Reflecting on the Asian Journal’s LifeEastyle Magazine stories of 2019
AS the new year approaches, the Asian Journal editorial team looks back at the LifeEastyle Magazine stories from 2019. Each week, the LifeEastyle Magazine features long-form stories of Filipino Americans who continue to break barriers in their respective career fields, as well as highlighting the Fil-Am experience living in America and the social issues the…
From vegan to paleo: How making Filipino food classics under modified diet lifestyles is still possible
With the new year, most people see it as a fresh start and will make a list of resolutions, mainly centered on self-improvement. A common resolution revolves around being ‘healthier,’ whether that means a more active lifestyle, eating better or losing weight. In the weeks following, many tend to report that they have not stuck…
Paleo Rookie’s Filipino Ukoy
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: • 2 bags of shredded carrots • 1 cup frozen baby shrimp, roughly chopped (excess water removed) • 3-4 green onion stalks, thinly sliced • Enough arrowroot powder to coat ingredients evenly Instructions: • Pull out frozen shrimp from the freezer and set aside for about 10 to 15 minutes or rinse…
Pope Francis encourages families: Put down your phones, talk during meals
ON the Day of the Holy Family, Pope Francis urged families to put their phones down and communicate during meals. In his weekly Angelus message delivered December 29, the pope said that Mary, Joseph and Jesus, the Holy Family, “prayed, worked… and communicated,” and they helped each other “to discover and fulfil God’s plan.” He…
Good news: California’s population growth has slowed
But overpopulation and its effects force people to flee VENTURA, CA – According to California’s Department of Finance (DOF), the state grew by “only” 141,300 over the last year, but that was only because of a net outflow of almost 200,000 Californians to other states. The official state estimate for July 1, 2019, puts California’s…
Will signing an untrue confession help your case?
MANY people have consulted with me after their case has been denied by a USCIS officer or consul at the Embassy. In some cases, the person has signed a confession, but claim it was not true. I asked them that if it was not true, why did they sign it? They reply the USCIS officer…
WGU kicks off 2020 with $1.5 million in scholarships
New Year Scholarship will enable 750 working adults will go back to school LAS VEGAS — In its largest scholarship offering to date, Western Governors University (WGU) will award $1.5 million in scholarships to busy adults who would like to earn a college degree on a schedule that fits their lives, $150,000 will be awarded…
Viagra, ginseng, liposuction
Are stomach ulcers caused by bacteria? Yes, a very common cause of peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is a bacteria called H. Pylori. In the past, it was thought that peptic ulcers were caused by high acids in the stomach. The two scientists who originally reported their thesis that a bacteria (H. Pylori) was the cause…
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 and grit for many families with divorce as almost an expectation rather than the exception. The following seeks to address or clarify some common misconceptions…
A year in review: Reflecting on the Asian Journal’s MDWK Magazine stories of 2019
As the new year approaches, the Asian Journal editorial team looks back at the MDWK Magazine stories from 2019. Each week, the MDWK Magazine features long-form stories of Filipino Americans who continue to break barriers in their respective career fields, as well as highlighting the Fil-Am experience living in America and the social issues the community faces. The…
Death rates in LA County appear to be on the rise in some groups
A NEW report on recent mortality trends recently released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) indicates death rates in LA County appear to be on the rise in some groups in recent years, while deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and drug overdose have dramatically increased in LA County. The overall mortality…
HHS, Dept. of Education release updated joint guidance on privacy, student education and health records
THE U.S. Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released updated joint guidance on Dec. 19 addressing the application of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to records maintained…
Excessive debt makes people look ‘wealthy’ even when they’re poor
ACCORDING to a recent study, a majority of people in this country are living way beyond their means. In keeping up with the Jones’s, these people have resorted to using credit cards to buy things that they normally can’t afford with their income. They buy everything with the plastic cards they keep in their wallets. …
HUWAG MAGING PASAWAY: Prepare for the surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. in the next three weeks
Experts warn of death toll could go up to 100,000-200,000 THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic the world is now fighting against is personal to me. My husband is a surgeon and is part of the pool of doctors called to assist in the care of coronavirus patients. My sister-in-law in Boston has just tested positive after taking…
Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest friends (BFFs) and family members are even deserving of inheriting from your estate. In doing so, you should also think about which vehicle you plan…
Avoid the bondage of debt, especially seniors
ACCUMULATING debt is the easiest thing you can do in America. Even your dog can get credit cards with a fake social security number. If you are an immigrant and have just arrived, you will have no history of credit here. Chances are that in your country of origin, you probably had no credit card…
A new Tabula Rasa
“…Purpose does not come as clear as the light of day. We have to seek it out…” 2020 presents to us all a new lease on life — a fresh slate, a clean paper, what the Greeks call tabula rasa, on which you can start writing your new story. Or if you use a computer,…
‘Trick Mirror’ by Fil-Am writer Jia Tolentino lands on Obama’s best of 2019 list
“Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion,” the sensational collection of essays by prolific cultural critic Jia Tolentino of the New Yorker, has landed on former President Barack Obama’s list of favorite books released in 2019. The New York Times best-seller from the 31-year-old Filipina American writer has been praised for providing fresh, nuanced perspectives on scammer…
The blessing and challenge of Christmas and New Year
NOW that Christmas passed by, we look at the photos of families and friends shared on Facebook and Instagram and express a profound gratitude to God. Thank God for another beautiful Christmas! Thank God for parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and other family members who drove or flew from far places to be with us. Thank…
History of CES in Las Vegas
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the largest trade fair for consumer electronics. It’s presented by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) annually in Las Vegas. It has been our tech bell weather for more than 50 years. CES features the latest products from 4,500 exhibiting companies from around the world. CES gives us a glimpse of the…
Excessive debt makes people look ‘wealthy’ even when they’re poor
ACCORDING to a recent study, a majority of people in this country are living way beyond their means. In keeping up with the Jones’s, these people have resorted to using credit cards to buy things that they normally can’t afford with their income. They buy everything with the plastic cards they keep in their wallets. …
Duterte to formally decline Trump’s invitation to visit White House
President Rodrigo Duterte will officially turn down President Donald Trump’s invitation to visit the United States, Malacañang said on Friday, December 27. In a press briefing on Friday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte would reply to the letter invitation and decline it. He also clarified that Duterte’s decision reportedly is not related to Trump’s…
PH bans 2 US senators from entering, considers visa requirement for American citizens
The Philippines has ordered an entry ban on two United States senators who have been calling for the release of Senator Leila De Lima, and is considering tighter restrictions for U.S. citizens visiting the country, according to President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman on Friday, December 27. Duterte has instructed the Philippine Bureau of Immigration “immediately” to…
Typhoon Ursula death toll climbs to 28
At least 28 people have died after Typhoon Ursula swept across villages and towns in the Visayas, the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Friday, December 27. Of the 28, 13 were recorded in Iloilo, where six members of a family were found dead when strong floodwaters swept them away in…