Expedited Removal Explained
THE debate on Immigration and Deportation continues across the board, which has resulted in changing policies within the Department of Homeland Security. What is the process of getting deported? What can be done? What can one expect? These may be some of the questions that people think about. Normally, deportation cases proceed through the Department…
Safeguarding your petition, part 2
IN A previous article I discussed some tips, strategy, and suggestions to safeguard your family-based petition. Here are more suggestions and observations: 5. Notify NVC of beneficiary’s marriage or divorce/annulment. Sometimes, a person is petitioned by their U.S. citizen parent while they are still single, and they later get married. In other cases, a person…
Ozone for sanitizing
FOLLOWING our article on the use of UVC and ozone for sterilizing CPAP system for sleep apnea and almost any other items at home, we received queries about the use of ozone cleaner, since UVC lamps comes with or without ozone. Natural beneficial germicidal UV-C rays in the stratosphere do not reach us on earth….
Ambassador Romualdez visits LA hospital spearheading Fil-Am community health research
DURING a recent trip to Los Angeles, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez visited Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which is leading a research program into the health needs of Filipino Americans in Southern California and across the country. While it’s common to see Filipinos among the majority of health and care providers worldwide,…
The youth takes charge of the adults’ denial, apathy and inaction on the climate crisis threatening life on earth
HISTORY has again and again documented how the youth has been the driving force of change in society through many generations in different parts of the world. The youth and young adults ignited the spirit of the French Revolution that overthrew the abusive monarchy and established a republic in France. The youth and young adults…
Family searching for Fil-Am trans woman who went missing at Dallas airport
A FILIPINO American family is searching for their loved one who reportedly went missing on Saturday, September 14 during a layover at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Pauline “Paula” Del Mundo, a 59-year-old transgender woman, was last heard that Saturday while transferring airlines en route to Cozumel, Mexico from Tampa, Florida. She never took…
US Sen. Marco Rubio calls for De Lima’s release
United States Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) over the weekend called on the Philippine government to release Senator Leila De Lima who has been imprisoned for the past two years on drug-related charges. In a tweet, Rubio claimed the Philippine senator has been in prison on “bogus charges.” “Philippine Senator Leila de Lima, a critic of…
Survey: Majority of Filipinos still satisfied with anti-drug campaign
FILIPINOS remain satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte’s three-year war on illegal drugs, a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed. The poll, conducted from June 22 to 26, found 82% of adult Filipinos satisfied with the government’s anti-narcotics campaign. Those dissatisfied accounted for 12% and 6% were undecided — resulting in a net satisfaction score…
UN: PH among 48 anti-civil society, activist countries
AS the Philippines continues to distance itself from other countries that criticize its controversial war on drugs, it has been named among 48 countries that have a rising rate of reprisals against human rights groups and advocates that cooperate with the United Nations. According to the UN Human Rights Office, it has been receiving more…
Suspension of foreign loans, grants won’t impact PH economy – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to suspend aid agreements with countries in favor of the Iceland-led United Nations resolution seeking a probe into his anti-drug campaign will not harm the Philippine economy, Malacañang assured on Monday, September 23. During a press briefing, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo clarified, “At the outset, we assure the nation and its…
Mindfulness as virtue
“Be present. It is the only thing that matters.” — Ways of the Peaceful Warrior THESE are the best of times. These are the worst of times. Charles Dickens could have said these words just as fittingly to apply to this tech crazy world we live in today. There are far too many distractions emanating…
Drowning in debt? Your choices determine your destiny
ARE you always worried about not having enough money for yourself and your family no matter how hard you work? Do you live paycheck to paycheck with no savings? Is the problem why your income is never enough is the fact that you have gotten yourself in a situation where you are simply drowning in…
LA’s Historic Filipinotown dubbed one of the ‘coolest’ neighborhoods in the world
Time Out magazine highlights Filipino cuisine option in one of LA’s up-and-coming areas In the last two decades, Angelenos have lamented gentrification’s impact on the erasure of the historic local color that has raised rents and kicked out residents who’ve lived in certain neighborhoods for decades. Among the neighborhoods on the cusp of that societal…
LA Press Freedom Week: Rappler chief Maria Ressa bares how social media has led to ‘erosion of democracy’ in PH, US
Rappler CEO and Executive Editor Maria Ressa lamented use of social media to spread misinformation and contribute to the ‘erosion of democracy’ as evidenced in recent elections, such as those in the Philippines and the United States, during a panel for Los Angeles Press Freedom Week on Monday, September 16. Ressa, TIME’s 2018 Person of the…
Fil-Am hockey player Nick Robertson signs NHL contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
FILIPINO American hockey player Nick Robertson has entered a three-year, entry-level contract with the National Hockey League (NHL)’s Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, September 20, nearly a week after his birthday. Having just turned 18, Robertson was considered the youngest prospect for the Maple Leafs before securing himself as part of the team. All new…
Ambassador Romualdez meets with LA Fil-Am community, boasts economic opportunities under Duterte
PHILIPPINE Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez had a packed schedule in Los Angeles this past week as he met with several Filipino American community organizations and businesses to boost ties between the two countries. One event on his itinerary included a town hall session with members of the Fil-Am community at the…
Fil-Am chambers of commerce meet with Ambassador Romualdez during SoCal visit
THE Coalition filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) welcomed Philippine Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, during an exclusive luncheon at the Diamond Bar Golf Club last Sunday, September 15. On hand were the Founding Board of COFACC, the Executive Board which consists of all the incumbent Presidents of affiliated Chambers of…
Trump criticizes California for rampant homelessness
PRESIDENT Donald Trump embarked on a visit to California this week where he had some things to say about the state’s homeless epidemic. On Tuesday, September 17, the president was in Los Angeles for fundraising and speaking events for his re-election campaign. The week before this visit, the administration dispatched White House officials to LA…
Raising sea arbitral ruling before UN ‘futile’ — Palace
Malacañang on Thursday, September 19, said bringing up the 2016 arbitral court ruling on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) before the United Nations General Assembly would be a “futile exercise.” The statement comes in response to former Foreign Affairs Chief Albert del Rosario who suggested that the administration use the 74th regular session…
Citizenship Day: Advancing Justice affiliates encourage immigrants to naturalize ahead of 2020 election
LOS ANGELES, CA — In celebration of National Citizenship Day on September 17, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliates throughout the U.S. hosted citizenship clinics to promote the many benefits of citizenship, including a critical benefit that has caused many long-time green card holders to choose to naturalize: the upcoming presidential election. Citizenship advocates…
Labor Dept. maintains GMA violated law in Eddie Garcia case
GMA Network is liable for the death of veteran actor Eddie Garcia, the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment-Occupational Safety and Health (DoLE-OSH) said on Thursday, September 19. The network earlier on Monday, September 16, filed a comment based on DOLE’s preliminary findings in the investigation on the incident involving the late actor, which stated…
Contractor or employee: Why is it a big deal?
RON Carter worked for XPO Last Mile, Inc. (“XPO”) as a delivery driver. XPO provides delivery services to retail merchants like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Macy’s. These companies contract with XPO to provide delivery and basic installation of newly purchased appliances, and removal of old appliances from their customers’ homes. Carter and drivers like him…
Do I need a premarital agreement before getting married?
IN the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides“….all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” Family Code 760. This becomes a problem if you are the spouse…
Reinstatement of F1 student status
KAPAG ang F1 international student ay hindi nakapanatili ng kanyang status at ang Designated School Official (DSO) ay nagterminate ng kanyang SEVIS Record (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Record), ang F1 student ay kailangang magfile ng reinstatement ng kanyang F1 status sa USCIS. Maaari din siyang umalis kaagad o lumabas kaagad ng US upang…
On the devotion to Virgen De Los Remedios, patroness of Pampanga
THIS Sunday, September 22, thousands of us, particularly Kapampangans, will gather at the Cathedral of Los Angeles to celebrate the 63rd Canonical Coronation Mass of Virgen de Los Remedios. We will come to this annual Marian celebration to express our love and devotion to Mary, the Virgin of Remedies, and to ask for her powerful…
Warren Buffett predicted fall of Sears 14 years ago
THE end of Sears, Roebuck & Co. predicted by Warren Buffett 14 years ago. I personally find it ironic that the iconic retailer that started mail order catalog was displaced by modern-day Amazon using the same delivery by mail that Sears once pioneered. Buffett was once asked about hedge fund manager Edward Lampert and his…
How to help others who may be at risk based on social media posts
SEPTEMBER is National Suicide Prevention Month in the United States. In my effort to help spread awareness on this health crisis that is now the 10th cause of death in America and the second among teenagers and young adults, I wrote an article on the risk factors, warning signs and how to help people who…