Filipino films, stories at AAIFF 2019
Yellow Rose makes its New York premiere at AAIFF “THIS feels like a homecoming and it’s such a wonderful feeling,” said Dianne Paragas, director of Yellow Rose on the red…
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Fil-Am a cappella group The Filharmonic performs on ‘Late Late Show’
LOS ANGELES-based Filipino American a cappella group The Filharmonic on Tuesday night, July 30, showcased their talents as they performed famed ballads and bops on the “Late Late Show with…
Second round of Dem debates signal emergence of progressive policy
Sanders, Warren defend Medicare for All and other highlights from the second Democratic debate IF the first round of debates in June were an introduction to the candidates running for…
Poe now keen on supporting divorce bill
Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, July 31, said she is now more inclined to support the proposed divorce bill, after having a change of heart. The senator admitted that she…
PH fires off diplomatic protest vs Chinese vessels circling Pag-asa Island
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Wednesday, July 31, said the Philippine government has “fired off” a diplomatic protest over recent reports that some 113 Chinese vessels were spotted…
Anti-cancer: Vegetables
In my book, “Let’s Stop ‘Killing’ Our Children” (www.philipSchua.com), I have discussed the amazing value of vegetables (and exercise, fruits, nuts, fibers) in lowering the risk for cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, Alzheimer’s,…
Once upon a time series…: Damaris and the peach tree
“ Bend the stubborn heart and will… Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray” — Veni Sancte Spiritus DAMARIS and her husband, Tom, prayed the…
Lotto resumes operations as Duterte lifts suspension order
Malacañang on Tuesday night, July 30, announced that the suspension order imposed on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) lotto operations has been lifted by President Rodrigo Duterte. “The suspension…
DILG orders mayors to clear roads in 60 days
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday, July 29, ordered mayors nationwide to clear roads of illegal structures and illegally obstructing activities within 60…
Revealing inside story of Gel Santos Relos’ 12 years as anchor of ‘Balitang America’ and 25 years as kapamilya at TFC
TWELVE YEARS ago, my family had just settled in California, coming from Minnesota where we lived for four years as my husband completed his training in surgery. I thought my…
California Republicans demand state divert housing settlement funds to struggling homeowners
AFTER a California court found that the state was misappropriating funds from a past settlement with a housing counseling organization, state Republicans are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to restore the…
Bea Alonzo is moving on and so should we
THIS just in: After being silent amidst the controversies surrounding her relationship – or “supposed breakup” – with actor Gerald Anderson, actress Bea Alonzo has opened up. These were her…
Presidential hopefuls Sanders, Yang join ethnic media to discuss immigration, health care and the economy
During the first Democratic debate earlier this month, a handful of the candidates shared their stances and policies related to a variety of issues, including guaranteeing free college education, legalizing…
President Duterte calls for death by hanging as an execution method
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night, July 25 said he prefers using ropes to execute criminals instead of bullets, following his call earlier this week to reinstate the death penalty….
Robredo, 35 others summoned by DOJ for sedition charges
The Philippine Department of Justice on Friday, July 26 has sent out subpoenas for Vice President Leni Robredo and 35 others in connection to the “Bikoy” narco list videos. DOJ…
Jollibee stock prices drop after LA-based Coffee Bean acquisition
STOCK prices for Philippine food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) dropped 8 percent this week, following the announcement that it will acquire the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $350…
SouthBay Pavilion Mall in Carson gears up for second annual International Travel, Trade, and Consumer Expo
All roads will lead to the SouthBay Pavillion on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4 in Carson, California as industry players from both the U.S. and the Philippines are poised to…
First baby steps for beginner traders
1. Start with safer stocks. Buy stocks that tend to be less volatile (meaning more stable with less up and downs in price). Consider consumer staples stocks that people still…
Long Beach Bacolod Association announces small business awardee for Masskara Festival
THE Long Beach Bacolod Association will present the Small Business Award to Romeo Garcia during its MassKara Festival on Sunday, August 4 at Recreation Park. Entrance is FREE and attendees…
You belong to Christ
“YOU were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.” (Col 2:12)…
Mocking an employee’s accent may constitute work discrimination
FILIPINO registered nurse, Nancy Ortiz, worked for Dameron Hospital in Stockton, CA for about 10 years. Born in the Philippines, English is her second language and she speaks with a…
SWS: Fewer Filipinos expect economy, quality of life to improve
A Social Weather Stations survey released Thursday, July 25 said fewer Filipinos expect their lives and the Philippine economy to improve in the next 12 months. According to the survey,…
Fil-Am mail bomber Cesar Sayoc was obsessed with Trump and mentally ill, say new court filings
The Filipino American man who pled guilty for mailing explosives to high-profile Democrats and President Donald Trump’s critics suffered from mental illness and had a years-long obsession with Trump, his…
Senior with $60K credit cards wants debt relief
THE client is a 70-year-old widow who lost her beloved husband five years ago. She owns a house with a reverse mortgage of half a million, which she took when…
Rescinding a removal or deportation order to allow you to apply for a green card
WE have all heard the popular saying, “Timing is everything.” Unfortunately, this saying often adversely applies to those persons who have found an avenue from which to obtain a green…
The ballad of the significant boxer
LAS VEGAS – The odyssey of foibles and fallibility starts from the time they were lightweights, who labored in the anonymity of boxing vineyard — from the greatest names in…