K-1 visa: Fiancé visa to marry US citizen

IN previous editions of this article, the process of obtaining permanent residence through marriage was explored. Discussion of that procedure began with the supposition that the couple was married, and continued with the various steps to ultimately gain permanent residence. In many cases, however, a problem exists in even getting to the point at which…

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Nevada Dems unveil Tagalog voter protection hotline

FILIPINO American voters in Nevada who need in-language support before they cast their ballots can now call a Tagalog voter protection hotline. This new resource announced on Monday, October 5 is the latest effort from the Nevada State Democratic Party to reach and engage with the Fil-Am community, which makes up the largest Asian American…

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New digital series captures life-changing journey of young Filipino Americans in their quest for identity

Filgrimage starts streaming on iWant TFC, TheFilipinoSchool.com, myxTV, and other TFC platforms in time for Filipino American History Month SAN FRANCISCO – The series trailer for Filgrimage opens with a local saying, “Welcome to the Philippines!” The excitement and eagerness of the young travelers reflect the tone of the journey ahead of them: exhilarating sights, a cacophony of sounds,…

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PH Bureau of Immigration: Travel restrictions still in place

TRAVEL restrictions to enter the Philippines are still in effect as the pandemic continues, the country’s Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded the public on Wednesday, October 7. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente stressed that only Filipinos, their foreign spouses and children who are minors are allowed to enter the country. Likewise, foreign children with special needs…

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Covered California for Small Business announces a record-low weighted average rate change of 1.5 percent for 2021

SACRAMENTO – Covered California for Small Business unveiled the health plan choices and rates for small-business employers and their employees for the upcoming 2021 plan year. The statewide weighted average rate change will be 1.5 percent, which represents the lowest annual increase in the program’s seven-year history, and is significantly lower than national projected increases…

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PH to cooperate with UNHRC to address EJK, human rights violations

Malacañang on Thursday, October 8, welcomed the resolution passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) that offers assistance in addressing the extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the Philippines. “We are thankful for the UN Human Rights Council. Tama po naman iyong kanilang ginawang resolution (The resolution they made is correct),” said…

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City Of Las Vegas 2020 Halloween Happenings

Free Fun Activities For The Whole Family! The days leading up to Halloween and beyond usually are filled with free activities for children and fun seekers of all ages. Find something safe and fun to do below. All activities are subject to change. Ward 2 Movie in the Park Friday, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. Movie…

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State Farm teams up with Fire Station 83 to serve up kitchen safety

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Melody Avecilla, State Farm Agent, are teaming up with the Fire Station 83 on 4960 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles to support Fire Prevention Week, an annual public awareness campaign promoting home fire safety. State Farm Agents are delivering Fire Prevention Week toolkits to more than 2500 fire departments…

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‘Guadalupe’ musical to be streamed Oct. 30-31

THE original theater production “Guadalupe,” taped during its run at the Meralco Theater in 2018, returns as a streamable video on Ticket2me.net beginning 9 a.m. on October 30 till 11:30 a.m. on October 31. Through technology, the Julie Borromeo Performing Arts Foundation Inc. and producers of the musical’s online edition hope to reach art aficionados…

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POEA: 10K health care workers have left PH since January

AROUND 10,000 health care workers (HCWs) have left the Philippines to work overseas since January, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said on Wednesday, October 7. “Since the start of the year, we were able to send abroad 10,000 HCWs, particularly nurses who are Balik Manggagawa (BM),” POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia said during the Department…

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ABS-CBN to return to free TV on October 10

  BROADCAST giant ABS-CBN on Tuesday, October 6, announced that some of its entertainment shows and movies will return Saturday on A2Z, the newly-rebranded Zoe TV Channel 11. “Starting Saturday (October 10), some entertainment shows and movies of ABS-CBN will be seen on the newly rebranded A2Z Channel 11 through an agreement between ABS-CBN and…

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PH House OKs bill recognizing orphans as natural-born Filipinos

A BILL seeking to recognize “foundlings” or abandoned children as natural-born Filipinos has been approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives. The House Committee on the Welfare of Children on Monday, October 5, approved House Bill No. 7679 or the “Foundling Welfare Act” with 220 affirmative votes. The measure, principally authored…

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‘80s heartthrob enjoys his little paradise in Batangas

GABBY Concepcion, the teen heartthrob who fluttered many girls’ hearts and who subsequently came back to star in GMA-7 teleseryes, seems to be living the ideal life in his little paradise in Lobo, Batangas. This, according to an interview he did with my good friend Ricky Lo of the Philippine Star. “Actually, it’s my ‘outside’…

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Sugars: unhealthy

THERE is a confusing controversy, at least in the public arena, whether carbohydrates are healthy or bad for us. This will, of course, depend on what type of carbohydrates we are talking about. There are carbo foods that are better for us than others. And then, there is the quantity factor. How much is too…

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No mercy or compassion with some immigration laws

SOME people hope or believe that if consuls or immigration officers hear their grave predicament, they would be filled with mercy and compassion and approve their case. If their situation is dire, and they tearfully pour out their heart and soul, this will help in getting their case approved. What people need to understand is…

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