Embassy’s erroneous employment visa refusals
WHENEVER an employer sponsors (or petitions) an alien for labor certification (or PERM), the employer must agree to offer at least the “prevailing wage” for the job position, as determined…
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Duterte to lift martial law in Mindanao
President Rodrigo Duterte will no longer ask Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Tuesday, December 10. According to him, a security assessment showed “the…
PH coalition for ICC: ‘Any killing in any police investigation should be investigated’
The Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court on Tuesday, December 10, called for a state-sanctioned investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings linked to the government’s war against illegal drugs…
Fil-Am actor Nico Santos receives 2020 Critics Choice nomination
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ breakout star nominated for his acclaimed performance on NBC’s ‘Superstore’ For the second year in a row, Filipino American actor Nico Santos is nominated for a Critics…
Work begins on Presidio Tunnel Tops
Groundmaking ceremony features House Speaker Nancy Pelosi HOUSE Speaker Nancy Pelosi was a special guest at the Presidio Tunnel Tops Groundmaking Ceremony in early November which marked the beginning of…
AAG of Las Vegas celebrates annual Holiday Season Party
THE Asian American Group (AAG) of Las Vegas hosted its annual holiday season party on December 4 at the Indian Mint Bistro (located at 4246 S Durango Dr., Las Vegas,…
Water firms to drop P10.8-billion compensation claim
The country’s two biggest water concessionaires announced Tuesday, December 10, that they are no longer seeking to collect more than P10 billion in compensation claims from the government after President…
Obamacare back at the high court — with billions for insurers on the line
by Phil Galewitz More than $12 billion is at stake for the nation’s health insurers Tuesday, December 10, when the Supreme Court hears another Affordable Care Act case. For the…
California divorce, domestic violence, and US immigration laws
CALIFORNIA divorce – “No Fault.” California is a no-fault divorce state. A party filing for divorce does not need the consent of the other in order to file a Petition…
People, product, process
Understanding MBA tools INTRO to MBA tools These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business and entrepreneurial management…
Disputed heart study
A recently published article in the New England Journal of Medicine alluded to a study that concluded, in essence, that intensive medical treatment had the same results as interventional therapy…
Remember the wonder
“Lest we forget ……… CHRIST is the reason for this season.” “REMEMBER the Wonder” was a catchy TV ad slogan for Wonder Bread, an iconic bread company that fled the…
Look and feel good: How two US-based Pinay beauty brands give back to the Philippines
BEAUTY products are often considered individually beneficial as they are intended to make one look and feel good. But certain brands take it a step further and help others as…
How to make ube cheesecake in an Instant Pot
Reprinted with permission from ‘The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook’ “NOT to be mistaken for taro, ube has been a longtime staple in Filipino desserts and has recently made its way…
This cookbook shows that an Instant Pot is all you need to prepare classic Filipino dishes
THERE are many Filipino dishes typically take a long time to cook, with nilaga, pata tim and bulalo to name a few. We can remember our mothers and grandmothers slaving…
Give the gift of knowledge with these books by Filipino authors
by Christina M. Oriel, Klarize Medenilla & Malou Bledsoe / AJPress CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and we are all rushing to complete our shopping list. Gifting during the…
Palace slams Filipino couple for using Duterte for US grant of asylum
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday, December 10, criticized a Filipino couple for using President Rodrigo Duterte’s human rights record as a reason to seek political asylum in the United States. Last week,…
Tagle to hold key Vatican post
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Sunday, December 8, was appointed by Pope Francis as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, usually referred to by its historic…
Parol installation on display at LA’s Grand Park
Grand Park’s Winter Glow in Los Angeles is back for a free month-long event, featuring an immersive experience by multimedia artists representing the city’s diverse population. With…
What you need to know about the vape outbreak
A sudden and severe lung illness from vaping has affected over a thousand people in the US1, becoming a public health crisis. Nearly all patients have been hospitalized, receiving treatments…
PH hosting 2020 Asian swim meet
CLARK, Pampanga — Seemingly on its way to declare its hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games successful, the Philippines again got the nod to host another major sporting…
Robredo to release ‘drug war’ report next week
MANILA — No one should feel threatened by the report on the government’s campaign against illegal drugs that Vice President Leni Robredo is expected to release next week, she said….
Ombudsman starts SEA Games probe
The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday, December 9, started its investigation into the possible corruption in the organizing of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games). “I have just…
Fil-Am California prosecutor Patrick Bumatay confirmed to the Ninth Circuit
The Trump nominee becomes the first Filipino American to serve on a federal appeals court and second openly gay federal circuit court judge The United States Senate on Tuesday, December…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to Deliver Keynote at CES 2020
Secretary Chao to discuss innovation and the safe integration of new technologies Arlington, VA, December 9, 2019 – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine…
Environment chief: PH in the middle of ‘garbage crisis’
THE Philippines is “in the middle of a garbage crisis,” Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu warned as he urged Filipinos to start being mindful of how their actions impact the environment….
Year-end tax plan for 2019
Part 2 of 3 THE Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to income tax rates and traditional deductions. Let’s look at 10 tips on how those changes affect…