Senior seeks Chapter 7 relief for $40K in credit card debt
THE client is a senior at 67. He is married but has been separated from his wife for some time. He lives with a woman but is not married to…
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Can I get a green card if I had a previous marriage petition denied based on fraud?
DEAR Attorney Tan, I recently married a US Citizen, who is my second husband. He has filed an immigrant visa petition and green card application for me. My husband recently…
Employees’ right to sit down at work is no joke
EDEN Smiles worked for Walgreens, the pharmacy giant, as a cashier. She filed a class action case on behalf of current and former non-exempt, hourly-paid cashiers, photo specialists, beauty advisors,…
DACA dreamers
NOONG Nobyembre 12, 2019, ang Supreme Court ay duminig ng oral arguments sa tatlong kasong isinampa laban sa desisyon ni President Donald Trump na tapusin na ang deportation protection para…
Waiver of joint petition to remove conditional permanent residency on a marriage entered less than two years
THE Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) requires an alien obtaining a green card through a marriage less than two years old to come back at the end of…
Christ’s Kingdom
ON this last Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Christ the King, I’d like to use Archbishop Socrates Villegas’ insights on the kingship of Christ. A deck of cards…
President Duterte to push through with South Korea trip
President Rodrigo Duterte said he is pushing through with his trip to South Korea despite his aversion to traveling, saying that there are many things “at stake.” “I hate traveling….
Baguio City lives up to vision as Asian Arts Hub
HERITAGE HILL, BAGUIO CITY—Massive murals and a colorful assortment of artwork amazed hundreds of people who trekked to this iconic hilltop destination, the center of the ongoing 2019 iBagiw Festival,…
The Entrepreneur Mindset: Seeing your clearest what
Seeing my vision Entrepreneurial Vision is more of a Business Plan written and seen. As the saying goes “You cannot see what you do not write”. A lot of entrepreneurs…
Recto: No funds provided for national ID
SENATE President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday, November 19, noted that despite the Duterte administration pressing Congress to pass the National ID law and making it the highest priority,…
Robredo says her work continues even without Cabinet rank
VICE President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, November 19, said her work continues as the administration’s anti-drug czar despite not being a Cabinet member. Her statement came following President Rodrigo Duterte’s…
Adamson University wins Emerson Philippines’ 2nd Innovation Challenge
Proves that STEM Education can Pave the Way for the Future Manila, Philippines—Students from the Adamson University emerged as winners of Emerson Philippines’ 2nd Innovation Challenge. The announcement was made…
PHL Harvest returns with Antique’s fun, food, and fashion
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Harvest returns for its 7th edition featuring the proud province of Antique. The fun, food, and fashion of the Western Visayan province…
Restaurant Verbena Welcomes 22 Prime Steakhouse with New Executive Chef
For 5 years, Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon has been the man behind the award-winning 22 Prime Steakhouse. Known for his expert steak dishes, signature carving events, and crafted course meals,…
December 2019 priority dates
EACH month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular month, for the various family- and employment-based categories. A priority…
The startlingly high cost of the ‘free’ flu shot
by Phil Galewitz IN the Byzantine world of health care pricing, most people wouldn’t expect that the ubiquitous flu shot could be a prime example of how the system’s lack…
Our amazing body
THERE is nothing on earth more amazing, more wonderful, than the human body. Even the most powerful computers and artificial intelligent robots we have today still pale in comparison. The…
Two magical words
“…And I think about those people who mean so much to mevAnd for so many years have made me so very happy And I count the times I have forgotten…
McDonald’s commits $500K in scholarships to Asian and Pacific Islander students
In partnership with APIA Scholars, fifty-five college scholarships will be awarded to students in 2020 CHICAGO – McDonald’s announced on Wednesday, November 20 that it has committed $500,000 to establish…
Keeping still and carrying on amid the current immigration climate
Note that Naturalization Applications are highly scrutinized, and individuals should consult with a licensed and experienced immigration attorney with regard to potential issues in their immigration history that may come…
‘PNP needs a permanent chief by January’
THE Philippine National Police (PNP) needs a new permanent chief by January next year to sign documents required for procurement of equipments, its spokesperson said on Tuesday, November 19. “Pagpasok…
Gratitude: The key that unlocks the door to true happiness
“THANK you” may be the BEST prayer, the most powerful force that may change the way we look at the world, and consequently, our life. And yet for many, these…
LG’s Home Solutions Bring the Future to your Home
The Smart Choice for a Smart Home Smart appliances have been in the market for a couple of years now, but have they truly lived up to their name? While…
Filipino chefs laud DOT’s culinary tourism initiatives
BACOLOD CITY – Amidst the challenging global culinary terrain, Filipino chefs are confident that local cuisine will continue to take the international scene by storm, now with the fortified efforts…
Robredo not a Cabinet member, Duterte states
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, November 18, clarified that Vice President Leni Robredo is not a Cabinet member despite her appointment as the administration’s anti-drug czar. The president made this…