Starting the new year fresh with a divorce
TO many people, the New Year signifies a chance to have a fresh beginning. People dispose of old personal items and clean out the closet in order to make room…
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Widows and widowers of US citizens
KADALASAN, kapag ang petitioner ng I-130 Petition for Alien Relative ay namatay, ang petition ay automatically revoked. Subalit may mga beneficiary at family members na pinapahintulutang ipagpatuloy ang kanilang pag-apply…
Deep and reverent appreciation for God’s gifts
IT’S Thanksgiving Day here in the U.S. Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! As I reflect on the beauty of this day, I remember a thanksgiving homily that my fellow priest,…
West Ranch HS Marching Band pays tribute to Saugus HS during big championship win
SANTA CLARITA, CA — The West Ranch High School Marching Band and Color Guard took home the gold medal for best band on Saturday, November 16 after competing in the…
PH Commission on Filipinos Overseas Secretary Francisco Acosta meets LA Fil-Am community
PICTURE a man across the hall. He carries his everyday business suit like they were black tie and tails, and his demeanor gave the impression that he had been born…
DOT celebrates PHL’s Leading Dive Destination citation
Muscat, Oman – The Philippines continues to enjoy recognition as one of the world’s premier diving destination, this time bagging back-to-back diving accolades at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final…
Former VP and presidential candidate Biden sounds off on Fil-Am issues
As the U.S. presidential elections draw near, Democratic front runner Joe Biden expressed his message to Filipino American, and pledged to champion their causes. TFC’s Bev Llorente and the Asian…
Soaring high: Aviation Institute of Maintenance addresses global demand for aviation technicians in Las Vegas
Las Vegas campus offers various programs to start your aviation career training The shortage of aviation maintenance technicians has been mounting for a while and is seen to slide downhill…
Drilon says House to blame for SEA Games budget mess
PHILIPPINE Senator Franklin Drilon on Tuesday, November 26, said the House of Representatives is to blame for the mishaps in this year’s Southeast Asian Games which the country is hosting….
Your risk is on the rise: Secondhand marijuana and vape are harmful
THE smell used to give it away — that nasty, unmistakable scent of cigarette smoke. And you knew, somehow, your neighbor’s smoke was drifting in your house. But what if…
Soaring high: Aviation Institute of Maintenance addresses global demand for aviation technicians
Jumpstart your career with AIM while enjoying the San Francisco Bay Metro Area The shortage of aviation maintenance technicians has been mounting for a while and is seen to slide…
Vaping: a faster killer!
While cigarette smoking destroys lungs (first, with recurrent respiratory infections, then emphysema, COPD, and worst, lung cancer) over decades of inhaling more than 4,000 (not 400) different toxic substances, 200…
The attorney-client relationship
AS attorneys, we get frantic or panicked phone calls from our clients worried about their cases. It’s a natural response – nobody wants to be in a place of unknowing…
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks
THANKSGIVING is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for, and to give thanks to those people who played such…
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…
Fil-Am actress Cassie Grilley shows her love for acting in ‘Gypsy’
Tony Award-winning musical on striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee runs until Dec. 8 IT doesn’t come as a surprise that San Francisco native Cassie Grilley has loved acting. Growing up,…
Suspect in crash that killed Filipino doctor in Las Vegas pleads not guilty
The impaired driver in a crash that killed a Filipino doctor last month in central Las Vegas has pleaded not guilty to murder and several other charges on Tuesday, November…
Hontiveros: ‘China-made’ blackouts can cripple PH
PHILIPPINE Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, November 25, warned that “China-made blackouts” could paralyze the country’s economy, vital communications system and even the electoral system. According to her, with China…
PNP says Robredo did not commit ‘missteps’ as drug czar
CONTRARY to Malacañang’s reasons for firing Vice President Leni Robredo as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD), the Philippine National Police on Tuesday, November 26, said it…
Regional, Country winners soar to higher acclaim at 14th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final
REGION’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARDS ELEVATE THE BEST OF THE BEST IN 14 REAL ESTATE MARKETS TO RAREFIED HONOURS Singapore takes the biggest haul of the night with seven regional…
Fil-Am environment modeler John Aquino on building ‘Frozen 2’ world
With “Frozen 2” now in theaters, viewers once again are transported to the world of Arendelle and accompanying sisters Elsa and Anna along their new set of adventures. After the…
The gentle power of Fil-Am musician Jay Som, the multitalented ambassador for kindness and resilience
The genre-bending Filipina American Melina Duterte on authentic creative expression, listening to herself and overcoming the anxieties of our life and her latest album “Anak Ko” Melina Duterte would like…
Duterte fires Robredo from drug czar post
President Rodrigo Duterte has fired Vice President Leni Robredo as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs, his spokesperson announced on Sunday, November 24. According to presidential spokesperson Salvador…
Palace slams Midler for Duterte criticism
Malacañang on Sunday, November 24, slammed singer-actress Bette Midler for describing President Rodrigo Duterte as one of the world’s most detestable leaders as well as lumping him together with the…