Bay Area group provides relief aid for Batangas City fire victims
ON April 6, 2019 a big fire hit Sitio Ibaba in Barangay Santa Clara, Batangas City and destroyed 150 houses belonging to 490 families consisting of 1,790 individuals. The evacuees…
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Lacson hits BOC, PDEA for auctioning off P1 billion shabu
Senator Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday, May 29, slammed the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for allowing the public auction of P1 billion worth of methamphetamine…
Watch the sneak peek of “Blue’s Clues” reboot with Fil-Am star Joshua Dela Cruz
Nickelodeon released the first video this week teasing the reboot of popular children’s show “Blue’s Clues,” which will star Filipino American Joshua Dela Cruz. The updated Nick Jr. classic, now…
Filipino literature stays alive at San Francisco’s Arkipelago Books
THERE are only two bookstores dedicated to Filipino literature in the United States, both in California: Philippine Expressions Bookshop in San Pedro and Arkipelago Books in San Francisco. Named after…
President Duterte asks Japan businessmen to invest in tourism
TOKYO, JAPAN – In a parallel event to the 14th Philippine Business Mission (PBM) for tourism held in Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte met with leaders of the Japanese travel industry…
Palace: Japan trip not a reward for 20 Cabinet execs
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, May 28, flew out to Tokyo for a visit aimed at deepening the Philippines’ political and economic ties with Japan — one of the country’s …
Locsin: Canada garbage ready to go
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Jr on Tuesday, May 28, announced in a Twitter post that the garbage from Canada is set to leave the Philippines…
California Legislature to decide on key proposed laws by end of week
Police use of force, housing, worker rights, data privacy, and healthcare rates among considerations THE California Legislature has until Friday, May 31, to decide whether to pass or reject bills…
Cologuard: A lifesaver
IN the United States, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and the rectum) is the second leading causes of cancer deaths. This year, 2019, the projected number of new cases: …
Whatever happened to ‘happily ever after’? (Part 3 of 3)
“…You have changed my mourning into dancing, O Lord, and have girded me with joy, alleluia…” —Psalm 30 (Conclusion of 3 parts) (Continued from last week’s issue …) There is…
Alvarez: Bribery for speakership vote up to P1-M
Davao del Norte First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez revealed on Monday, May 28, that two House speaker aspirants were offering money in exchange for the legislators’ votes for the speakership…
Trump cracking down on immigrants who receive public assistance
ON May 23, 2019, Pres. Trump issued a memorandum to strictly enforce obligations under affidavits of support (Form I-864), including: • Seeking reimbursement from sponsors when the sponsored alien receives…
WHO: ‘Burnout’ an ‘occupational phenomenon’ not disease
THE World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, May 28, clarified that while “burnout” remains an “occupational phenomenon” that could lead someone to seek care, it is not a medical condition….
Filipino contemporary art and design find a home at LA’s Pulo Project
FILIPINO cuisine isn’t the only aspect of the culture grabbing attention in Los Angeles. This time, art, design and fashion from Filipino artisans, including industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue and contemporary…
60 new measles cases across 26 states, worst since 1994
The growing global trend of “anti-vaxxers” a main factor, CDC says THE United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Monday, May 27 reported 60 new cases of measles, making…
Filing Bankruptcy: Sooner or Later?
I WAS in line at the grocery store the other day and noticed the man in front of me smiling and looking at me as if he wanted to say…
Client seeks Chapter 13 relief for mortgage default and credit cards
THE client is 48, married and has a good job paying him $100,000 gross a year. A family emergency has caused him some financial hardship because money meant to pay…
Netflix to adapt Fil-Am author Erin Entrada Kelly’s novel “Hello, Universe” into live-action film
Kelly’s 2018 Newbery Award-winning novel will be adapted by fellow Fil-Am writer Michael Golamco “HELLO, Universe,” the 2018 Newbery Award winner and New York Times bestseller by Filipina American writer…
How Fil-Ams voted in the midterm Senate race compared to their kababayans back home
THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS in the Philippines have just concluded with the official announcement of the winners of the national senatorial race. How did the Fil-Am vote’s list of Top 12…
No one is above the law
“It is more proper that law should govern than any one of its citizens.” – Aristotle On Feb. 21, 2019, “The Rachel Maddow Show” team uncovered a telegram sent by…
Comelec preps for impending Senate probe
Following the proclamation of winners, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to face a Senate investigation on the technical glitches reported during the recent midterm polls. Comelec Chairman Sheriff…
Maximizing recovery in personal injury cases
“The first step is to make sure that any injuries that you have suffered in the accident are examined and treated. You can recover treatment costs since they are considered…
Employees must be paid for all hours worked
Off-the-clock and “Unapproved” Work Hours are Still Compensable Q: I work as a nurse at a hospital that has a strict policy of no unapproved overtime. We don’t ask for…
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…
Three changes to the general business credit
THE Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) makes changes to the general business credit by adding a new Paid Family And Medical Leave Credit and changing the Rehabilitation Credit and…