Get ready for COVID-19 vaccine distribution by November, CDC tells states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent a letter out to state officials this week asking them to prepare to distribute a COVID-19 vaccine by November 1, two…
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Filipinos Jose Antonio Vargas, Melanie Perkins make Fortune’s new 40 Under 40 lists
FILIPINO-American immigration activist and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas and Filipina-Australian entrepreneur Melanie Perkins landed on Fortune Magazine’s all-new expansive 40 Under 40 lists that were released Wednesday, September 2. In…
University of California system can no longer use SAT, ACT scores for admission, judge rules
THE University of California (UC) system will no longer be able to use SAT and ACT scores in evaluating its applicants for undergraduate admissions or scholarships, a superior court judge…
On working for reconciliation, peace, and unity
AS I often say, we’re living in a polarized society. There are so many conflicts and divisions in our country today, especially during this presidential election campaign. Protests and riots…
Child support and naturalization
Ang green card holder ay maaaring mag-file ng N-400 Application for Naturalization kung ang kanyang green card ay may 5 taon na bago ang filing (3 taon kung ang green…
Reinstatement for surviving beneficiaries of an I-130 petition filed by a deceased relative
DEAR Attorney Tan, My US Citizen mother filed an I-130 immigrant petition on my behalf, which has a priority date in February 2000 and which has been approved. She filed…
Ageism and the rights of older workers (especially in these COVID-19 times)
THE U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the settlement of an age discrimination lawsuit against Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a NASA field center located in Pasadena, CA. JPL…
Client maxes out credit cards to $75K during pandemic as unemployment benefits are insufficient
WHO would have thought that we would have to go through a pandemic of these proportions in our beloved America during our lifetime? It’s not even mildly implied in the…
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…
9 tactics to survive an IRS audit
YOU have just received an invitation to the offices of the Internal Revenue Service. They want to examine your return. Don’t panic. All these years, you have stashed funds for…
Pemberton asks Olongapo court to dismiss Laude family appeal
CONVICTED U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton on Friday, September 4, asked the Olongapo Regional Trial Court Branch 74 to dismiss the motion for reconsideration filed by the family…
[OPINION] Celebrating Labor Day and a call to action
By Gloria T. Caoile, Director of Civic Engagement / Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance NV THIS Labor Day is unlike what we have experienced in our lifetimes. While the COVID-19…
[OPINION] This Labor Day, honor workers not just with words, but with action
By Rep. Dina Titus LABOR Day is a time to celebrate the industriousness, talent, and perseverance of the American workforce. This year, we have seen these qualities on display more…
California issues flex alert for Labor Day holiday
By Caroline Aoyagi-Stom / Energized by Edison Editor On the heels of a record-breaking, week-long heat wave, SoCal residents will need to brace for more high temperatures this weekend and…
PH House OKs Marcos Day bill
A MEASURE seeking to declare September 11 as a special non-working holiday in Ilocos Norte to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, has been approved on…
BuCor suspends release of convicted US Marine in killing of transgender Filipina
THE early release of convicted U.S. Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton was put on hold on Thursday, September 3 following a motion for reconsideration filed by the victim’s family. The American…
Pinay scientist and rapper Ruby Ibarra’s 2020 mission: Help develop a COVID vaccine, release a sophomore album
For Filipina American rapper Ruby Ibarra, 2020 was slated to be more of this balancing act as in the past few years — juggling live performances after work and on…
How the Spyros Bros awed and impressed America’s Got Talent judges
Filipino talents across the diaspora have graced the stage of NBC’s America’s Got Talent (AGT). Marcelito Pomoy wowed the judges and the audience for AGT: The Champions last season and…
Stepping out of his mother’s shadow Hilda Koronel’s son creates a path of his own
Sebastian Reid, born and raised in Manila, is the youngest child of award-winning actress Hilda Koronel. He is the man behind Sébre Studio. Reid went to Xavier School in San…
Angeline Quinto goes back to her simple ways
MONTHS into the quarantine, Angeline Quinto has found herself musing about her journey, going back to how she was when she started in showbiz, and bonding with her Mama Bob,…
Palace sees wisdom in Lacson’s ‘designated survivor’ bill
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday, September 2, admitted that there is wisdom behind Senator Panfilo Lacson’s bill authorizing “designated survivors,” should the top four leaders of the Philippine government perish in any occasion…
Liquid candy vs water
WATER is life. Without it, there would be no life on Planet Earth. The normal lean adult body is made up of about 70% water (50% intracellular, 15% interstitial, and…
Why did you wait so long?
DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel, I was petitioned by my sister in 1990, and immigrated to the U.S. in 2013. Unfortunately, I had to leave behind my eldest child because she had…
Ted Failon leaves ABS-CBN, ‘TV Patrol’
MULTI-AWARDED broadcast journalist Ted Failon on Monday, August 31, made his final appearance on ABS-CBN’s shows “TV Patrol” and “Failon Ngayon sa TeleRadyo.” The network on Sunday, Aug. 30, confirmed…
Self-care in each sip: Pinay-founded Droplet enters the wellness industry with functional beverages
FIVE years ago, Celeste Perez launched Well Fed, a design studio that has celebrity restaurateurs and hospitality groups among its clientele. The downsides of a bustling business for Perez, however,…
Duterte honors COVID-19 frontliners
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, August 31, paid tribute to Filipino front-line workers fighting against the novel coronavirus pandemic as the country commemorated National Heroes’ Day. “Today, we honor…