Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats welcome new board
The Pilipino Americans Los Angeles Democrats (PALAD) elected a new Board of Directors, the group announced on Monday, February 10. With the March 3rd primary in a few weeks, the…
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Not just a smoker’s disease: Stigma of lung cancer still persists in Asian American community
With lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, there is still a stigma around the disease that prevents patients, especially in the Asian American…
Health agencies, Big Tech seek to dispel mass misinformation on coronavirus
Groups condemn anti-API ‘racism and hate’ AS the global medical community continues to try to mitigate the threat of the severe coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) and leading social…
Suspected nCoV cases in PH jump to 178
The number of people under investigation in the Philippines for the possible novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has risen to 178, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, February 6. “Of…
Duterte: Send US notice to terminate VFA
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has formally ordered the government to send the United States a notice terminating the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. Panelo told…
Nominations open for 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO). Completed nomination forms and supporting documents must…
Protecting employees who uphold the rights of their co-workers
JEREMIAH Matthews worked as a cook and a maintenance supervisor for Happy Valley Conference Center. Happy Valley is an affiliate of the Community of Christ Church and hosts seminars, retreats,…
New public charge rule to be implemented
“ The public charge inadmissibility rule mainly impacts those seeking green cards or immigrant visas.” NOONG Enero 27, 2020, ang U.S. Supreme Court ay naglabas ng ruling na nagpapahintulot sa…
Top tax audit triggers (Part 1 of 4)
Scoring system: The IRS uses a Discriminant Function System (DIF) to determine returns that are most likely to generate additional revenue for the government. Although the scoring is secret, it’s…
How does the bankruptcy means test work?
IS the means test in bankruptcy? It’s a method for calculating what your household income is to determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy…
Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
“ The monetary value of sick leave and vacation time that are used due to the injury are also recoverable.” DEAR Attorney Tan, I was driving home and was at…
Can I qualify for a green card despite the petitioner’s death?
CONSIDER this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
On giving light
“ He wants us to be free—free to be ourselves and yet willing to take a risk and to show up to be a light of hope for others.” YOU’RE…
Mediation on divorces
by: Atty. Ethelene F. Salas DIVORCES or any family law related problems do not have to get costly and lengthy. These problems can carry its own set of stresses that…
Can’t have peace of mind due to debt problems?
ARE you having problems paying your debts? Are creditors calling you day and night threatening you with a wage garnishment, repossession or foreclosure? Are you starting to feel hopeless and…
Heaven, bless the children of a lesser God
SANTA CLARITA – It was a unique dance party that intermingled all the facility residents and their caregivers together into one big family. The center’s low building and the winding…
Patients stuck with bills after insurers don’t pay as promised
by Lauren Weber THE more than $34,000 in medical bills that contributed to Darla and Andy Markley’s bankruptcy and loss of their home in Beloit, Wisconsin, grew out of what…
On banning US trips and junkets
President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive banning travel to the U.S. by members of his cabinet is just one more move of the president to curb junkets of officials in his administration. …
Duterte open to talk to water firms as long as they return money to citizens
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, February 6, asked Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services where the money they allegedly stole from their consumers went, adding that he would entertain…
Fourth annual LA Food Bowl returns in May
The citywide festival will feature more than 100 events across Los Angeles with a mix of hometown favorites and international culinary talent LOS ANGELES — The fourth annual Food Bowl, a month-long…
Ella Jay Basco and her star-making turn in ‘Birds of Prey’
IN 1991, Hollywood introduced to the world a young Filipino American by the name of Dante Basco through the Steven Spielberg film Hook, starring Robin Williams and Dustin Hoffman. The…
Supreme Court clears way for new public charge regulations
According to USCIS, “self-sufficiency has been a core tenant of the American dream. Self-reliance, industriousness, and perseverance laid the foundation of our nation and have defined generations of hard-working immigrants seeking…
60-year-old Chinese woman is third nCoV case in PH
THE Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, February 5, confirmed the third case of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines — a 60-year-old Chinese woman who came from Wuhan and…
9th annual Chinese New Year in the Desert held on January 25 & 26
CHINESE New Year is about celebrating life and the most important things in the world: family and friends. With continued support, this year’s annual Chinese New Year in the Desert…
Love and deportability: Divorce, domestic violence and immigration laws
WHAT if I do not have legal papers, and my spouse is abusive? If safety is a concern, we urge people to seek help first, particularly if there are minor…
Visit Auschwitz and swear never to take your life for granted
(Conclusion of 3 Parts) 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….