How to be a successful trader
1. Research. Just as location is critical real estate investing, research is critical to stock investing. Without research, you have a better chance of making money; without it, a better…
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Capturing the diverse realities of the Asian and Pacific Islander community through authentic cinematic story-telling
API cinema paves its own road at HBO’s APA Visionaries program IN the autobiographical short film “Jiejie” (Chinese for “older sister”) by Taiwanese filmmaker Feng-I Fiona Roan, a 7-year-old girl…
Nursing home safety violations put residents at risk, report finds
by Barbara Feder Ostrov AS huge swaths of California burned last fall, federal health officials descended on 20 California nursing homes to determine whether they were prepared to protect their…
Filipino stars, Pedro Fernandez coming to Chumash Casino Resort
SANTA YNEZ, CA – November 13, 2019 – The Chumash Casino Resort has announced that popular Filipino entertainers Ian Veneracion and Jona will join forces for a performance, and Latin…
Inspirare Vocal Ensemble performs on Nov 16
The SATB choir sings choral pop and inspirational songs in Pasadena THE Inspirare Vocal Ensemble will be performing a two-part a cappella concert at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Pasadena,…
The conquest of Kilimanjaro
ROMEO Balboa’s photos are unrelated to stories that make an antidote to the unhappy news of the day. He sets as an example to the rest of his colleagues just…
Trump’s impeachment hearing begins: A review of the proceeding and legal terms to understand the process of removing Trump from office
THE impeachment trials to remove President Donald J. Trump from office already started this week in the House of Representatives, pursuant to the provision and mandate stipulated in the United…
Hontiveros: Gov’t needs health, rights-based law enforcement approach to drug problem
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, November 15, expressed her support for Vice President Leni Robredo’s plan to use a public health approach in her fight against illegal drugs, saying that…
Go supports additional budget for Robredo’s drug war
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, November 13, said he fully supports Vice President Leni Robredo’s request for additional funds in the fight against illegal drugs. “I, as a legislator,…
Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
“Loss of earnings are often a significant part of an injured person’s claim for economic damages. Damages are recoverable for both past and future lost earnings.” DEAR Attorney Tan, I…
Protecting employees against discrimination and retaliation
AURORA Isabel is a Filipina who worked for the Pasadena Water and Power. Isabel complained that her manager discriminated against her for her accent. She was demoted to a field…
Premium Processing Service
ANG USCIS Premium Processing Service ay nagbibigay ng mas mabilis na pag-proseso ng I-140 Immigrant Petition para sa extraordinary ability aliens, outstanding professors and researchers, multinational executives and managers (EB1…
The entrepreneur awareness Mission: Finding your deepest WHY
THE importance of having your Mission Statement 1. Achieve clarity of Purpose As in any other business organization, your Mission Statement will give you a clear PURPOSE of why you…
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
THE Fair Debt Collection Practices (FDCPA) is a Federal law that was enacted in 1978 by the United States Congress to protect consumers from abusive debt collectors. However, the FDCPA…
Focusing on goodness
“We can’t close our eyes and ears to the tragedies and changes happening in the world.” “THAT’S too scary to think about,” one person would say, referring to this Sunday’s…
Disclosure and characterization of overseas assets in divorce
IN A divorce proceeding, people sometimes have a misconception that the only assets or properties that have to be disclosed are those situated in California. Even worse, sometimes parties even…
Duterte still looking for ‘honest’ PNP chief
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, November 13, said President Rodrigo Duterte is still looking for an honest official that would be appointed chief of the Philippine National Police. No…
Statement of FFCCCII President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. wishes to reaffirm its full and unwavering support to the government’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs. We join the…
The entrepreneur awareness: Finding your deepest why
DISCOVERING my “why” The biggest and 1st question you have to ask yourself is “WHY” do you want to be an entrepreneur? Why will you provide this kind of service…
The entrepreneur awareness: The importance of having your mission statement
1. ACHIEVE clarity of Purpose As in any other business organization, your Mission Statement will give you a clear PURPOSE of why you want to do what you want to…
Archbishop Bernardito Auza bids New York goodbye
POPE FRANCIS NAMES ARCHBISHOP AUZA AS APOSTOLIC NUNCIO TO SPAIN Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza has nothing but good thoughts and warm wishes about the Filipino American community in New York…
Is there still hope for the petition if after all documents and visa fees have been submitted, the petitioner dies?
Get the answer this Sunday on — “Citizen Pinoy: Your Tanong, My Sagot” THIS Sunday on TFC, the second batch of Kapamilya who attended the tapings in Virginia will get…
Outright denials for missing information or documents
WHEN a person files a petition or application, certain information and documents are required as part of the filing. For example, if a person is being petitioned by a spouse,…
PH envoy meets US senators seeking De Lima release
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez on Wednesday, November 13, met with two U.S. lawmakers who sought for the release of Senator Leila De Lima to discuss…
Keeping still and carrying on amid the current immigration climate
DAILY news reports flooding our already fatigued psyches have been fixated on Immigration, and the way to cut through the noise and confusion is to keep still and stay focused….