Why I’m running for President of the United States
By Andrew Yang I’m Andrew Yang, and I’m running for President of the United States. I’m the first Asian-American man to run as a Democrat, and, like many of you,…
PH gov’t to bring home Filipinos from Wuhan, Hubei amid coronavirus threat
THE Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, January 28, said the Philippine government is ready to bring home Filipinos from the Hubei province, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus (nCoV)….
PH not on list of countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visa programs
THE U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), announced last week the list of countries whose…
Princesses and seasoned stars in ‘Anak Ni Waray Vs Anak Ni Biday’ remake
THIS week saw the much-talked about TV adaptation of Regal Film’s 1984 blockbuster “Anak Ni Waray Vs. Anak Ni Biday” from the creative team of GMA Network. Headlining this story…
Should the family pay for an ‘expensive approval’?
After the petitioner died, three humanitarian revalidation requests were denied TATAY Samuel petitioned his eldest child, Ismael, in 1996. However, Tatay Samuel died in 2014, and his petition “died” with…
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation hosts inaugural Courage Ball, raises over $650,000
Special gala honored Nevada Governor and First Lady LAS VEGAS (January 27, 2020) – The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is proud to announce a successful culmination to the inaugural Courage…
Bicycles Available for Checkout at Belmont Library
SAN MATEO, CA — Patrons at San Mateo County Libraries now have access to an exciting, new service — bicycles for checkout. San Mateo County Libraries is proud to introduce…
PG&E offers energy saving tips for cold winter temps
Here are Some Smart, Simple Steps to Help Save Energy and Stay Safe SAN FRANCISCO — Winter in California means heading to the Sierra to enjoy the snow or curling up…
Bucket list No. 17
Visit Auschwitz and swear never to take your life for granted (Continued from the previous week…) January 27, 2020 this week marks the 75th year Auschwitz was liberated from Nazi …
Saving Jews from the Holocaust
IT IS with great pride as a Filipino-American that I devote my column today to celebrate the Filipinos and our native land for being there to protect the Jews during the…
No visas for ‘offspring’
Children of derivatives, called “Offspring,” are NOT eligible for immigrant visas. This would include any babies of Derivative Children (or grandchildren of the Primary Beneficiary). DEAR Atty. Gurfinkel: Years ago,…
From Magic Johnson to Terrell Owens: How a Filipina American designer makes custom looks for athletes’ big events
WITH the commercials, halftime show and the game itself, Super Bowl LIV this Sunday will provide much to watch and talk about. But not to miss are the suits the…
How Kobe Bryant inspired a global community of Filipinos, on and off the court
Filipino-Americans recall the Black Mamba and what made him a standout superstar, philanthropist and ally The air in Los Angeles was still on Sunday, January 26. TMZ first broke the…
Fil-Am pastor among members sworn into Trump’s AAPI advisory commission
A Filipino American pastor was among the 13 members sworn into President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) by Vice President Mike Pence on Monday,…
Supreme Court allows ‘public charge’ rule expansion that could impact legal immigration
The United States Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with enforcing changes to the public charge rule that could deny legal permanent residency status to certain immigrants if…
Duterte may fire more officials over corruption index ranking
THE Philippines’ lower ranking in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has prodded the current administration to fire more corrupt officials. The CPI is released by Transparency International, evaluating countries…
Palace explains Duterte’s VFA decision
Malacañang on Monday, January 27, said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States was not made on a whim, claiming that…
Filipina American basketball coach among victims of Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
A Filipina American coach was one of nine passengers, along with basketball icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, killed in the helicopter that crashed outside Los Angeles on…
Duterte rejects Trump’s invite to US-ASEAN summit
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to reject United States President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend the Southeast Asian leaders’ summit in Las Vegas, Nevada this March, Malacañang said on…
PH gov’t starts termination of Visiting Forces Agreement with US
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the government to begin terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States, Malacañang said on Friday, January 24. Duterte threatened…
Trump administration places travel restrictions on pregnant women
New rule would bar pregnant women who are suspected of traveling to the U.S. solely to give birth United States embassies across the globe received a note from the U.S….
Superfast 5G for cell phones at the Las Vegas CES
THERE’S been a buzzword in cell phone speeds: 5G. Just what is meant by 5G? Our Asian Journal crew of Roger Oriel, Victor Sy, and Byron Sy found out some…
Intention or the amount? The real essence of giving
I WAS coming home from LA to Manila during the first week of last December when something caught my attention and made me reflect. It was one of my usual…
US donates P5.1 million aid for Taal Volcano relief
The United States government will be providing P5.1 million in relief assistance to the communities affected by the Taal Volcano’s continuing activity, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said this week….
AAPI organizations in LA launch collaborative for 2020 census outreach
Community organizations in Los Angeles launched a collaborative campaign this week to encourage participation in the 2020 census as Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) risk being undercounted. Led by…