TO most people in the western world, rats have a bad reputation. They’re scrappy, dirty vermin who have been recognized as little furry vessels of disease; it was known that…
The 24-year-old beauty queen joined Miss Universe Singapore Mohana Prabha in an exclusive meet-and-greet in Chino Hills A GROUP of lucky Filipinos and pageant fans in Southern California got to…
LOS ANGELES — A Filipina American this week became the first woman of color to be promoted to the rank of full professor within the University of Southern California’s English…
THE mandatory repatriation ordered by the Philippine government will remain for Filipino workers in Iraq, but has been lifted for Iran and Lebanon as tensions between the United States and…
DESPITE low ratings from individuals around the world, support for U.S. President Donald Trump remains its highest in the Philippines, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Results from…
WHAT is the new minimum wage? Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum wage in California will be $12.00 per hour for employers with 25 employees or less. For employers with…
UPANG makakuha ng employment-based green card, karaniwan ay may tatlong yugto para dito. Ang unang yugto ay ang PERM Labor Certification, kung saan ang US employer ay magpapakita sa US…
Malacañang calls resolution ‘misguided’ THE United States Senate on Wednesday, January 8 passed a resolution officially condemning the administration of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for its detention of outspoken Philippine…
• YES, taxpayers whose Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) expired and who expect to file a tax return in 2020 must submit a renewal application. • ITINs with the middle…
AFTER a productive two-year run under President Ellen Samson, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles (FACCGLA) will be announcing its new officers to serve for the…
AS an anchor/psychic of the number one radio/TV station in the Philippines, I do yearly forecasts or predictions for the country and internationally. Last year’s predictions had a batting average…
THIS week marked the 36th year since their father left us. He left me a houseful of very young and adorable daughters with the world on their side. In the…
Fifty-six years ago on December 24, 1963, Gigi and I exchanged marriage vows. We promised to love and honor and care for each other till death parted us. Till then,…
DEMAGOGUE: a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times. This is how the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word, which has evolved to “a leader who makes…
“In the presence of a miracle, faith is never washed away,” 60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley reported from Lalibela, Ethiopia. Two hundred thousand pilgrims visit Lalibela for an 11 church-pilgrimage in…
THERE seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this…
THE client is 38 years old and single. He is a professional with a license and makes about $100,000 gross a year. He rents a room near his workplace, where…
“ It’s trusting in God’s providence and protection in good and bad times.” LIVE the moment! This is my advice to all of you this new year! It’s the attitude…
Borough makes history with two other Filipinos on the council BERGENFIELD, NJ — The Filipino American community in the eastern seaboard has another reason to be proud as lawyer Arvin…
NANAY Rosita left her children in 1984 to find greener pastures in the U.S. She took various jobs while she was TnT, until she finally got her green card in…
MANILA – Following the “Ayoko sa plastic” viber stickers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) starts the New Year by promoting sustainable local tourism with the newly released #SaveOurSpots GIFs on…
WHEN a petition is filed for a family member, the beneficiary (the person being petitioned) is assigned a “priority date,” which is their “place in line” for a visa. They…
WITH the new year, the Asian Journal editorial team looks back at the Something Filipino (SF) Magazine stories from 2019. Each week, the SF Magazine features long-form stories of Filipino…
THE Philippine government is ordering thousands of Filipino workers to evacuate Iraq, Iran and Lebanon as the situation between the United States and Iran continues to escalate. The alert level…
FORMER Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has asked the Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), to re-examine the initial vote recount results in the electoral protest he…
The City will fund new housing at The Abigail and The Post Hotels, including permanent supportive housing SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Mayor London N. Breed on Tuesday, January 7 announced…
