Jumbo loans during pandemic
By: Martin Santiago, Broker-Associate WHAT’S a jumbo loan? A jumbo loan is any loan that exceeds the loan limits set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are nicknames for the Federal…
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Health and recovery bond passes unanimously at Board of Supervisors
The $487.5 million Bond for the November 2020 ballot will fund essential City infrastructure and support San Franciscans’ mental and physical health with new investments in parks, open spaces, behavioral health…
Solon urges gov’t to use ABS-CBN’s radio-TV frequencies for alternative distance learning
HOUSE Deputy Speaker Luis Raymund Villafuerte on Tuesday, July 14, filed a resolution proposing that the government temporarily use ABS-CBN’s former television and radio frequencies for effective distance learning. This…
Supervisor Canepa reminds residents to follow pandemic guidelines
Supervisor David Canepa of San Mateo County reminded county residents to follow guidelines issued by state, county and city officials designed to combat the wide spread of the novel coronavirus…
Actor Wendell Ramos becomes a firefighter
WHILE some celebrities have pursued other interests and hobbies (baking, cooking, painting, making TikTok videos, or posting self-help/do-it-yourself projects online) during the quarantine, others have decided to give physical and…
Fixed fiancée visa is same as fixed marriage
THE Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently held that a person caught applying for a K-1 fiancée visa in a “fixed relationship” (meaning having no intention to have a life…
Do we need sleep?
THE best way to answer that question convincingly for yourself is to not to sleep for one night, or more. If you are still alert and feeling well after this…
Fil-Am makeup guru Patrick Starrr on defying beauty standards and debunking misconceptions about being an ‘influencer’
SEVEN years ago, Patrick Starrr wasn’t given a shift at a MAC Cosmetics store he was working at in Orlando, Florida, so he turned to YouTube and uploaded his first…
LAUSD, San Diego Unified campuses to stay closed for start of new academic year
Filipino parents, teachers support closures, say school districts should prioritize health and safety As the coronavirus pandemic rages on with no end in sight, the Los Angeles and San Diego…
LA County reports record high COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations as certain industries close again
4,244 new cases, 73 new deaths Los Angeles County on Tuesday, July 14 broke its single-day record for the highest number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, signaling a disturbing turn…
Protesters flock to Torrance park to demand justice a month after viral anti-Asian videos
ABOUT 150 individuals gathered at Wilson Park in Torrance, California on Saturday, July 11, roughly a month after a woman was captured on video hurling anti-Asian sentiments in two separate…
Tech CEO who harassed Fil-Am family on Fourth of July resigns from company
The video that went viral shows the white CEO making “unprovoked” racist remarks toward the family The San Francisco-based CEO of a technology company who was caught on video hurling…
Darren Criss, Jake Zyrus honor ‘Glee’ co-star Naya Rivera
FILIPINO American actor Darren Criss on Monday, July 13, paid tribute to his “Glee” co-star, the late actress Naya Rivera, who was found dead after drowning in a river in…
Social justice advocate, community ally Robert Gnaizda passes away
COMMUNITY advocate and pioneering civil rights lawyer Robert Gnaizda passed away on July 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was 83. Gnaizda, known as Bob to his colleagues,…
US rejects China’s claims in disputed sea
THE United States on Monday, July 13, rejected most of China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea. “We are making clear: Beijing’s claims to offshore resources across most of…
Celebrities decry denial of ABS-CBN franchise
FILIPINO stars and personalities took to social media to decry Philippine Congress’ decision to keep ABS-CBN off air. The show of support comes after a House of Representatives panel on…
Job loss due to the virus? Here’s how bankruptcy may help
Bankruptcy is often a last resort for people who are in serious debt trouble. But if you’re one of many millions of people who have suffered a job loss due…
Deadline to file by July 15, 2020 is not extended again
IS the 2020 tax deadline extended again? No. 1. Requests for more time to file your taxes have been denied. IRS will stick with the July 15 deadline for 2019…
Nominations for outstanding UP Alumni now open
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of Greater Los Angeles (UPAAGLA) is seeking outstanding and high-achieving U.P. Alumni to be recognized in their first Alumni Awards Program scheduled on…
Can I obtain a divorce if my spouse refuses to sign?
THERE seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this…
The anti-immigrant virus
SAN Francisco, California is said to be a bastion of liberal and progressive folks. The city has a black mayor, London Breed, who replaced a Chinese-American mayor, the late Ed…
Duterte’s minions in Congress kill ABS-CBN franchise: The chilling effect on the Philippine free press gets more real than ever
CONGRESS has ruled to deny a new franchise to ABS-CBN, the nation’s biggest broadcasting company that has been serving the Filipino people for more than 65 years. The company has…
WHO reports another daily record for global coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization on Sunday, July 12, reported another record increase in global coronavirus cases, with the total rising by 230,370 over a 24-hour period. The previous WHO record…
South China Sea arbitration case win ‘non-negotiable’
PHILIPPINE Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Sunday, July 12, reaffirmed that the arbitral ruling on the South China Sea case is “non-negotiable.” He made the statement on the…
Meet the Filipina American ensuring Californians fill out the 2020 Census
As the United States’ decennial population count is underway in the midst of the pandemic, one Filipina American is tasked with making sure California residents, particularly those that are the…
Filipino international students across the US grapple with uncertainty over new ICE rule that may force many to leave the country
When the current COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, many university students found themselves wondering whether they’d return to campus from spring break or continue the rest of the semester…