No more parties in LA: County Public Health to issue ‘legally binding’ order to ban large parties during pandemic
Existing recommendations include avoiding contact and interaction with folks outside their households If you were planning on hosting a house party sometime soon, it might be a good idea to…
DFA: 2 Filipinos dead, 8 injured in Beirut blast
TWO Filipinos were among the people killed in a massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital Beirut, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, August 5. “Our hearts go out…
[OPINION] ‘We’re doing very well’: Trump continues to sugarcoat widespread infection, economy reopening as COVID-19 death toll tops 158K in US
COVID-19 in the United States has killed over 158,000 and has infected more than 4.8 million, claiming the lives of at least 1,000 Americans each day in a widespread outbreak…
How the COVID-19 response worsened the state of public education
Education experts and leaders discuss the drawbacks of the U.S. response to COVID-19 and how best to provide for underserved students Public education advocates for years have been promoting the…
USCIS to increase fee to apply for naturalization by $500
The cost to become a naturalized United States citizen will increase by over $500, effective October 2, according to a rule change recently published in the Federal Register. The United…
Palace: PH economy will not be able to withstand ‘prolonged’ MECQ
THE Philippine economy will not be able to withstand a prolonged modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) in Mega Manila, Malacañang said on Tuesday, August 4. “Tatapatin ko po kayo, hindi…
10 overseas Filipinos test positive for COVID-19
TEN overseas Filipinos have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of infected individuals to 9,607, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Tuesday, August 4. “On day…
57 deaths, 1,901 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in LA County
FIFTY-SEVEN new deaths and 1,901 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday, August 7. The State has determined under…
New AFP chief wants anti-terror law to regulate social media
Newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay wants to regulate social media use through the recently signed Anti-Terrorism Law. According to him, terrorists are reportedly…
How does your garden grow?
“But take heart. This too, shall pass. God is in heaven. All is right with the world.” THE world seems to be at a standstill these days. Blame it on…
As Filipinos in the US, let us be counted and make a difference!
Contributed by Nicole Dumaguindin, Bobby Halili and Naida Castro / NEFFCON-IE Filipinos/Filipino-Americans/Pilipinx make up the largest Asian population (33%) in the Inland Empire, numbering close to 118,000 as of Census…
Filipino-Mexican teen among 9 service members killed in training accident off California coast
Since childhood, Bryan Juan-Carlos Baltierra had set his sights on a military career and enlisted a month after graduating from high school. On Wednesday, July 29, the 18-year-old private first…
Is it cultural appropriation or appreciation? How a wine bar in D.C. called ‘Barkada’ sparked a social media debate
Four white men recently opened a wine bar along U Street in Washington, D.C. named “Barkada Wine Bar,” a nod to the Filipino word for a closely-knit group of friends….
Metro Manila, nearby areas put under stricter MECQ following health workers request for ‘time out’
RESPONDING to the ardent plea from healthcare workers, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has relegated the country’s capital and its nearby provinces under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) beginning August…
Google celebrates Fil-Am Olympic diver Vicki Draves
FILIPINA American Victoria “Vicki” Manalo-Draves was honored with a Google Doodle on Monday, August 3, on the 72nd anniversary of her winning moment at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London….
Fil-Am professors voice concerns over new Cal State University ethnic or social justice studies requirement
Undergraduate students of the California State University system — the largest public university system in the United States — will be required to take an ethnic studies or social justice…
‘BalikBAHAY’ COVID-19 care packages bring LA Filipino community together
by Antonio Moya, MD, MPH, Melanie Sabado-Liwag, PhD, MPH, and Yey Coronel LOS ANGELES – Essential workers of the Filipino Community in Los Angeles recently received a bit of the…
As lawmakers rail against Trump’s proposal to delay election, USPS warns of backlog in ballot delivery
Republicans on the Hill remain doubtful of the proposal’s feasibility As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to complicate and frustrate existing systems of bureaucracy, Washington lawmakers and election experts have suggested…
LA County’s COVID-19 fatalities jump as CA continues to set alarming records
The City of Los Angeles may begin issuing fines to people who disobey mask mandate After a month of record highs in cases and deaths associated with the coronavirus in…
Fauci and Birx recommend eye protection in addition to masks to prevent contracting COVID-19
Kids over 9 years old can also transmit virus, Fauci says in separate interview People are recommended to wear eye protection in addition to masks to better prevent contracting COVID-19,…
Wrongful termination: When employer keeps changing reasons for employee’s firing
PATRICIA Samson worked as a portfolio manager for Wells Fargo Bank. On October 28, 2014, Patricia informed her supervisors that she would take a medical leave of absence to recover…
Seven tips in writing IRS for forgiveness of penalties
AS our tax laws become more complex, we find it more difficult to comply. The COVID-19 pandemic makes compliance even more challenging. As we fail to comply in filing or…
People of compassion
IF Jesus were here on earth today, he would be much concerned about the thousands of people suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. And if he were here in Los Angeles,…
Landlord with $400K judgment vs commercial tenant proceeds against guarantor
WHAT are friends for? Friends, of course, like to help each other. But to what extent and what favors can you ask from a friend? The client’s friend wanted to…
Removal of conditions on green card
KAPAG ang green card ay nakuha sa pamamagitan ng kasal sa isang U.S. citizen (USC) at ang kasal ay wala pang 2 taon noong naaprubahan ng USCIS ang green card…
Family law issues during the COVID-19 pandemic
THE COVID-19 Pandemic has changed our lives almost overnight. Not only has it changed our lives in terms of our daily routine, jobs, lifestyle, but also our relationship with our…
[OPINION] Trump forces states to reopen economy amid pandemic as Senate Republicans want to disempower workers against employers who fail to protect them from COVID-19
COVID-19 does not discriminate against who to infect. It may hit you regardless of your gender, age, financial status, educational attainment, political affiliation, and religious beliefs. However, some groups of…
