In historic ‘firsts,’ Todd Gloria is set to be San Diego’s next mayor
IN an election cycle with many historic firsts across the country, San Diego has its own barrier-breaking moment with the first openly gay and first person of color to lead the city. Todd Gloria, who is Filipino, Latino and Native American, will serve as mayor of California’s second-largest city and the U.S.’ eighth-largest city after…
Get Informed: Alam Mo Ba ang Tungkol sa New California Law?
Ang mga respiratory risks sa mga panahong ito ay nagmu-multiply before our eyes. Ang Coronavirus ay patuloy na kumakalat at nagpapasakit ng libo-libo – oo, kahit na mga teenagers.1 2 At ang mga wildfires sa taong ito ay naging cause ng matinding pollution.3 Mahalagang tandaan, more than ever, na vaping can weaken lung function. In…
ALL You Need To Know About Gout
by: Ramachandran Srinivasan, MD., FACR Gout is a painful and debilitating condition that develops in some people who have chronically high blood levels of urate (commonly referred to as uric acid) that leads to tophus (lump nodules formation), arthritis, hypertension, heart and renal failure. RISK FACTORS — Gout is most common in men between 30…
Parol-making with lola: Disney launches Filipino-themed Christmas video
The Philippines is known for the longest Christmas season in the world with the holiday spirit starting to manifest in the “-ber” months. Filipinos have their own set of traditions that are observed every year, such as setting up a nativity scene, attending simbang gabi, or celebrating noche buena. One symbol of a Pinoy Christmas,…
Duterte congratulates US President-elect Joe Biden
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte is among the world leaders who congratulated United States President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris after their projected win in the 2020 presidential election. “On behalf of the Filipino nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to former Vice President Joseph ‘Joe’ Biden on his…
Joe Biden wins the US presidential election: ‘It’s time for America to unite’
FIVE days after Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden came out victorious, becoming the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, November 7. Biden captured Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes, putting him ahead to secure the necessary 270 electoral votes to win. Biden also carried Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin and Michigan on his path to…
Local Fil-Ams, homeless advocates urge public to support homeless Filipina living in LA Chinatown
LIFE in Los Angeles is not only notoriously steep on the average, but it also exists on the very extremes of wealth and poverty. It’s a city where, on one side, people reside in unbelievable mansions with sweeping lawns, incredible views of the city and more bedrooms and bathrooms than any one family needs. LA…
Trump’s ‘public charge’ immigration rule back in effect days after being vacated
A FEDERAL appeals court on Wednesday, November 4 allowed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to continue enforcing the Trump administration’s expanded “public charge” immigration rule that would deny green cards to immigrants who rely on public benefits like food stamps and housing vouchers. The ruling comes amidst developing presidential election results and just…
[OPINION] The silent majority of Americans are silent no more: Trump is fired, Biden wins the presidency
[BREAKING NEWS: As of Saturday morning, November 7, Joe Biden secured the 20 electoral votes from Pennsylvania, securing the win to be the 46th president.] AFTER four years of lies, hate, discrimination, division, and assaults on the Constitution and the rule of law, and on our democratic institutions and processes, America has finally made our…
The faith that must keep burning in us
BY the time you read this article, I hope that our nation would move on with the newly elected president and other leaders. We need to tackle the continuing challenges of health, economy, education, climate change, unity, rights, and justice for people of all races and life stages. We cannot afford to be divided as…
Time worked by employees though unproductive to employer must be paid
Commission-based employees owed for non-sales work STEVE Johnson and Scott Scollitt worked as mortgage loan originators for U.S. Bank National Association. These employees sued their employer for unpaid wages and for not being provided meal and rest periods. They alleged that the bank improperly averaged their commissions which resulted in them being paid less than…
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 ng kanilang kapamilya para makarating sa US na may immigrant visa. Kung ang mga kapamilya ay nasa US na, maaaring silang makakuha ng green card…
New retiree chooses Chapter 7 fresh start to wipe out $45K credit cards
THE client just turned 67 and has been working for 40 years at a job that pays him $70K a year. He retired two months ago so he doesn’t make the $70,000 a year anymore. He now gets a public pension that gives him $1,800 a month and social security that pays him $1,900 a…
Dealing with assets omitted from a divorce case
YOU and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…
Local Army recruiters to host virtual career fair
LOS ANGELES — U.S. Army recruiters in the Greater Los Angeles area are hosting a virtual career fair on November 17 to educate interested individuals about full-time and part-time careers available in 150 different specialties. As part of the hiring event, Army recruiters will provide information about the benefits of military service, to include health…
Fil-Am Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes announces ‘personal leave’ to assist Trump in election legal battles
FOLLOWING re-election this week, Fil-Am Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes said on Friday, November 6 that he would be taking a “personal leave” to assist President Donald Trump in challenging what Reyes called a “compromised election process.” “Despite months of predictions about a ‘blue wave,’ @GOP kept the Senate & expanded seats in the House….
Pilipino Workers Center, various artists pay tribute to unsung hero, Larry Itliong
The Pilipino Workers Center and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs proudly present the Larry Itliong Day Festival 2020 on Saturday, November 7, in partnership with The Filipino Channel (TFC). The free event will take place on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. PST via Zoom webinar, Facebook Live and Kumu. Various Filipino artists will…
Fil-Am voters in Nevada, Pennsylvania urge patience in electoral process
WHILE the nation continues to wait for a result from the presidential election, several Filipino American voters in battleground states like Nevada and Pennsylvania are urging patience in the counting process and road to 270 electoral votes. As of Thursday, November 5 — two days after Election Day — Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads with…
Palace: Duterte can work with any US president
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte can work with his counterpart in the United States regardless of who wins the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Malacañang maintained. “Kahit sino po ang manalo, wala pong problema ang ating Presidente (It does not matter who win. It won’t be a problem for our president),” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated on…
Survey: PH 12th safest country
THE Philippines is among the top 50 safest countries in the world, according to a recent survey by American analytics firm Gallup. In its 2020 Global Law and Order index, Gallup listed the Philippines as the 12th safest country with a law and order index score of 84. It shares the same spot with Australia,…
Int’l airlines urged not to board travelers to PH without visas
THE Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Wednesday, November 4, urged airlines not to allow foreign nationals bound for the Philippines without the appropriate visas. According to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, the bureau received reports of foreigners who were turned back at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for not having visas. The incident also…
NDC/NAAC founder Faith Bautista joins eCredable advisory board
Champion of credit-challenged minorities views eCredable Lift as powerful tool in the fight to address the ‘credit invisible’ challenge FAITH Bautista, the founder and CEO of both the National Diversity Coalition and the National Asian American Coalition, is joining the advisory board of eCredable. Bautista is a long-time champion of minorities looking to improve their…
Todd Gloria poised to win as San Diego Mayor
Filipino American Todd Gloria is on the cusp of making history in San Diego, and become the first person of color and first openly gay person to be elected as the mayor of California’s second largest city. “Tonight, San Diego, because of you, we are poised to make history,” Gloria, a Democrat, said hours after…
ACDC holds open enrollment, food distribution event in Las Vegas’ Chinatown
LAS Vegas community organizations and leaders are urging Nevada’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community to participate in the latest open enrollment period under Nevada Health Link, the state’s online health insurance marketplace. The enrollment period, operated by the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, began on Sunday, November 1, and will run until January…
The November 2020 Priority Dates
No Change From October 2020 Dates THE November 2020 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…