterte…
Relief for alien victims of criminal activities
ANG U classification ay nagbibigay ng nonimmigrant status sa mga dayuhang biktima ng “qualifying criminal activity.” Noong naging batas ang Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 na…
Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
DEAR Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at a complete stop when another driver rear ended my car. I was not feeling well after the accident, as my…
Rounding down or shaving work hours may entitle employees back wages
LUCAS Mejia was a stocker for Walgreens, a nationwide pharmacy retail store chain. He and many other employees worked as hourly non-exempt employees in a Walgreens distribution center in California….
California court’s power to make divorce orders when one spouse does not live in California
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…
To people who are considering bankruptcy but are unsure
IF you are struggling with debt problems and are starting to feel hopeless about your situation because you are not getting anywhere in spite of your efforts, at what point…
Unusual Christmas this week
Friday marked Christmas Day as the the whole Christian world celebrated the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, 2020 years ago. Christians also celebrate the fact that God…
[OPINION] Honoring Filipino American doctors, nurses, caregivers who are fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic
2020 is about to end as the deadliest year in the history of the United States, and the coronavirus pandemic is the invisible enemy. Deaths due to COVID-19 are expected…
Acclaimed Fil-Am drama ‘Yellow Rose’ now available to watch on demand
FILIPINO American musical drama “Yellow Rose” is now available to purchase or rent as video-on-demand (VOD) on several platforms. “Yellow Rose,” directed Filipina American Diane Paragas, is a story about…