PH tourism industry gears up for recovery
TRAVEL and tourism are among the economic sectors badly hit by COVID-19 and as the rest of the world prepares to reopen and countries are working hard to get their…
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COVID-19 spike from the protests and your investments
By Martin Santiago, Broker-Associate While most Americans agree with the protesters’ cause, some detractors worry about the cities with the largest marches, where people are gathering in the thousands in the…
Jo Koy to film movie with Steven Spielberg
FILIPINO-AMERICAN stand-up comedian Jo Koy is set to work on a movie with the revered filmmaker Steven Spielberg. “I signed a deal with Steven Spielberg’s company. [He] watched my last…
Pacquiao denies talking about running for president with Arum
PHILIPPINE Senator Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, June 9, denied that he discussed his supposed plans to run for president with his former longtime promoter Bob Arum. “We talked about Crawford,…
Palace: Public interest on anti-terror bill will push Duterte to study it ‘even closer’
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday, June 10, said the protests against the anti-terrorism bill would push President Rodrigo Duterte to scrutinize the measure “even closer.” “Let’s just say that the public interest…
The Statue of Liberty versus public charge
THE Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor has always been a symbol of immigration and of welcoming immigrants to the U.S. The USCIS has used the Statue of Liberty…
Latest on COVID-19
SINCE the first COVID-19 case was detected and confirmed on January 20, 2020 (144 days ago) in the United States (in the State of Washington) in a man who returned…
Weathering two storms at once: Managing a revolution in a pandemic
There’s no getting around it: times are tough on all fronts. The current appraisal of law enforcement as we know it that is forcing the United States to redefine law,…
Reflecting on husband’s death, Pinay weather anchor Maria Quiban Whitesell releases guide to grief and healing
A YEAR after Maria Quiban Whitesell’s husband Sean died of glioblastoma, a friend mailed her a book containing all the email updates she sent during the 18 months he battled…
Ang mga Komunidad ay Hindi Lamang mga Pangheograpiyang Lokasyon
Ang kuwentong ito ay bahagi ng isang pana-panahong serye sa mahahalagang kapakinabangan sa komunidad na nagmumula sa pagtugon sa 2020 Senso. Nakatira ka man sa isang malaking lungsod o sa…
Dear Filipinos in America: It is time to let go of fanaticism and call out Trump for betraying his oath to the Constitution
PRO-LIFE. Anti-abortion. Anti-illegal immigration. Rule of law. Conservatism. Christian faith and values. Lower taxes. Fiscal responsibility. These are the core issues close to our hearts as Filipinos in America, making…
DFA pays tribute to overseas Filipinos on Migrant Workers’ Day
THE Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, June 7, honored Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through a music video in celebration of Migrant Workers’ Day. “We honor today the…
Community members celebrate Filipino resilience during COVID-19 pandemic
2020 has proven to be a year when the primordial demand for human connection and empathy is at an all-time high. Even though recent divisive events and brutalities upset efforts…
Philippine Independence Day festivities go virtual this year
FRIDAY, June 12 marks the 122nd Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. Instead of the annual in-person commemorations, from parades to galas in Filipino American communities across the United…
LA County urges protesters to get tested for COVID-19
As protests continue to draw large crowds of individuals across Los Angeles County, officials are urging participants to get tested for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. “We’re…
Anti-terror bill sent to Palace for Duterte’s signature
A copy of the controversial anti-terrorism bill has been sent to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday, June 9. Earlier that day, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said…
Accounts pretending to be Filipino users pop up on Facebook
THOUSANDS of fake accounts that clone the profiles of students from the top universities in the Philippines surfaced on Facebook over the weekend. The University of the Philippines urged its…
Fil-Ams sound off on tough conversations, being black allies and solidarity through art
Since footage emerged of a white police officer killing George Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man from Minneapolis, protests have grown not only throughout the U.S., but throughout the world,…
Undocumented Filipinos encouraged to apply for CA’s disaster relief fund
UNDOCUMENTED Filipino immigrants in California are encouraged to apply for the state’s disaster relief fund that grants up to $1,000 per household. Governor Gavin Newsom in April announced the Disaster…
Fashion retailer Revolve apologizes for lack of diversity, donates $1 million to social justice causes
Among the many brands who showed up for the #BlackOutTuesday trend meant to highlight the gravity of police brutality and anti-blackness in the United States, the popular fashion brand Revolve…
Garcetti announces cuts to LAPD budget as calls to ‘defund police’ grow
LOS Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that he was not going forward with his plan to increase the Los Angeles Police Department budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. “We need…
Covered California providing health care coverage during pandemic
Over 123,000 Californians have enrolled for health care coverage through Covered California since the COVID-19 pandemic crisis began in March. Erik Wolford enrolled in early-April, and he got covered just…
UN report finds ‘near impunity’ for PH’s war on drugs
HUMAN rights abuses in the Philippines have reportedly worsened due to President Rodrigo Duterte’s war against illegal drugs, killing tens of thousands of Filipinos in the process, a new report…
Philippine Justice Dept. to comment on anti-terror bill before Duterte’s signature
THE Philippines’ Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 will undergo additional review from the country’s Department of Justice before it is signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte. The DOJ on Friday,…
Why Fil-Ams should take a strong stand to demand equity and justice for black Americans
“BLACKOUT TUESDAY” was an initiative to post a black picture on social media, reflect on recent events, and stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement by sharing information…
Pechanga Resort Casino opens with limited operations
ON Monday, June 1 at 12 p.m., Pechanga Resort Casino, located just outside of Temecula, CA, reopened to the public. The West Coast’s largest casino/resort closed March 16 after a…
35K Filipinos repatriated due to COVID-19
The Philippines has welcomed home over 35,000 overseas Filipinos since the coronavirus outbreak, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday, June 5. At least 13,566 land-based OFs have been…
Popular teleserye, ‘FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano,’ other shows to return to TFC worldwide this June
The megahit Filipino action-drama TV series, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsiyano,” and a host of beloved television characters and programs from the media company ABS-CBN Corporation are finally returning to TFC this…
Would you move to a tax-free state to save taxes?
I would, especially if I’m retired. Would you consider moving from high-tax California or New York to tax-free Nevada or Florida? You could. But then, there are other considerations; but…
Returning to work after the employee’s or family member’s COVID-19 illness
Interactive process in the COVID-19 era Q: MY work required me to interact with a lot of people. I became infected with COVID-19. I was hospitalized and went on disability…