Fasting and feasting
ON this beginning of Lent, let me share with you a Lenten prayer by William Arthur Ward: Lent can be more than a time of fasting. It can also be…
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All roads lead to the renewal of ABS-CBN franchise: The Filipino people, President Duterte and Congress on board, sakay na!
DEMOCRACY WINS! The Filipino people have spoken loud and clear, demanding press freedom and the rule of law to prevail. The government listens. Pursuant to the rule of law and…
A widow’s lament
FOR such a monumental thing to be accomplished in seconds defies logic. In fact, it was almost insulting, but there it was. It happened in less time than it took…
Last call for applications for AAPA Mentorship Program
THE Asian American Professional Association’s (AAPA) Mentorship Program is approaching— don’t forget to apply this week! The APA entorship Program provides professionals with a one-year mentorship and leadership training program. Participants attend…
Power trip
They called him The Punisher when he was mayor of Davao City. I guess he can now be called The Terminator (step aside Schwarzenegger). President Rodrigo Duterte appears to be…
Removing the conditions of your permanent residence without your petitioning spouse’s participation
“ Documents such as joint bank and credit card statements, and photos that demonstrate that the marriage was entered in good faith should be presented.” A PERSON who obtains his/her…
Unequal pay + sexually-hostile workplace = sex discrimination
RIOT Games, Inc. is a multi-billion dollar video game developer, with headquarters in Los Angeles, operating in 24 offices around the world and employing about 2,500 workers, 80% of them…
Petitions for adult children of LPRs and US citizens
SA ilalim ng U.S. Immigration Law, mayroon dalawang uri ng family-based immigrant visas: (1) Immediate Relative: asawa, dalaga o binatang anak [na wala pang 21 taon gulang], o magulang ng…
Over 700 more vote centers open for second weekend of voting in LA county
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the second weekend of voting with a larger number of Voter Centers opening to service voters throughout Los Angeles County….
CA Assemblymember Low: Why Mayor Pete is the right choice for our community
By California Assemblymember Evan Low As Mayor Pete’s campaign co-chair, I am proud to help deliver his message of belonging to people in the 28th District I serve and across…
Filipina-Italian model on Weinstein’s convictions: ‘Pure happiness’
The Vindication of Ambra Gutierrez Ambra Battilana Gutierrez said she felt “pure happiness” when movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of a criminal sexual act and third-degree rape on…
Fil-Am chefs named semifinalists for James Beard Awards
Filipino American chefs across the United States woke up to great news on Wednesday, Feb. 26 as the James Beard Foundation Awards released its Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for…
Fil-Am voters participate in Nevada caucuses for the first time
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders clinches win by wide margin LAS VEGAS — When Filipino American Roberto Lugar arrived at Desert Oasis High School on Saturday morning, February 22 to participate…
How would an immigration officer view your case?
WHEN some people apply for immigration benefits, they look at their entitlement or eligibility from their OWN viewpoint. Many are overly optimistic that their case has no problems or issues….
The raging coronavirus epidemic and China’s decisive response; an assembly of youth and women political leaders in Ulaanbaatar
In the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic facing China, and indeed, the world, we, in our humble capacity as Founding Chairman and Chairman of Standing Committee of the…
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg releases AAPI plan that would disaggregate data, restore Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Program
Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg released an extensive plan on Wednesday, February 26 addressing issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) populations, from disaggregating data to restoring the Filipino…
US coalition holds protest in support of ABS-CBN franchise renewal
SAN FRANCISCO — A United States-based coalition, We Stand With ABS-CBN Coalition, held a protest rally on Tuesday, February 25 in front of the Philippine Center Building in downtown, which…
Poe: ABS-CBN hearing fair and objective
Despite her family connections to ABS-CBN, Philippine Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, February 26, said the network giant’s franchise hearing is fair and objective. Poe, who chairs the Senate Committee…
Filipinos from virus-hit cruise ship back in PH
Filipinos repatriated from the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have arrived back in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday, February 25. The first batch…
List of De Lima’s ‘persecutors’ sent to US
SEVERAL Philippine government officials have been recommended to be banned from the United States for reportedly being involved in Senator Leila de Lima’s detention, according to the senator’s office. The…
LVMPD K9 Section and Communications Bureau honored at Annual Hidden Heroes Black & White Gala
Las Vegas, NV – On Friday, February 21, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation held its third annual Hidden Heroes Black & White Gala at The Cosmopolitan of…
Killing us ‘softly’
THE silent killer of the 1970s, high blood pressure, is now replaced by Metabolic Syndrome, a cluster of three or more risk factors like abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high…
California Divorce with a twist: The military spouse
SAN Diego is “military town” and Navy and Marine Corps families abound, as well as retirees from different branches of our military. The military life is a test of resilience…
Bucket list No. 7: Fix the broken
“Broken hearts? Broken relationships? The solution is always the same. FORGIVE. Forgive as you have been forgiven. And while you’re at it FORGET.” THINGS break. Once broken, a thing loses…
Trump administration’s expanded ‘public charge’ rule for immigrants takes effect
After several legal battles, the Trump administration’s changes to the public charge rule that could deny legal permanent residency status to certain immigrants if they are likely to require government…
Emerging Filipino designer Jhay Layson to showcase at Asia Pacific Fashion Week in LA
Considered as one of the Philippines’ emerging fashion designers, Jhay Layson has made a name for himself in the industry with his brand of sartorial elegance that has been worn…