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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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), …
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…
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…
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…
Helping make the Pasig River commuter system succeed
It’s remarkable, what a long-unopened filing cabinet can yield. On this trip to Manila, we found a faded document with the ambitious heading: “CONCEPT PAPER: A PASIG-BASED COMMUTER TRANSPORT SYSTEM…
Seniors need relief from big HELOC & $40K credit cards
The clients are 63 and 64. They are young seniors. Up to 65, you are a young senior in my book. You can get senior discounts at Golden Corral for…
AC 21: Changing the employer of your employment-based green card application
DEAR Attorney Tan, I have an approved I-140 immigrant petition which was filed by Company A on my behalf. Company A would like to employ me as a bookkeeper. …
We’re the last leaves on the oak
WE who are old know that age is more than a disability. It is an intense and varied experience, almost beyond our capacity at times, but something to be carried…
Trump nominates Fil-Am attorney to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for second time
President Donald Trump has once again announced his intent to nominate a Filipino American federal prosecutor to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday, September 20. Patrick J….
Polio reemerges in the Philippines 19 years later
Nineteen years after the Philippines was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization, the Department of Health on Thursday, September 19, confirmed the re-emergence of the disease in the country….
MASTER OF HER OWN FATE: Hadestown’s Kay Trinidad is living her best life
Hadestown is undoubtedly the hottest show on Broadway this season. It led the pack and received an astounding 14 Tony Award nominations, winning in eight categories including Best Musical. It…
October 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…