CA Asian Americans celebrate statewide Paid Family Leave extension
New law extends paid family leave benefits from six to eight weeks and increases the rate of pay THE State of California has, since 2004, been a champion of paid…
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DTI, BOI conduct quick check of business industries in Calabarzon
Business as usual after Taal Volcano eruption It is business as usual for most companies operating in the Calabarzon Region (Region IV-A) following the eruption of the Taal Volcano last…
PAL to reinstate Cebu-Los Angeles flight route this May
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will once again have its nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles flight starting this May. In a press release on Tuesday, January 21, PAL said this flight is the…
The Americana at Brand ushers in the Year of the Metal Rat
WITH the Year of the Metal Rat upon us, celebrations are underway across Southern California. One highly anticipated event to mark the new year is the annual festivities at The…
‘Taal-Ong Tayo’: West Ranch HS students, alums call for donations for Taal Volcano victims
THE recent eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines last January 12 has forced many Filipino to flee their homes and move to evacuation centers. Those most affected are villagers…
Let your voices be heard and fight for democracy: Support the petition to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN
“A truly free and independent press is a vital component of any healthy democratic society. […] the prime value of journalism is that it imposes transparency, and thus accountability, on…
Putative spouse status as a defense to a petition for nullity of marriage
“A putative spouse must have had a good faith belief in the existence of a lawful California marriage.” ALL property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person…
Is bankruptcy right for you?
SURE there are alternatives to bankruptcy. But bankruptcy is the only solution that provides viable debt relief for those who are unable to repay their debts. Some people sign up…
Too many bills, not enough income?
“How can I pay my creditors when my income is not even enough to cover my basic living expenses?” This is a question that I hear everyday from people in…
Bucket list No. 17: Visit Auschwitz and swear never to take your life for granted
Edmund Burke once wrote, “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” I would like to add, “One must learn from it as well. Otherwise, the whole cycle…
Robredo to Bongbong: Accept poll results
Former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos has to accept the 2016 election results if he plans to run for a national post in the 2022 elections, Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo…
Phivolcs observes fissures near Taal Volcano widening
GROUND fissures near the Taal Volcano are widening in four areas after the recent explosion, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Friday, January 17. In its…
US organizations, public figures raise funds for Taal Volcano victims
Following the Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas, Philippines this week, members of the Filipino American community and various American public figures have raised funds for those affected by the disaster….
Polio reaches Metro Manila
THE Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, January 16, said that polio has reached Metro Manila. According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, a 3-year-old boy from Quezon City…
Fil-Am designer Monique Lhuillier to judge on new Netflix fashion competition show
World-renowned Filipina American fashion designer Monique Lhuillier is among the incredible lineup of guest judges in the new high-stakes Netflix fashion competition series, “Next In Fashion.” The 10-episode debut season…
The larger-than-life Filipino designer who goes by the name Michael Cinco
THIS Filipino designer is the talent behind that resplendent jewel-toned gown that Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach wore when she passed the crown to Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere, who…
LA public schools to recognize October as Filipino Heritage and History Month
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will now recognize October as Filipino Heritage and History Month, following a resolution passed by the district’s Board of Education this week. Sponsored…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce’s fundraising gala a dazzling success
Attendees enjoyed impressive performances, inspiring awardees, and valuable prizes THE ballroom sparkled with enthusiastic members, VIP guests, friends and family of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los…
Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood presents Laurel Night
2020 officers and board of directors to be installed Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Hollywood (FACCHO) presents its Laurel Night 2020 on Thursday, January 23 from 6 p.m. to…
SWS: 4 in 10 Filipinos satisfied with Robredo’s ICAD stint
A new Social Weather Stations survey released this week showed that 44% of Filipino respondents were satisfied with Vice President Leni Robredo’s stint as co-chairperson of the Inter-agency Committee on…
USCIS announces new H-1B visa procedures
ON January 9, 2020, the USCIS finalized the implementation of a significant change to the processing of H-1B visa petitions this year. Consequently, there will not be a short filing…
To be a light to the nations
“I WILL make you a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:5-6). My fellow Christians, these words that God spoke…
Robots at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
SOME of us feel anxiety over robots taking over our jobs. Yes, they can take over repetitive chores, but let’s view them as helpers to release us from boring repetitive…
Studying in the US under F1 Visa
ANG isang dayuhan na nagnanais mag-aral sa US bilang full-time student ay kailangang kumuha ng student visa mula sa US Embassy o US Consulate sa kanyang bansa. Ang F1 academic…
Should I tell my employer about my medical diagnosis?
Q: I was diagnosed with a spine compression fracture and severe depression. I want to request leave but want to keep my privacy at work. Do I need to tell…
Putative spouse status as a defense to a petition for nullity of marriage
ALL property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in California is community property. Family Code 760. However, there are situations in…
One is a lonely number
LAS VEGAS — Come hell or high waters, people flock here to untie the knot. Here, divorce is simply about the villain and the victim. It is who got cheated,…
What the 2020s have in store for aging boomers
WITHIN 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp of 85. Even sooner,…