DOT, Jollibee launch tourism campaign
The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, launched the “Eats More Fun in the Philippines” campaign over the weekend in a bid to take…
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Envoy’s Anchorage visit reaffirms strong ties between PH, Alaska
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez conducted an official visit to Anchorage, Alaska on August 25-28 to engage with the sizable Filipino American…
Faeldon grilled at Senate probe on GCTA law, denies signing Sanchez’s release
Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director-general Nicanor Faeldon on Monday, September 2, attended the Senate inquiry over the alleged questionable application of the good conduct time allowance (GCTA) law. Faeldon was…
Civil rights coalition offers proposals to combat injustice in education
LEADERS of a coalition of civil rights organizations have revealed plans to update the 1965 Higher Education Act (HEA), a law that advises on higher education issues. The Leadership Conference…
Gratitude and giving back to Filipinos from the University of the Philippines’ ‘Mga Iskolar ng Bayan’
I AM proud to be one of these scholars, having graduated cum laude from the UP College of Mass Communication in 1984, and continued on with my Master’s Degree in…
Filipina American actress lands recurring role on soap opera ‘The Young and the Restless’
A FILIPINA American actress is now a recurring guest star on CBS’ “The Young and Restless,” one of the longest-running soap operas. R&B singer Jules Aurora comes to the series as…
Some children born overseas to American parents will no longer be considered US citizens
CERTAIN children born outside of the United States will no longer be automatically U.S. citizens due to a new policy issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on…
Two men charged with murder of missing Fil-Am West Covina firefighter
Two men were charged on Thursday, August 29 for the murder of Filipino American firefighter in West Covina, California who was reported missing last week. Prosecutors said that Elijah Thomas…
South China Sea dispute not up for discussion during Duterte, Xi meet
China ‘sorry’ for Recto Bank incident, 6 agreements signed The Philippines and China signed six agreements during the bilateral meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping this…
Philippine House bill raises statutory age of rape from 12 to 16
A bill seeking to raise the age for the crime of statutory rape against minors from 12 to 16 in a bid to provide stronger protection for children has been…
California to provide two years of community college tuition-free
California this week announced that it will join other states in providing the first two years of community college tuition-free for first-time, full-time students. This move comes after Governor Gavin…
Filipino bishop installs first Filipino pastor at Incarnation in Glendale
GLENDALE, Calif. – The Christian community of Incarnation Catholic Church formally received their new pastor, Rev. Rodel “Odey” Balagtas D.Min., on Saturday, August 17. Fr. Rodel is 12th in…
California requires suicide prevention phone number on student IDs
by Mark Kreidler Denise Herrmann was only a few months into her new job as principal of a Palo Alto, Calif., high school in fall 2014 when a student took…
Modifying down child and spousal support obligation after a divorce
DIVORCED parties are sometimes ordered to pay child support and spousal support in the divorce judgment. The support orders are generally based on the parties’ financial situation and custody arrangements…
Warren Buffett’s investing style
WARREN Buffett, the world’s greatest investor, loves value stocks – stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value. He uses investing tenets which are categorized in the areas of business,…
Thinking of filing bankruptcy? 5 questions to ask yourself
ARE you constantly worried about your finances because of debts that you can no longer afford to pay? If you are in more debt that you can repay, you may…
The Beautiful Life Celebration returns this year
Now accepting nominations for awardees Nominations are now open! Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of Filipinos who help make the Filipino American community a place for beauty,…
Permanent residence for crewmen
DEAR Attorney Tan, I entered the US in 1998 as a crewman. I have recently married a US citizen and would like to get a green card. However, I have…
The ‘write’ stuff for column writing
WHAT does it take to be a columnist, a weakness for words? Every writer scrounges for inspiration in different places. I poached from current events and embellished to suit my…
Accommodating employees with mental disability
KIMBERLEE Gutierrez worked as a patient registration clerk for Dignity Health for 9 years. Kimberlee had a history of mental disability, which worsened when she was violently attacked by an…
Philippine Chamber Singers LA make transcendental history in Dream Orchestra’s first International Choral Festival
“THERE exist realities that pervade the entire universe either through the vast reaches of unimaginable light-years of space or the vast journeys of unimaginable eons of time. There exist presences…
State Dept.’s 90-day rule
“Before an alien’s nonimmigrant visa is approved, a U.S. consular officer must first determine whether the alien seeks to enter the U.S. permanently.” BAGO maaprubahan ang nonimmigrant visa ng isang…
How is life after bankruptcy?
MANY people who need debt relief are afraid to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 because they fear that life after bankruptcy will be difficult. The fear is that…
15-year-old Fil-Am leukemia patient celebrates 5 years of survival
A young Filipina American leukemia patient returned to the hospital where she received a stem cell transplant, but this time it was to celebrate five years of survival. Myla Cunanan,…
Americans overwhelmingly support stricter gun control laws to avoid more mass shootings — and the youth are doing what Republicans won’t do
ENOUGH of gun violence and mass shootings in America! This is the overwhelming sentiment of Americans as revealed in a new Quinnipiac Poll conducted on August 21-26, 2019. After the…
The power of being and working together for Christ!
THIS past week, 330 of us priests of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, along with Archbishop Jose Gomez and his auxiliary bishops, were in La Quinta for a four-day convocation….
Congressman says expanded good conduct law was Senate idea
ONE of the congressmen who authored the Philippines’ controversial good conduct time allowance (GCTA) said the expanded time allowance for convicts was the Senate’s idea. Cagayan de Oro City Rep….