Ethnic studies resolution passes in Anaheim Elementary School District
ETHNIC studies will now be a part of the Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD) curriculum after the AESD Board of Education on February 26 voted 5-0 to broaden social studies…
Open letter to the millennials who believe Sanders should be the Democratic nominee and not Biden to defeat Trump and transform America
I HEAR YOU. As a mother of four millennials who have campaigned and voted for Senator Bernie Sanders since the 2016 presidential election, I feel your pain and understand your…
Over 500 Filipinos among those aboard cruise ship held off California coast
OVER 500 Filipinos are onboard the MV Grand Princess, a cruise ship being held off the California coast due to possible coronavirus cases, the Philippine Department of Health confirmed on…
‘A candidate to unite America’: Why Filipino Americans are coming out in support of Biden’s presidential bid
WHEN 19-year-old Angelo Salva Cruz mailed in his ballot for the California primary this week, his decision to vote for former Vice President Joe Biden was in part because he…
California, LA County declare state of emergency over coronavirus
The state of California and Los Angeles County this week declared a public health emergency over the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with over 50 cases statewide and 13 cases confirmed in…
PH confirms two new coronavirus cases
Two additional incidences of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported in the Philippines, bringing the total number of cases to five, the Department of Health confirmed on Friday,…
Advice from 2 Filipino doctors: What Filipinos need to know about COVID-19
[Editor’s note: This article was first published on March 7, 2020, but has since been updated to reflect new data.] By Antonio Moya, MD, MPH and Nico Cabrera, MD FILIPINOS…
Should employees be paid even if not working?
(Yes, if employer has control over employees) OVER a decade ago, four truck drivers sued Wal-Mart claiming Wal-Mart violated California’s meal and rest break laws. As part of their job,…
Provisional unlawful presence waiver
ANG isang dayuhan na ineligible sa pagkuha ng green card sa loob ng U.S. dahil sa unlawful presence ay maaaring mag-apply ng I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. Ang I-601A Waiver…
Toshimi Pacumbala: From makeup artist to gown designer
EVER since he was a kid, Toshimi Pacumbala has loved fashion. Though he started as a professional makeup artist and salon owner, he had harbored a deep appreciation and delight…
What is the ‘inadmissibility on public charge grounds’ final rule?
IMMIGRANTS who are identified by the USCIS or the US Embassy of becoming a public charge will not be issued a U.S. visa, granted admission to the United States as…
Couple wonders how to tackle debt relief for wife
LET me give you the background on this case. The husband is 81 but still looks active. He is slim and sprightly. The wife is 79 and looks nervous. Normally,…
How to deal with worries
WORRIES are part of human life. They bring fear in us and rob us of sleep. They prevent us from being fully present to others and mindful of the work…
IRS simplifies form 1040 for individuals
1. One big change this year is a reduction of Form1040 schedules from six in 2018 down to three in 2019. Some schedules will be merged while some will revert…
My years with President FVR
I COVERED the presidential term sailing through its choppy waters chronicling Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos’ (FVR) wavy patterns of success and glory, laughter and grief, loss and devastation, troubles…
Can I get a green card if I had a previous marriage petition denied based on fraud?
DEAR Attorney Tan, I recently married a U.S. citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and a green card application for me. My husband…
More coronavirus alerts: Symptoms, treatments and warnings from the World Health Organization
CORONAVIRUS, specifically COVID-19, is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China in December…
Cory Aquino, Maria Ressa among Time’s 100 influential women
TWO Filipinas are among those featured in Time Magazine’s “100 Women of the Year” project in celebration of March as Women’s History Month and to highlight a century of influential…
Rice Tariffication Law led to record-low rice prices in seven years — DTI Chief
RCEF to provide more funds to support farmers’ productivity and income Manila – During the press conference updating the public on the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez…
PH Consul General signs MOU establishing Philippine Studies program at NYU
New York — Consul General Claro S. Cristobal signed on Monday, March 2 the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with New York University represented by Carolyn Dinshaw, Dean for the Humanities,…
Several Fil-Ams advance to general election for Congress, state, local seats
Several Filipino Americans vying for seats on the federal, state and local levels will advance to the general election in November following the March 3rd primary. For Texas’ 23rd Congressional…
US wants newer, stronger defense ties with PH — Duterte
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said the United States has been reaching out to the Philippine government for newer and stronger defense ties since the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)…
Kabilang ang mga Batang Wala Pang 5 Taong Gulang sa Pinakahindi Nabilang nang Tumpak sa Nakalipas na Senso
Tauhan ng America Counts – Nobyembre 13, 2019 Isang pagsubok ang pagbilang sa bawat taong nasa Estados Unidos sa isang senso na ginagawa bawat 10 taon. Ngunit ang pagbilang sa bawat sanggol…
Robredo satisfaction ratings remains ‘good’ — SWS
PHILIPPINE Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo maintained her “good” satisfaction rating in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. According to the…
Maynard Institute, Northwestern University partner for Maynard 200 Journalism Fellowship in SF
EMERYVILLE, CA – The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education and Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications announce their partnership for this year’s Maynard 200 journalism fellowship…